A Wizards Tale Of A Sorcerer

By Patrick Finerd

This book is about a wizards tell other source or there is magic dragons fairies and a lot more please read the book

• Language: English
• Publisher: Patrick Finerd
• Release date: Nov 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9781519151360

Patrick Finerd

I'm 37 and I love to write.

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A Wizards Tale Of A Sorcerer

Copyright 2015 Patrick  Finerd

Published by Patrick Finerd  at smashwords

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Chapter 1

I slipped through the crowded streets of Riven dale it's south of Bolton river and I shook my head. I always hated the big crowds during festival time. The tiny magical dragon dropped onto my shoulder and one clawed foot pointed towards a tavern. I pushed my way through the crowd and into a crowded common room of the tavern. One look showed me a table with only one man sitting at it.

I crossed the room and sat on the other side of the table, Alright Burke, why meet here?

He smiled and pushed a large tankard across the table, Because I have a guest.

I lifted an eyebrow, So?

Burke sighed, She likes to listen in on my private conversations.

I grinned, And you do not want her to hear this one?

His face reddened, No. I need something Thomas Shirk... acquired from Sultan Osman.

I sipped some of the bitter ale and looked around before snatching a bowl off a tray a passing bar maid held. I poured some of the ale into the bowl and the magical dragon dropped off my shoulder and walked to the bowl. I grinned as Burke shook his head, What does this something look like and where would he keep it?

He looked around, Either in his library or his strong room. It is a small red journal.

Burke looked around and leaned over the table, The pages are made of human skin.

I looked at him carefully, Why would you want this book?

He sighed, The stupid... because Sultan Osman killed my old master to get what is written in the book.

I thought about it and frowned, I do not like touching something that is for dark magic.

Burke snorted, It is not for dark magic. My master took it from a necromancer. It contains spells secrets given by shades.

I sighed, Why does Thomas Shirk have it?

He shrugged, He probably heard what it was made of and wants the terrible secrets inside.

I looked at Burke and narrowed my eyes, I thought you said...

He waved away the waitress, And what was the first thing you thought it was?

I sat back and finally nodded, fine.

I glanced at the magical dragon as it burped a small flame, I will see you after I get it.

I slipped a hand under the magical dragon and shook my head before slipping it inside my shirt. I pushed my way through the crowded streets until I could slip into shadows. I took the magical dragon out and looked at it, Are you okay?

It crawled up onto my shoulder and I turned to make my way into the richer section of the city. There were still people here but mostly inside the large estates. The one I stopped in front of was dark and seemed to have an aura that stank of evil. I slowly walked around the estate and shook my head. There was a curtain trap around the estate walls.

The servant gate was not only free of traps but unlocked. I slipped through and glanced at the path before shaking my head. The grounds were completely covered in traps but the path from the servants gate to the servants entry was clear. The entire outer wall of the manor was covered in magic but the servant entry was unlocked, I opened the door and walked in.

In the entry were collars and I grinned before pocketing one. I checked the kitchen and quietly slipped passed a cook. In the hall I walked down to a set of double doors ignoring screams from the hall. I carefully checked for traps and used salt crystals to bypass a demon summoning trap.

I picked the lock and walked into the room. I glanced at the bookshelves filled with books and scrolls I did not even want to get close too. Magical dragon nudge me towards the desk and I looked close to see a small red book. I checked the room carefully before crossing it. I did not touch the desk since it almost stank of blood and evil.

I reached for the book and a huge glowing face appeared over the desk. I hesitated and then pulled the collar out and showed it to the leering demon. I picked up the book and turned towards the door. I stopped when I saw the six tiny cages of colorful magical dragons. I looked at the one on my shoulder as it seemed to growl.

I pulled a silk bag out of my shirt and knelt. I glanced back at the demon and started pulling different colored magical dragons out and stuffing them into the bag. I stood and walked to the door and checked it before opening it. I checked the door frame before stepping through. I closed the door quietly and walked back to the kitchen.

I slipped past the cook and hung the collar up before going out the servants door and walking to the gate. I almost expected something to happen when I walked out but nothing did. I poured a line of salt across the gate threshold to prevent demons from following before moving into the shadows.

I dusted myself with salt before beginning to make my way across the boisterous city. I used a secondary hiding place to sleep that night and was up early. I walked into the mage shop and smiled at the richly dressed woman looking at something on a shelf. I crossed and stepped into the study and went to the bookshelves and Magical dragon leaped to another.

I picked a book and went to sit in a chair before opening it. I looked up as the woman stepped into the room. She was looking at me as she cocked her head, Make yourself at home.

I smiled and held up the book, Thank you I have.

She cleared her throat, May I help you?

I glanced at Magical dragon as it leaped and flew to me and looked back at the woman, No thanks.

She shifted around, Do you know Mage Burke?

I sat back, Are you always this inquisitive in other peoples business?

She grinned, Yes.

I flicked a tiny dagger from my sleeve and threw it to strike the door frame beside her head, My business is mine. Those that interfere do so at their own peril.

Her face went white, I am a mage.

I smiled as I opened the book, Than you should know better.

A minute later she was gone and I heard Burke chuckle. I looked at the other door and he grinned, Well done. Maybe my daughter learned something.

I stood and put the book away before crossing to follow him. He gestured to the kitchen table and I set both the silk bag and the red book on it. He looked from the book to the bag and then at me with a raised eyebrow. I shrugged, They were in tiny cages and I had to get them out. I was wondering if they were safe.

He sighed and opened the bag and looked in before smiling and folding it back. He nodded to me, They are flying jeweled fairies.

I looked at the six tiny fairies half the size of my little magical dragon. They came out and looked around before leaping into the air. Magical dragon followed them with her eyes as I tapped the red book. Burke picked it up and murmured something that made me shiver. He smiled and pulled out a fat purse and handed it to me, Thank you.

I nodded and turned to leave only to have the six fairies suddenly land on me and cling to me. I sighed as Magical dragon started purring, Okay but you watch them.

Chapter 2

I looked up from my meal and glanced from Burke to his daughter. Magical dragon lifted her head too but the fairies continued to eat. Burke shook his head as he sat, I never thought of feeding them instead of...

His daughter frowned but absently reached out to touch a fairy. He looked at his daughter and sighed, I need something. My daughter had an... assignation with a mage named Snipe.  While she was... recovering, he took a flask of liquid fire from my workroom.

I looked at his blushing daughter, How do you know he took it?

Burke sighed, My watcher saw him and he refuses to speak with me or my daughter.

I thought about breaking into a mage’s home or workroom and sighed as I looked at Burke, A day and night with your daughter.

He raised an eyebrow as she opened her mouth. I smiled, If she could do it for a strange mage she can be my paramour for a day and night.

Burke looked at his daughter and sat back, Your choice.

She looked at me and narrowed her eyes, Fine.

I nodded and looked at Burke, Describe the flask.

Burke smiled but did not look at his daughter, Burke with an engraved sunburst. Two hands tall, a hand wide and two fingers thick. It will be warm to the touch and I need to caution you not the open it.

I nodded and stood as I picked up Magical dragon, call your children Magical dragon, we have work.

I started towards the door as the fairies leaped into the air to follow. I made a side trip to a small room I leased and then headed towards what was called Wizard’s Walk. It was an area with fancy gardens and towers. I slipped into the bushes near a garish tower and watched the strands of magic as they glowed and shifted.

Magical dragon took flight as the fairies settled in a tree. It was past midnight before I moved towards the tower. I avoided the strands of magic on and above the ground as I got closer. I stopped next to the stone wall and studied the glow it gave off. I pulled out a ball of string and tossed the end into the air in time for Magical dragon to catch it.

She flew up past the line of windows and then over a thick roof beam before tucking her wings and dropping. I caught her and took the end of the string before putting her on my shoulder. I tied the string to a strong cord that I had made special. I pulled the cord up and over the beam. When the end was back in my hand I removed the string and made a loop.

I slipped a foot into the loop and began pulling myself up. When I reached the window I stopped, I held myself in place and use one hand to toss a light gauze onto a window sill. The gauze was made from spider silk so the mage spells would ignore it. I lightly stepped onto the gauze and carefully checked the room.

I finally stepped down and crossed to the door. I checked it before opening it and stepping out, magic strands of spells went everywhere. Only one door was free of magic and I silently crossed to it. I checked the door carefully and cracked it open to see a tall rangy mage working at a bench. I slipped in quietly and moved towards him.

I stopped behind him and listened to his angry muttering before blowing dust from a small pouch onto his neck. He barely noticed and a moment later was silent and stiff as the paralytic powder took effect. I turned and looked around before moving to what looked like a heavily warded bench.

I saw the flask right away as well as several other bottles and vials warded as strongly. I grinned as I pulled out a silk bag and another small pouch. This one held what could only be called insect dust. It was extreme fine and I sprinkled it over the flask and the rest of the bench. The ward spells seemed to slid down onto the bench a moment later and I began collecting.

I turned and stopped as I saw the small cage, inside was Burke’s amber griffin, it was crouching and looked pitiful. I checked and it was not warded so I opened the cage and slipped him into my shirt. I walked out and went back to the window and my waiting cord. This time I slipped my foot in the loop and easily let my weight carry me to the ground.

I pulled the cord over the beam and coiled it before walking away. The fairies landed on me and clung to me as I slipped back into the shadows. I went home and let Magical dragon and the fairies fly to their beds as I pulled the amber griffin out. I set him on my bed as I undressed and climbed in. I was up early and dressed nice before leaving with the silk bag and my companions.

I slipped the lock on the mage shop easily and walked in. I avoided his alarms and traps as I moved through the shop and into the back. I set the bag on the kitchen table and shooed the fairies off as I looked around. I started making breakfast and a few minutes later the mage walked in blinking with his daughter clutching his sleeve.

He looked at me and then at the bag on the table before smiling and crossing to sit. His daughter hesitated and then went to sit with him as he began pulling out bottles, vials and finally his flask. He sighed and nodded as he looked at me. His daughter looked a little wide eyed but stood and crossed to me.

She kissed me softly, We can use my bed.

I smiled, First my lovely paramour, you need to dress. We are going to go shopping and then enjoy a picnic in the King’s garden. This afternoon we are taking a nice carriage ride outside the city and this evening we will have dinner in the Black Knight Inn. Tonight we sleep in my apartment.

Her mouth had dropped open and Burke chuckled. I nodded to the amber griffin on a shelf, I freed your griffin too.

Burke glanced at the small griffin and then grinned, That is not mine.

I looked at him and then at the griffin. Burke chuckled, It seems to like you if it has not gone back to its master.

I sighed and murmured, One more.

Chapter 3

I woke with Magical dragon rubbing my face and turned to look at Rose sleeping beside me. I never expected Burke’s daughter to become a permanent part of my life but she had. I nodded to Magical dragon and she leaped into the air. I slipped out of bed and crossed to the table against the wall. I looked at the tiny scroll a small jeweled hawk had delivered.

There was no sign of magic on the scroll so I unrolled it.

Aragon, I need you to steal a scroll for me. It will be found in the royal library in the guarded section. It is in a sealed case with several traps to guard it. It will have three wax seals that must not be broken. There will be a royal ribbon around it and you must remove this with out untying it. This scroll was to be removed and sold but it must never be read so I ask for your help.

Burke

I burned the note and looked at