The Ties That Bind
"I am not leaving," she declared, her voice steady despite her fear of the demon. "My child, Richmond's child, and your child are tired of all this violence. I know you are a demon, but please, cool it down at least in front of me."
For a moment, there was silence as Ecratas considered her words. And then, slowly but surely, his rage began to wane, his features softening at the sight of Anne.
As Anne stood before Ecratas, talking to him, the seer seized the opportunity to enact her plan. With a silent incantation, she whispered the spell that would activate the potion, unleashing its powerful magic upon the unsuspecting demon.
Ecratas cried out in anguish as the magic took hold, his massive form convulsing with the force of the spell. His muscles strained against the invisible chains of magic.