Spellbound (Spellbringers Book 1) (39 page)

Claiming Words
– A spell spoken between Spellbringers. It shows
intent to form a lasting Bond, and though it’s not a permanently
binding magical contract, it is nearly impossible to
break.

Demon
– Immortal being. Demons are Fae who made a conscious
decision to take the dark path.

Demon-fire
– Fire unique to a Demon. Rare gift in
Spellbringers. Can incinerate instantly. The only Fire known to
kill a Demon.

Demon Mark
– (Sometimes called a Mark) A tattoo used to mark
a human or Spellbringer as a demon’s property. A semi-permanent
claiming spell which can only be reversed by a proper
counter-spell. Used by Demons to claim a Spellbringers
magic.

Empath
– An Empath is a Spellbringer who feels the emotions of
others as his or her own. Typically, Empaths have very strong
psychic abilities and often, but not always, have some skill in
Telepathy and/or Telekinesis.

Fae
– Ancient magical being whose existence largely died out
thousands of years ago. It is rumored that some Fae still exist in
remote parts of Africa and Norway.

Hunter –
The offspring of a Demon father and human or
Spellbringer mother. Hunters are created when the mother’s magic is
not strong enough to endure the pure dark magic of the Demon. An
incomplete magical Bond results in damaged offspring—the Hunter.
Hunters are cunning, but driven solely by instinct. Historically,
Hunters were created by Demons in order to form a magical army;
however, in recent times, most Hunters are loners and unguided by
their patriarch. They are driven by the need to hunt and thirst
constantly for the magic of their victims. Their eyes typically
burn red when prey is nearby.

Innocent
– A Spellbringer who is unaware of his or her
heritage.

Link
– A telepathic connection between two or more
persons.

Perception
– The ability to sense magic and magical ties.
Spellbringers with Perception often possess some level of Empathy
and/or Prediction.

Prediction
– The ability to predict the future. Prediction
is variant gift, since the future is never set in stone.
Spellbringers with Prediction usually have no control over this
gift. They receive random flashes of insight, but are rarely able
to divine the future at will.

Protector
– A WTB trained individual who is officially
assigned to provide protection.

Shifters
– Spellbringers who have chosen to work for a
Demon.

Spellbringer
– Descendents of human and Fae who possess
magical abilities.

Telepathy –
The ability to communicate by sending and
receiving thoughts.

Watcher
– A Spellbringer who has been trained and
sanctioned by Central. They work in various capacities, overseeing
the protection and training of other Spellbringers.

Warrior
– A four-year trained graduate of WTB who is
charged with Demon-slaying.

WTB
– Warrior Training Bureau. A training facility for Warriors
and Protectors.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A huge thank you goes to
Maegan Provan for the beautiful book cover. You’ve been an
incredible friend through some very trying times and I appreciate
everything you’ve done to help me.

Huge hugs go to Sophie
Tallis, Melanie Dent, Amy Metz, Michel Prince, and Misty Harvey.
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and for your
endless support. This book would not have been published without
you.

As always, boundless
gratitude goes out to my family—my parents, my husband, and my
children. Thank you for your patience and your sacrifice as I spent
the past four years consumed by this book in one way or
another.

About the
Author:

Tricia Drammeh is a wife,
a mother of four children, and an author. She lives in New
Hampshire with her family. When she isn't writing, she can be found
devouring books, chasing cats, and consuming vast amounts of
coffee. You can learn more about Tricia by visiting her
website:
http://www.triciadrammeh.com/

Books by Tricia
Drammeh:

Young Adult
Paranormal:

The Séance

Spellbound (Spellbringers:
Book One)

Firebound (Spellbringers:
Book Two)

Unbound (Spellbringers:
Book Three)

Contemporary:

The Fifth
Circle

Better Than
Perfect

Dear
Reader
,

Thank you so much for
reading Spellbound. I hope you enjoyed the book. Your feedback is
important to me, and if you could take a moment to leave a review
(good or bad), it would mean the world to me. I also hope you’ll
consider reading Firebound, Book Two in the Spellbringers
series.

I love hearing from
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Happy Reading,

Tricia