The Old vizier looked hopefully towards the open land , his weary eyes searching for a sign. Patrick was supposed to light the sacred fire on the tower an hour ago but all he heard was a blast and the tower hasn't been lit yet. He was beginning to get worried. Did he push Patrick too far? Did he rush him on this mission of saving the lives of the villagers? "But he's wise", he thought to himself, "No matter how much he doubts himself, he's as wise as they come...and time is running out." He was consoling himself and trying to calm his anxiety just when he heard a knock on the door. Startled by the sound he said, "Enter!" A courier boy arrived and announced that the nobles were awaiting his arrival in the royal dining hall. He nodded and asked him to leave. A sigh of relief! It mea

