Chapter 2: Service to the Following

As you are about to go back to your task, Grom and Attcius notices some tracks leading upriver.

You tell Wipa how you found some tracks around the river which lead upriver:

You follow the winding river up a series of smooth, low-lying hills for less than a mile before you come upon something of note: a small, stony island in the river across from an old, dead stump.

The river looks like it is shallow in this part.

"Why? Why have you come?" intones a gurgling voice emanating from the river water. The ashy water splashes to and fro, partially pulling itself from the river’s gentle current. "Are you here to help me? I’ve been so polluted, and I feel so weak!"

"Great fires from the people in the north," the water replies. "You need to find a flower on the far side of the river. It only grows in the stinking mud."

Meanwhile Igbork can see a strange winged creature hiding behind som rocks on the island in the middle of the river. As well as spotting a shadow beneath the water near the speaking water.

"Stay out!" the voice calls out. Then it seems to calm down. "Don't want you to suffer in the same way as I!"

Behind the rock Igbork sees the creature flapping his wings it what seems like an irritated way.

Below the water it is easy for Grom to notice a small winged creature below the water.