"It is a pleasure to meet you, Cyrus. Before I was pressed into service as a jailer here, I was once the spititual leader of my clan. Though we serve different gods, and under other circumstances might meet as bitter enemies, I trust that we both want many of the same things for our respective flocks...enough so that we may put our differences aside for a while, anyway.
"Well, Lazarius, as you mention, I do indeed bring an intimate knowledge of this place--and I might be able to open a door or two for you, as I can go more or less freely where I please. I can show you the various spots throughout these tombs that impart short-lived magical abilities to those that pass through them--Tazex's warriors will no doubt make good use of these. I have little knowledge of Tazex's inner sanctum, but I can show you the secret entrance. However, I fear that Tazex may already know of your presence. I assume you killed or frightened off the guards in the guardroom. Did they sound the gong before they were dispatched?
"Yes, I can also cast a spell or two, but I'm afraid my most powerful spells have already been cast. I used my web to ensnare Zazz after he tried to brain me, and I have used my sleep spell to keep an untrustworthy pair of my tribesmen out of our way in their cell until our mission is complete. I have some minor cantrips remaining, some healing magic, and the ability to create an obscuring mist around us. I also have a few useful potions of my own brewing.
"I prefer my morningstar to an axe, Norbrit, but I certainly do know how to swing it. As for walking in the middle, I suppose I have little choice at this point."
