Zion grunted. "It is no trouble. We take care of our own. Any idea why she would try to take you away?"

Rex scowled at Jivarn. "I could have handled her."

The elder vampire rolled his eyes. "Probably but I can banish anyone off my lands if I so choose. the People have to recognize that Right. Doubtless we'll see her again especially if you are taking Vex with you as you search for the Lich. Speaking of, yes, the Hunters are using Elderich magic to counter the rest of us." He showed him the crystal. "I will need to personally gather information on who this mage is. If all the Hunters have crystals like these, the entities providing the power will be exceptionally dangerous. I haven't seen anything from the Hidden Cults in the last century other than that coastal town, so it could be a long game by any of the more patient ones."

Rex nodded. "We'll be sure to move quickly then. The Lich might even be expecting us."

Zion grunted at this. "We'll be sure to prepare ourselves for any outcome. Vex, you should probably go rest some. I will go meditate under the Old Oak. The Fae stir up those of us in tune to the Moon and her Light."