Chapter 305: Pixie Problems I joined the orcs as they discussed the first Trial. “There is only one forest a half-day’s ride from here that is known to have a sizable population of pixies,” Glasha announced, her eyes glinting with anticipation. “All the candidates will be racing there at dawn, but they must pass the Elders’ longhouse.”Maveith had finished with the horses and was making himself a place to sleep. I was frustrated, as I could have been replaced by a competent warlord, and they had chosen me. They didn’t notice my displeasure, and Glasha continued, “Pixies are tricksters and difficult to catch, especially alive. They can use their magic to transform their bodies into small animals. Some of the more powerful ones can push thoughts into your mind.”I looked at Maveith and reminded myself of why we were here. My feelings were secondary. “They can also make themselves invisible and disrupt magic,” I added, knowing they could unweave spell forms like Castile.“True, but some can only blend into their surroundings and do not have true invisibility,” Tarnasha said, contributing his knowledge. “Most of their magic comes from innate spells inscribed on their core, but some pixies can weave spell forms.”I was apprehensive about going after the fey creatures, not knowing what I was getting into. “They have true mages? Do they have offensive magic?” I asked with some disbelief.Tarnasha smiled at my bewilderment. “I have never heard of pixies throwing lightning or exploding their enemies with fireballs. But their magic can scramble your mind, make things appear that are not really there, and cause mesmerizing dancing lights to hover in the air for hours. Even though pixies are known for being carefree and mischievous creatures, (...)