Reza Cabrera, the Shining Witch. Well, that would explain the glowing letters. Annika reread the text twice. 

[color=#663399]”A life well lived, hmm.”[/color] As far as Annika knew, her father still lived, so it seemed this Reza had passed, and her father retained the journal of their tales. However, the magic contained in this book seemed to hide the whole of it. Only responding if the reader was smart enough to ask the correct questions.

Annika was curious about who Abraham was and what kind of magic Reza wielded, but mostly about her father and his involvement in this adventure.

[color=#663399]”Were you successful in opening the gate? Where did it lead?”[/color]

Portal magic was a constant teaching in Annika’s life. When used correctly, she could go anywhere or create anything from a few well-placed shadows and well-timed portal creations. But the portal this book wrote of, Annika wasn’t sure. Had her father ever mentioned a Reza Cabrera in his teachings?