Opening the text, he saw it was dated months earlier. The Tamplian Commander, Yarrie, attempted, more than once, to persuade the Emperor to join the Vancurelians. Zondinal stressed the importance of continuing with the usual business so as not to draw the attention of the Alliance. Under that communication, in the long list of messages, was one from an unknown frequency. Gorgace pushed aside his plate and opened the video file. A human male with long, white hair filled the screen. He gave his name and made an appropriate greeting. The long explanation and fascinating use of persuasion was such that Gorgace played the video twice. A sorcerer. There were few in Vancurelian history, as his race preferred to work with what could be seen and touched, and profited from, rather than words or ene

