Forfin Azurewhisker

Forfin Azurewhisker is a dear friend of Killian Kir'we, who has joined him in his travels in Tosima. He has the form of a large black and white feline. He has displayed many traits unusual for a cat, leading the residents of Freehearth to, by and large, hate and fear him. Since the disappearance of Killian, Forfin has resided under the care of Anastasia and her Worldwalkers, although he disappears from time to time. He has yet to give a hint as to where Killian might be, and whether or not he is alive, despite having previously proved himself capable of communication under duress.

He was seemingly named for the adventurer Alton Elenaur, also known as Forfin Azurewish. Whether this is his true name or something that Forfin has allowed Killian to refer to him as is unknown.

### Origin

*It was a cold evening.*

*The chill bit at Killian's skin, and he had to press his teeth against his lip to keep himself from shivering. He could feel himself almost turning blue, and the ground was too hard to curl up upon. It would be like that until at least the next afternoon.*

*The blood had stopped, at least. But he could not rub his body against the grass without something opening somewhere, and the bruises were so purple you could see them even in the dark. It had been a miracle that he could still walk with them.*

*It had been seven days since he had left home. Seven days since they'd chased him out, thrown stones and beaten him. As long as he was there, vengeance from the soldiers was inevitable. So they had decided to rid themselves of the witch.*

*But he'd fought. They'd not gotten rid of him without some panic. He'd been trying to get help. Jack from the library. Anders Twotooth, his father had known since he was a kid. They'd been so mad. So angry about things.*

*Then they'd been afraid. So very afraid as they melted away.*

*The frost was eating away at him, and he was not dressed for the winter. He did not know long he could manage it, and his stomach was entirely empty. It had been very long since he had held a cooked meal.*

*He pressed his face into the grass, and wiped his tears so they mingled with the dew. His mother would be mad, if she was still here. He was getting very dirty, and he was wearing his good clothes. She would pull him out and scold him and tell him, Killian, you are a boy, not a pig, and I don't want you rolling around in a sty.*

*And his dad would say, let the boy be. And they would go have dinner or something, or go outside, or something. Or something. They'd be there, talking to him, scolding him, and telling him what he was meant to do.*

*What was he meant to do? Where was he supposed to go, now?*

*And so, pulling himself up into a sitting position, Killian told the universe that he wanted something. He wanted someone. Someone to guide him, and lead him properly, and show him what was dangerous and what was kind.*

*A hero, like something in the stories Killian had read. A brave warrior, or a wise old scholar, or something, or everything. Someone with magic, someone who was strong and fast and smart. Enough to keep Killian safe.*

*And then he told the universe he had it. The tricks he had learned from Elias, before the man had abandoned him to die. He wanted it, and he believed it with all and every instance of his heart, and it was in an instant true.*

*Killian did not know if he was real until he saw frost flecks gather on the small black and white frame. The creature glanced around, blinking wildly, as if he himself could not yet believe his being. Killian supposed if he had been created wholecloth, he would not quite believe it either.*

*Killian regarded his new friend, who stared back at him with wide yellow eyes. "Hello." He said, as cheerfully as he could muster. His teeth clicked. "I am Killian. It's very nice to meet you. Could you help me?" The creature turned its head, regarding him curiously.*

*He gently strode over and stepped upon Killian's leg, slinking in to curl up into a ball. Killian brought a hand to his head, and gently gave a scratch behind the ears. He purred, and he was all of a sudden warm. Warm enough to keep the cold away.*

*How incredibly curious.*

### Anomalies (Discovered)

1. Forfin is unusually warm for a cat, growing to dangerous levels of heat when excited.
2. Forfin does not blink.
3. Forfin seems to display a unusual level of understanding of human speech for a cat.
4. Forfin is very judgy for a cat.
5. Forfin can see the invisible.
6. Forfin can determine poison by several means.
7. Forfin is immune to poison and many forms of disease.
8. Forfin can see the dead.
9. Forfin has strange, bloodshot red circles around his eyes.
10. Forfin has the ability to walk on thin air as if it were solid ground.
11. Forfin smoothes the surface of rough rocks by sleeping on them.
12. Forfin's purr sounds metallic, as if many nails are rattling around inside him.
13. Forfin is able to serve as a conduit for magic.
14. Forfin often disappears into other planes.
15. Forfin is unusually silent, even for a cat.
16. Forfin displays an intense fascination with Kreev Earbender.
17. Killian Kir'we has not been witnessed eating or drinking anything. Instead, he permits Forfin to partake of the food and drink he is offered.
18. Forfin often wanders the streets of Freehearth late at night.
19. Forfin is a friend.
20. Forfin's teeth are unusually canine and sharp.
21. Forfin does not sleep.
22. Forfin has proven himself to be literate when corresponding with Alzara Yewdorei after Killian has been feebleminded. He does not appear to use this ability often.
23. Despite her natural ability to speak with animals, Vanya Tormollen seemingly has no ability to communicate with Forfin. Or, at least, if she does, Forfin does not seem to acknowledge this fact.
24. When a prayer is uttered in Forfin's presence, he will always close his eyes until the prayer is completed. This does not seem to affect his ability to carry out any sort of task that he is in the middle of.
25. Killian is unaware of the origins of Forfin, only seeing him appear once he wished for a friend and protector.
26. Forfin has more anomalies yet to be discovered.