The sun began to burn my skin. I walked closer and closer to the edge of the path, towards the shadows. I glanced at the others with my false blue eyes. I had performed a spell to appear as human as possible. They need not know my secrets or true form. I had spoken in private with the Harpy. The foul creature had given me another mission I had to perform without the others ever knowing of it. I had to redeem myself. The past haunted me. The sun tore me from my thoughts, my eyes began to tear, the burning was becoming unbearable. The spell was wearing off. Slipping my hand into my grey coat pocket I removed a small blue glass bottle. I took a sip, the effects were almost immediate. That wizard knew his stuff. The sun seemed to waver and the burning feeling lifted. I put the bottle away and we continued our journey towards the castle. The liquid had replenished my fading eyes and now they shined. I felt the tension of the others. The castle...I had heard of it before...Teimien...mainly rumours, I think...I hope.