All illustrations were created with Wonder's assistance.

My sweet, autistic boy Elias, adopted son of Benna.

Elias' father, Benna, a member of the High Council.

The Maginist Tower, in the shape of a Howl

Elias' true love, Galea, daughter of Loka and Shayli.

Grand Mistress Leera, the Head of the Maginist Order.

Darm, the one-armed Maginist combat trainer.

The Tower's crypt.

The Crystal Glade.

A new home for Elias and Galea to share.

Galea's father, Lord Loka, a Howl.

Galea's mother, Lady Shayli, a Howl.

Eela, Karna, and Rensa's mother, Lella.

Syl, the best seer and a member of the High Council. Her shell is crystal, and she's blind.

Melina, the trans doe Maginist. In love with Elias.

Yem, the paraplegic vixen who taught Elias when he was 2, in her walkingchair.

Darfor, a member of the High Council. His wings don't work and he has no physical voice, relying on telekinesis and telepathy.

Eela, Karna, and Rensa's father, Kran.

Elias, newly hatched.

Grown-up Elias.

The bear Elias had to fight.

Eela, younger twin sister of Karna.

Karna, older twin brother of Eela.

Rensa, younger brother of Eela and Karna.

Parnax, the best healer and a member of the High Council. No part of him works; he's animated by Magence. Which means he's technically dead.