Magecraft by Antoine Henderson

Author:Antoine Henderson
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Antoine Henderson
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

8

The Bell Tower

Stepping through the portal, Bishop and Rook arrived in the gray stone covered grounds that made up the courtyard of the Bell Tower. The tower stood before them, twenty meters high, surrounded by large trees and woods. There was no one else in sight as they admired their new surroundings and the portal closed behind them.

They were in the heart of Star City. Around the Bell Tower were different landscapes that blended with each other as far as the eye could see. Excitement overtook Rook’s nervousness as he admired the trees and the large silver bell high in the sky. Bishop, however, wasn’t impressed and seemed more irritated than he usually was.

“Check this out, Bishop! Can you believe it? They created this place using magic!”

“Yeah, yeah, it’s just a bell, Rook.”

“Oh, come on, it’s more than that. Can you create a city using magic?” Rook questioned.

“If I wanted to, yes,” Bishop answered. His tone was plain, not carrying the usual sarcastic and boisterous tone.

“You’re not serious,” Rook responded quickly.

“I am serious, and you need to be too, Rook. This isn’t a vacation to a theme park, this is life and death,” Bishop snapped, before walking toward the tower leaving Rook standing alone. “Let’s get in there.”

Rook hated to admit it, but Bishop was right. As amazing as he found Star City and the Bell Tower to be, it wasn’t a vacation. The last thing he needed to be focused on is incredible feats of magic.

He promptly followed Bishop without a word. As they approached the large wooden door that was the entrance to the tower, they saw a man in crimson robes walking toward them. He was older, with short gray hair. He wore a smile on his face as he went to greet them.

“Good morning to you,” said the man, before stopping before them. “Welcome to Star City.”

“Thank you,” said Rook, before shaking the man’s hand. “My name is Rook.”

“Ah yes, you are the Link. It's a pleasure to meet you, Rook,” the man greeted. “I am Parmchez White—a Guide, and I will be your guiding you around Star City until the War begins.”

Bishop shook his hand before speaking.

“The name’s Bishop. So, where’s this thing supposed to take place?”

“Oh yes, right this way, the Flame Ceremony will take place in the lower chamber of the Bell Tower and it shall commence shortly. I’ll have the ceremonial robes ready for your quarters if you would please follow me.”

Parmchez spun on his heel and walked toward the Bell Tower entrance with Rook and Bishop behind him. Entering the large wooden door and into the Bell Tower, they saw a long hallway with men and women dressed in similar robes as Parmchez walking about the large hall. Crimson carpet covered the marble floor that led to the center of the tower, showing another entrance on the other side.

As they walked, Parmchez explained the bronze statues that lined both sides of the hallway and who they represented. On the left side

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