565 Go Alone (Ch.566)

The surge of magic rushing through the portal left an unpleasant ring in Kaideon's ears as he emerged from the jump portal.

Coran and Rodvan came next, but the more accurate description for Coran's arrival was being ejected out of the portal.

Kaideon's hand on Coran's shoulder steadied him and prevented him from an unsteady landing.

Kaideon grunted beneath his breath, suppressing his discomfort at the pulsing of magic all about him, it took a moment for it to fade.

Kaideon knew it was barely more than a second but that much was enough to leave him feeling on edge.

Try as he might, Kaideon did not think he would ever be able to get used to magic...it was too much of a reminder, of that time far in the past.

Kaideon crouched down, taking a handful of greyish sand, he let the grains fly through his fingers, determining the direction of the wind.