Thus began my first hearing of the [[Helianx]] tale. These [[trance]]-inducing words were spoken in magical, deep, slow British tones in a darkened room before a large glowing fireplace. The voice began without preamble, and the speaker, silhouetted before the embers, his long white hair shadowing his face, seemed no less than [[Merlin]] himself. | Thus began my first hearing of the [[Helianx]] tale. These [[trance]]-inducing words were spoken in magical, deep, slow British tones in a darkened room before a large glowing fireplace. The voice began without preamble, and the speaker, silhouetted before the embers, his long white hair shadowing his face, seemed no less than [[Merlin]] himself. |