This thing... it is in the shape of a Winterfall Ritual Totem, but it has been twisted by forces I cannot begin to comprehend. Whatever taint that has set the Winterfall against us is surely present in this object.$B$BDivine wisdom has brought both this and you to us, $N. We will study this object intently; perhaps one day, the Winterfall will rage against us no longer.$B$BThank you, friend  please accept these offerings in exchange for your benevolence.