​At dead of night, Tempest is conjured by witches Senara and Perran. Later that day, he makes his grand entrance to meet Amanda Cadabra. In the hours between, what was the magical familiar-to-be up to?

This short story introduces the notorious Tempest, the quaint English village of Sunken Madley, Granny, Grandpa, a new flame, a damsel in distress, rescue, pursuits, and just desserts amidst a wedding reception. All culminating in the momentous ​first sight of ...