Harrowheart's enthusiasm may contradict Isidor's list of advice, but Gry is clearly flattered. Her lips twist in and out of a large smile, and she settles on a curious look. "You have elves on your world too? Are they shamans?"

It's Hemming who takes on the task of explaining draugr. His voice is deep and steady, and he speaks confidently as he explains. "Draugr are the restless dead. They rise from their tombs and haunt the mounds they were buried in. They are large and heavy and incredibly strong." He gestures to Harrowheart's face. "A draugr stops decaying, and it has magical power. Draugrs can change the weather and turn into animals and beasts. I have never heard of one as calm as you are."