Dissolution

«My ring. It allows me to see and interpret patterns of magical force. No wizard should be without one.» «You were a fool to try to thwart me here in my private world. Don't you understand that inside this construct, I'm a god?» «I'm dead regardless,» replied Pharaun, «and when a drow knows his life is forfeit, he bends his thoughts to revenge.» «But you're mistaken.» Syrzan loosened the grip of the tentacles and said, «I'm not going to kill you. That would be wasteful. As you observed, my objective is to enslave all Menzoberranzan. Certainly you, with all your talents, will make a useful thrall. Had you not manhandled me, your bondage might have been relatively light, for I enjoy the society of other mages. Now I'm afraid you aren't going to enjoy it in the slightest.» Pain ripped through Pharaun's head. He screamed.