Johanna nodded, leaving Isixam to his own investigations.<br/><br/>Unfortunately, whatever is infecting the area would need a detail chemical analysis to determine its origin and nature; he doesn't have the skill, nor a large enough sample, to make any guesses, at this time. A search of the area doesn't turn up any new information; if there were tracks, they've been washed away in recent rains.<br/><br/>Johanna returned a short time later, carrying an odd item. "The little girl said she found this in the area," she said, holding up a pair of finger cymbals; a DC 15 Knowledge: Local check reveals it to be a traditional, Varisian instrument. "It's not the sort of instrument they'd use around here; it might belong to our friend."