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| - Balantir Aurora is at the top of his class in school. Among his brothers, he is known as "the smart one." He is interested in everything and finds all subjects equally fascinating. Not too long ago, the village teacher Jandil Falanii came to speak to Balantir's parents. "I have nothing left to teach your son," he said. "And I am no wizard. You must find him somewhere to apprentice. If you would like my recommendation, I would suggest Inglor Galadryn, she is by far the most qualified wizard in Erülisse. Or perhaps you could send him away to a school of wizardry. Either way, I think his time at our modest schoolhouse is up." Balehine and Holda nodded simultaneously, not surprised in the least. Word had reached them lately that their eldest son spent more time interrupting the teacher and trying to take over the class than he did learning. They did not want him making a nuisance of himself. Balantir is terrified of leaving school. What an idea! He is the top student in the class - if he left, who would take his place? No one, that's how. Echo Aurora is very bright and curious, but never studies. Her brother Dusk Aurora is a child prodigy, but only seven years old! And as much as Balantir loves his brothers, the two were not destined to Academia. Who would be the top student if he left?!?! He has many theories as to who might be behind this foul and insidious plot:
* Perhaps Jandil is threatened by Balantir's intelligence! The elderly schoolmaster is protecting his job!
* The mayor himself, Panadil Nightbreeze, could be involved. Afraid that Balantir's vast knowledge may include some dirt in him. He didn't want a scandal!
* The Royal Family in Evermeet was going to secretly whisk him away to the island to work on a top secret government project. Really, there are many explanations. Now to find out which one was true...
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