Sunfang frowned. He knew the Ossuary wouldn't invest this much effort into something without a vital cause. There had to be a reason for those towers. Perhaps something only those with high soul densities could detect.
"Find our loyal Ossuarists," Sunfang ordered. "Tell them to investigate these sites from a safe distance. I want a report on the soul emanations coming from those structures. I want to know exactly what they are anchoring."
The messenger bowed deeply and hurried away to carry out the command.
Once the man was gone, Sunfang walked to the edge of the balcony and let out a sharp, piercing whistle that echoed across the castle spires.
Moments later, a regal Phoenix rose from the lower levels, its feathers shimmering like gold. It was a beast that could only be raised by an Arcanist of his caliber… a fully fledged Archon.
