Our former Head only wanted the strongest of us-- those able to withstand both the rite and the task necessary to undertake it. It's an old custom that he put back into effect to that end.

[There's a slight frown there, a little furrow of his brow, but it clears somewhat-- although not entirely.]

Some referred to it as a spell to kill the heart.

[Which he doesn't explain whatsoever before giving Sol a curious look.]

Did you know anyone who successfully tamed it?