THE ELVES WERE SHAKEN from their dreams by the heavy slam of a door. Dy’Mün quickly reached for his staff and blinked away the sleep, the wood creaking in his grip as someone rapped on the cellar door. Caia grabbed Solin’s arm in panic, unsure whether the group could defend themselves against a swarm of goblins without Archai. Professor Dy’Mün passed Caia an inquiring glance as if she would know something he did not. She had nothing to offer but a shrug of her shoulders.
“It is safe to come out,” a voice finally said from above.
Caia knew that voice! She squeezed Solin’s hand and gave him an assuring smile before hurrying to the door, clambering past Dy’Mün to see what condition Archai returned in. “Are you all right?” she asked before setting eyes on him. His back was turned as he searc
