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So he [i]was[/i] correct in his assumptions. The mystery creature was no run of the mill beast, but a demon unbound and vengeful. Though that begged the question of why an entity born from an orcish warlord's death-curse did nothing but posture to sleeping travelers. Ceolfric had been party to the summoning of mere imps with more capacity for violence, and with the summoner dead, he could think of nothing that might keep the Rancor from indulging in its desires. Cerric seemed strangely blasé about the whole ordeal, though Ceolfric couldn't tell if that was due to his confidence in this Katya person or lack of belief in the folk tales.

Ceolfric hesitantly reached out to accept the sculpture after it was offered, not keen on touching the product of another's magic even if it was born from mindless theatrics. The simulacrum likely held little resemblance to the actual creature anyway, and was thus a useless trinket that the elf should've dispelled after he made his point. His eyes drifted from the sculpture to the runes etched on the floor again. A tempting topic to inquire about as well, though the others' concerns seemed to trump his in order of importance, based on Aleka's comments. At least, most of them; the elven girl's terror apparently stemmed from nothing more than the rocks she saw in the water, for gods' sake.

[color=AA4A44]"I assume these classifications are a shorthand way of explaining capabilities,"[/color] Ceolfric surmised from Aleka's assignment of Lilann as a Genesian, whatever that was. If that was the same as the mountain-mover back in Dranir, he might need to watch himself around her. [color=AA4A44]"Either way, I take it someone here could explain the system to us, if it's so pertinent to the job."[/color] He noted Freckles - Kyreth, apparently - refused to offer even a description of his abilities. Forgetfulness perhaps, but with all the talk of aetherborn, it was more likely deliberate. The glowing specks on his face didn't lie, so he clearly must've been hiding [i]something[/i], though he didn't carry himself with the confidence powerful men did.

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