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The imprint of the Imperial Sword keeps the prefrontal lobes of the Emperor's brain from developing new dendritic branches. The slow accumulation of fibrous astrocytes and the detritus from degenerating neurons retards mitochondrial conversion of glucose into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Without the energy supplied by ATP, the neurons fire less rapidly, decreasing the Emperor's ability to modulate socially unacceptable behavior and to construct coherent plans, ultimately disabling an Emperor's ability to provide even for his own self care.—The Best and Worst of Talismans: The Imperial Swords, by the Sorcerer Flowing Mind.
“What do you mean, you don't know where he is?” Flying Arrow shouted, detesting his own lack of control, and not understanding it.
“He left seven days ago to infil
