From the Ashes by Melissa Myers

Author:Melissa Myers [Myers, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy, Fiction
ISBN: 9781466041349
Publisher: Melissa Myers
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Goswin

Snow covered the landscape in a pristine white blanket for as far as she could see. Jala turned slowly in a full circle, looking over the tree covered hills with a sense of wonder. Not even animal tracks disrupted the perfect beauty. It was completely untouched aside from the small patch of ground her group stood upon. “It’s beautiful,” she said softly.

“And cold,” Sovann added as he watched his breath fog in the air. “I prefer our lands by far.” The mage rubbed his hands together briskly and then tucked them under his arms as he studied the area. It had been his magic that had brought them here, despite his reservations about the fluxes in the magic.

“Should we inform Anthe that we are here?” Valor asked quietly. He stood to her left, fully clad in the shining armor he had been working on for days. Jala watched him for a moment, her eyes lingering on the engraved Bendazzi that stood proudly on the dark purple breastplate. The colors of Merro suited him well and he was an impressive sight.

“I believe she knows we are here,” Jala replied and turned her attention to the large trees that marked the beginning of the Tolanteer forest. There was no sign of movement there yet, but her gut instincts told her the witches of the forest knew what was happening.

“Anthe the Seer,” Madren reminded them all. “There is nothing that happens that she doesn’t have foreknowledge of.”

Jala nodded her agreement and shifted her staff to rest in the crook of her arm as she let out a long slow breath. “It might be best if you all stand back from me. I’m not sure exactly how this is going to go,” she advised as she pulled her gloves free. The chill winter air bit at her bare skin, but she ignored it. She heard the sound of footsteps as Sovann and Madren retreated to a safer distance, then looked to Valor who hadn’t moved an inch.

“I’m fine where I am,” Valor informed her as he caught her glance.

“The magic, though, Valor. I’m going to be channeling a lot of it and I’m not sure if it’s safe beside me,” Jala pressed her voice filled with concern.

“And I’m fine where I am,” Valor repeated, folding his arms across his chest and staring down at her stubbornly.

Letting out a sigh, Jala shook her head and wrapped her hand firmly around her staff. Neph and Sovann had both spent the past two days filling the Barllen inside the staff with as much magic as it could hold. That, combined with the mana stones Madren had crafted, should be more than enough magic to accomplish what she needed to do. “I’m nervous,” she admitted softly, her voice just loud enough for Valor to hear.

“I know. That’s why I’m right here,” Valor whispered back and gave her a reassuring wink.

“If this succeeds, do you think Ash will be strong enough to keep Death from claiming the souls in Merro? I don’t think she believes our deal still stands, considering I attacked her.

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