Grungy and damp, a hole in the ground filled with remains of the fallen. A pungent odor rises from the opening, warding off anyone nearing the area. Ivory spikes with brownish red tips line the outside of the pit.
bone pit, Outside Temple
flies
loved one
My husband has been charged with conspiracy against the king and sentenced to death. all of my lands have been confiscated. I do not have anything to leave my children now, and we are impoverished. My belly rumbles, but all of the bread I have I give to my children. I will be a widow at dawn.
My poor husband! What have they done to you! Oh no! Your husband is here? Those are his remains you are flying over. Sob! How awful. What happened?  That tyrant king charged him with treason and executed him! My husband was innocent!  What a horrible man! Is there anything I can do? I'm but a mere fly, but I'll try.  Nothing can bring my beloved back, but perhaps you can get revenge on the king. Contaminate his food with the numerous germs on your body! I'd be happy to! I'm sure there are plenty of germs down here. Down with him for being so terrible! Perhaps he'll contract a deadly infection and perish! That would be the ultimate justice for my husband! Yes it would and I am more than happy to make that happen. Shall we go to the castle now? Alas, it seems I cannot climb out of this pit! There are spikes surrounding the entire hole! I wonder if I can annoy someone enough to get them back here to help you. Oh dear