Realm of Galderia

chapter 1

Realm of Galderia 

(c) 2009 Jessica Minor

Gwen  walked  through the town.  Once she was further from it, ran through the forest until  the  small cottage was in view.  Her sea green eyes began to light up. She loved to come out here whenever possible. Gwen immediately ran to the front door and knocked . She waited a moment and tried again and slowly the door opened.

"Gwen, there you are." The old woman exclaimed.

" I'm glad you're home", she replied.

"It's good to see you too." The old woman commented.

Gwen followed the old woman  into the small cottage, getting settled in for an overdue visit. She waited for her to sit down. When Maggie sat comfortably she gave Gwen  a look of  seriousness  before she spoke.

"Gwen, I think we need to talk before I can teach you any further."

" Have I done something I was not supposed to?" Gwen asked her with a look of fear.

"Calm yourself child,it is nothing of that nature. You just need to listen to me, all right?" Maggie ordered her. Gwen nodded waiting for her to speak.

"Those dreams you've been having even the ones you haven't told me about they are real." Gwen's eyes widened as she Maggie said it to her.

"How did you know about those?" Gwen asked slightly alarmed by it.

"I just do." Maggie informed her.

"You my dear have been chosen for something far greater than yourself. You have a rare and  powerful gift." Gwen listened to her every last word. She could not believe half of what she was hearing.

"You must follow your path and stay on it. You have  shamanic sight. "Gwen looked as confused as possible. 

"You must harness this power and learn from it." She instructed the young apprentice. The old woman slumped back in the chair.

"What is this sight you speak of?" Gwen asked  with a fascination she'd not seen in the girl lately.

"You have visions, my dear."

"Do you mean like that third eye thing we talked about, the last time I was here?" Gwen asked her elder.

"Yes, exactly. Now I will help you harness this power of yours," Maggie paused and looked her  in the eyes before continuing on.

"You must do as I say and when I say it without questioning it. Serious magic also brings on serious consequences." Maggie warned the young one. 

" I shall continue teaching you our lessons whenever you come to visit me." Maggie told her softly.

Gwen said nothing, but got up and hugged the elderly  woman instead of thanking her.  Maggie was a wise older woman and at times a lot of fun. According to Gwen she was some of the best company to keep out of the whole village of Galderia. Maggie was plump with long straight silver streaked hair and dulling chocolate brown eyes. She had a lot more wrinkles, aches and pains than she truly cared to admit.

 She limped with a cane more often, due to a bum right leg. Her young apprentice had a soft heart,a good spirit about her; she was an attractive young lady. Her long wavy full hair was the color of dark chestnuts; she had soft lips and glowing skin. She was gorgeous, but not vain .