Chapter 90 Choosing a Time Affinity Spell Form  

I proceeded through the woods using the sun and a blue moss to guide my direction of travel. The blue moss, Konstantin told me, only grows on the north side of rocks and trees because it needs the light of the blue moon, Poseidon’s Tear, to grow. I did not understand how the moon could only appear in the north sky at night, but I took him for his word as it seemed to work as a navigation tool.

Mid-morning, I took a few moments to bury the Bartiradian elf woodsman. I removed a section of earth, placed him in the grave, and then added the earth back on top of him. I was not sure of his customs, but I hoped my efforts would at least end one of my disturbing dreams.

I tried to practice my skill at moving silently in the woods, but the effort and the slower pace made it frustrating, so I focused sporadically. With my armor left in Maveith’s stone abode, I tried to head in its direction. It was not like anything at all looked familiar as I walked. I did pause to harvest mushrooms. They were quick and easy and did not slow me down much. I ate one of the energy ration bars and used the leaf wrapping afterward.

It was late afternoon when I thought I was close to Maveith’s home by the distance I had traveled. At least I found some areas where blood grass had been harvested. It might not have been me who gathered this particular grass, but it tickled my memory. Every tree looked the same, but it felt like I was close. I soon found a heavily trodden path made by a large man. It did not take me long to follow it to Maveith’s small, hidden home. I was quite proud of myself for finding it.

Lifting the bar on his door took some effort, but I managed. I entered his home, looking forward to a night’s rest in the silky weasel pelts. I could reach the city in a few hours in the morning. My armor was still in the spare room; next time, I would just store it and not leave it behind. It might have prevented my shoulder from being injured by the manticore’s quill.

I ate from Maveith stores. I used the bacon fat to fry onions, potatoes, and salted meat. I was sure he wouldn’t mind. I ate well and cleaned up after. It was night outside, and I went into the guest room after ensuring the front door was secure. I lay in bed and opened the time affinity book for spell forms. I finally had time to review my options so I could work on a new spell form.

Time Affinity Lesser Spell Forms (10-25)

Compress Sleep (10)

Hasten Mind (10)

Seize Momentum (20)

Echo in Time (25)

Time Affinity Major Spell Forms (25-40)

Hasten Self (30)

Slow Aging (40)

Age Target (40)

Probable Future (40)

Time Apex Major Spell Forms (40-70)

Slow Bubble (50)

Flashback (60)

Ageless (70)

Stasis (70)