[h2][color=af9d80][b]Roger Falkner[/b][/color][/h2]

The Lions were victorious over the dolls, and without taking casualties.  Lirrah was sobbing, but she didn't look hurt- probably just shaken.  The Witch didn't appear to begrudge them for it- in fact, she seemed entertained at the spectacle.  This whole ordeal was probably just entertainment for her, Roger thought.

With the immediate danger concluded, the knight brought his spear up and hefted it over his shoulder.

As a prize for passing the test, the Witch produced another animated doll and bequeathed it to Velvetica.  For his lack of magical knowledge, Roger could tell this one was quite different.  Superficially it appeared like an actual doll that one might buy in an upscale shop.  A great deal of effort had been put into the doll's details and outfit, especially compared to the expendable minions that now lay in pieces around the room.  According to the Witch, this doll would assist them, although it wasn't clear just [i]how[/i] it'd do that.  Either way, Velvetica couldn't refuse the gift, not without offending the Witch.

[i][color=af9d80]It looks like the Lions have a new member for the time being.[/color][/i]

The Witch departed using her magic, but not before giving the Lions the information they sought on the whereabouts of the prisoners.  She didn't give any more information on the doll, but Gisela was able to scry the its purpose and abilities.  According to her, it was a...magical detector of some sort.

There were still some questions that remained unanswered, but the most prudent ones- the fate of the necromancers, the purpose and capabilities of the Witch's gift, and the location of the necromancers' prisoners- had been answered.  There was no more reason to stick around in the tomb.

[color=af9d80]"Commander, would you like for me to perform reconnaisance of the southeast, where the witch claimed the captives are?"[/color] he asked Velvetica.  While he was outwardly taking it better than poor Lirrah, Roger was very eager to get away of this creepy place and back outside.  Even without the witch and necromancers, some of these tombs were associated with some pretty ominous beings.

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