"That's a good reason for a mage who volunteers to go it alone," Ellana says, acknowledging Adelaide's point with a nod. "Facing a demon will be challenge enough. To then not know if you can trust the guidance of the enchanter with you would make it even more so."

All the discussion has re-awoken Ellana's appetite and she takes a piece of fruit.

"If you would like. It seems the next issue to tackle, since they relate to these Harrowings we will no longer call Harrowings."