Although you are buffeted by a chill breeze, you stand firm on the ledge and look out at the view. The rippling green of a forest is spread carpet-like at your feet, and in the distance you see blue-grey mountain peaks.
"Not much to look at really, is it?" Ripley says at your shoulder. "You�d never believe it, but that forest is a kingdom in itself, with its own ruling family and everything. They�re famous for turning out wizards and suchlike folk� in fact, Andell was brought up there, though he was born in the south. Their Academy is amazing. They donated most of our books to us when they found out the old place was going to be occupied again... oh, and there's Flinx. Not a care in the world, has he?" |
