Alina: Light & Shadows
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Born under a rare alignment of stars, Alina is considered a predestined one: a figure who, according to an ancient prophecy, would bring balance between the Realm of Light and the Realm of Shadows. However, from birth, Alina proves to be anything but extraordinary. Clumsy and constantly late to her magic lessons, she is mocked by other young apprentices and often considered a failure.
Growing up in a small town on the edge of the Timeless Forest, Alina is known more for her misadventures than for her magical abilities. Her family, however, hides a secret from her.
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