canwield those abilities with utmost precision and tap the depths of hispersonal store of power as well. But to sustain the use of any skillfor a length of time requires additional strength and the level of itdiffers from templar to templar. Rohyr is one of the most giftedtemplars alive because of the boost he receives from the Essendripotential.Fascinating.Dylen leaned forward, intrigued. So you thought I might be one aswell.Yes,Rohyr replied. But, as Ten pointed out, it isnt possible.Evenif an infants nature doesnt resound at birth, it cant besuppressed come adolescence, Tenryon said. We would have sensedyour presence then.Isee. Dylen looked at Tenryon wonderingly. But if Im not atemplar, then whatam I?Arogue adept, the Herun answered. A what?Roguescomprise an extremely rare breed of gifted Deira that straddles thedivide between the templars and born healers, Tenryon elucidated.Three skills mark the templars as such. First and foremost is theability to recall their past lives. You have no such memories. Evenhad you blocked them, either Rohyr or I would have been able tounlock them if they were there. Second, you cant meld your mindwith another to the extent of controlling his body and will. But youcandirect your minds energy with a remarkable degree of precision andstrength. Now thats a trait templars share with healers. You canalso enter another Deirs mind and completely immerse yourself inhis innermost consciousness without fear of stranding yourselfwithin. Its a power healers possess and templars dont. Heeyed Dylen speculatively. I wager you used that particular talentto good effect with your patrons.Dylenshrugged. I saw no harm and much profit in discerning theirdeepest desires and meeting them if I could.Andit afforded you protection from those with less benign intentions,Tenryon assayed.Itdid, Dylen admitted.ThankVeres for that, Rohyr said. Well then, will you help me trainhim, Ten? Most definitely, the Herun replied. Such talentmust not be left untapped or,worse,misused. He smiled at a wide-eyed Dylen. What say you to alesson in translocating?Dylencaught his breath. He abruptly rose to his feet, eyes sparkling withanticipation. How about right now? he challenged.Rohyrand Tenryon chuckled. First rule: No generation of corridorsindoors or within populated areas, Tenryon said as they headed forthe door. The energy of a blossoming can tear stone and steelapart. Imagine what would happen to a Deir caught in its midst.Idrather not, Dylen said with grimace. He glanced from the Herun tohis brother. Though I wager youve both seen your share ofaccidents.Wouldthat we hadnt, Rohyr affirmed. Its something one doesntever forget.ChapterFourteenReunionC.A.3004Itsgood to be back in Ylandre,Riodan Leyhar thought when he rode into Rikarawithhis parents. Five years in a foreign land made for interestingliving, but nothing could fully dispel homesickness when it struckhard and settled deep in ones bones. Despite all the excitementand tension of handling diplomatic relations between his country andoft turbulent Tehara, he had not been distracted much from hisyearning for home.Asthey rode down the main avenue, he looked about him avidly much likea long immured prisoner might draw in great draughts of fresh airupon being freed. There was nothing really new to see, but his longabsence from the capital made everything seem strange and new allover again.Whenthey