about the giant kiln she had been investigating the day she first came to Hollowcrest’s attention. “Would a magic creature like this be crafted from mundane materials? And would people need to die for the spell, ritual, or whatever to be completed?” Sicarius looked at her sharply. “If it’s a soul construct, yes.” “What’s the purpose of a soul construct, besides—” The creature rammed the column again before turning its head and gnawing at the steel. “—killing people and chasing us up water towers?” Amaranthe finished. “Guarding its maker,” Sicarius said. “And would that maker be nearby?”
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