Sacrifice

Grandfather,
 
My heart bleeds, it roars with agony. I gave up something that mattered greatly to me to save the life of another but... this doesn't make it hurt any less. It was the last piece of love from him I had, and while I'm sure wherever he is he'd be happy that I saved a life with it but all I am left with is memories and memories are bittersweet. They give me a thousand smiles, but they cause me to shed a thousand tears.
 
We came to the Efreets lair, confronted by men sent by the Cult to stop us - we made short work of them and their faces were marked with *Insert Image Here*. I recognise it, but what it is escapes me. So we ventured into the Insun Caves, fresh bodies littering the ground as we delved deep into it and eventually we came across a great cavern, lit magically as if it was day itself but the air was cool and stale. We were met by a Shaitan who... for obvious reasons wasn't entirely keen on the idea of us going to kill his master but Juvar proved himself yet again, wishing only to discuss with the Efreet and so was allowed to cross with Zendar. I remained, discussing the language of Terran with the Earth Genie. Karaman, as alwayas, snuck off to go do something else.
 
When Juvar returned, he returned with the news that he A, wished for Thahk-El-Rafa's blade, and B, in exchange for a great reward we were to get rid of the Earth Genie, El Hasam. I was conflicted at this, to El Hasam death was the only option but Thahk-Elf-Rafa made a mistake in his wording - he simple said get rid and not to kill.
 
So a bargain was struck with Thahk-El-Rafa, he would transfer El Hasam to myself and Juvar and in return be free of the Earth Genie. But Juvar realised there was a chance we could bypass the deal with the Marid by making one with Thahk-El-Rafa that was somewhat warm to us, pun not intended. In exchange for something valuable, he would give us the crystal we so desired to save a life of a Pale Elf.
 
Again, his wording was his weakness - and I gave to him my necklace - the thing that is most precious to me. Not a night goes by were I don't struggle between regretting my decision or affirming that it was worth it to save a life.
 
Much Love,
Xin