Blackout 
Rebel Camp
Jaylen let's Lexianna fuss over him with a mildly annoyed expression. When she asks her question. He smiles. 
"He has run out of raw materials. So to compensate he used his own blood in the mixture. The instability of the mix means I can't use the light or my demon blood. But I have certain knowledge regarding this stolen world. Such as, I know what happened to the one called Poe."

Mountain Fort
Ghuul is paste. The surviving Bloodmen who had been watching begin to charge but stop short when a scrawny and frail member blows a horn. The Scrawny Man approaches slowly. He reaches down careful not to move too fast. When he stands he has a wriggling spinal cord which he holds out to Gaul.
"Kill him. Fire work. You earn." The Scrawny Man says as he ignites a small torch. "Am Ratguts. Bloodmen Shaman. Not fighter." Ratguts says and shuffles away. The Bloodmen resume their battle ready stance but don't rush. Instead they seem to be waiting. 

Caverns 
Something deep in the lowest submerged cavern calls to Flame. 
"We are born of the blood. Made strong by the blood. Do not fear us, oh seeker mine. Come, claim us." Deep beneath the surface a ringing whisper calls and ther image of a hexagonal ruby beckons. 

Pirate Cruiser 
The pirate looks down at the fox and blinks a few times. He rubs his eyes and looks closer. Then proceeds to toss his flask over the edge of the ship. 
"Sure thing little pup. What do you need?" The pirate says not believing any of what's happening. The rest of the crew stare is just as much awe but the Pirate doesn't notice. Just then a crow flies up and lands on his shoulder. 
"Smough." The crow says.
"What?" Smough complains aat the crow. 
"Bird." The crow says. 
"Yes I know you're a bird. I'm trying to handle my drunk hallucination." Smough says. The bird looks at Blaze then back at Smough. Smough realizes Blaze isn't a hallucination. His eyes go wide as Lexianna's parrot lands on his shoulder. 
"Bird." The crow says again.