Dragon Mage (Blacklight Chronicles) by Forrester John

Author:Forrester, John [Forrester, John]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Amber Muse
Published: 2013-12-14T00:00:00+00:00

13. MOTHER LODE

As Talis unfurled the Surineda Map he realized that Aurellia was only after a powerful crystal lodged in the heart of Ghaelstrom. And not just any crystal, but the most powerful crystal in the world. One that would provide Aurellia and his forces with near limitless power, so much power that he could defeat the Ancients of Vellia and rule the planet.

Whatever King Valeron had planned to deal with Aurellia was built on the false assumption that Aurellia had come to forge an alliance with the dragons. In reality all he cared about was bringing Talis and the Surineda Map down here to the depths in search of power. Since Aurellia had mastery over the power of the sun, the power of shadows, the power of the void, and of the elements, he could use such a crystal to channel an immense destructive force. Just like the power Talis felt wielding the black crystal against the Jiserian forces.

“Now focus your mind on this specific thought.” Aurellia’s voice was low and hideous, like if you were sleeping and a snake was slithering near your ears. “Remember the black crystal, remember the Goddess of the Sun, and picture gold in your mind, picture a black crystal, and bring those images together into seeking one special stone.”

Talis closed his eyes and concentrated on the images and brought in the memory of how the black crystal felt. A power surged through him—like lightning striking his spine and spreading through his limbs. In his mind he saw the gaping maw of a red-eyed creature lurking in the pitch-black of the universe. It devoured all life; it devoured planets; it devoured entire stars into the warping power of its dark abyss.

“There it is!” Aurellia shouted, and tapped the blinding flash of gold and black light amidst a sea of lesser lights on the Surineda Map. “Zoom in on the map, how can we find it? Where are we on the map?”

Talis felt a cold chill sink into his stomach at the thought of Aurellia possessing such a powerful crystal. Not only would he be unstoppable, but what use would he have of Talis after he had the stone’s power to command?

“What will you grant me if I help you find the stone?” Talis was glad he could keep his voice calm and deliberate, instead of revealing how uneasy he felt.

“What? You fool. Are you negotiating with me?” Contempt and impatience poured from Aurellia’s eyes. “Just do as you are commanded, loyal apprentice, and I might consider rewarding you.”

Before Talis could think, the words blurted out of his mouth. “And what if I won’t help you? You can’t kill me—you’d never get your crystal then. The Surineda Map won’t obey anyone else but me. Try finding the stone without my help.”

Rage seethed on Aurellia’s face and he stretched out a clenched hand towards Talis. “I need that crystal.”

“Well, I need my freedom and want to return to Naru with Mara and Nikulo unhurt. Break Nikulo’s and my bond of fealty to you, and swear to me you’ll allow us all to return to Naru.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.