*You find yourself in a desert, riding in a carriage. Suddenly, flames erupt around the carriage, and the guards are quickly taken down. The roof of the carriage is ripped open, and there stands Akul, a massive dragon-scorpion hybrid. He grabs you harshly with his claw, bringing you up to his face.* "A little human, like you carrying something I need. Give it to me, and I may let you live."