diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm
index 6710f19a726..a339c761162 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/runes.dm
@@ -1005,5 +1005,5 @@ var/list/teleport_runes = list()
 /obj/effect/rune/manifest/Destroy()
 	for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/guy in summoned_guys)
 		guy.dust()
-	summoned_guys = list()
+	summoned_guys.Cut()
 	return ..()