[ Hmmm. ]

There was a distinct animosity around the child that I did not feel around the Beastmaster. That does not, in truth, rule things out -- it just brands them different currently. I believe some people suspect the child of being Hyang-Won's own, given his father's name. I don't believe I ever learned the name of his son, so I couldn't say if that's possible. We do know the child seemingly survived some time, after being taken to the House of Ravens.

Our mystery child also made no attempt to control any creature, but I suppose we could not say how powerful it would be on rising -- assuming something capable of raising him chose to do so in the form of a child.

[ A weird choice but listen, it cannot be ruled out. ]

Two additional considerations, however. While we were trapped in the unwinding, something -- or someone -- did try to send us a message. 'Children lie'. A very specific message to send. Either to confuse us or aid us, the result is intriguing regardless. Secondly, the fox mask. It means we never truly saw the child's face.