Middle Kingdom amulets

Usage examples of scarabs.

At the last moment, the scarabs sensed her approach and turned for battle.

They darted in low and shot up between the scarabs, flickering tongues of fire following their progress.

Spooked and uncertain, the scarabs broke formation and scattered, bellowing furiously.

The scarabs lunged after them, but their movements were clumsy and slow in comparison.

There was a sudden roar of mechanical wings from high above the trees as one of the scarabs raced past.

The scarabs appeared to have left the area, but there was no telling when they would return.

The Red Knight and his scarabs seemed unable to follow for some reason, which meant Jonah might be safe, but this was small comfort.

The first wave of scarabs blasted overhead, their claws narrowly missing the sail.

The scarabs were still behind them, but the airship launched into a steep inverted arch, putting the scarlet airship between them and their pursuers.

Sure enough, the scarabs roared around the scarlet airship and blasted toward them.

There was a massive buzzing shriek as the scarabs descended around them, hissing and snapping.

The scarabs formed a tight circle around the group, gnashing their metal teeth and snarling.

The scarabs were all disintegrating, howling in pain as they broke apart.