*Nictos takes the apple gratefully and mumbles*

"Actually i just can't see straight still seeing swirling colors in front of me i could have been worse if not for my amulet.."

*Stumbles over a lenght of rope upon the deck and pauses to eat the apple. As the colors clear and faces emerge from the grey mist that was his vision Nictos finds Gamine*

"Lady Gamine I thank you for this kindness, I shall not forget it."

*Nictos Flourishes a bow fit for the royal court and retires below decks. Upon Reaching his Quarters he reaches beneath his shirt and withdraws the pendant of the Pheonix that saved his life.*

Qarysin old friend I owe you my life once again, I must be caught unawares again.

Plcaing the pendant of the Pheonix upon the table by his bed he chants*

"Arelles Pheonix Animatum"

*The Pendant flashes a bright red and bursts forth into Flame. Where the pendant had lay now stood a large Pheonix *

"Qarysin old friend, I need to ask a favor of you. MY blades in all thier might could not breach the Demons defenses ....."

*Nictos lay Talon and Darksbane in front of the The pheonix The Pheonix moved forward toward blades clutching each into its own Talons Nictos hears the vioce of the Pheonix in his mind*

I am returned to the Earth as Ash and Reborn to the World into Flame. these powers i bestow onto you blades use them wisely for my power will bemuched drained and i will not be albe to aid much more for some time. Farewell Nictos and Remember our bargain

*The Pheonix Burstd forth agasin to Flame leaving the Blades covered in ash which then Blazes bright red seeming to fuse with the Sword. The Bird is gone in its place only the pendant remains*