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Dark Enchantments

Chapter 7 The Ravine Fight: Magic, Swords, and Danger

Word Count: 1680    |    Released on: 25/04/2023

up at the small sliver of grey sky that was visible between the towering rock walls, and could barely make out the tops of the trees that hugged the edges of the ravine. The group was

t her and then back, out of her reach. Selena swiped and suddenly the tip of her sword glowed and lengthened, catching the man across his chest. He howled in pain and confusion as Selena pressed the attack, her sword growing and shrinking as it pleased her. Bo took down his attackers just as an archer appeared at the lip of the ravine with a drawn bow. Before Wendy could think, the bow burst into flames and the archer jumped back out of her view. Wendy then saw a woman swearing in rage as her sword stuck to Selena's and Bo fighting with a man as big as he was. As she watched, a man emerged from around the corner with his eyes fixed on her. Wendy became suddenly terrified and raised her gloved hands, spreading her fingers wide. She drew in the magic of the area, felt it flow towards her, and then closed her hands and pulled them close to her chest, pulling the magic into her. Someone yelled her name, but she was too focused on her attacker to pay much attention. The last word of her chant left her lips, and the man froze and collapsed to the ground. Wendy's attention was drawn to a man who stood menacingly over Grey, holding a sword. With lightning-fast reflexes, Grey rolled out of harm's way as the man swung his weapon down towards him, lodging it into the ground. Grey sprang to his feet and tried another spell, but the man quickly turned to face him once again. Wendy was flustered, trying to push all her magic back out into the world, but it was slow and sluggish, seeping out of her like thick syrup. She watched in horror as the man swung his sword again at Grey, who barely managed to duck out of the way. In desperation, Grey drew a knife from his belt and plunged it into the man's stomach, causing him to fall to the ground. Waving her arms frantically, trying to speed up her magic, Wendy failed to notice the sudden silence that followed. Bo's voice broke the stillness as he asked, "Is that a victory dance?" Wendy froze, her face turning beet red. "Uh, no," she stammered, realizing that all the attackers had been killed or had fled. Grey's angry voice cut through the air, "Haven't you ever returned magic after absorbing it? Why did you draw so much? Haven't you ever done magic in the vicinity of other mages?" Tears welled up in Wendy's eyes as she struggled to explain what had happened. She had dueled and practiced with other students at the Collegium and knew how to control and limit herself when she needed more than the magic within her. Grey suddenly relented, "It doesn't matter. We're all fine." Selena approached them, prodding her sword ruefully. "She drew all the magic out of the inscriptions. You'll have to redo them, Dore." "I was going to do it anyway, Asme," Grey replied wearily, "Well, at least she'll be useful against other mages, that's for sure." Bo clapped a hand on Wendy's shoulder and laughed, "Looks like our prodigy is pretty power

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1 Chapter 1 PROLOGUE 2 Chapter 2 C3 Chapter 3 The Prodigy's New Path 4 Chapter 4 Shadow Magic and Unusual Talents5 Chapter 5 The Trials and Tribulations of Guild Membership and Adventure Planning6 Chapter 6 The Search for an Anchor - Selena's Quest in a World of Shadows7 Chapter 7 The Ravine Fight: Magic, Swords, and Danger8 Chapter 8 Restless Nights and Magic Lessons: Wendy's Observations of Selena's9 Chapter 9 Wendy's Journey: Uncovering Magic and Adventure10 Chapter 10 Wendy's Battle with the Sparkle Wasps and Fire Spirits.11 Chapter 11 Battling Sparkle Wasps and Baby Humorans12 Chapter 12 A Journey through Sontmor's Mysteries13 Chapter 13 The Forest's Power: Searching for the River 14 Chapter 14 Into the Forest: The Search for Medicinal Mushrooms 15 Chapter 15 Inscriptions and Symbols: Enhancing Magical Power.16 Chapter 16 Selena's Pursuit of Grey: Tension in the Air 17 Chapter 17 Wendy's Guilt: Two Men Dead 18 Chapter 18 The King's Request: Recruiting Shadow Wizards for Infiltration19 Chapter 19 The Drowned Shadow: Selena's Origin Story 20 Chapter 20 A Carriage Ride to War: Mimengy Stopover 21 Chapter 21 Shifting Rivers and Sky Spirits22 Chapter 22 Lost in the Darkness: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Forest23 Chapter 23 Melodies and Healing 24 Chapter 24 Mushrooms and Secrets 25 Chapter 25 Unrequited Pursuit26 Chapter 26 The Weight of Victory 27 Chapter 27 Conversations and Concerns 28 Chapter 28 Revelations and Reflections 29 Chapter 29 A Change in Dynamics 30 Chapter 30 Arrival in Allonce 31 Chapter 31 Secrets Unveiled 32 Chapter 32 A Night of Revelry 33 Chapter 33 Shadows and Secrets 34 Chapter 34 Shadow Magicians and War: The Lakashan Threat 35 Chapter 35 The Fragile Balance 36 Chapter 36 Unexpected Departures and Unspoken Concerns 37 Chapter 37 Laughter and Understanding 38 Chapter 38 The Magnificent Mountain Pass 39 Chapter 39 Meeting Emerré's Spouse 40 Chapter 40 Whispers of Shadows and Secrets 41 Chapter 41 Shadows of Change 42 Chapter 42 Unveiling Secrets 43 Chapter 43 Shadows of Suspicion 44 Chapter 44 Unveiling the Charmer 45 Chapter 45 The Journey Begins 46 Chapter 46 Loving Gestures 47 Chapter 47 The Surprise Outfit 48 Chapter 48 Rumors and Reassurance 49 Chapter 49 The Role of Women in Warfare: A Debate on Sorceresses and Combat 50 Chapter 50 Whispers of War and Troubled Rumors