COUNCILOR CHRONICLES: Ancient Embers

In the frozen confines of his icy cage, Fintan Pryer is haunted by the memories that have shaped his tumultuous life. The intense cold seems to seep into his very essence, numbing not just his limbs but also the once-fiery passion that drove him.

He recalls his early years under Master Elarion, where his mastery of fire first ignited his ambition. His youth was marked by a profound connection to his power, a connection that only deepened with his ascent to the Council. There, he clashed with their fear-driven restrictions, particularly the ban on Everblaze-a decision he saw as a betrayal of true potential.

Fintan's memory of the Everblaze incident is vivid and searing. He relives the devastating inferno, feeling the flames' heat and hearing the chaos they wrought. This act of destruction was both his moment of triumph and a harbinger of his downfall, as it led to his swift expulsion from the Council.

As he reflects on his exile and the formation of the Neverseen, Fintan's thoughts grow darker. The sense of betrayal fuels his resolve, driving him to reshape the world according to his vision. His mind also drifts to his final, destructive act-the burning of Lumenaria-which he views as his ultimate statement of defiance.

Now, trapped in the ice, Fintan's thoughts are a swirl of regret and defiance. Each memory, a reminder of his choices and their consequences, weighs heavily on him. The cold is relentless, but it is the burden of his past that truly confines him, an echo of his ambition and his ultimate downfall.