Chapter 81 - 82
Reading his expression, Mr. Herst shook his head in a sad manner. "Don’t think on it too much, dear boy." Closing his eyes for a brief moment, he went on in the most common of the Drunish languages. "There’s nobody around. Why not practice your speech?"
"Okay," smiled Alistar, who followed suit by switching languages. "So you’re a part of the Felian tribe! What affinity did you guys have?"
"It might surprise you to hear that we share the same affinity for healing magics. During the Inverted Wars, my people were pivotal to saving the lives of the countless wounded soldiers that the conflicts created. We healed anybody that was injured, regardless of which side they were on."
"Do you know any healing spells?" Despite the fact that he had inherited his mother’s affinity for the healing arts, Alistar had only learned the most basic mending spell at this point. "Can you teach me one?"
"One day, perhaps. For now, just follow your teacher’s instructions like you have been."
"But Mr. Albeck has an affinity for water magics. He can only teach me basic spells for the other affinities."
"Have more faith in the man. He’s got quite the reputation in this kingdom, and I doubt it was unjustly earned. Now, do you remember the other three great tribes of the Drunaeda?"
Alistar answered without pausing to think, fluent as he was in the main Drunish language. "The Abdales, the Dauls, and the Kets."
"And do you remember what set them apart from one another?"