Matrim looked at the artifact for a moment longer before replying. "It appears to be, well, the Primal Key, or Keys, though bound in one form. It seems your life force is now linked to it - or them. It's quite puzzling, really. I wouldn't think something referred to as "Primal" could be changed like this, but I know little of the Keys. I'm also not certain how our warty friend managed to get a hold of it in the first place." He then turned to Eric and Cesealia with a scowl. "You two. How is it that you didn't realize that Aaron here was close to his end just now? I'm no mage, but even I knew that." Though I've probably spent more time educating myself than most, the bard admitted silently.