High Mage," the silver magiman said smoothly, with a half-bow.

"High Mage, sometimes truth must overcome even common sense."

High Mage, I have not been speaking to your farm- ers.

The High Mage of the South appeared to study the liquid, as if seeking advice within its emerald lights.

It is huge, High Mage, as large as a tower.

"High Mage, I agree with you from my heart," Chaumel said, placing a hand over his.

High Mage, I have not been speaking to your farmers.

"I apologize for my disrespect, High Mage," she said, contritely.

Kellen would have grown up to become a model son, a credit to his family name, a promising young High Mage.

Unknowingly, Tiercel has become the first High Mage in more than a thousand years.