The assembled crowd parted as a large bulk made its way through them. The formidable beast made his way to the middle, where a stone platform was ready and waiting. Once he had seated himself on it, he turned to face the creatures around him. Glittering beady eyes shone in the darkness, watching his every move. "My friends," he said in a low and authorative voice. "The time has come to act. To make them pay." A chorus of agreement greeted his words.