Part 1
Chapter 3
“Okay. What will the border look like, from inside and from outside? And what’ll happen to people and animals that try to cross it? And will those of you who are casting it be able to follow what’s happening inside it, or communicate into it?”
“The border will not be detectable to any mortal or animal.” Falgaroth answered. “The area of the time-bubble should have the same conditions on all sides surrounding it. It can be surrounded by forest or grassland or desert, so long as the terrain is similar on all sides. An island would be perfect. Those who look into the time-bubble from outside it will see what is on the opposite side. Those who try to cross the border will be undetectably transported to the opposite side.
Those who look over the border from inside will see a convincing illusion of what is outside, adjusted for time of day and season. Any who try to pass over the border from inside will meet an invisible and impenetrable barrier.
“Truly, it will be a complex working to maintain it for the two month period. We will have to affect the mind of any who are transported across it, to hide the geographical inconsistency, and there are many other compensations to be taken care of.
“And, while it is theoretically possible that we who are casting the time-bubble could indeed observe and communicate with those within, it is very doubtful that we will. Either task would require a considerable expenditure of concentration that is better used elsewhere.”
you’re saying we’d better be damned sure we’ve got everything we could possibly need, because we won’t be able to get any help or
is correct.” Falgaroth
absence.” Talia reported. “She’s not terribly happy about it, largely because she knows how many others are
but you can please me by inviting us to be part of your isolated little community.” Dalia giggled as she hugged
then looked to her parents. “I hope you can join us as well, though I understand if you cannot,
with, we won’t be dealing with the demons for at least a year, and things have stabilized nicely in Serminak, largely due to the efforts of Povon and Kragorram. And as I’ve said before, The High
arm and Hilsith with her left. “I am certainly
well, if we may?” Povon inquired. “We’ve already rebuilt and improved Zarkog’s system in Serminak, and if Zarkog could take months off at a time for astronomy, we can certainly take
may!” Mark
planned that our children should be friends in their childhood years, and I think
much appreciate being included as
Who else should we ask?”