His breath caught at the sheer beauty and majesty of the castle as they drew near, soaring high above. The minerals of the stones sparkled beige, pink, and burnished red as the setting sun illuminated the castle, creating a spectacular contrast against the lush green of the surrounding forest. They circled the castle and, for a moment, Seth wondered what the villagers would think if they saw Kirlin flying overhead, but then he realized that no one paid much attention. For in Cambria, wizards walked the earth, unicorns flew through the sky, and the sight of dragons was typical.
Kirlin circled the castle and then swooped down, slowing into lazy circles when Seth spotted a great courtyard within the castle walls. On the side of the castle, people were mulling around, training with swords in
