"Faeran's people..." Ariadne said, pausing for a moment. "I believe they are called the Asarni, although he is one of only two I have ever met."<br/><br/>"I fear my kind are nearly dying out," Faeran said, stepping into the room and slumping into a chair by the bed. At this point we are mostly found as bodyguards for those like her majesty here. Or I would be, but...what ails her is far beyond my knowledge to effect in any way."<br/><br/>"Please, don't bow," the Queen said, stirring and opening her eyes a fraction more as she turned to Daric. "I would not ask that of my own people, I will not demand it from a..." She paused for a moment, letting out a ragged cough. "A friend like you."