In addition to the usual attractions, while Ban was in France, his grandmother took him to a place that few knew existed. Like Britain's Avalon, only those who knew the way could pass through the veils to the island.

     This was the dark city where many of the rituals began, the witch queen said, looking upon the ruins of the ancient temple and the great cathedral. This was where spells combined with dance, as the great priestess taught before she was burned for heresy.

     Ban could feel the magic seeping into him. His souvenir from this attraction was the jagan.