"So... just what were these magical experiments?" Larek asked, a bit nervous that they were enough to make the priests abandon such a large temple complex.

Vespion let out a brief roar, not wanting to recall it but acceding to Larek's query anyway. "We were trying to breathe life into that which was never alive. These constructs were the fruit of our labor."

Tala turned to Nyx. "I might be able to cast a few spells, but when this is over, I'll need to rest for a while. Can I stay with you and Larek for a day or two?"

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"Well, that's interesting. Most of my family also lives in the countryside" Orna remarked. "I guess you liked Marx from the first time you met him?"

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They put away the wool and Kos went to get his sword. It was a greatsword, much like the on Adykon used. Very similar. In fact, Kos had even gone to get it from the same place his father's sword was first made. He truly admired and emulated him. He went over to a small clearing near their farm, on a patch of hard ground, and prepared to do some exercises with his sword. He saw that Sasha was still with him. In an unusual move, he took off his shirt, keeping his long pants still firmly on. Feeling a bit like Larek, Kos nevertheless wanted to impress his wife. 

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"I am sure it will be" Veax replied, trying out some of the half and quarter notes.