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The other side of the jump was rocky, with a brisk wind that raised goose bumps on Emily’s arms. “Oh wow, what a view!” Emily stepped out of the way of the jump and stood next to Tanis, even though it was very close to the cliff’s edge. The view was amazing. A deep green valley spilled below them, far below them, fading up into bare grey rock ornamented with stunted shrubbery. Emily held Tanis’ hand as they drank in the sight. “Oh cool, we’re going into a mountain!” Ian…

The sylph rummaged in his fallen captor’s pockets while Ian explained. Emily and Tanis stood by the troll’s fire, Tanis warming her hands. Their shadows cast long, not quite touching the dead bodies. “Air spirits. Stealthy and quick—” “And therefore, the best way to employ our time is as servants and assassins.” The sylph looked up from where he crouched, holding a small bag. “Could one of you humans check what’s inside this for me? I can’t touch it.” “Why, ’cause you’re ethereal?” Emily stomped a little as she walked…