Forgotten Mage by D.W. Jackson

Author:D.W. Jackson [Jackson, D.W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER XV

Day after day, Bren was put through the same routine. In the morning he would Train, in the afternoon meditate, and at night, the Weapons Master would find new ways to set off his anger.

His training with the sword had progressed well, though he was still unable to land one solid hit on Cass. Horseback riding and the longbow were also brought into the trainee’s daily routine. Having ridden for most his life, the first part came easy, but Bren seemed destined to miss even the largest target with a bow.

His meditation had also progressed and Bren could now see the flows of magic, nine out of ten times. Master Carnear hadn’t let him cast any spells yet, but she started making him mentally separate the different flows of magic. It was hard and daunting work, and Bren had varied amount of success with the task.

With his hectic daily routine, Bren had almost forgot about his mother’s pending arrival, until a young runner rushed into Sae-Thae’s office. “Sir, the Farlan queen is here to see you,” the young mage said, breathing heavily.

“Maria has finally made it,” the elder mage said, setting down the book that he was reading. “I had thought she would have arrived days ago, but then again, women of the court love to bring nearly every person they can find with them on a journey that lasts more than a day. Have her brought up… But do tell her to leave those obnoxious guards of hers down in the foyer.”

“She is going to try and force me to go home,” Bren said, his voice sounding defeated.

You sound as if you don’t have a choice in the matter. It is your life, not hers, and tell her so. If she wants you home so badly, she can drag you there in chains. I swear you’re as bad as your father was when it comes to dealing with your mother.

“There is always the hope that Maria will listen to reason,” Sae-Thae said, but his voice didn’t hold much conviction. “In any case, you can’t go home as of yet… you still haven’t gotten a good grasp on your magic.” The last bit Sae-Thae added with a small grin, and wink in Bren’s direction.

Bren had been used to someone being announced then directly led into the room, but he had forgot about the long winding stairs that separated the bottom levels and Sae-Thae’s office. As he waited nervously, Bren began to wonder if the reason the head master’s office was so far away from the entrance, was so that he would have time to mentally prepare to greet less than friendly guests.

“Sae-Thae, I see that you have already called my son…I wish I could stay and chat, but these shoes were not meant for stairs and I wish nothing more than to soak them in a hot bath,” Maria said, abruptly turning around. “Bren come along... Your little fun is finished, time for you to return home.” As his

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