Marlen Massey, a Lumina-Shaper, concentrated intently. The raw crystal fragments pulsed with potential, but it was the clay that truly sang to her. Today’s commission: a miniature guardian spirit. She channeled her magic into the unlit vase, coaxing forth its form. A perfect gift for a child—a protector crafted by hand and imbued with light. The other vases were practice pieces, imperfect but promising. Each shard held a memory, a spark to be woven into something beautiful.