The Elderien Chronicles

Thrumming

Thrumming.

The energy in his hand reminded him of what he had come to do. Alastair glanced over his shoulder repeatedly to see if any of those creatures were still lingering around. He did not want any more surprises. He did not even like surprises.

He took steady but calculated steps as he walked towards the house. Something told him that there were booby traps around. He stepped carefully, making sure to listen to the ground beneath before he took another step. If you listen hard enough, you could hear the secrets that lay beneath the ground.

Alastair missed a step and nearly stepped on a spot where a soft thrumming sound was coming from. He quickly used his magic to shield his legs while he stepped down. There was no telling what such a magical trap could do. And so, he was able to avoid all others that lay beneath the ground.

Alastair got to the entrance of the house which was filled with dark energy. The energy repelled his mage side, but at the same time, it attracted the sorcer