*A hideous black raven swoops into the bluemushroom clutching a note in its talons. The bird makes for the rooms as if seeking out someone. It slams into the door that leads to the room of Kaddaz breaking its neck in doing so. The note lies at the feet of the dead beast*

Fool Paladin, did you think that i would so easily be defeated by you and your weakling gods. I have the one you call Merle and know she has suffered greatly in my care. If you wish to see her again you will come to the mines alone. She is in an abandoned staff in the upper mines. Need i warn you that i will kill her should you not arrive alone. As token that i have her i include a small portion of her hair.

*the sliced lock is bloody but seems to match Merle's*

Alone paladin or the girl dies along with you

*There is a signiture in long sweeping letter*

Innus, servent of Bane