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insisted that I remain here in spite of my assurances that the manor has ample protection. Besides, she claims that her new duties as Interim High Lady of Amon Dähl would make my presence at the temple a distraction. Now that Lady Selena is Queen of Althetas, the order is in need of leadership…at least, that’s what Dina tells me. In truth, I think she feels guilty that everyone else has to be apart from the ones they love and cannot justify her own lack of sacrifice.”
    “What will you do if she takes up the position permanently?” asked Kaylia.
    Linis shrugged. “I have no idea. But I do not believe that she wants it. Until now our plan has been to find somewhere quiet to settle once the war has ended. I suppose only time will tell.”
    After a little more talk, they made their way downstairs. Dinner was already being laid out on a large round table in the center of a spacious, warmly lit room, elegantly decorated with superb oil paintings and masterfully crafted furnishings. Basanti soon joined them and they all sat down together, eating at a casual pace. Conversation was light, centering mostly on past times and childhood memories.
    Just as they were ready to retire, an elderly elf woman named Therisa beckoned for Kaylia to follow her outside. Kaylia had known the woman her entire life. She had been head of the household staff for more than three-hundred years, and had a stern and unbending nature about her.  She went after the old woman, accompanied by Aaliyah.
    The night was comfortably mild, with stars dotted about a cloudless and moonless sky. Even so, the statue at the front of the house still managed to glow with an almost spiritual light.
    Therisa was kneeling at the statue’s base, and gestured for Kaylia to come do the same. “I can feel that your ability with the flow is strong,” she said. “Stronger even than Lord Theopolou. This is good. It will ease the transition.”
    After handing Jayden to Aaliyah, Kaylia joined the woman. “What is this?” she asked.
    Her stoic expression softened into a sweet smile. “You are master of this house, just as Theopolou was before you, and his father before him. Now that Theopolou has died, the land is without a companion. You must take his place.”
    Though not nearly as strong as her own skill, Kaylia could feel the flow emanating from Therisa and entering the crystal. The light transformed into a deep blue as the power was amplified. Kaylia knew instinctively what to do. Closing her eyes, she placed her hands on its base. A warm sensation washed over her. Instantly, she could feel the flow coursing from the earth and seeking to combine with her spirit.
    The moment she joined with it, she could feel everything around her coming to life. It was as if the manor, the grounds, and everything within it had a consciousness…and it knew her . She allowed it to wrap itself around her in a warm embrace. When she was a child she had thought that Theopolou was in command within his borders. But that was only partly true. Now she truly understood. Just as he had been, she was a part of this place, and it was a part of her.
    Just then her eyes snapped open and she sprang to her feet.
    “What is it?” asked Therisa.
    “Get inside and alert the staff,” she ordered. “Enemies are coming.”
    The flow burst forth from Aaliyah as she hurried over, reaching out to the surrounding area. “I feel nothing,” she said, frowning.
    “They are there,” Kaylia insisted. “They are clever. And they are elves.”

Chapter Two
     
     
    Gewey mounted his horse and made his way to the vanguard of the massive army. Even at a gallop it took him ten minutes to reach King Lousis and Nehrutu, who were waiting patiently. Nehrutu looked uncomfortable atop his mount. Much like the desert elves, he preferred traveling on foot. Lousis, on the other hand, looked tall and proud – every inch a warrior king.
    “It’s about time,” called Lousis. “I thought you might have lost your