Master Lior introduced me to the Mind Trials, a series of exercises designed to strengthen focus, perception, and the ability to manipulate latent magic.
The trials were harrowing. In the Hall of Mirrors, illusions twisted my deepest fears into physical forms. I faced shadows of betrayal, loneliness, and failure. But each fear I confronted left a mark of resilience.
"You cannot grow without facing yourself," Lior reminded me, as I finally broke through a mirror that reflected a younger, frightened version of myself.