There are no ordinary bars across Estafania's chamber. Lazaro maintains its sacred protections with fresh water and candles. Silver lines the approach, making Axel visibly ill before the company even reaches her.
She greets them as a child and asks to come out. Ruprett tells her to drop the performance. Her answer comes in a guttural, almost male voice, in a language the heroes do not understand.
The protections
Ruprett names her Estafania. To Grigori and Aruma, he warns that disturbing even one seal could release her, with consequences extending far beyond the prison. He appears to understand her response.
The company has seen her voice change and has heard several warnings. Her nature and the full extent of her powers remain unproven. They leave Lazaro to his duties, keep the protections intact, and concentrate on getting Coronel out.