Jia was nervous, she had never had anything like this done to her. She trusted Polonius, and knew he was the best. One did not get to be Arch Mage without being the top of the field. His assistants knew what they were doing as well. She held the reins of her goat and held him to he would not jump around. She glanced at Jord and grinned. He looked so handsome!!<br/><br/>As the silver flames surrounded them, she felt the tingle and the magic as it settled into her. The others seemed to have a similar reaction. The animals only shifted around a bit, none of them bolted. When it died down she grinned and turned to Polonius. "Thank you, Arch Mage Polonius. I am certain we are well protected. Now we can get this quest started!"<br/><br/>Sassy smiled and nodded at the skill of the mages. "I am ready to go. Nice work, Arch Mage. I am ready as well." She looked over at Rel. He seemed to be taking all of this in stride, his calm steadied the rest of them. He was going to be a big help.<br/><br/>The Blanqua leading them seemed happy that they were all ready. They filed out of the courtyard and headed to the city Gates. Several of the Elves who knew where they were going lined the street and called thanks out to the party. They all knew the danger the group was going into.<br/><br/>Rel took point and led them towards the distant village, a days travel away. Sassy thought they would probably camp out in the old village if it had not been attacked, it would be their base. The ruins were only a few hours walk from the village. The river separated the village from the ancient troll stomping grounds and wards were set up to keep the undead away. They had yet to see if the wards still held.