The efreeti stares at you in thought for a moment before continuing. "Hmmph...well...yes, you are on the right path to Balsra Darr. However, you have not given me the proper greeting, and I am bound to keep you from passing through this chamber. So if you wish to continue to Balsra Darr you will have to defeat me in mortal combat and then find they way to continue."
Hanthar's boredom leaves him, his rising excitement is visible to all.
"However, before we continue, I would like to ask if you might be interested in a deal?
The Rakshasa Vorkash, is currently in control of Balsra Darr. He has something of mine I would very much like returned. It is a trinket, nay, a mere bauble of mine: a figurine carved from a pure ruby. Now, certainly, you could sell it to some fat, wealthy merchant for some coin; but return my figurine to me and I will give you your heart's desire."