Elyssia collected her camping supplies very quickly. After, she dragged Tiss and I over to a clearing nearby her camp.
[Elyssia] "Stand next to me while I cast my spell. Don't get too far from me or you'll be left behind."
Tiss and I huddle closely behind Elyssia as I watch her equip he same staff before. Ivory-white staff and the large blue crystal at the top. Elyssia charges the staff with magic and begins wave it around in some sort of pattern. She reminds me of a dancing summoner from one of my favorite game series.
A few moments pass. She doesn't speak a word, only makes these gestures with her staff like she's dancing. When she finally comes back to a neutral position, Elyssia stamps the butt of her staff onto the ground and a magic circle spreads out around us, originating from that point. The circle shines with a bright magical light. I can feel the presence of an immense gathering of mana.
