As the academy continued to thrive under Althea's visionary leadership, its reputation spread even further, attracting students from the farthest reaches of the realms and beyond. This influx of diverse minds and magical traditions only served to enrich the academy's environment, fostering a vibrant community where innovation and tradition melded seamlessly.
One such new arrival was a young mage named Finnian, whose innate talent for astral magic—manipulating the energies of stars and cosmic phenomena—was unparalleled. Finnian's curiosity and determination mirrored Althea's own early years, and he quickly became one of her most promising protégés.
