Inwardly, Kain felt a deep sense of dread at hearing that. "Those stones sound powerful... but far too dangerous." Not only that, but be knew well what would happen if he ever tried using such a thing. He'd be claimed by that evil force and turn into a monster. There was too much darkness in him for any other outcome.

Trying to conceal his fears, Kain added, "And there is no other way of curing her?"