You remember being told that those that live in the underground aren't particularly nice to wanderors, but you never imagined that kind of welcome. You slow, however, when you see that there is a patch of the tunnel that is in total darkness. With a gulp, you stop, looking around for a way to get through.
A voice can be hurt, but it is low and hissing. "I am Barelexe. I will not let anyone pass."
A bit desperately, you introduce yourself and explain what you're doing. There is a faint growl, and you see two green eyes peer out at you from the darkness. She hisses, "A wanderor, you say?"
"Yes," you reply, loudly.
To your surprise, a huge panther steps out from the shadows. Her eyes are green and glowing. "I am the Protector of the Great," she says, almost in a whisper. "I will take you through this darkness. If you see another, I don't recommend you walking into it blindly. Tell them, if you must, that I have let you pass. Although that will mean little as you get closer to the Forgotten Lands."
Walk with her into the Darkness
