"As experiments, perhaps. Or sacrifices for some evil purpose."

Zed had never personally kidnapped anyone, of course. Alzahad, however, had always had a use for more warm bodies. An entire town had disappeared because of it.

...of course, the thought of St. Centaur brings back to mind why he really can't stay here, why he has to get out, and soon, maybe pausing just long enough to beat whoever or whatever thought this was a good idea black and blue. The worry shows on his face, too - Zed is not one for restraint, where emotion is concerned.

"Whatever wicked plans they have in mind for us, they have probably already begun with these pendents."