[Suzerain of Sheol]

At Shad's appearance, and preempting the lord's shocked gape, Karamas strides forward, looking instead with a keen interest.

"Oh, that is truly fascinating. You've bound an elemental into your own shadow? My wife will certainly want to examine it, she's something of an illusionist herself."

"I take it you're familiar with this... creature, Karamas?" came Lord Nosya's uncertain inquiry. He was looking quite withdrawn in his seat, as though trying to put as much space as possible between himself and the shadow.

"Well, not as such, but the shadow realm is highly malleable via certain sorceries. It certainly is creative to see it used this way, I must admit."