Like a bolt from heaven, a bright blue beam leapt from the face of the lavaliere Kieren was holding and radiated toward the rear of the cave. Thinking he had heard Kieren say something, Romaric turned around and looked in his friend’s direction, in order to see if Kieren was speaking to him. The elf was shocked to find Kieren standing motionless with the thin, sapphire ray projecting from the medallion he held between his palms.
“Look at Kieren,” Romaric blurted out, in a voice just sligh