The carriage trundled along, hitting every bump, every stone.
The sun was beginning to set, the sky turning from blue to pink.
I felt the carriage grind to a halt. The door opened.
"We need to stop for camp, sir." Rowan said, stepping aside to let us out.
I hopped out and breathed in deeply.
"Isn't everything so beautiful?" I said, stretching my arms and shoulders.
The princess stepped out after me and looked around.
"All I see are trees, master. Are you okay? Did you catch something in the mine?"
I turned to my apprentice. "You're right of course, highness. Will you help me start the fire, while Rowan and the others set up camp?"
Anna nodded and began to gather kindling from the ground.
I focused for a moment and raised my hand in a pulling motion.
All the grass, stones, sticks, and other debris beneath me was immediately torn up, leaving a wide, barren circle.
