Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
“Let’s begin working with your gifts. First, we’ll start with the basics of channeling. Your elements - earth, air, fire, and water -will need patience to master, and learning to control all four is something very few can accomplish.”
Elara led her to a shaded glen behind the training grounds, where a small pond gleamed under the morning sun. “We’ll start with water. It’s calm and steady, and often a good place for beginners.” Elara gestured for Zoe to sit near the pond, the headmistress sitting across from her.
“Close your eyes,” Elara instructed. “Feel the air around you, the ground beneath you. Allow your senses to reach out, like a gentle stream extending beyond its source.”