I love the beginning. So much fun.
Again, I really struggled with keeping this short. I wanted to get in some magic and stuff. I really think I could have gone up to two-thousand words (LOL). The language use of the first half was tough for me to wrap my head around, I loved it though.
I agree about the cut. Again, confused and frustrated I was on how to continue and end the story. 8-)
I love how you, @calluna, tend to make connections that I am vaguely aware of at times. It helps me see better so thank you.
I like your thoughts on my ending. Yes, the beginning of Blayne's tale begins with the death of the one who was in charge of protecting the catacombs. Perfect.