HUMAN HERIBERTO
~TATE POV~
The four element guardians stepped forward in unison.
East: An elderly witch with silver hair and eyes like storm clouds raised her hands to the darkening sky.
"Spirits of wind, come to us!" Her voice carried on a wind that had not existed a moment before. "From the mountains where eagles fly, we call you by the ancient name! Come! Inspire our magic!"
The wind answered.
It blew through the broken buildings, feeling warm, wild, and full of life. The air felt stronger. I could feel my lungs fill with energy that tasted like mountains and open sky.
South: A younger witch with ritual scars covering her arms pushes her hands into a brazier. Flames licked up her arms, but she did not burn.
"Eternal fire, come to us!" Her voice crackled like burning wood. "From
