Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

Mitchell explains the illegal fifth element (spirit) to Skandar and Bobby, informing them that the Silver Circle outlawed spirit wielders after the Weaver first attacked years ago. Scoundrel’s Luck has a white stripe on his forehead, which is the mark of a spirit unicorn. By extension, this makes Skandar a spirit wielder. Instead of reporting him to the authorities, however, Flo convinces Mitch to give Skandar a chance until they reach the fault lines—the place where everyone receives confirmation of their affinity element (typically earth, fire, air, or water). Though Mitch doesn’t like this plan, he agrees. They use ink that Agatha gave Skandar to cover Scoundrel’s white stripe, and the four leave the Hatchery together and join the crowd moving toward the Eyrie.

During the long walk to the Eyrie, several wild unicorns attack Flo and Mitch, who are behind the group. Skandar recklessly charges in and attracts the unicorns’ attention, and rather than attacking him, the creatures connect with him and leave without causing any harm. This concerns Mitch, but even he thanks Skandar for risking his life to save the group. Hesitantly, Flo explains that the Weaver is also able to connect with wild unicorns.