Svala

Drow Representative
How did you know we needed your help? Ah, you and the others must have sealed Mount Maleno's flame, and came to check on us. Oh? You aren't sure where you are? This is Aiwass Sanctuary, a stable teleportation point between Maleno and Albedo. Warlic teleported you here, but where's the rest of your party? Did they - Ah! My apologies. I narrowly escaped being burned, but my ribs might be cracked.

Sanctuary
This is Aiwass Sanctuary, a place where dreamers gather. I was unaware that so many Dwarves and Drow settled here after Chaos Lord Vath's defeat. They received visions from Aiwass, and were led here to join the rest of the followers. Who is Aiwass? I'm still trying to comprehend what they are, but they feel… safe. The Sanctuary is both a haven for rest, and a place where Aiwass' wisdom is freely given.

Followers
Aiwass is a figure venerated by people from all over the continent, who choose to become their followers. They lived in secret while the Magnum Opus Forges were cold, but reached out to us when the flames reignited. They live quiet lives, tending to their gardens and living off what the forest provides as they ponder philosophy and the meaning of dreams. I'm surprised at how many Drow are with them!

Flames
Snowbeard and I were ready to leave and seal Forge Albedo, but white flames suddenly flooded the forests and meadow. If it weren't for Ms. Chromia and her magic, the entire Sanctuary and everyone in it would have been engulfed. We're safe, for now, but the cause of the flash fire is still out there. It looked exactly like the thing that attacked Thelima, but wreathed in white flames instead of black.

Drow Representative
Welcome to Thelima, proud home of the Drow, the Dwarves, and humankind. You're the one who defeated Vath and the other Chaos Lords. If it weren't for you, I'd still be rotting in a cell. He didn't care for speeches that weren't about his power, achievements, or good looks. With him gone, I can focus on protecting my people, and forging a better future for our new home.

Talk
I'm going to have a full day welcoming visitors, working with Lady Song and Snowbeard, and preparing for a friend's wedding. It's wonderful!

Kin
The Drow you'll see in Thelima, as well as all over Dwarfhold, are those left behind by Vath's misdeeds. Some were persecuted by him, served out of fear, or kneeled willingly because they knew nothing else. I know it's difficult to give us the benefit of the doubt, and I'll be working towards soothing the scars from all sides. House Noelle and the Dwarves have been very kind and accommodating. There's hope here, and we must protect it.

Royalty
A Princess or Lady? Oh, I'm nothing of the sort! In fact, I'm considered more lowly than an assassin or a thief. I lack the skills and build for combat, which means I was considered worthless by Vath and the others. Even with him gone, my hands still shake when I meet a noble. Imprisonment wasn't kind to my voice, and I'm still trying to find it. Lady Song helps me whenever she can. She was quite affected by the stories of Vath's cruelty.

Home
We have a…reputation. The words "Drow Crown" and "Despot" tend to come hand in hand. Wherever my people gather and settle, we're crushed and destroyed. In the beginning, it was other Elf Clans that made it a rule to never allow the Drow to form a Kingdom. Others adopted this practice. Only Drow Clans ruled by tyrants were able to survive. I hope Dwarfhold can be a place we can live in peace years and years from now.

- Svala's Quests