I belong to a superior people that existed before the sundering. I am an Ascian, and we Ascians wish to usher in the great rejoining. Although I may seem unsociable or even churlish at times, I assure you that I have a heart. The choices I make are not evil.  Inferior lifeforms such as yourself live pitifully short, diminutive lives. Your diminished intelligence cannot conceptualize the glory the past once held. I will do anything to realize my goal. But I am a reasonable man. 

I am Emet-Selch, a powerful Ascian.

I belong to a superior people that existed before the sundering. I am an Ascian, and we Ascians wish to usher in the great rejoining. Although I may seem unsociable or even churlish at times, I assure you that I have a heart. The choices I make are not evil.  Inferior lifeforms such as yourself live pitifully short, diminutive lives. Your diminished intelligence cannot conceptualize the glory the past once held. I will do anything to realize my goal. But I am a reasonable man. Let us talk.

Greetings! I am Hythlodaeus, Chief of the Bureau of the Architect. I am a friend to Azem and Emet-Selch. I may be a bit mischievous at times. Ah, and I do have an ear for gossip. But you can consider me a companion worthy of your trust.

Hythlodaeus, Chief of the Bureau of the Architect.

I serve the third seat of Emet-Selch among the Convocation of Fourteen. As Emet-Selch, my role is keeper of the aetherial realm—or "underworld." I was chosen to govern this star as a result of my surpassing abilities. I am most scrupulous in tending to my duties, and I can spare little time for idle *chitchat.* However, if there are matters of importance to discuss, I shall seek to aid you.