QUEEN EMBER was staring at Aureflame, the name of the Spear that was wielded by the Ancient Phoenix Queen Fiamma, her ancestor's Master. The Ancient Queen had no heir, and thus the throne was passed to her disciple, who was to be Ember’s Ancestor.
“After millennia, the Aureflame glowed,” said one of the elders.
“What does this mean?” Queen Ember asked.
“It means that the Aureflame has chosen a new Master, Your Majesty.”
Queen Ember continued staring at the spear. It was a long, elegant weapon that radiated heat and light like the heart of a star. Its shaft is forged from obsidian-like blacksteel, engraved with burning runes that pulse with emberlight. The metal feels warm—never cold— and never cracks, no matter the force.
The spearhead is shaped like a blazing feather or a razor bea
