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Druid’s library!’
    â€˜Oh yes, it’s where Nora got a lot of the information from for her books. It was traditional for every Druid to write at least one book in order to preserve their knowledge. Once it was finished it would be taken to Falconrock. The library there is much bigger than the one in Annwn and it’s unique. Most people think the Druids didn’t write things down, they’d get quite a shock if they knew how many books had been written over the years.’
    â€˜But I thought Nora was the only Druid left on earth.’
    â€˜She is, the librarian at Falconrock isn’t a Druid, she’s a Sylph, a nymph of the air. Her name is Cloda. She’s an archivist, which means she’s the guardian of ancient knowledge and a keeper of secrets. She’ll be able to tell you how to find out about crystal magic.’
    â€˜That’s brilliant.’
    â€˜Well it is and it isn’t.’
    â€˜Why?’
    â€˜Falconrock is a very special place but it’s hidden from the mortal world. No one can enter the library unless they can open the door and to do that you need a golden acorn and a special key.’
    Jack’s hand went up to the chains around his neck.
    â€˜I’ve got both. Does that mean I can get in?’
    â€˜I suppose it does, but it’s something you can only do on your own, without any help, and once you enter the library you have to go through a labyrinth to get out again. I think we need to go and talk to Nora about this.’
    â€˜Couldn’t Camelin come with me?’
    â€˜No, only one person at a time is allowed to enter the library and since Camelin doesn’t have a Druid’s acorn or a special key either you really would be on your own.’
    Jack didn’t think Camelin would be too happy about that but it was only going to be a quick visit to a library, he wouldn’t be gone long. Jack couldn’t wait to find out what Nora had to say.
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    INVESTITURE
    Jack and Elan found Nora in the kitchen when they arrived back at Ewell House. The smell of freshly cut mint filled the room.
    â€˜I didn’t expect you back so soon,’ said Nora.
    â€˜Jack wants to find out more about crystal magic.’
    Nora’s eyebrows rose slightly.
    â€˜I knew you’d want to visit Falconrock one day but I didn’t expect it to be so soon. Is there a special reason?’
    â€˜My Book of Shadows told me I need to look in the Druid’s library. Elan said it was at Falconrock.’
    â€˜It is, but it’s hidden, and I’m bound by secrecy not to tell anyone how to get there, not even you. Falconrock is an ancient place. A long time ago it would have had at least one visitor every day. Druids brought knowledge to the archivist or went to seek answers. There’s a rule in the library, known to every Druid. Books with visible titles on their spines are available for anyone to use but books with blank spines are special. They will only reveal their secrets to those who are worthy. Each journey is different and you cannot leave by the door through which you entered. It’s a one-way trip and not for the fainthearted, you never know what you might find in the labyrinth. If you make it through to the outer door whatever knowledge you discover inside will be yours to keep forever. If you get lost and need a guide, you’ll forfeit anything you may have learnt.’
    â€˜Will I be able to open the door with my key?’
    â€˜You can open any door, your key just turns the lock, but before you can enter the library you have to find it. There’s one last thing you need to know. Once you step onto Falconrock, magic won’t help you. You’ll need to trust your instincts and make good judgements.’
    None of Nora’s words had weakened Jack’s resolve. He just knew it was something he had to do. He looked pleadingly at Nora.
    â€˜When can we go?’
    â€˜If you’ve not