Kallias rose from his seat as The Seer approached.

"You wished to see me."

She inclined her head. "I did, Your Majesty."

At a quiet gesture from Kallias, the Royal Aide bowed and withdrew, leaving the two of them

alone.

For a moment, neither spoke. Then the Seer tightened her grip on the crystal-topped staff she

carried.

"I have seen another vision."

Kallias' expression remained unreadable.

"What did you see?"

"The Fiery Sorceress."

The words settled heavily between them.

Kallias' golden eyes narrowed. "The legendary sorceress?"

The Seer nodded; her voice was calm. "But she is no longer merely a legend."

She drew a slow breath. "I saw flames unlike...