Rowen realised that he was quite invisible to Shendron and Issura in this white void. He also realised, unfortunately, that there didn't seem to be anyway he could communicate with them. This could be troublesome...

And then he appeared. His tormentor's brother, Krisda, had arrived on the scene. The werewolf and vampire didn't seem to pleased to see him. At least that was a good sign. But it seemed he wasn't going to be too involved in their introductions, as the third part of the unholy threesome had appeared. Krisda and Merrit's sister, Olus, had decided to join the fray.

"Rowen, I must talk with you urgently!"

Those evil eyes again. He had known when he had seen them earlier that something was on it's way...

"Damn it, can you three not just disappear?"

"Now is not the time for jokes Rowen," said Olus. Her expression was grave. As always. But although he had seen those eyes appearing around him for decades, they still gave off the same chilling feeling.

"Your brother's..." start Rowen.

"Yes, that is why I have come. Krisda is preparing to confront Merrit; hence the sudden spark of life you may have noticed."

Rowen couldn't believe his ears. Spark of life?? That was no mere spark of life...

"Yes, I know that may be an understatement, but there is worse to come, trust me." Olus' voice was somewhere between utter seriousness and frightening excitement.
"I cannot stay in this state for long, so I will explain this to you quickly. We have to interfere somehow with their plans of attack, or we may have a repeat of the year 227. I have discovered something which will help us in this task, and the process may even rid you of Merrit's claim on your magic. No doubt you would like that?"

As much as Rowen knew what a relief it would be to get rid of his curse at last, he knew Olus must have something to gain out of this pact. But he would worry about that later.

"How can I help?"

"You need to steal the Harpy's document."