Seeming shaken, Siobhan took a breath. "Protections, magic amplifiers, & something... ancient. I've never seen these runes."
Aurelia & Alexan shared a look.
The orc stroked their chin in thought. "Who would know more? The royal elf library or-"
Maxim started walking off. They all stared after him for a few paces until he finally said, "Come on. It's a long walk to Drahkelaan."
Siobhan giggled. "That's my Maxim." Her otherworldly eyes trained on the newcomers. "Ah but you two are cuties~ What are you?"
Aurelia answered. "..Humans."
The witch gasped. "Fascinating!"
They followed after the drahke, the witch asking question after bizarre question.
"And what about your morning rituals? Do you restore the wards before or after your cup of 'cafi'?"
Finally Alexan sighed, squinting at the clear but dim skies above the trees. "Definitely after. Hey, does the sun ever fully rise here? No forest is THIS dark."
The Saranians all froze at once, tension instantly seeping into their bodies and faces both.
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Awakening Of Magic
FantasyAurelia Hale and her best friend Alexan Carter fall into a world of magic, danger, adventure, and romance. A star is dying and darkness is rising. Will these ordinary humans be able to help save the world? Or will they succumb to the allure of darkn...
