The Fire and The Storm - The Nexus of Kellaran #2 novel Chapter 94

Part 15

“Here.” Talia said with a laugh as she Retrieved and handed over a pair of necklaces to Six, who was the closest of the Governors. Each had a flat stone mounted on a gold necklace, one stone eight centimeters wide and the other four, both the same color and outline as the Truthstone.

“These are power stones.” she explained. “The larger one transmits warlock power from another stone that floats in the focus at Focus Mountain. The smaller one transmits wizard’s power from Laylas Valley. The wizard’s power varies a bit with time of day at Laylas, with the minimum just before dawn there, and the warlock’s power varies from nothing when it’s night at Focus Mountain to maximum when it’s noon there. It’ll be noon there in an hour, so be careful. Beyond what they transmit, they’re both batteries with a lot of capacity, and they’re fully charged. We’ve put safeties on them that turn them off on command, and they only work for whoever they’re keyed to, so I’ve keyed them to the four of you.

“If you need more power beyond that, just let us know.”

“Thank you.” Six stated for his team. “Once we’re done with the spells to deal with murderers, we’ll spend some time meeting a few people, if they have time for us. If not, we’ll probably meet them at the next gathering of The Assembly of The Just Alliance. Assuming we can get an invitation.

“But after meeting people, we have a lot of work planned. We assume you’d like our assistance in showing the rest of the world the military techniques and spells we’ve all developed on Hiliani, and in learning what the rest of the world came up with while we were away, and integrating it all.

“And we intend to go to Serminak and set up training camps for the young Sylvan there, along the lines of our system on Hiliani.

“And then we and Kragorram are going to test our void craft and void survival spells up in the real void. If all goes well with that, then we’ll need to set up systems to build a lot more of the craft, to teach the spells to those who’ll fight in the void, and to train everyone to do so.

“If we can get all that done before Father decides to start working on gaining godhood, well, we have a few ideas for that too.

“And if we can get all of that done before we have to fight the demons, then we have another project in mind. But we’re going to keep that confidential for now.”

“Very confidential indeed, considering that you’re psionicly shielded so thoroughly that even Falgaroth and I can’t see through!” Visinniria laughed. “Truly, you are a most impressive quartet of youngsters!”

“Thank you.” Six grinned. “It’s really nice to meet you both, by the way. We’ve only met one other god before today. You’re a lot more different from Ria than I expected.”

“I did a lot of changing after her personality was set.” Visinniria smiled. “Not least of which was becoming Elven Goddess of War. But she’s a darling and I love her.”

“Thank you, My Lady.” Ria said as Talia touched her hilt and she manifested.

“Goddess, could you alter Ria again, so that she can be aware or manifest whenever she wishes?” Talia asked. “Without me or Quewanak having to touch her hilt, that is? And it would be nice if I didn’t have to touch it to Link with her, as well.”

“I can do that.” Visinniria nodded with a warm smile. “And it is done.”

“My Lady, thank you, you are most generous.” Ria smiled as she gave her stiff bow. “And if I may be so bold, I would also like to impose on your generosity for a further alteration.”

“Oh? Of what sort?”