Vhaeraun had, indeed, taught his sister well. She could see now what Eilistraees plan had been. The demonic Warrior piece stood on a line that led directly back to Lolths Mother piece; one move would take the Mother out. But Lolths bestial Priestess would soon put a halt to that. Lolth picked up the bestial Priestess piece. It struggled in her hand, resisting her. For a moment, it nearly succeeded. Then Lolth snuffed out the last spark of will it contained. She moved it beside the Warrior piece, and attacked. The disguise fell away. Eilistraees Mother piece was revealed. It twisted wildly, like a madly pirouetting dancer, and let out a shrill cry that was almost a song. Then Lolth flicked a finger, tipping it over, and it stilled. Game, she announced. On the other side of the board, Eilistraees realm wavered. In another moment, it would disappear. Lolth touched her fingers together, then drew them slowly apart, spinning a web between her hands. She leaned forward, poised to ensnare the pieces that buzzed in frantic panic, like flies, on the board below. Not so fast, Araushnee, a male voice said. The point of a long sword touched Lolths chest. Startled, she looked up. Eilistraees realm had not disappeared. Nor were her pieces forfeited. Her place had been taken by another deity who stared imperiously down at Lolth along the blade of the long sword: an androgynous elf with golden hair, wearing white robes, a sky blue cloak, and golden battle gauntlets. A crescent-moon amulet hung against his chest. He flicked the long sword down. It sliced the web Lolth had been forming between her hands. How dare you! the Spider Queen cried. Youve no business meddling here. Youre god of the surface elves-and these are drow! Look again. She did. Rage swelled in her like a ripe egg sac as she saw what had happened. Eilistraees pieces had changed. They were no longer black, but brown. Lolth tried to seize one, but it neatly sidestepped out of reach. Corellon Larethian laughed. My move, I believe.
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