The ghost laughed bitterly. "Fight Nyrissa? Child, if I knew how to kill the Nymph Queen, would I still be tra

The ghost laughed bitterly. "Fight Nyrissa? Child, if I knew how to kill the Nymph Queen, would I still be trapped in this godsforsaken crown? I can't take any direct action against her, even at the command of my bearer." He paused, thoughtful, then continued in a softer voice, "Though once you've left this place, you could command me to destroy this crown and set myself free." That made us all pause. We looked at each other, silently weighing our options, and then...