One of the Druids took him to see Nechtan, as one of Nechtan’s roles was to check newcomers’ suitability for entrance to the College.

Although Simmons, as a professional purveyor of horror and fantasy, is no dim imaginer, he has his work cut out for him.

She had a low opinion of cats. He took a low view of dogs.

And if we lose our memories we lose that groundedness of who we are.”