The Guardian's Apprentice (Beyond The Veil) - Plot & Excerpts
Again, nothing but sparks rewarded his effort; although this time they were a scintillating red instead of blue-white. With nothing to show for his efforts but scorch marks on the hearth, he decided to give up and wander around the study for a while since the door still refused to open for him. No one had seen or heard from Ducat since his sudden disappearance and the remainder of the Council had effectively banished him. If he appeared in any of the towns, villages or other populated area his presence would be immediately reported to the Council by the sentries – small glowing orbs sent out to find the renegade. Once spotted, the Council would dispatch the goblins to deal with him. The goblins had been the law enforcement and military arm of the Council since the creation of the veil; being highly regimented creatures, naturally resistant to magic and terrifying fighters in close combat, they were a perfect fit for the job. Keegan had seen his first two goblins when he had accompanied Phineas to a Council meeting. The sight of the burly five-foot tall guards stationed outside the Council chambers had given him chills; though shorter than most humans they were abnormally muscular and sported large lower tusks, not unlike a wild boar. Although they had not said a word as he and Phineas passed by, their beady black eyes had followed his every movement. Keegan, still wrapped in his blankets, crossed the room and absently stared out the frost-covered window. Suddenly a loud banging sound at the study door roused him from his dream-state.
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