"My world was from Earth. I was born between the worlds, silly. Actually more closer to the Realm, the old world is scary, very scary." Caliaphy said with added affect.

"Why is the old world so scary for you?" Serna began to pry, "Are there monsters there?"

"Monsters like you can't even imagine. Magic is considered to be evil there." Caliaphy turned back into the fairy when they arrived on the other side.

"No kidding!" Serna shook her head in disbelief, "Magic is considered to be evil on Earth? Why?"

"Real magic like mine and Alyson's is feared on Earth. Illusion is the only magic people tolerate there, right Alyson?" The fairy darted in between the party members.

"Just one form of magic is allowed and that's it?" Serna shook her head sadly, "That's sad."

"Yeah, its really nice not to have to trudge through some forsaken land, or a dungeon isn't it. Anyway, I get the feeling this is a one way trip." The elementalist said as she followed the ranger through the portal.

"For whom?" Irzen asked with a raised eyebrow, "I, for one, have no intention of taking up permanent residence in Northaven. I'm here to help save the place not settle down. No offense, Willow."

"Alyson meant to say that this portal is a one way trip an added precaution to prevent the horde from finding their way to Asylum." The Bronze Man said as his attire changed slightly to fit the customs of the land.

"None taken," The Prince replied evenly, "I admit my homeland is not for everyone. But you will all be welcome there if you can lend your aid to our cause."

"OOOHHH! Now I understand, thanks for the clarification." Irzen nodded to Lazheros before he began to scan his immediate surroundings.

"Lead on, Willow. You know these lands better than any of us here," The elementalist said.

The Prince looked around, "By the shape of the landscape, we are in the Southern Valley. We need to march at least two days to the north to reach the outskirts of the capital."

The Swordsman continued to look around, "I'm surprised. There are no rangers or wardens nearby firing off warning shots at us for invading their territory. Or at least none that I can see."

Willow nodded as he looked around, "Agreed, there is something wrong here. Unless my wardens are better hidden than I thought, none of them would leave the Southern Valley unguarded."

"I have a suggestion," The Swordsman offered to both Lazheros and Alyson, "Could either of you peform a Detect Elf spell or some such thing-a-magigy that would allow us to see if there are any Elves nearby?"

"She's right, Serna. About magic on Earth." The elementalist gave the shield maiden a sad look. "It's because creatures like elves, fairies, and dragons are myth and legend on Earth. There are no dwarves, halflings, or gnomes either, just humans."

"That's sad," Serna sighed as she shook her head in disbelief, "No elves, dwarves, gnomes or halflings. Just humans only? That's depressing."

"I believe the spell you're referring to is Detect Magic, or Detect Good/Evil spell." The bronze man shook his head at the swordsman's lack of knowledge on the subject of magic in genera. "Give me a few moments and I will let you know."

"Take your time," Irzen replied, "I'm in no rush."