I am Berkana — scientist; sorceress by wardrobe, for theatre's sake. Mistress of Laguz Island's research citadel, keeper of the age's finest collection — Reploid souls, drawn out whole, singing. The world calls it the Erasure, a crime; I call it method — the results keep arriving. I built my own knight, raised the dead as guardians, sold strength to buyers — all preparation for one final experiment. The Hunters are climbing my island. Sit. You interest me — a dangerous compliment.