( the scream happened again, much louder and closer than before. it was a banshee: a ghost wouldn't make so much noise, not like this. and, horrifyingly, it's much easier to dispatch a banshee than a ghost in this situation )
Well, if I had some sage, it would be simpler.
( sage and a handful of other ingredients, though it would only banish the spirit rather than actually killing it. but killing it wasn't the only thing they needed: if the screams got into the room they'd end up killing themselves trying to end the sound of it from their heads.
so she acts without warning, casting a spell in gaelic to protect their ears from the screams: they'll still hear it but it won't get into their heads.
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Well, if I had some sage, it would be simpler.
( sage and a handful of other ingredients, though it would only banish the spirit rather than actually killing it. but killing it wasn't the only thing they needed: if the screams got into the room they'd end up killing themselves trying to end the sound of it from their heads.
so she acts without warning, casting a spell in gaelic to protect their ears from the screams: they'll still hear it but it won't get into their heads.
and then, looking at him again-- )
Do you have anything gold on you?