My name is Elara. I'm a nobody. I live in a place called Ether. And like all people in Ether, I'm supposed to have magic.

But I don't.

They say it's because I'm illegitimate. They say it's because of my karma. They say I'm a later one. They say, they say, they say. . .

I remember my parents' last words. How they hoped I could shine. But now, I'm not sure of who I even am.