Chapter 17: All We Need

"Avera," the King said, shifting his gaze, and considering his words carefully, "how is it that you came into the possession of pyrite?"

"To be perfectly honest, my Lord, I am not familiar with pyrite at all, and I was unaware I had it until now," Avera earnestly confessed.

There were some glances, and one man nodded in the direction of the King.

"Very well, then," Zephyr said, watching her eyes as he spoke. "Master Iphor, as Master of the Magicians, would you kindly...