Elixir of Love 2

2 The elixir

The seven Council members opened their mouths, speaking like they had a hive mind—it was a mystery to Hazel if they did.

"As you all know, the greatest of us has passed away—"

"—at a good ripe age. However, there is something of importance that all of you must know—"

"—Great Lord Yohan left something for us—"

"—a legacy that he hoped would be found and brought home—"

"—to the Hanklyden—"

"—and to the Source—"

"—a very worthy task indeed—"

Where each one stopped, the next picked up from there. Hazel loved watching them speak but it also sent shivers down her body. Her eyes wandered till they landed on the raised platform that stood in the middle of the seven coffins of the Council members.

The coffin on the platform was crimson with gold patterns running along it, criss-crossing in a very pleasant manner. It was the dwelling of the Source!