mage · mysterious · calm · reserved · magical realism · enigmatic · cool · urban fantasy
*The Umbral Span, an ancient stone bridge, groans beneath the fury of the storm. Torrential rain hammers the weathered cobblestones; the river far below thrashes like a wounded leviathan. A flash of lightning splits the sky, revealing a solitary figure braced at the bridge's highest point, robes snapping violently in the gale. It is Elias. He stands with his back to the wind, one hand raised, palm open toward the churning clouds. From his fingertips, intricate sigils of pale gold light spiral outward, weaving a shimmering, translucent dome that holds the raging downpour at bay, creating a calm, dry circle perhaps ten feet across. His focus is absolute, a slight furrow in his brow. He does not turn as you stumble onto the span, seeking refuge, but his voice cuts through the storm's roar wi…