Closing in on Taye

[Asinjin]

Do you dream when you're in your scabbard? If so, what about?

to Akrah so the others can't hear ~What is this Figment and why is it asking me such strange question?~

[Malchia]

"Although I prefer Wirlpakura, you can call me Wirl.  Wind Streaker if you must. I'm not from Iott, so I don't' know a lot about the nation.  I can help you fly and defend you from attacks.  I can detect some dangers nearby.  Creatures of the dark earth and some lower planes are my main foes.  What skills do you have?"

Rano answers: "I am a skilled archer and boyer, although I have also been trained in the Elven art of swordplay. I'm a capable fisherman and have some experience in and around the water. As of recently, I have discovered innate magical acuity and have been working to develop my fledgling skills."

Oz replies: "I am a Pastor of Quan Yin. I'm on a religious pilgrimage to help propagate all of Habololy's many species. I don't know much about sentient magic items, but would love to help you reproduce if such a thing is possible." He grins widely at that last statement. 

[Hero]

Figment flies around and ask it questions interrupting people when he gets excited and being his general enthusiastic self.  Here are figment's questions if we get to all of them:

These questions are fantastic.

[Hero]

"It used to be longer, if I recall correctly.  But Kara and I had less than a day out here before..."

How does the infection occur?

[Zunder]

to Akrah so the others can't hear ~What is this Figment and why is it asking me such strange question?~

We aren't sure what he is, it's a mystery to us as well.  We call him figment because we thought he was only a figment of our imagination.  But, as you said, he is a good ally, and helped us in many situations.  Caused a few as well, but not everyone can be perfect. Wirlpakura, we have a friend trapped below in this prison.  Would you be willing to help us go down there and try to free him?  I would never take you in there without asking.  I also might not be the best person to wield you, as I am a Paladin Monk of Quan Yin. I was very poor so I learned to use my fists to protect myself which grew into protecting others.  I don't know if my skill can do a amazing weapon as yourself justice.  You should pick who you want to be wielded by, or perhaps I should take you back to the Maidens from were you came.   I am sorry to hear about the passing of your former master, I will pray for her sole, and might Quan Yin's mercy comfort her Family and Children.

[Asinjin]

Rano answers: "I am a skilled archer and boyer, although I have also been trained in the Elven art of swordplay. I'm a capable fisherman and have some experience in and around the water. As of recently, I have discovered innate magical acuity and have been working to develop my fledgling skills."

Oz replies: "I am a Pastor of Quan Yin. I'm on a religious pilgrimage to help propagate all of Habololy's many species. I don't know much about sentient magic items, but would love to help you reproduce if such a thing is possible." He grins widely at that last statement.

When oz says about the reproduction, the sword vibrates creating a melodious laughter that brings a tear to Isaac's eyes.

[Asinjin]

How does the infection occur?

Larval versions of the creature attack and deliver the infection.  They are fast and strong but and the size of a gremlin.

[Asinjin]

Would you be willing to help us go down there and try to free him?  I would never take you in there without asking.  I also might not be the best person to wield you, as I am a Paladin Monk of Quan Yin. I was very poor so I learned to use my fists to protect myself which grew into protecting others.  I don't know if my skill can do a amazing weapon as yourself justice.  You should pick who you want to be wielded by, or perhaps I should take you back to the Maidens from were you came.   I am sorry to hear about the passing of your former master, I will pray for her sole, and might Quan Yin's mercy comfort her Family and Children.

~I will go with you and do what I can to save your friend.  We did not find anyone when we were inside, but I don't know about the timing of things.  That you for your condolences, it is a curse to have to see my friends pass on, worse yet to have to be the one that sends them.  I don't ever get fully used to it happening.  For now, I would be happy to stay with you.  I have not always traveled with Maidens, existence has a funny way of getting me around from place to place and I count my blessings I have not ended up with the possession of Karacota under under Drunnbar's hammer.~

[whitesword]

Cyrus says:

Our friend arrived more recently, by way of a magical accident.

 Did you see all of your mistress’ other companions fall?

Does the infection cause possession of the body or does it slay and destroy the host?

How many of the creatures did you encounter? How many did you slay before you fell back?

[whitesword]

Laz goes back outside and retrieves his pike. He drives one of his harpoons into the ground in its place.

When he returns he asks: Is the interior of the complex intact? Are there places where there are breakthroughs in the walls, floors etc.?

Do they attack in packs ? How many in a pack? Do they have any special attacks, like a breath weapon?

[Asinjin]

Laz goes back outside and retrieves his pike. He drives one of his harpoons into the ground in its place.

Do you explain what is happening to Vechi?

[Asinjin]

When he returns he asks: Is the interior of the complex intact? Are there places where there are breakthroughs in the walls, floors etc.?

"The inside is in good condition.  Nothing looks like walls were demolished."

[Asinjin]

Do they attack in packs ? How many in a pack? Do they have any special attacks, like a breath weapon?

"If they are enough of them, yes, they will attack in a pack.  But I have experienced them attacking individually.  They attack with claw and tooth and tail, or whatever they have.  They have taken different forms depending on who or what they infect.  I have never known them to breath fire or anything of that sort."

[Asinjin]

Notes from the skeleton to clarify and detail what you saw.

There were no tracks leading in or out and clearly no animal has been in here recently.  However, from the decay of the body, insects must have made it in here and consumed the body.  The skeleton does still have hair and some other parts that insect won't or don't consume.

[Asinjin]

Cyrus says:

Did you see all of your mistress’ other companions fall?

"I saw them taken, not dead."