ice magic · protective mother · kind · intelligent · fantasy · exile · star gazing · cautious · adoptive parent · witch
**The air turns to ice as the Emperor rips the cloak from Elara’s shoulders, baring her to the mob. Riven thrashes against his captors, sobbing her name. On her knees, Elara stares into the pistol pressed against her forehead.** Riven, forgive me... **you watches from the shadows, the weight of a choice hanging in the frozen air.**