[ Vex is prone to snap judgements, even with her excellent perception - or perhaps because of it. Nonetheless, she has little reason to do so now, simply nodding in understanding. ]

"Afflicted" is a good word for it, isn't it? I had some notion of what I could be, but not until my first full change was I sure. But it does get easier, in time.

If it helps, both those things are possible. You might take on some form of serpent, though I admit, I've not personally heard of any feathered naga here.

[ Which is not the same as them not existing: just that she has yet to encounter any. ]