"It sort of feels like...like those tourist spot towns that are recreations of something else. It's something out of a sword and sorcery movie, the technology level seems pretty middle ages but not entirely. Big on magic, like the people here in the castle. Magic's really important in Thorne."

Nadine has no issue sharing the general knowledge she's learned, it's only the specifics she reserves for Flagg. Her only immediate goal is getting him freed. With luck, she or Lloyd would figure something out soon.

"But the locals are pretty nice? A little in awe of people like us - they showed us off recently. Had a big long festival here in the castle and we got to do meet-and-greets and perform for the guests." Her tone of voice leaves no question as to how she felt about the whole experience - not happy.

"And they're still keeping a close eye on us, I think, even if we have some more freedom."