Dinerth, and woodland near Dublin, 910 AD
Dinerth, and woodland near Dublin, 910 ADNiviene shuttled between her secret room and her home, just enough not to arouse suspicion in her mother and disinterested sister. Her time in the secret chamber was spent with Myrddin teaching her the flying spell. The wizard was pleased to find that his apprentice had a quick mind and absorbed his instructions readily. Even so, it was not a simple spell and took three days to impart. This slow progress had nought to do with his student’s aptitude, but with her comings and goings. In vain, he protested that he had other things to do. However, his long-ago experience with Morgan taught him that he must first satisfy his captor.
On the fourth morning Niviene felt secure enough in her learning to attempt her
