> the Queen of the Changelings reminded her offspring of it's task. Her voice hissed softly.
>
> "Nnnoowww. You know what I expect of you. You know deeds you must do. Do not fail.
> Succeed and you will be richly rewarded. Fail and you will harshly punished!"
>
> She then smiled and picked up the swaddled foal that she'd taken from the crib just a
> minute ago. Leaning forward she addressed the changeling in the crib one last time.
>
> "I am leaving now. Make your queen and mother proud!" Then she melted back into the shadows.