"I've only heard of Darkspawn and never seen one. Are they as twisted and corrupt as the tales say they are?" As much as Marilaine never hoped to see one, the pragmatic side of her knew it was better to be prepared.

After seeing other people offering pets to the dog, Marilaine would do the same, if the murder machine ever made his way over to her. It was after all a rare treat to pet a Mabari-- at least where she was from.