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Chapter 3

Years have come and passed.

Once again, My dreams return Me to the place where I was first encountered
by the Golden Hornet, My Lord Khasotholas. It was in this place, amongst the
combs of gold, that He enlightened Me to the truth of His teachings. That I
emerged from ignorance, taking My first step upon the path toward conquest.

... Blackness...

... Malicious swarming ensues illumination...

Calmly I wade through a sea of agony, reminiscent in thoughts of the power
that accompanies My true form. A form that can only be revealed here. Yet
as the pain begins to subside, I am met with a horrific truth.

Dark ebony skin, cracked and withered, has begun to mend itself around My
fragile, dark elven body. Nothing resembling the exoskeletal shell of an
enormous golden hornet remains.

Proliferate curiosity and wonder is ended instantly as malignant laughter
reverberates through the golden combed hive. All progress comes to an
abrupt halt as thousands of enormous hornets gather defensively against an
unknown intruder. Mandibles splayed wide, ready to attack.

'So this is the Herald of Lord Khasotholas' a gruff voice echoed through
the hive. 'Why would one with so much potential, give loyalty to a god who
has abandoned his Empire?'

'I am Khrathtyn Din'sarthalas, Servant to the Golden Hornet, Herald of
Divine Conquest!' I retorted. 'Who dares intrude within My Lords sanctum?'

Maniacal laughter erupted behind Me, disturbing the silence that followed
the intruders voice. Turning I was confronted by a rather large duergar
hefting a majestic silver scepter.

'I am the Devourer of Nations. I know who you are, Servant of the Hornet.
I have been watching you for some time' he droned on in a gruff voice.

'Then you know that I will be the one to lead this Empire to Conquest.'
My words came with confidence. How could I accept this inferior beast
to be anything more then what I had become. What I was.

His next words came as a surprise...

'For some reason, I believe you.'

... Malicious swarming consumes all thought...

... Blackness...