The central tower stood on a semi-circular wall and four thick pillars. At first there was just enough light within this base for Frostflower to see its pillars and arches; but as she came closer the interior light brightened until its radiance lay over the ground in five thick streaks, showing the green of the grass.
When she passed beneath the middle arch the light vanished, leaving only one fine, brilliant line lying like a hair across the smooth stone floor. At its far end, the line broke into short lengths where it fell on a flight of stairs. Dathru must have the same control over light that the sorceri of the Tanglelands had over weather, and he was playing with it for the amusement of his guest and himself. Smiling, she followed the line and mounted the stairs. At the top was a doo
