The Eluvian from the Vir Dirthara had brought me to a place in the fade, which was ruled from a Desire demon and was also close to the abyss. Once I had passed the Eluvian I stood directly in her lair. I stood in a white half destroyed temple. Despite the flowers -which covered the whole ground- was the air different it had a foul stench to it and felt more thicker here than usual. The Temple was surrounded from some big mountains and to the east was water. The black ocean didn't move or made any sound. It just laid there like a big black cloth someone had forgotten. It was the abyss.

The blue white glowing female Desire demon stood in the ruined temple and turned around. "For abandoning the People in their time of greatest need, for casting aside form to flee to where the Earth could not reach, we declare Xebenkeck and others of her ilk exiled from the lands of the Evanuris. Beware! Their familiarity with shape allows them to travel paths unaided. They may be bound, but only the protection of your gods will fully shield you from their malice. They are Forbidden from the Earth that is our right."… that's what Elgar´nan said… if I remember correctly? I asked with a grin and stepped closer.

Xebenkeck made a disgusted face and an even more disgusted sound. How comes it that YOU of all people are here? You shouldn't walk around like that. Is that some kind of trick? I heard of your death.

I shook my head. No it's not a trick. I am here in the flesh.

You have seen better days. Look at you. All old and ugly looking. Last time I did saw you, you summoned me to your home and forced me and my brothers to Cooperate with Your brothers and sisters. It was a good idea back then but look to what it leaded…. My brothers and I got exiled!

I nodded . Indeed. But it was your choice to do so. I merely asked you and the others to lend me a hand. You have seen what Elgar´nan and Falon´din tried to become. Real gods. Both had different ways, but they would have found the answer sooner or later. I could not allow that.

Yes. That's why you attacked. Your wrath brought the empire to the brink of destruction. You infected the titan ELgarnan was experimenting on with your sick corrupted blood and let it run wild across the lands to hinder Elgarnan in his doing and then looked it away. Falon´din was a different matter however. He was more calmer than his father and not as hot headed… You couldn't allow yourself to attack him directly. It would have leaded to your death. So you needed help. You managed to split the pantheon in two. But that was not enough to weaken Falon´din and Elgarnan

Yes. That's when I asked for your help. You and the others knew them best.

Xebenkeck laughed humorless. Yes we did help you. For we couldn't allow it. Falon´din becoming a real god? The destruction he brought was already great enough. Mythal did know about your plan. And she cooperated with you. But even she couldn't step in for us. It would have been her death.

Again i nodded and leaned against a broken wall. I could feel how some small stones pressed in my back but it was not painful. Some parts of my plans. Not everything of it.

True. You have always your cards close to you. But what happened afterwards we stole Falon´dins and Elgarnans knowledge and got exiled? You kept quiet for a long time. I assume that titan costed you an immense amount of strength…

I got a request from Fen´harel several Years later. Help him in his rebellion. We became friends…

Xebenkecked moved for the first time. She floated over to me and her long horns scratched along a broken archway. A big smile was on her face and showed her white sharp teeth. Oh I heard you were more than friends… But it is not my business.She said after I hadn´t moved an inch. You tried to help Mythal back then but both, you and she got killed from the other Evanuris.

Yes Indeed it was really painful… But I can't be truly killed. I'm immortal after all…

Xebenckeks face turned dark for a moment. So were the elves once and we spirits but in a different way than you.

Were? I echoed and furrowed the brows. You saw the Vir´Dirthara. After your and Mythals death and with Andruils corruption from the abyss and your infected titan starting to show again, Fen´harels methods turned drastically. You have notice that the waking world is separated from the dreaming world. Fen´harel created a barrier between both and looked the others away and imprisoned them here. They are dreaming. Hurting never to wake. The vail blooked the magic out and the elfs turned mortal.

That was a small shock. Surprised I raised an eyebrow. He managed to raise such a spell. True he is powerful... there is a hole in it. What happened? I asked and looked to the massive hole in the sky.

I don't know…. Xebenkeck said but the small smile on her lips showed me that she was not telling the truth. I looked to the left and noticed a terror demon approaching. Xebenkeck and I watched as it came closer. What do you want? I asked it. They are waiting !" The terror demon said giggling and disappeared into the darkness of the fade. "Of course they are…." I said and looked over the black waters of the abyss when they moved and parted. From out of the sea came a black Eluvian. The tall mirror was pitch black and the dark water got reflected on the dull surface. Unlike the other Eluvian this one had no decoration or any sing to who it did belong. In fact it didn't need to have that at all. Everyone of the people did know that black was the color of the forgotten ones. Not many did approach them. Whoever wanted to seek them out should have a very good reason for doing so. Anaris and Geldauran were forces not easily to mess with. Daern´thal however was someone who first listened and then choose to act. In that point we were similar to each other. I approached the Eluvian and looked at it. It had no place for a keystone, no devices or wards attached to it. Impenetrable in every way, or so it seemed. Even Blood wouldn't help. I smiled a little. Where they testing me? I called upon my magic. The spell crackled from energy and the rocks under me shook a little. The spell expanded until it surrounded me completely. Cladded in black mist I stepped to the dull surface of the Eluvian. I stretched my hand out and the surface started to ripple like water in the wind. The fingertips of my right hand parted the surface of the Eluvian and I was about to step through when Xebenkecks voice stopped me in my action..

You should know that neither my brothers nor I hold any grudge against you. It was right what we did. You should be more afraid of them… Xebenkeck said and nodded to the black Eluvian.

I know… I said and looked at her with a small smile.

You need to know if you encounter the waking world. The first of the Humans cast themselves deep in the Fade in search of answers and power, always power. They found us the forbidden ones. Many conversations were had and much of the fabric of the world revealed. And thus the magic of blood was born.

Blood magic? Interesting…. I said and stepped closer to the Eluvian

Dirthamen! Be careful in there. They are not in good terms with you.

I chuckled and nodded. See you later, and don't call me by that name. I said and disappeared in the Eluvian.

Xebenkeck starred at Dirthamens back until she was gone. The keeper of secrets as the elfs called her. Was not really a part of the elven pantheon. In fact she was not even an elf just had the appearance of one . Xebenkeck and the others knew her for a long time. They where around the same age. Ancient being's which had walked around before the first Dwarf or elf came to be. However even the forbidden ones didn't know what she was. Maybe only Fen´harel did know.

Mythal had found her deep under the earth. And ever since they had worked together. Sometimes.

Well well isn't that interesting? I thought I had felt her presence. Gaxkangs voice came from the left side. The spirit leaned against a white pillar with a smirk. Xebenkeck looked at him and grinned. Yes very interesting. Lets sit back and look what she will do.