Fyr realizes as she is speaking that Arakka isn't actually a dragon, but a red abishai, a type of Baatezu devil first created by the Queen of Evil Dragon, Tiamet, but who are now created by all the legions of Hell. This colour is the strongest breed, which is indeed associated with fire, harmed by cold and possesses a red dragon's flaming breath.<br/><br/>The dragon-devil chuckles. "Your words are polite and your manners courtly, refreshing for one who keeps such strange company. I am afraid however, that I will not be taking you within. To do so would be to leave my post as the guardian of these waters. Should you wish to cross to within the mountain and seek your fortunes there, I would be happy to allow you to swim across the lake to reach the shore on the other side. And don't give me that look! Rancid as it may be, the maggots are the same as any you would find on the prime, while the damned souls within are totally incorporeal and unable to interact with you yet."<br/><br/>"Now, before you go, you must know that nothing in Hell comes for free, so we must discuss the price of my cooperation. I would be happy to accept 2000 gold in cash or magic items, or anything of equal or great value for my indispensable aid."