Chapter 6

"She was of great help in our quest," Tarvin finished explaining the role of Syzivsk in their quest. "She knows much about magic, and can cast it without flaw."

Akara stood, and stepped into her tent. A few minutes later she returned carrying a large book. "Come outside of the camp Syzivsk, I can teach you a spell, that will be of use on your travels." As she finished talking she walked to the encampment's exit. Syzivsk followed behind her, eager to know what spell she was to learn.



"And Blood Raven, you are certain she is dead?" Kashya asked.

Nystak stood and wiped the dirt off of him, reached into his pocket and pulled out Blood Raven's pendant. "I assure you, she is forever dead," he replied handing the pendant to Kashya. "Along with all that she commanded. The graveyard can once more become a hallow ground for fallen heroes."

Kashya pleased to her the news, thanked him, and returned to her tent.

Cain leaned back on the crate, and finished studying the items that were brought back from the quest. "Nystak, come here this crown is for you," he said holding it out. "This is where Blood Raven got her power of the dead. It will make you stronger in your summoning skills."

Nystak retrieved the crown from Cain's hand, and looked it over. "A seemingly normal crown, withholding such power? It amazes me," he proclaimed as he put it on. "Thank you Cain, your wisdom of magical items is great indeed."

"What of that falchion we brought back?" Tarvin asked, wanting to know what magical property it could have.

"Ahh yes, the falchion, it radiates with an aura of fire. Upon striking a foe, not only will it deal physical damage, but fire damage as well." Cain continued on, "With this a regular attack becomes stronger, and more damage will be dealt. However, if not handled properly, the user will receive many burns from it. The use should have great proficiency with swords before attempting to wield this."

Tarvin thought for a moment, "I will take it, I am sure I shall have the power to embrace its magic fully." He reached for the falchion.

Cain dropped it into his hands. As it touched Tarvin's flesh it let off a slight smoke. Tarvin started to withdraw his hands, but was able to stop himself, and prove he could master the falchion.



"This spell will be of great aid to you young sorceress.," Akara explained to Syzivsk. "It will allow you to summon a small blizzard over an area. The blizzard will rain down ice on you enemies, freezing them and killing at the same time."

Syzivsk thought of the possibilities of this new spell. "Thank you," she responded and began to watch how to cast the new spell.

"This spell requires a focused mind, so you will not be able to cast it while under attack until you grow stronger." Akara started to focus, "It is a series of chants to summon the blizzard, remember them. The more strength behind yoru words, the more potent the spell will be." She finished and starting chanting.

Syzivsk keeping note of each word, and the slight motions of Akara's hands. She casted the spell with great ease. After thirty seconds of chanting, a cold wind blew and suddenly it was hailing ice in the distance. It lasted for nearly another thirty seconds before it dissipated, leaving the ground beaten and wet.

"Now Syzivsk you try it, just as I did," Akara commanded her.



Syzivsk sure she could cast this spell, started chanting right away. However it took her about two minutes to cast it, and it only lasted about fifteen seconds. "That is a drain on your endurance just casting it," she said under her breath.

"You will become better at it, and cast it faster," Akara replied. "Keep at it, in a couple days you will become more efficient with it." As she finished talking she walked back into the encampment. With Syzivsk trailing behind.