POV Haruki – Haruki watches in stunned silence as the heated argument between Zalan Astaroth and Roland Smoot takes an unexpected turn that hits painfully close to home.
GAUNTLET
POV Haruki – Haruki bemoans his poor performance during tryouts. But he’s pulled from self-pity when the secret Zalan’s been concealing beneath his tunic sparks a fight.
CUNNING
POV Haruki – Haruki watches in awe as the Mystery Mage, trying out for the Bealnora Hippogryphs, performs one cunning feat after another to score their 5 strikes on the castle.
CUNNING
POV Haruki – Cousins Kolby Fenwick and Felix Bristow issue a challenge to those hoping to join the Bealnora Hippogryphs as a mysterious mage arrives on the scene.
DUEL
POV Zalan – Despite his victory, Zalan is unsettled by his duel. So when Haruki Keen gets too close, Zal is forced to reveal more than he intends about himself and his magik.
DUEL
POV Zalan – Zalan and Reginald Smoot’s duel reaches a dramatic conclusion. However, has Zal revealed to much of his nature and made another dangerous enemy in the process?