The stars' we lost

In the magical kingdom of Astralis, the stars govern life. Their celestial energy feeds into the land’s magic, guiding the people’s way of life. Lyra, a young woman with a passion for the stars, spends her days working at the Astralis Observatory, recording the nightly shifts of the sky and chasing myths about the legendary Starbridge, said to link the mortal world to the celestial realm. Though she is but a humble villager, her fascination with the stars sets her apart. She dreams of discovering the Starbridge and touching the stars themselves. One evening, after a particularly long shift, a violent magical storm sweeps through her coastal village. As Lyra runs for shelter, she is caught in a deadly gust of wind infused with celestial energy. She’s about to be blown off the cliffs when a mysterious figure appears, pulling her back to safety. It’s Aeron, a tall, enigmatic man with silver eyes that seem to reflect the very stars she studies. He speaks little, but his presence is calming, almost otherworldly. As the storm passes, Aeron warns her of its unusual strength, hinting that storms like this are signs of greater cosmic events. Lyra is both intrigued and unnerved by his knowledge. Though she tries to ask who he is and where he comes from, he leaves as quickly as he appears, leaving Lyra to wonder who—or what—he truly is.