The Alchemist's Veil · 7

The Nexus Beckons

The outskirts of Lirren and the spire. · A month after the Festival of Warding.

Elara feels the pull of the Nexus growing stronger, forcing her to decide her ultimate fate.

As she descended the spiral staircase and stepped out into the misty morning, she felt a new sense of purpose—but also a lingering unease. How would the villagers react to her return? Would they see her as a healer, or as a danger? When she reached Lirren, the Festival of Warding was in full swing. Lanterns glowed sof…

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