[ “Oblivion” and “Atherius” don’t sound familiar to him- well, outside of the literal definition of oblivion- but the context is easy enough to decipher. (He can practically hear Matthias’ disapproving glare from here… wherever “here” is. He wouldn’t put it past the Spiritualist to be able to convey his distaste from any distance.)

Still, he finds himself fascinated by the swirling energy in her hand, and the explanation she has to give. ]

So it’s the spell that traps the souls, and the gems are just a vessel. By enchanting a weapon, you bypass the need to cast the spell in the first place, am I right?

What do you even use these souls for?