Kalyke are from the Plains, where I was born. Different cultures than the countries around them. They're mages who put something of themselves into swords and the like so when they die, they stay with us and can share their skills and power. They're very rare. It's only attempted about once in a century, and most who make it that far don't survive more than a few decades. Ones who last longer can be frighteningly powerful as they learn. Supposedly the first ones were chosen by our gods, even now they're holy people.

[Lashan purses her lips and narrows her eyes, considering this cup situation.]

I'll say. Does it work on small animals too?