He shifted, and then gave her a brief overview on magic and how it worked, for him, so she would have a basic understanding of the theories he had completely twisted with his little modification. "As for why I don't use a golem. First: It is far easier to acquire the raw materials for a skeleton that it is for any golem other than a flesh golem. Second: The focus and material components for a skeleton are far cheaper. Third: A golem is much harder to build, and would take several weeks of me doing nothing else. Fourth: A group of skeletons can cause much more damage in a given amount of time than a single golem that would cost the same. And finally: A golem is a hell of a lot harder to hide than a group of skeletons.<br/><br/>The end reason is that it is actually more cost, time, and energy efficient in the short term to use a group of skeletons than a single golem, though in the long run, a golem would be better. Besides, I am trying to keep a low profile, and a golem would need constant attention to prevent me from giving it a poorly worded order. After all, a skeleton with a bad order might just hurt someone before I could correct it. A golem might very well destroy a building and kill everyone inside before I can stop it."<br/><br/>He shrugged, and then returned to the more important conversation. "Brindol would be a good idea, to ensure the word has spread and they are preparing for a siege. And I think that it would be best if, when we found the lich, I faced it alone. It will be a powerful spellcaster as well as a formidable opponent, and I might have a problem protecting myself, let alone the group."