Adrien nodded. He adjusted his hands on the staff, then he closed his eyes - he frowned as he tried to feel the rush of his intention; he spun around, drew the circle, then the triangle. He did not feel the magic coursing through his body as he did so; and nothing happened. He breathed in through his nose and he closed his eyes a second time: he spun another circle - and failed again.

"Take sharper breaths", Val said. "Don't forget to focus on the flow of magic; imagine the fire as it rises through you and as it leaves your body".