Israfel,

We joined the Lord's order knowing what evil was. Why else would we join? If my Master's post would make any one of us flinch, then they should wonder what they are doing here at all.

His insults are quite true. Compared to the Gods we are the bastards of creation.. in fact, even when not comparing, we are. It is our luck and great fortune that Lord Sartan should even speak with us, knowing what we are. The truth hurts, dosn't it?

What you call being 'a dog on a leash', I see that as our loyalty. Loyalty, Israfel - the infernals teach that as well. The Lord calls us parasites, does that hurt? Not in the least. We will never betray him and run to you weaklings for "help" or whatever it is that you are offering.

Though I do invite you Israfel and all your little play-buddies to approach us so that we may offer what little we have learned of The Lord's realm. I have no doubt that if you listen and look deep enough, you will find your own black spots on your hearts, and perhaps even find comfort there. It is a cold place, but the strong do survive.

Lady Natyatha Ravenwind

Penned by my hand on the 7th of Aeguary, in the year 271 AF.