Brother Hidden / Shadowspine

You say, ‘Hail, Brother Hidden Path’

Brother Hidden Path says ‘Jarzarrad told me of this day, the day I would meet the Erudite that would learn the secrets of [Shadowspine]. Funny, I always thought you would be taller. . .’

You say, ‘What is Shadowspine?’

Brother Hidden Path says ‘Shadowspine is the carnivorous spell book penned by the ancient master of Dreadspire Keep. Many have attempted to learn the secrets it holds, few survived and fewer still carry on with any shred of sanity. There are rumors though, rumors of rare individuals who have escaped the jaws of Shadowspine with a fragment of the tome’s power. Perhaps with the author’s permission? Perhaps not? Regardless, Jarzarrad foresees that you will be one of those individuals. He has instructed me to [help] you.’

You say, ‘Help me?’

Brother Hidden Path says ‘I served the Shiliskin Empire as a translator before I found my way to Jarzarrad. I can unriddle any language you bring to me, no matter how old or how archaic. If you recover any transcribed pages of Shadowspine, I can translate them into the arcane tongue so you can use them in your spellbook. I know not why Jarzarrad has instructed me to help you, but he has foreseen many coming centuries and he has lived through many more. Who are we to question his motives?’