When the three wizards suddenly reappeared through the wall, they found nobody waiting for them. The cavern was empty and silent. Their only company was the flickering light of the fire, which sent shadows and sprites around the room as it danced regardless of its audience. Raoul turned to look back at the wall, and after a moment, tentatively touched the place through which they had emerged. He pushed harder and eventually hit the wall and gave up.
“What did you expect to find there Raoul?” asked Belyn, who was also interested.
“I thought there might have been some trace of the magic. I wanted to learn about it – it was the subtlest form of a focus I have ever encountered.” Belyn nodded in agreement. “I think however, that nothing could penetrate it – ever were we to dig through the roc
