With notes upon notes of what he might need to do in order to alter the portal keys into his new creation, it was finally time to actually begin the process. The physical creation of the necklaces. Only two of them. This was not meant to be an enchantment that could be available to anyone. This one was special. This one was personal.

Getting his hands on pure gold that would hold the magical properties the best, he began to craft the small and intricate shape of a serpent eating his tail in a perfect circle.

Sylas had a stockpile of soul stones. It wasn't particularly large, just a small wooden box that usually had about fifteen or twenty different stones in it. So technically he wasn't breaking any of his mother's rules by not harvesting any new souls for his own enchantments. Or technically he still probably was, as these could have been used to help with the wall or the army. Sylas didn't care either way. Even if he'd had to harvest a new stone he wouldn't have hesitated to do so.

He carefully selected which stones would be ideal for this enchantment and began the careful work of imbedding the soul into the necklaces.

Even though the portal keys were familiar work and even though Sylas was a skilled enchanter, there were still a few hiccups. The first attempt was imperfect, perhaps due to the experimental nature of the work or his own emotional and mental health while working on it. He did his best to remain focused on the work and not in wondering where Kezia currently was, if she was safe, or if she'd ever return. So he kept at it, each attempt getting closer to his goal.