9 For beneficent uses, implants detect when the body cannot carry out the subconscious directive. In such cases, implants disable themselves. Wizards who implant assassins never exercise similar care. When the stimulus or trigger—usually the assassination target—moves beyond reach, or when something impedes the assassin, the compulsion continues to drive the assassin's behavior without respite.—Assassin Implants, by Deadly Thought. Having seen the Heir off on his manhood ritual, Spying Eagle wondered if he would return. Infinite forgive me my doubts! the Sorcerer Apprentice thought, wincing. He retreated from the northern gate of Emparia Castle, away from the others who had also gathered to wish Flaming Arrow a safe journey. Brown of hair, of eye, of skin, the psychological Wizard hurri