TheRealSalt
Melanie Callen Aloria, a powerful Mesmer, Beguiler, and Polyglot, hides in the human world to escape those who wish to exploit her, including the Neverseen. Her life changes when she is discovered by Valerie Akilah Alvis, an elf whose own world has descended into chaos. After a powerful young elf vanished and the Neverseen seized control, Valerie-a Polyglot and Vanisher-searched the Forbidden Cities and found Melanie, the key to changing their future.
Meanwhile, Valerie's older brother, Evander, a trained Washer, fears for his sister's safety after she goes missing for a week. While he and his best friend, Orion Koa Irving, attempt to hack her registry pendant, Valerie returns with Melanie, sparking a shift in all their lives. Orion, whose life was upturned by the Neverseen's rise, finally sees a glimmer of hope in this unexpected arrival.
Other talented elves find themselves drawn into the struggle:
Anissa Keahi Tanwen who is a Charger and Froster who hid her "walking contradiction" of abilities to avoid the Neverseen's target.
Hiroshi Zuberi Tirion who is a sarcastic Shade and Telepath who preferred the shadows until meeting someone who forced him to care about the war.
Adelia Zia Ebele who is a Beguiler and Enhancer acting as a community anchor, whose protective nature is challenged by a world-changing encounter.
Phoenix Castor Oberon who is a Pyrokinetic and Empath living in fear because his very existence is a crime. Running from the Neverseen, he finds the inspiration he needs to finally fight back.
Together, these individuals represent a turning point in the battle against the Neverseen, united by a meeting that could heal or reshape their fractured world.