A backstory for The Darkling (Aleksandr) from the Grisha Trilogy. First setting is in a home for abandoned children, there was a sun-summoner who existed before Alina, there's a very sad ending. Some words that you may not know... Madra- mother Salhyn- pronounced like Celine Mischi- silly, joking one Îngeri Casè- Angels' house, name of the house for abandoned children Doga ball- a game children played with a small red leather ball and hard wooden sticks Blini- small Russian/Ravkan pancakes often served with melted butter, sour cream, or jam