As they made their way through the city, whispers and pointed fingers followed in their wake. Word of their feat was already spreading, carried on the lips of those who had witnessed it and embellished by those eager to share in the excitement of such unprecedented news.
They passed by a group of young apprentice Mages, their eyes wide with wonder as they whispered excitedly among themselves.
An elderly Mage, his robes marked with the insignia of a respected magical institution, watched them pass with a mixture of fear and respect.
In a nearby alley, shadowy figures huddled together, no doubt already plotting how to turn this new development to their advantage.
