Norgannon's Discs of Norgannon had completely fused with the rune combination Patrick had created. The Mage Tower was filled with the aura spilling from the discs. With this source of Titan energy, the radiance flowing from Sunfury Spire became pure and fresh, and a warm, comfortable sensation filled the entire area within the Sun Temple's barrier.
News of Patrick's advancement to the eighth circle spread. The elves below cheered for their leader and rejoiced at the bright future awaiting the Sun Temple.
Idonis and Candiris danced with excitement. Both were among Patrick's first followers, and his advancement signaled that all the Sun Temple's endeavors would flourish even more.
Several of the Sun Temple's senior members even held a banquet during their time off, both to celebrate the four newly completed buildings and to celebrate Chief Patrick's advancement. Quelrintis had served at the Sun Temple for many years, but this was the first large banquet held for everyone. Nearly all the nearby residents, rangers, and people of Sunfury Spire attended to share in the joy.
An abundance of fine food and wine was laid out below Sunfury Spire. The entire Sun Temple sang and danced, celebrating this rare sacred ceremony.
"Let us pray together and wish the Sun Temple an ever brighter future." Quelrintis raised a brimming cup of mint wine, his spirits soaring. "Cheers!"
"Cheers!" Everyone followed Quelrintis's lead and drank heartily together.
"For our second cup, let us drink again to our leader, Chief Patrick Cabrolon!"
"Cheers!"
The drinking party had still not ended by nightfall. Sunfury Spire radiated arcane energy, and although the Sun Temple stood in the Ghostlands, it was enveloped by a barrier. Even though it was still spring, the chill outside could not reach this place.
That afternoon, Patrick and Alleria had both made