The thick wooden door at the end of the room opened and Heraclius pushed in what it looked like a hooded man. Rednius and Keltop set side to side in front of Heptanius protectively. The hooded creature kept his head low until Heraclius located him at the center. The rest of the group kept a distance in a mix of curiosity with anxiety.

Once the hood was removed, Caliope gasped. He looked like a young man, normal, mid 30's at the most. The man looked around ...