Shrike

Fully Artificial

Also Known As: Theory is a huge nerd and named her golem after a thing in her favorite book series. Which totally exists on Sornieth, but a dragon version shhh.

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Theory: ' Look! This would be far more efficient in training 'recruits' in the Mire then Paladin! '
Paladin: ' ... excuse me? '
Emberflare: ' It's a tiny Skydancer looking ... golem ... thing. Why would we- '
Theory: ' ... think of all the treasure we could get for me to spend for our vault when we can sell them off to bidders at a faster rate! '
Emberflare: ' Why isn't it already in the cart? Let's go. '

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Paladin: ... he saw the way the thing smiled at him when it knew no one was watching, more a baring of jagged metal shards, then something holding any actual emotion.


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Depiction of The Shrike - From the Hyperion Cantos

"The Shrike travels through The Void Which Binds. It is therefore capable of vanishing and reappearing instantly anywhere and at any point in time. It is also capable of movement in fast time, which enables it to slaughter or capture its victims before they can resist. Often the Shrike attacks so quickly that it cannot be seen, or appears to be in multiple places simultaneously."

"Its time-traveling abilities notwithstanding, the Shrike is a formidable combatant. Its many thorns and blades allow it to effortlessly eviscerate and dismember virtually any opponent, and it often chooses to do so in an extremely gruesome and painful manner. It is also nearly invulnerable to damage: conventional weapons have absolutely no effect on the creature, and it can even withstand being submerged in molten rock."