We stepped onto the massive Academy teleport gate. The operating mage dialed in the coordinates.
"Departing for the Ironridge Border Camp," the mage announced.
The magic circle flashed. The scenery changed instantly. So did the climate. We went from the mild summer morning of the Capital to the biting, freezing wind of the Northern Territory.
"Ugh, it's freezing," a cadet shivered, wrapping her arms around herself.
"Put your coats on," Leon instructed.
Most of the cadets quickly pulled heavy winter cloaks from their backpacks. Elisha's leather armor had built-in temperature-regulating enchantments. My Shadow-Weave coat, modified by Merle, kept the biting cold out effortlessly.
Once the club was prepped for the northern weather, Valerius led the way out of the portal station.
"Outside the gate, a transport convoy from the border camp is waiting," Valerius explained. "But keep your excitement in check. The camp commander, Sophie, is notoriously strict."
