"My teacher is called the 'Fangs of Death' because he represents death that comes suddenly and in unexpected ways when a person seems otherwise invulnerable," Nyrielle said. "You can think of him as nature's perfect assassin. He preys on the most powerful individuals who feel invulnerable."
"Death comes for everyone," Ashlynn said, nodding in understanding. "A king might be defended by an army of guards, or attended to by dozens of doctors and physicians, but if your teacher decided to kill a king, could anyone really stop him?"
"Perhaps," Nyrielle said, pausing to consider thoughtfully. "The Kingdom of Gaal is protected by the miracle workers of the Church. Their power can be very difficult to overcome, particularly if they have reason to believe someone is threatening the king or his ruling council. It's one of the reasons that humans have been so successful in conquering Eldritch lands."
