Arcane by Sever Bronny

Author:Sever Bronny
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: Magic, Myth, Fiction, Wizards, Epic, Medieval Knights, Legend, Sword and Sorcery, Fantasy Adventure
ISBN: 9780993767616
Publisher: Sever Bronny LTD.
Published: 2014-11-23T23:00:00+00:00

Telekinesis

Augum woke from a deep sleep to a sharp knocking at the door.

“Get dressed and come to breakfast,” Mrs. Stone said before shuffling off.

He was grateful she had not woken him as she used to—with the butt end of her staff. Then he remembered it had smashed while saving his life and he suddenly felt bad for wanting to throw it down Mt. Barrow.

Yawning and stretching, he stumbled out of bed and dressed in his new burgundy robe. Bright morning sun streamed in through the windows, the rays defined by slowly tumbling particles of dust. The fire in the hearth had gone out overnight, yet it had remained warm due to their runeword-finding adventure of the previous day. After securing his new yellow leather belt, he made his way to the grand dining room, stomach grumbling.

Mrs. Stone, Bridget and Leera already sat, chatting idly. Bacon, eggs, bread, apples, milk and honey sat on the table. The girls wore their new apprentice robes while Mrs. Stone was dressed in a plain off-white robe that had no embroidery or ornamentation of any kind.

Augum bid them good morning as he sat down in his usual chair. He noted how the circles under everyone’s eyes had disappeared and the smiles came easily. They too must have slept well.

They ate mostly in silence, occasionally exchanging pleasantries and making light conversation. After breakfast, Mrs. Stone dabbed at her lips with a cloth and fixed them with a measured look.

“Let us begin the day’s lessons. Who can tell me the qualifications for the 1st degree?”

Bridget spoke first. “One must show one has learned the three standard spells as well as the single spell of one’s element.”

“Correct. And the three standard spells are …?”

This time Leera spoke up. “Telekinesis, Repair and, um … Unconceal?”

“Correct again. Thus far I believe you have only practiced your elemental spell, Shine, is that accurate?”

“Yes, Mrs. Stone,” they chorused.

“And I am aware I covered Telekinesis a bit with Augum, but how about you girls, have you had a chance to learn the spell yet?”

They shook their heads.

“A ‘No, Mrs. Stone’ or a ‘Yes, Mrs. Stone’ will do.”

“No, Mrs. Stone,” the girls said.

“Very well then, that is what we shall practice this morning.” Mrs. Stone folded her cloth napkin. “Telekinesis is the movement of an item using your mind. It is the first standard spell because it is a most apt introduction to standard arcanery. Allow me to demonstrate.”

She beckoned at Leera’s fork; it flew into her hand.

“It is a non-verbal spell, meaning you cast it without an arcane word. When you excel with it, you may even be able to cast it without gesturing.” Mrs. Stone placed her hands in her lap. Augum’s fork suddenly moved over to Leera’s side. Leera squealed in surprise, her chair tipping backwards. She clawed at the table like a frantic cat, just managing to hold on. Red-faced, she cleared her throat and settled in as if nothing had happened.

Mrs. Stone ignored her. “Should you remain studious in

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