The Maker among Mages: Book 1 of the Jack of all trades Chronicles by Adam O'Brien

Author:Adam O'Brien [O'Brien, Adam]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00+00:00

19

The Only Way is Up

The morning air was fresh and invigorating as we began preparing to depart Celestia Glade, our spirits buoyed by the prospect of continuing our journey. The dense Grymwood loomed before us, its shadows a stark contrast to the light of dawn that filtered through the treetops. We were bracing ourselves for another trek through its enigmatic depths when hurried footsteps broke the morning’s calm.

It was Jenigyr, the young girl we had encountered in the forest, her energy and determination evident in her swift approach. Her voice carried through the trees, a beacon of urgency that halted our preparations and turned our attention towards her. As she reached us, breathless from her sprint, she wasted no time wrapping each of us in a heartfelt embrace, her gratitude tangible in the warmth of her gesture.

“I wanted to thank you properly for bringing me home,” she said, her voice a mixture of joy and sincerity. “You’ve done so much for me, and I… I convinced Aelar and some of the other guardians to help you on your way.”

Before we could respond, the sky above us stirred with the approach of four majestic eagles, their wings cutting through the air with grace and power. They descended towards us, their presence commanding yet gentle, and bowed before us in a gesture of respect and solidarity. The sight of them was awe-inspiring, each bird symbolizing the guardians’ strength and the ancient, natural magic that Celestia Glade held dear.

Jenigyr’s eyes lit with excitement, and she explained that the guardians would carry us across the Grymwood, ensuring our journey was swift and safe. “They’ll get you to the other side quickly, avoiding the dangers of the forest floor,” she assured us, her voice brimming with pride.

The arrangement was extraordinary. One eagle stepped forward, its gaze fixed on Senti and me, a silent invitation to trust their guidance. Another eagle approached Evelyn and River, its demeanor calm and reassuring. The third and fourth eagles, equally magnificent, prepared to carry Dennis and our carriage, their strength evident in the steady beat of their wings.

With a mix of awe and gratitude, we accepted this generous offer. The eagles, understanding our readiness, grasped each of us in their talons. The sensation of being lifted into the air, held securely by these mighty guardians of the sky, was exhilarating. As we ascended above the canopy, the Grymwood spread out beneath us, a vast sea of green shrouded in the morning mist.

The flight was smooth, the eagles’ wings powerful and steady as they navigated the air currents with expert precision. From this vantage point, the world was breathtaking, the forest a living tapestry of nature’s beauty and mystery. It was a perspective we would never have experienced on our own, a gift from Jenigyr and the guardians we would carry with us as a reminder of the kindness and unity within Celestia Glade.

As the eagle carried Senti and me higher above the Grymwood, the world beneath us seemed to transform into a sprawling mosaic of endless green, pierced here and there by beams of sunlight.

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