"A beautiful woman approached them with two young daughters by her side, about the same age as Arisha. She was stunning to Arisha. If Izbaxl's music tranquilized her fears, this woman's raven black hair, sensuous movement and penetrating eyes sedated her soul. Her voice expressed motherly assurance. "Welcome, Izbaxl. I see you have brought someone new to the goddess. A maiden. Sedated." How did this phantom-like beauty know anything about me? thought Arisha. "Arisha," said Izbaxl, "This is Lilith and her daughters Lili and Lilu. They are the guardians of Gaia."