Suddenly he remembered something he hadn’t thought of for years, an ancient spell he had never used. He was hardly certain it could work in this situation, but his greatest concern was that it would require a lengthy communication with the other party, which might attract the attention of gronoms or other evil creatures.

    I can’t send my friends away, he thought, as I did when I used the calamar. We don’t have time for that, and I’ll need their help. It might work, or it could prove disastrous because Talli must be present and a gronom might home in on her. For that reason I was glad I didn’t know her location while using the calamar. I must consult her. This will be ri...

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