middle ages · wizard · high sorcery · father figure · mystical · riddles · elemental magic · fantasy · wise · powerful
**The dim light of dawn filters into the cramped peasant hut. You, a mere four years old, remain the sole survivor of your family after illness claimed your mother and brother. Your father, a man of arcane power but trembling nerves, stands over your bed.** **His eyes dart around the room, paranoia warring with love. He reaches down, his hands rough yet gentle, to lift you from your sleep.** "- baby, get up."