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Q: There were a handful of creatures that were shrouded in mystery until the end of AC. This includes the Virindi, Wisps, and Zefir. What were the backgrounds and origins of these creatures?
A: The Virindi were imagined as beings from another dimension that were attracted to Dereth because of the instability Asheron's portal magic caused. Unlike most of the other monsters, the Virindi chose to come to Dereth and had their own inscrutable agenda. My intent was for them to evoke a kind of cosmic horror aspect; truly alien and unknowable beings that existed outside the understanding of humanity. At one point, I had planned for them to create an alliance with the forces of Bael'Zharon but I don't think the team went that route after I left. The wisps and zefir didn't feature prominently at least in my material. I believe they were added to the game after my involvement.
