JAREN

When I was five years old, my friend was attacked by rebels. I tried to protect her, but Veralee died in my arms. Many years later I became close to the king. The kingdom's magicians had been drawing power from the crystals for many years, but they were infected. Now our lands are in danger of destruction. I was sent to a neighboring kingdom to find out information. I was going to kill the crown prince, but a skilled warrior prevented me. Imagine my surprise when she turned out to be the owner of a rare gift. She is the one who has the power to help our people resist the evil, and I will make every effort to deliver her to the kingdom.

VERA

I am very good at pretending and am good with a blade, but to observe rules and I can’t control my anger. Little is known about my childhood. I grew up an orphan in a kingdom without magic. I was placed in the care of a gunsmith, who taught me everything he knew. By luck, I managed to prevent an attack on Prince Ethan, but the spy forced me to go with him. I feel that there is some kind of connection between us, and I will find out what Jaren is hiding, at any cost.