The Art of Richard Tuttle by Richard S. Tuttle

Author:Richard S. Tuttle [Tuttle, Richard S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General, Art, Individual Artists
ISBN: 9781933045009
Publisher: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Published: 2005-10-15T06:00:00+00:00

Jenneva and Egam walked through the Door to Atar’s Cove. “John, Callie, how good of you to come and visit. Is Oscar with you, as well?”

“No,” replied John. “They are in Tagaret, but I am certainly glad to see you. We have problems that require your assistance.”

John proceeded to relate the story to the two magicians. Jenneva and Egam interrupted several times for clarification, but tried to let John tell the entire story before the real questions started. The strategy session lasted well into the night without any firm plan to defeat Mordac. There were too many unknown factors involved and the safety of the citizens of Tagaret was a major concern.

The next morning everyone gathered again in the study to continue plotting the downfall of King Austin. Egam answered the knock at the Door and admitted Duke Whitley, Oscar, and Alex.

While Alex and Jenneva embraced, Egam summarized the extent of their knowledge.

“There have been further developments since John came here,” offered Duke Whitley. “King Austin has ordered the Army to the Cordonian border to stave off an imaginary attack. Colonel Gregor and I managed to talk General Clark into leaving the Red Swords behind. Whatever we do in regards to King Austin must be done soon or Targa will be involved in two wars. Our time limit is over when the King’s Army reaches the Cordonian border.”

“And we can’t try to take Mordac by force,” added Oscar. “His power could destroy half the city, not to mention the bunch of magical advisors he has imported as aides.”

Jenneva broke off from Alex’s embrace. “Then we will disrobe him in public and allow him to flee. He must be using Reflecting Pool to assume the appearance of King Austin.”

“What is Reflecting Pool?” asked Callie.

“Reflecting Pool,” answered Egam, “is a spell that allows you to assume another’s identity. To utilize the spell, the personage assumed has to be dead. There is a concoction that can counteract the spell.”

“Yes,” offered Jenneva, “it is called Passive Drain, but getting it to King Austin will be a bit of a problem. We need for his image to change in public and from what I’ve been told, he doesn’t care much for public appearances. If we can get the Passive Drain into him somehow, then the next time he uses magic, his facade will disappear.”

“He has food tasters,” mentioned Duke Whitley.

“Plus we need to make him want to flee rather than fight,” appended Oscar.

Alex walked over and joined the discussion. “Let’s not forget that when he flees, we want to know where he has fled to.”

The group continued debating potential scenarios for King Austin’s downfall, but they had no success in coming up with a plan. After a while they broke for lunch and the group split up for some private meditating.

Alex and Jenneva strolled down to the beach and sat on the sand, gazing out over the azure waters. Alex held Jenneva’s hand and stared into her sparkling blue eyes. “Jenneva, have you ever thought about having children?”

Jenneva squeezed Alex’s hand.

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