[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

"Then do not leave, young prince. Stay here and defend it. Send your sister in your stead. You may, or may not be able to avoid destruction on your own, Princess, but if your brother's will is to stay and fight the demonic hoards that will surely pour through the rift, then so be it. Many will fall, including the capital if this is not stopped." the image paused. "There is nothing to forgive, I understand his devoltion to the kingdom, and it is to be commended. However, in this case it is misplaced. It would be far better for you to attempt to stop the demons." Sylquis spoke, her voice hurried, "My lord, brother... what do you mean? Are you well?" The dragon-elf's voice sounded again, "My time grows short. I wish I had more time to converse with you; but I do not. You must travel to one of the planes, I fear. I do not know; ask Alliene when she arrives. And Sylquis, we will meet again, never fear. But for now, you cannot know; must not know what has happened to me. I... am... undergoing another change. Tyra is fine. However, I fear that Arlyth will be our only child. I know that you will care for him; and you have our blessing; do with him what you will; I - we trust your judgement entirely, dear sister.

You will not see us for at least another hundred years, I suspect. Take care, all of you; and farewell. I would say 'give my regards to Alliene'; but I doubt that she would accept them. Instead tell her that this darkness concerns her as well; and has spawned from within her home. The house we once defeated... well... they are involved. They're survivors at least. Tell her the time for petty hatreds is past; and she will need to aid us - you - if we are all to survive. Tell her that the Underdark will fall next. It is her that they are after as much as you two. They would wipe our linage from the face of the earth. All of us, myself, Arlyth, Avalon, Alliene and Sylquis included. They would also dispose of you two, my dear cousins." Calaethis spoke, looking at the two half-dragons, his gaze both at once sharp and sympethetic. "I would help further... but I have my own war to wage. If the gods are willing, we shall meet again before all of this is through. Do not try to contact me for your own safety. Now, farewell. And may the gods go with all of you."

The image was fading even as he spoke the final words; leaving the room in silence. The only sound was that of distant splashing, as Arlyth was obeying his aunt in bathing; though it was quiet and muffled. Eventually Sylquis spoke. "I... would wish to be alone for a while, children. I have much to think about, and would confere with my deity... but... if you wish to ask your questions, do so now." the elven priestess swallowed, and both half-dragons could see she was almost on the verge of tears; she hadn't seen her brother in over two and a half centuries, or indeed, her sister and it was clear that she still loved them both very much. It was evident at least in the way she treated they're child. "And children, I don't want to hear any comments about the outline of my brother; I'm sure you both noticed that he was more draconic then elf, and the vauge outline of wings. His neck is more arched then I remember it. I expect you both noticed the horns..." she sighed, "I had hoped he was over this... I see he is not." she looked at them both, "It is a long story, and I do not wish to repeat it, but after Calaethis left with my sister, he was almost elven again; the draconic changes gone from his system. Something has made them... begin again. My brother... used chaotic, wild magic at one point; and could invoke wild surges; I fear that he may have delved too deeply into it. Though, I suspect not. I would think... by his words... that he has to find answers himself. I wonder whom he fears. Or who his nemesis is... it does not matter. Ask me what you will." she sighed, and sat down on the edge of the couch, guesturing for the two half-dragons to do the same. "And Alae, I suspect your journey will take you far further then you could ever have suspected..."