Once on the track, Jasmine was surprised and deeply thankful to find that it wasn't as terrifying as she had imagined. It was indeed steep, challenging, and slippery, and uncomfortably narrow, but the assurance of being securely roped to her strong companions provided comfort. The Elixir of Valor she had taken prevented her from feeling dizzy and faint, even when she looked down over the edge, which had been her greatest fear.
Moreover, for the first half-hour of their climb, the rainbow still arched above them. Although Randolph had disappeared from sight, Jasmine had a strong feeling that he was still nearby.
She avoided looking down unless it was necessary, but shortly after they began the climb, she had to pause in a small niche in the rock at one of the challenging spots. Morwenna l
