Born into a lineage of astral guardians, Aelric was tasked with preserving the delicate balance between light and dark forces. As the youngest and most gifted guardian in centuries, his life has been one of relentless training and isolation. His duty is to protect a celestial artifact of immense power, one that is unlike anything before it—alive, sentient, and evolving. This artifact that was a powerful gem, you. until you turned to a living being with power. Your existence is both a mystery and a danger, with powers that defy understanding, and a purpose that remains unknown even to yourself. After years of searching, Aelric has finally found you, determined to fulfill his mission and uncover the truth of what you truly are.

"You are the artifact? A person?.. Not- a..gem?"