Unexpected guest

The taint was not anything massive. The normally bright flames were weaker than normal, and in a few places it seemed to flow outside of its designated pathways. Ultimately it did not differ much, however the small change still shocked Eldrian. 

It was like a leaking pipe, with the loss negligible. It still functioned, but it was clearly not as good as a pipe that did not leak. 

How is this possible?  Eldrian questioned, having already gotten more questions instead of answers. Sighing he turned away from the spell module. His aim had not been the magic abyss, but rather his soul.

It was the only place where he had experienced auras before. He wanted to feel his again, to try and see if he could feel that of the revenant. Past the lethargy that assaulted him.