At midday the Mermis, Malaseya, Melair, Ima and Ena, came to lead the five to the hall of the King. They appeared at the door dressed in pure white gowns, beckoning the five to bring everything and follow them. It seemed they walked in a dream as they glided through the wide halls of the castle. Clear bubbles floated above them, rising towards the highest towers. As the five followed the Mermis, the tune to their song changed and voices rose throughout the castle in a wailing song of honor and respect.

            Looking behind, Marklus could see a multitude of Mermis falling in line behind them. The females wore long flowing white gowns with their hair braided back, tied together with silver horse hair. The males also wore white with silver diadems on their he...

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