"...not to be taken lightly. If it is as Jeremiah says, whatever sorcery has awoken in the forest must be confronted. And the perpetrator brought to heel."

Kelty rounded the gate and a dozen pairs of eyes glared at her over their wiry beards as silence fell upon the mouths those beards hid.

Her grandfather's gaze fell heavy upon her and remained as the others resumed their debate.

"I for one don't want my kin left to the... the... enchantment of such sorcery."

"Sorcery must be cast out."

"The burnt trees... it's enough to frighten any God-fearing man."