[@BirdofParadise] 
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While Nuthrix awaited their response, he noticed that one of the pair seemed agitated while the other seemed to be calm. They both had weapons ready, but decided aggression was not a viable choice and holstered their weapons. 

This pleased Nuthrix and allowed some new thoughts. Not all of the humans were incapable of realizing the best course of action. Nuthrix was aware of some sort of conflict between major factions, conflict means a reliable source of biomass to assimilate. Perhaps after he amasses enough power and territory, he can come to a mutual arrangement with one of the factions. If not, he will make it so through force or perhaps other, subtler, forms of manipulation.

[quote] "Our choice is we go on our own way… But uhm, may I ask what you are doing... and hmm... why you need them sacrifices.” [/quote]

[color=green] A good choice, your health will benefit from it. As for your question, I was merely performing a ritual with my priests. You can see how that ended. I hold no malice for others, but any action taken against the Hive will be reciprocated. A few moments of interference will delay me a week, more humans will need to be provided and the process of preparing them for a ritual is time consuming.


As for the why… it is simply what fuels our magik. When we bargain for power, something must be offered, something must bleed. My offer stands, if you are willing to bring victims, you will be compensated. The only catch is that they must be alive. Beyond that their state of health does not concern me. If you are unwilling, it would be best to forget what you saw as you leave, you won’t benefit from knowing of me. If you need to, you may find me here for the time being. At least until I can expand my influence further. My minions will await your return…[/color]

Having said that, Nuthrix retreated into the woods with the Hive Priests back to the cavern further in. The aura of dread seeming to leave with him. The Ghasts followed shortly after, having picked the clearing free of any human remains. The only indicator of the even happening would be the stone monoliths and the faint smell of blood.