New enemy

The Serpent's Head buzzed with talk, and at the main table a large group could be seen, including priestess Mandisa and Fenixx, the herald. Mandisa was leaning close to him to listen to his whispers, when a pause at the main table permitted it.

The Herald must have divulged something that held great value for the woman for her eyes flashed with living fire for an instant, she grasped her wine goblet hard and took the final sips of drink from it. She then put it down, pondering, leaning in again to whisper something back, smirking evilly, and listening to the reply.

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'So, my dear, have you brought the items?' Mandisa turned to a young woman sitting to the right of her, Khama-Srim. Her and Fenixx weren't talking anymore, but a malfigured form could be seen where a wine goblet was, the mass of gold melted and burnt deep into the wood of the table.