Feb 18 2009
Borate of Dunmore-Warning Received
Shana repeated the message to Alomar who was listening intently. He wanted to know everything he could about Borate and his kind. Borate had already explained his unique coloring came about over time, an adaptation to the surroundings on the frozen peaks.
Alomar paid particular attention when Shana started talking about old magic. He had heard whispers about others like Shana, and some even more powerful. He was often jealous of the attention Shana received. Jealous, until he saw how much was asked of her, the sacrifices she made to help everyone else, and the strength it took to heal. He then knew her power was a burden as much as gift.
Borate said he had thought all the old magic dead until witnessing Shana heal. In all his travels, he had not heard of anyone practicing it in over three decades. He went on to tell them of the destruction wrought when old magic was bestowed upon an unworthy, evil person.
Alomar listened in trepidation. The more Borate talked about the powers of old magic, the more uneasy Alomar grew for Shana. If others, intent on evil, heard of Shana, Alomar feared they would take her and force the use of her gift for nefarious purposes. A glace into Borate’s eyes told Alomar he feared the same.
