As the Companions step through the portal they find themselves in a large room, another of the large crystals sitting in the center as with the previous forts, making it quite clear where they likely are. Also in the room are 4 figures. One being Jharm who still seems wrapped in the dark shadowy hand, and also the familiar figures of Dervagon and Nethalika flanking the immobilized Seraphim though Dervagons large blades remain sheathed on his back. The fourth figure looks striking similar to Jharm though with similar differences akin to Nethalika. Dark black armor covers much of his figure though his head is uncovered and dark black orbs gaze at the Companions as they arrive.
"Ahh, welcome all of you. I am so glad that you accepted His invite, though I suppose the abduction of Jharm here proved to be motivational as well."
Jharm struggles within the shadowy grip and growls.
"Enough of your banter Venagon! My friends, do not worry about me, take him out at once!"
The Shaiton that was speaking, Venagon, raises a hand towards the Companions and shakes his head.
"Now now, I would not really recommend that. His focus is on us right now and your attacks would prove meaningless. Besides, one could say it would be rather rude to attack during negotiations. He has been watching all of you has you have battled your way closer thus far, and with Him finally returning in full He decided now would be the best time to not only make an offer but also provide the truth of things. Undoubtedly the Seraphim here has regaled you all with how we Shaiton and our Lord are evil, vile, a danger to not only our own universe but the Multiverse itself and whatnot. In truth...thats utterly false. We simply seek to bring strength to the universe while the Seraphs and their Lady desire conformity and servitude."
Jharm struggles some more.
"Do not listen to his demonic prattle. It is nothing but lies!"
Venagon scowls and glares over at the Seraphim and gestures with his hand, one of the shadowy digits holding Jharm slides upwards to cover the Seraphims mouth. It is at this exact moment, for a split second that the appearance of not only the 3 Shaiton but Jharm as well seem to...flicker. They all seem to momentarily take on a more sinister and almost demonic appearance. Sharp ridges forming along their faces, horns sprouting from their heads, hands twisted into hideous claws. Then just as quickly its gone and all of them look as they previously did, none showing any sort of reaction that anything had occured. Venagon turns back towards the Companions.
"Should have known he would refuse to cooperate and stay quiet. Anyways, as I was saying. Conform and obey is what they desire, and should you not do as they wish...swift destruction awaits. We seek order not through blind servitude but through chaos. War, combat, perseverance through suffering. The strong survive and the weak fall. He sensed similar feelings amongst some of you. That is why He desired to make an offer to you all. Join with us, we can deal with the Seraphs while their Lady is still missing, deal with the Light itself adn then strive ot bring peace through strength to the Multiverse. What say you all?"
