The Mage of Orlon: The beginning by Gene Rager Read Free Book Online Page B

confidence in his magical clothing.
    “ Do all the elves where this kind of magical clothing? ”
    “ Only when they pay for it, I admit most elves do not require this type of camouflage magic these days. ” Crolin s smile faltered a little.
    “ Lela my dear, this human seems a little on the na ï ve side, should you be going into Cravenwood with someone so unprepared for what might await you there? ”
    Lela ’ s eyes narrowed a little in thought, finally she spoke “ Crolin, this is why we are here, we require a few things before our journey and I know you can outfit us properly. ”
    Crolin ’ s face split into a pleased smile, “ Of course princess, what do you need from my humble stores? ”
    “ The invisibility cloak you had, two swords, a bow, one quiver of arrows, two hunting knives, and the standard camping packs for long camp trips in the forest. ”
    “ Crolin can I have an invisibility cloak too? ”
    “ Sorry Nate, as much as it would please me to see your tight butt in my cloak, the king only allowed me to keep one enchanted cloak. ”
    “ What happened to the rest of them? ”
    “ Lela can tell you, the journey you are about to start on is long, so there will be plenty of time for you two to chit chat. ”
    Lela shot Crolin a dirty scowl, Crolin only smiled innocently and shrugged.
    “ Princess, your supplies will be ready in the morning, unless you wished to leave sooner? ”
    “ No, tomorrow will be fine. Thank you Crolin. ”
    “ Anytime, princess, by the way Ezra is looking for you. ”
    “ Thank you Crolin, I will try to see her before we leave in the morning. ”
    “ As you wish princess. ”
    As they left the store room Crolin peaked around the corner “ Princess, try not to wear out our young mage on the first night! ” Crolin disappeared into the stock room leaving the princess staring at the empty hall in shock. Lela composed herself only to turn around and see Nate who was smiling.
    “ It will never happen Nate! ” She snapped as she stalked off.

Chapter 10
    After spending all that time with Nathan, Lela wanted to see Ezra. Ezra was only in her sixth month as an apprentice priestess, Lela decided to go to where most of the upstart priestesses started, on the lowest level of the high tower.
    The high tower held the scythe mirror, a pool of enchanted water that would allow a full fledge priestess to see faraway places. Only the most advanced students would be allowed to try the scythe mirror, the mirror could tear the spirit from the user if she was not experienced enough.
    Because of the danger the mirror proposed, the tower was sectioned into twenty one levels. Each level would bring the apprentice closer to being able to use the scythe mirror. The scythe mirror was the last level before the student was recognized as a full-fledged high priestess.
    Being as Ezra had only been studying the arts for six months Lela expected to find her childhood friend on the lower levels. It was a complete shock to hear that Kata had taken Ezra to the top of the tower. It must be a new way of training Lela had thought as she climbed the tower stairs. Kata was an experienced teacher, she would not put any student ’ s life in danger.
    Lela entered the scythe mirror ’ s room only to be stopped in her tracks by what she saw.
    Ezra was looking into the scythe mirror! Lela took two steps forward before Kata ’ s body blocked her path.
    “ Princess, do not interfere with Ezra. She is close to mastering the scythe mirror. ” Kata said.
    “ Not to tell you how to teach, but I thought it took years of dedication to master the scythe mirror. ” Lela said bewildered as she watched her friend intensely gazing at the mirror.
    “ Normally it does, but every so often we get an apprentice that shows such promise we try her at this level, Ezra has shown that much promise in the six months she has studied with our discipline. ”
    Lela watched her friend as her expression went from accomplishment to