I had travelled a long way to get here. A pair of tall, dark towers loomed over the horizon. The journey had been burdensome, with many beasts and bandits on the roads nowadays. I had talked my way out of a few situations and had to kill others. I didn't enjoy the killing, but I had to have my revenge. as I climbed the rough snow-covered staircase, my mind drifted back to the days that ironed my resolve.
At night many moons ago a group of knights had swooped in from the skies and set my village ablaze. They pillaged and slaughtered anything and anyone they saw. We were a small farmers' town. As far as I know, I am the only survivor of the raid. A couple of faces had burned into my mind, most of them were women riding giant eagles, I assumed because they are built lighter than most men. I felt my rage rise as I approached the door. I took a couple of deep breaths.
Believe it or not, I wasn't here to kill. I had come for a deal with whoever dwelled in this tower. Many adventurers had come before me with the intention to kill, but none returned. So whatever dwells here must be powerful.
I pushed in. The doors were thick and heavy. a strange scent came wafting out. incense mixed with a musky kind of scent that was hard to place. -Hello? is someone there- I said with a slight shake in my voice, I was taking the biggest gamble of my life trying to make a deal with the devil, or so it felt. silence greeted me, so I walked in, candles lit on either side of me as I walked. The room seemed empty except for a metal frame bed. A little odd for my liking.
-Hello? I have come to make a bargain. My name is Sid Cane, I am in need of your services, Lord or Lady- I spoke loudly regaining a little more confidence.
-A bargain? HA! A mortal man coming to make a bargain with the devil?- a feminine voice, almost a husky whisper, from behind me.
-If that is what it takes, then yes.- I replied, turning around and seeing no one.
-No one had ever tried to make a bargain before- the voice seemed genuinely curious.
-It is a great day to try something new.- I added, hoping to convince this deity or creature.