"It's interesting that you mention vices and virtues, since spirits often embody such concepts. It's in forcing a spirit to go against its nature that can provoke a darker nature into surfacing. A spirit of Wisdom, forced into denying its role, can become a demon of Pride. Every spirit may be different, but they all seem to adhere to specific concepts and do their best to fulfill it through some means or another. The differences are worth noting, especially as dealings with the Fade and its inhabitants always carries some risk."

There's yawning and stretching -and scratching- from Inessa's own book nest, and then a mabari head drowsily pokes around the corner. She backs up to stroke his head. "Hello, Garahel. Did you have a good nap?" In response, Garahel lets out a contented grunt and leans into her for more head-scratching.