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. The
circle began changing shape as it revolved in the air, taking
the form of a square, then a triangle, then a five-pointed
star. Then its shape altered even more: a flying bird, a
leaping rabbit, a swimming fish, all whirling around
without sound.
The elf's fingers changed the pattern again. Now it was
deep glowing green, a narrowing column that revolved
more slowly until it stopped over one outstretched palm
and began to grow leaves like a live plant. Each leaf
appeared in outline, then filled in with soft color; thorns
formed on the main stem. The top of the plant bloomed into
a bright red bud, which slowly grew until a rose of crimson
light reached up toward the sky.
The elf uttered a soft word, and the plant collapsed into
a small ball of pale white light. In moments, it formed a
mouselike shape that scampered around on the mage's palm
with lifelike curiosity. When it had finished exploring the
hand, the mouse stood up on its back legs, did a short
dance, took a deep bow to the kender and wizard, and
vanished into a dot of light that slowly faded from sight.
It was completely dark now. The goblin had forgotten
how to breathe. He slowly shut his mouth, unable to believe
it was over
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