"Ah, well, as far as I know I am the only of my kind; I was a man, once, before a demonic artifact twisted me into what you see now. I believe the artifact's intent was to isolate me, but I've found some measure of companionship in my short stay at the temple."<br/><br/>Swiftbeak paused on entering the hall; though Wolfram had left long ago, he asked the wait staff and a few of the sitting guards which way might be best to follow him. The gryphon and Al himself knew little about the temple, and it was important for a potential guest to be as best informed as they can.