Chapter 16
Caen’s hands swung open and we stopped. Noises. Did they finally pick up our descent down the mountain? I felt my hands tense, squeezing on my hatchet as Aria looked around nervously. More voices, then another hand gesture. It was time for Aria’s fog.
Aria gave a playful little jump as she began her craft. While she had conjured water from snow, this was the first time I had seen Aria use magic that was truly impressive. I thought that mages needed to declare their use of magic, as she had shouted ‘By the Pact!’. Giving it some more thought, I realized that was nothing more than a public display. Showmanship. Real magic needed no introductions.