And this is one of the more utilitarian lanterns from Beacon, a sturdy metal contraption straight out of the World Wars. It's even been modified with metal shutters to block out and protect the light. But knowing it's the only thing keeping Soldat alive means it's still not sturdy enough.

"Usually I'm good about keeping it protected," they promise. "This is the first time since I got it that it's actually been damaged to the point of killing me." Well, the grenade probably did maybe, but that killed their body, so it's kind of hard to tell. "But I still ought to find some way to protect it more. Maybe one of the magic people will have some idea."