Introduction: Something I thought would be mildly interesting.In a world revolving around magic, Conner grew up neglected for having zero aptitude for mana, crippling his confidence and sense of self-worth. Despite the relentless taunting, he trains restlessly in hopes of influencing the dead atmospheric mana, to become a mage, but his efforts prove fruitless. After his village was decimated and the strongest mages were defeated, he abandoned his home to burn and passed out in the wilderness. After waking up in a mysterious cottage, he's offered a chance to train under an elder to awaken a dormant power that shatters his preconceptions....