Dreams assault your sleep. It is difficult to rest within this place, for you feel more troubled than at any time in your life. The fate of the universe hangs upon the decisions made in these bleak catacombs. Not all your dreams are nightmares, however, for you feel the presence of a greater being in your sleep. She has the most inhumanly beautiful face you have ever seen and your heart sinks with memories of Kyrena. How can life be so cruel ?

The face smiles. It is as if your troubles melt from existence.

"Do not grieve, Hyuga," Nature says. "Know that your lover sits at my right hand and watches your progress with great joy. Hers is a love that transcends death itself. The time of my death approaches. The birth of the Child of Creation will shake the universe to it's very foundations and you, my prince of destruction, will sit by her right hand and carry the pride of Nature in your bosom.

"There are still dangers remaining, however. Be on your guard, great one, a dangerous killer lurks within and his goal is simple - to slice your throat in two..."

The vision of Nature dissipates and is replaced by another woman's face. This face has none of the kindness or compassion of Nature's - in fact you are struck by the cold, calculating beauty of this evil woman. She grins a grin that would slay children.

"We meet at last, Hyuga. They call you the Man of Steel, I see. Well met, barbarian, they call me bitch whore from hell but that is no matter. Though I am technically dead we will meet before long. I am Loramas and I have much to say and little time with which to say it. Your destruction of Skarvik and Isulan was of particular consequence in these events. You see, I have placed the success of my work upon the shoulders of several individuals such as yourself and Anstran. Without my guidance you would be nothing. Do not be fooled by the sugary coating of Nature's words. She has nothing to offer but love...whereas my reward is power ! Stay alive, great one, for my offerings are worth dying for !!"

The vision in your dreamstate disperse once more...

A man's face appears next. A towering arrogance illuminates regal features. Maltorb, Imperial High Emperor and ruler of most of eastern Greyhawk, sneers at you. His disdain for all humanity is clear in his expression.

"So you are the mighty Hyuga ? I have seen fiercer warriors. Indeed I have killed fiercer than you, weak one. You may be wondering why I am assaulting your dreams. It is simple. You have a choice to make, barbarian. A choice of such simplicity that even you will have no problem in completing. You must choose the path of your life from this point. There are several options - some of which you will instinctively repel - but I will give you a brief outline. Your first option is to protect the Child. That would seem obvious but there are certain things you must understand before you make your choice. The Child has no other need for you than to protect Dismet through pregnancy. Once completed you will find yourself surplus to requirements and face a short life as food for the soul of the growing child. The second option is to join me - the emperor of Greyhawk - where your talents will be rewarded with a place at my right hand - a place that signifies heir apparent to my throne. Yes, Hyuga, you stand to gain control of the throne of The Great Kingdom. Think it over. When we next meet I will put the question to you. If you decline then you will die..."

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