"Greetings to the ruler of this land," an expressive male voice carries across the hall. The visitor bows poli

"Greetings to the ruler of this land," an expressive male voice carries across the hall. The visitor bows politely. "I've come from afar to discuss a matter of considerable importance, and I hope for a... civilized conversation. Let me introduce myself. I am called the Forefather, and I serve the illustrious Queen Mahathallah. I am a devil."