Golem-a mythical creature made of clay that is animated and brought to life by magic. A rogue mage has found a clay army ready to be brought to life. The except from Windmaster Golem is his first attempt at destroying his rival for the affections of Kia, a mage newly come to her powers.
A figure shambled into the firelight. A stop as if to orient itself, and it lumbered towards the center of the camp. Its destination was clear—Eilidh. The creature which could now be seen as a stone man headed straight for the clanswoman who stood between Kia and Elendl. Flames from the now-roaring fire revealed impassive clay features and what appeared to be a sword scabbard.
“Halt and be recognized.” Brodie held his breath to see if his yell brought a reaction.
The creature lumbered forward. It stopped at the protective wards and stood with arms raised.
“Ancestors, let the wards hold.”
Magic can’t stop magic, fear put in. And magic had to be used to make a clay statue move.
But Elendl is the archmage’s daughter, hope added. Her magic should be stronger than the one who brought the statue to life.
Brodie kept his gaze on the creature. It hammered at the invisible wall with his fist. Deafening peals reverberated with each blow. The wall shimmered into visibility. A heartbeat later it exploded into splinters.~till next time Helen
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