walked towards Grannus he could see he was standing on a rocky island in a shallow pool. The water was completely still and clear. In the dim light the reflection from the roof above looked like a miniature town in the water. Unlit candles were dotted around the rock where Grannus stood.
âShall we have a bit more light?â
One by one Grannus lit the candles. The lights flickered and shone into the pool. Below the surface lay a mass of crystals of different sizes, shapes and colours. They sparkled as the light flickered on them. He looked at Grannus for an explanation.
âAs gatekeeper and guardian of the labyrinth, I must ask you for your token.â
Jack put his hand in his pocket and brought out the large coin. He offered it to Grannus on his outstretched open palm as he leant across the water. Once Grannus had the token he made a sweeping gesture with his arm.
âYou have done well, Jack Brenin, you did not turn back or ask for help, and you overcame your fear. Not only are you worthy to keep the knowledge you have gained from the Druidâs library but you are also entitled to exchange this token for a gift. Take any crystal from my pool. Choose wisely for there are many different kinds in there.â
Jack looked into the water. The rock inside the pool was different from the rock of the walls. It had a green tinge and wasnât smooth. There were so many crystals below the water; he didnât know how he was going to choose. He decided to just plunge his hand straight in and see what happened. The icy water made him shiver. A ripple travelled across the surface and he lost sight of the crystals. He ran his fingertips over the bottom of the pool. As he touched each crystal in turn, images and words appeared in his head. He knew instinctively the colour, shape and property of everything he felt. He hesitated and thought about choosing one of the small green crystals but his hand seemed to develop a will of its own. He could feel it being drawn towards a rocky shelf. It was hard to see through the water but it didnât look as if there was anything sparkling in that direction. His fingers went underneath a small overhang and locked onto something warm. As soon as he made contact with the object, Jack felt a jolt travel through his body. The shape of a beautiful octagonal crystal filled his mind. It held every colour of the rainbow in its facets. He knew this was the one he must choose. As he brought out his prize he opened his palm and showed it to Grannus.
âI suspect this crystal chose you, it has very special powers.â
Jack knew, without a doubt, that it contained crystal magic. He watched as it rose and hovered above his open hand. The crystal began to spin. Jack could not draw his eyes away from the flashing colours. There was a bright surge of white light that made Jack blink. When he looked at his palm again, the crystal had gone. He looked down to see if it had landed back in the water.
âCrystal magic,â sighed Grannus. âItâs the oldest and most powerful kind of magicâ¦â
âIt cannot be ruled and chooses its own path,â continued Jack.
âI see youâve come across this kind of magic before.â
Jack nodded. He felt sad. The crystal had been his for a moment but now it was gone. Grannus had told him to choose carefully.
âWhy did it disappear if it chose me?â
âIf you search your mind youâll find the answer.â
Jack concentrated hard and thought about the crystal. He closed his eyes and watched as the crystal formed inside his mind, he looked deep into its facets. Words entered his head⦠no one has dominion over crystal magic but from this day forth, whenever you are in need, it will come to your aid. Jack looked at Grannus and watched a broad smile spread across his lips. His deep laugh echoed around the cavern.
âSo, Jack Brenin, I see you have the answer. The crystal chose you for a reason. It
âShall we have a bit more light?â
One by one Grannus lit the candles. The lights flickered and shone into the pool. Below the surface lay a mass of crystals of different sizes, shapes and colours. They sparkled as the light flickered on them. He looked at Grannus for an explanation.
âAs gatekeeper and guardian of the labyrinth, I must ask you for your token.â
Jack put his hand in his pocket and brought out the large coin. He offered it to Grannus on his outstretched open palm as he leant across the water. Once Grannus had the token he made a sweeping gesture with his arm.
âYou have done well, Jack Brenin, you did not turn back or ask for help, and you overcame your fear. Not only are you worthy to keep the knowledge you have gained from the Druidâs library but you are also entitled to exchange this token for a gift. Take any crystal from my pool. Choose wisely for there are many different kinds in there.â
Jack looked into the water. The rock inside the pool was different from the rock of the walls. It had a green tinge and wasnât smooth. There were so many crystals below the water; he didnât know how he was going to choose. He decided to just plunge his hand straight in and see what happened. The icy water made him shiver. A ripple travelled across the surface and he lost sight of the crystals. He ran his fingertips over the bottom of the pool. As he touched each crystal in turn, images and words appeared in his head. He knew instinctively the colour, shape and property of everything he felt. He hesitated and thought about choosing one of the small green crystals but his hand seemed to develop a will of its own. He could feel it being drawn towards a rocky shelf. It was hard to see through the water but it didnât look as if there was anything sparkling in that direction. His fingers went underneath a small overhang and locked onto something warm. As soon as he made contact with the object, Jack felt a jolt travel through his body. The shape of a beautiful octagonal crystal filled his mind. It held every colour of the rainbow in its facets. He knew this was the one he must choose. As he brought out his prize he opened his palm and showed it to Grannus.
âI suspect this crystal chose you, it has very special powers.â
Jack knew, without a doubt, that it contained crystal magic. He watched as it rose and hovered above his open hand. The crystal began to spin. Jack could not draw his eyes away from the flashing colours. There was a bright surge of white light that made Jack blink. When he looked at his palm again, the crystal had gone. He looked down to see if it had landed back in the water.
âCrystal magic,â sighed Grannus. âItâs the oldest and most powerful kind of magicâ¦â
âIt cannot be ruled and chooses its own path,â continued Jack.
âI see youâve come across this kind of magic before.â
Jack nodded. He felt sad. The crystal had been his for a moment but now it was gone. Grannus had told him to choose carefully.
âWhy did it disappear if it chose me?â
âIf you search your mind youâll find the answer.â
Jack concentrated hard and thought about the crystal. He closed his eyes and watched as the crystal formed inside his mind, he looked deep into its facets. Words entered his head⦠no one has dominion over crystal magic but from this day forth, whenever you are in need, it will come to your aid. Jack looked at Grannus and watched a broad smile spread across his lips. His deep laugh echoed around the cavern.
âSo, Jack Brenin, I see you have the answer. The crystal chose you for a reason. It
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