The Lost Mage
“Darakin, eager for something to do, agreed. “So, do they have pirates in your realm?” Nora asked as they walked. He chuckled. “Is this more from your romance novels?” “Yes,” Nora said, flushing red with embarrassment. “Well, you’ll forgive me for saying so, Nora, but pirates don’t seem at all romantic. They attack innocent ships and they kill, maim, rape and plunder. Why would they be the topic of a romance novel?” “Perhaps the authors have romanticized it a bit,” she said reluctantly. “I... would say so.” “So?” Nora prodded. “So what?” “Do you have pirates in your realm?” Nora repeated the question. “Not really.” “No?” Nora was truly surprised. Romance novel settings aside, she imagined that in a medieval type realm pirates would be running rampant over the seas. “Think about it. Mages are forbidden to use their skills for criminal activities. Without a mage to summon winds to guide their ship, how would the pirates be able to prey on other ships?” “Oh.”MoreLess
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