The Shrike (Le Gritche) travels through The Void Which Binds. It uses the Void to perform true farcasting through space and time - which is accomplished by merging with the Void (similar to Aenea's freecasting) instead of tearing it (similar to the way farcasters work). It is therefore capable of vanishing and reappearing instantly anywhere and at any point in time, although for most of its recorded existence it does not do so outside of a small territory on the planet Hyperion. It is also capable of movement in fast time, which enables it to slaughter or capture its victims before they can resist. Often the Shrike attacks so quickly that it cannot be seen, or appears to be in multiple places simultaneously.