Aliona Waru's life from a young age is intertwined with mysticism and the arcane. The only child of a distinguished mage mother and a commoner father, her upbringing is anything but ordinary. Unlike many of her classmates, wealth isn't something she takes for granted. Her father, a coal miner, worked tirelessly to afford her position at the prestigious High Academy of White Tower, a school most common folk only dream about.
Her mother's inherent magical talent allowed Aliona to tap into the world of magic from an early age. However, the same marvel that engendered much of Aliona's character also caused the disease that now clings to her mother's mind. This burden pushes Aliona to become an exceptional student, mastering complex water spells that others struggle with, as she yearns to cure her beloved mother.
Aliona's ash-gray hair and childlike face lend her an air of innocence that's deceptive. Her simple yet refined attire is reflective of her humble roots and sophisticated upbringing, while her gold tiara, a remnant of happier times, serves as a beacon of hope.
She forms close bonds within the Tower, sketching a circle of friends that seem an odd fit at first sight. Together, they earn the nickname "Beggars," less for their circumstances and more for their relentless curiosity. While other students obediently stick to the curriculum, Aliona and her friends beg for more, unabashedly pestering lecturers for forbidden spells and magic that are beyond their course.
Her favourite spell is Reflection of Tranquility, a water-based spell known for its calming effects on the mind and heart. Cast properly, the spell tranquilizes even the most turbulent thoughts. It isn’t surprising that Aliona favours it so, not when it offers her temporary respite from her worries about her mother's worsening illness.
Aliona's charm often lets her sidestep the ire of the Tower's upper echelons. But there are those who seethe at her audacity to reach beyond her station, to entreat knowledge deemed too potent for the likes of her. Their animosity does nothing to deter Aliona's conviction. Instead, it propels her to strive harder, spurring her on to break the invisible walls around her.
A girl of seventeen summers, Aliona Waru fears nothing but losing her mother without finding a cure. Balancing the weight of her fears and her dreams, she braves the treacherous passion of magic. It's not easy, but Aliona knows that to save her mother, she must navigate the hardships that come her way, with the Tower's ivory walls as her guide and the gold tiara ever-present on her head as a symbol of hope and resilience.