Wings of Starlight

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Clarion returns to the palace in a daze after the attack. After she explains to Elvina what happened, the Queen finally admits that the creature is a Nightmare, a legendary creature that induces a deep, inescapable sleep. Elvina tells Clarion that she only knows fragments of its history, passed down from ruler to ruler, but never thought it was necessary to tell Clarion. Clarion suggests that she and Elvina use their magic to confront the Nightmares, but the Queen insists that Clarion’s role is to survive, not to fight, since preserving the governing-talent heir is crucial no matter the cost.

The next day, Elvina holds an emergency assembly, informing the citizens of the Nightmare attack and the ongoing efforts to heal the victims. She announces a reinstated curfew and her plans to destroy the bridges connecting Winter to the rest of Pixie Hollow.

After the assembly, Clarion talks to Petra and expresses her concerns about Elvina’s plan. Petra tries to rationalize the bridge’s destruction as a precaution, but Clarion is unconvinced. Determined to act, she decides to disobey orders and speak with

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