The Witch and the Beast 10

Ten days have passed since the siege on the Paladin stronghold where stores of forbidden instruments were kept under lock and key. Ashaf leaves one such instrument, which takes the form of a child, in Guideau's care until a method to contain its abilityto absorb magic is secured. Meanwhile, Paladin Cugat finds himself at the Executioners' doorstep, lured by Oakleave's invitation to the shadowy organization--