Metal was extruding, flowing like liquid, from the troll’s skin. From his right hand came a stream of coldly molten, viscous steel dripping onto the floor. From the skin of the troll’s arms and legs seeped what looked like liquefied meat streaked with metal, also dripping and dribbling onto the floor. Luther was transfixed, unable even to comprehend what was happening as the spirit began to form from the body of the troll.