The cave stretched deep beneath the mountain. Hundreds of candles rested upon stone ledges carved into the walls. Rows and rows of old candles lined both sides of the winding passage.
The instant Nehum walked past the first candle...Whoosh.....Its flame burst into life.
Another ignited, then another. And then dozens more, Like invisible hands racing ahead of her, each candle burst into life one after another. One after another...the entire cavern awakened in a wave of dancing golden light that followed her deeper underground.
The symbols painted across the walls became visible and old bones that rested inside forgotten alcoves could be seen. Shelves filled with scrolls, herbs, crystals, and strange artifacts lined the cave.
The air smelled faintly of damp stone. The deeper she walked...the brighter the cave became.
Finally she stopped near a circular chamber carved into the heart of the mountain.
"Ghorrik." Her voice echoed softly. "I know you're here."
