“Somebody has been performing a focus, here in the cell.” Garias mused as he appraised Obrett yet again.
The guards made warding signs, and moving steadily away. Garias took one more look, and then stalked out of the cell and back to the cell of the fire guildsman.
He was still stood directly in the centre of the cell, annoyingly at ease for his situation. “I can unlock the focus for you, but you must promise me one thing.”
“You are not in a position to bargain.” Garias sneered.
“The Law Guildsman's life and my freedom.” The wizard continued.
“Never!”
“Freedom to serve you.” He continued. “All of my order. They will follow my lead. But let me demonstrate my intentions by telling you what has been happening around here first.”
“How are you called?” Garias asked, suspicion in his voic
