The chill morning air had laid a layer of frost across the grounds but Lady Aubrey Brandon"s excitement at the day"s activities had thoroughly warmed her on her walk to the old manor house. She removed her coat as she entered the casting room, eager to continue her studies. The tome left by her great-grandmother had proven to be of immense benefit. Already, she had learned a few new spells, though most, in truth, were variations on her healing. Today, she had decided to expand her knowledge and try a spell of a different nature. It was referred to as "spirit walk", and she wondered what that might portend. Tossing her coat onto the table, she made her way to the centre of the casting circle, wherein lay the lectern with the book open to the new incantation. She had read it over many time

