When they finished creating the steam engine, Lucen called his Father and the others. He even allowed Robert to come and look as long as he promised not to start a fight with the Grey Tower Mages.
It took a lot of effort for Robert to agree, but in the end, he chose to satisfy his curiosity rather than squabble with the Grey Tower Mages.
After everyone was gathered, it was about time to see if what they created would work. No one spoke when the final preparations began.
The steam engine stood apart from the train frame, mounted on a reinforced stone platform just outside the forge.
Thick iron braces anchored it to the ground, and chains wrapped around the base to prevent any sudden movement.
Buckets of water were carried in and poured into the boiler. Valves were checked one final time.
