Introduction: Eighteen-year-old Astra has always felt out of place, longing for adventure beyond the war-torn world he knows. Everything changes when he meets Bootstrap, a mysterious and scholarly mage who offers Astra the chance to journey across worlds and into the very heart of magic itself.With nothing but dreams of a better life, Astra embarks on this new path, unaware that embracing magic will open doors both wondrous and dangerous. As they set out to repair a powerful primordial gemstone, new friendships are forged, and hidden dark plots come to light.In a universe shaped by stars and bound by gods, Astra must discover whether he's truly ready to confront the destiny that awaits him....