Parum kept her demeanor solid and stoic as the woman answered a few of their questions. The raider was part of a group known as the Cult of the Dragon, apparently lead by the Queen of Dragon's. As Torus had noticed, that could only mean one entity: Tiamat, sister of Bahamut. Parum only has heard a few tales about the Dregonfall War, knowing the name Bahamut simply because he is considered the king of all dragons. Tiamat of course was also mentioned however... Wasn't she dead? While many stories tell it differently, from being killed by her brother, banished, or simply forced to retreat, the fact was that Tiamat has been long gone. At least until now.

Parum was sure that there were plenty of cults of Tiamat scattered across the world, mostly worshiped by kobolds or a small band of fanatics. But seeing what they had to face today, Parum couldn't believe that a mere cult could muster a force this strong. While by no means a proper army, this was no mere bandit clan seeking to raid and plunder for their own survival. Too organized, too many, and certainly, no mere clan would have the strength of a dragon on their side. Either these fools were being manipulated by a more cunning, resourceful foe... Or the coming of Tiamat was very much real, and has inspired hundreds to prepare for her awakening.

The fact that Greenest was merely one of many villages these cultists intended to attack was also unsettling. Bandits are who they are due to being unable to support a regular life style, without the skills for a job or the opportunity for honest work. Those who become bandits for simply slating a bloodlust are actually rare and few. With that in mind, one could always believe that once beaten, a bandit clan will be forced to disperse and try to live honestly, or die in villainy. But a cult... A cult was much more determined. They would do what they do not out of desperation, but enlightenment. No matter how deranged it really is. Of all the wars that Parum had learned of, many started due to a religious cause, a god giving a powerful vision to powerful people. And if that's what has happened here, than the odds suddenly became much more grim.

But there was still one more question the woman hadn't answered. [color=7ea7d8]"If death is what you want, there are plenty of those here who'll give it to you. But you still haven't answered all my questions. Tiamat may be your queen but this attack was lead by someone else. And that blue dragon was with you as well. Tell us their names, and you may find yourself among their company again. Alive."[/color]

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