Feb 24 2009
Borate of Dunmore-The Beginning of Old Magic
“Where did old magic come from,” Alomar inquired, trying to understand.
Borate shook his head, “Nobody knows. The oldest recorded history talks of a child waking up one morning with ‘magic hands’ but gives no reason.”
“It was the same for Shana,” Alomar confirmed. “Until she was two, she was a normal child. On her second birthday, she touched Mother’s wilting herbs and they sprouted new leaves. That strange yellow light encompassed her and the plants, scaring us all but Shana. She seemed to be in a trance, concentrating fully on the herbs. From then on she has been healing people, plants and animals.”
“Does Shana’s magic entail anything besides healing?”
Alomar thought he detected more than idle curiosity in the question. He wanted to keep Shana’s abilities secret, but feared there would come a time when Borate’s help was needed, so decided to share the information.
“No, there is more,” he began. “Shana only uses it when absolutely necessary though,” he assured Borate.
“I know Shana would never use her magic for evil, Alomar,” Borate offered, calming the boy. “Go ahead and tell me what else she is capable of. I need to know.”
