"So... what do I have to do to get out of here?" Rehtul asked. The spirit was about to respond when the entire cavern around them began to shake. The image of Rehtul's possible future faded and Glacies swore under his breath.

"Damn, I thought I had more time," it said.

"Time for what?" the mage asked, suddenly afraid and curious.

"You're not the only one I've trapped, kid-" The rumbling started again.

"Well who else is there then?!" Rehtul snapped back, suddenly panicked. If whatever it was had been capable of shaking a completely different dream world, then it had to be a power to behold, perhaps something that he personally didn't want to deal with.

"A monster I've kept sealed for years now. Unfortunately, with the recent cataclysm, much dark power has radiated into the world. It has strengthened his will, and now he seeks once more to break the seal upon his soul and body. If they were to reunite, a terror unlike any has seen in recent memory will descend upon the world once more."

"Another follow of N'Jal that's been out of the picture for awhile, then?" the mage asked.

"Yes and no... the creature was once bound to her will, but now hungers with a dark design all its own, free of her influence."

"And that's better or worse?"

"Who's to say? All I can tell you is that there's little time for you to learn your lesson, so... we'll have to resort to somewhat drastic action," the spirit said.

"Wait, what?"