Seven: Circle of Light“Enter the circle,” Jadis commanded. Hakon looked down at the bright lights emanating from the runes carved deeply into stone. The floor hummed and a sort of warmth came from the rock itself. The boy cautiously took his final step into the circle and planted his feet firmly, turning his body towards High-Seidr Jadis. The old Seidr's eyes had grown cold, dark, as if he himself were gone and yet his body remained. “Hear me, Hakon High-Stone, listen to my voice and mine alone. You have entered the Circle of Light with the purpose of attempting the trials. Do you accept this challenge fully in knowing that you may never return?” Hakon nodded, his hands shaking, beads of sweat falling from his brow to the floor. He quickly donned the leather help, rusted dagger and threw t
