The blood-sworn blade drank deep as Kalen ripped it from the sorcerer\u2019s throat. The man\u2019s body crumpled, black ichor hissing against the stone floor. The dagger in Kalen\u2019s other hand burned cold; the sorcerer\u2019s spell was already unraveling. <\/p>\n
The temple shuddered. Chains of molten gold slithered along the floor, writhing toward the altar where Seris was bound. Kalen lunged, slicing through the cursed bindings before they coiled tighter. The priestess gasped, eyes glassy from the magic leeching her strength. <\/p>\n
Behind them, a guttural snarl echoed. The sorcerer\u2019s essence had not died alone. Shadows rose, taking the form of something vast and clawed. <\/p>\n
Kalen pulled Seris to her feet. \u201cRun.\u201d <\/p>\n
As she staggered toward the temple doors, Kalen turned to face the beast. The blood-sworn blade pulsed. His work was not yet finished.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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