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Talos · salience 0.95

“Talos's singular vein, running from neck to ankle and stoppered by a single nail, contained the ichor that gave him life - a detail that highlights both his vulnerability and the intricate design of his creation.”

Pontianak · salience 0.6

“a nail (paku) driven into the hole in the back of her neck or skull renders her passive and able to pass as an ordinary woman until the nail is removed”