create and control everything from static to bolts of lightning. Reported Chargers: Councillor Zarina
CONJURER: An elf who can sense the threads connecting everything together and use them to pull objects through the void (though the ability only works if they already know where the item is). Conjurers can also hide things in the void to retrieve later, and help others place things there as well. Reported Conjurers: Edaline Ruewen, Lady Cadence Talle, Jolie Ruewen, Councillor Liora
DESCRYER: An elf who can sense the “potential” inside of someone—though the person still has to live up to that potential in order for the reading to be accurate. Only one Descryer has ever been recorded, and he rarely uses the ability because his readings were causing contention. Reported Descryers: Councillor Terik
EMPATH: An elf who can sense the emotions of others through physical contact (though the strongest Empaths can sense emotions through the air). Translating what they’re sensing can be challenging (since strong emotions often feel the same), and Empaths are at risk of going numb if they don’t focus on their training. They can also sense when someone is lying (but are terrible liars themselves). Reported Empaths: Keefe Sencen, Lord Cassius Sencen, Councillor Oralie, Stina Heks, Vika Heks, Vespera Folend
ENHANCER: An elf who stores energy in the tips of their fingers, which can amplify the strength of someone else’s ability. Enhancing happens automatically through touch, so Enhancers often wear gloves (or in some cases, special gadgets) to allow themselves some control over when and who they help—though it appears that special mental exercises may be effective in training the mind to switch the ability on and off. Reported Enhancers: Sophie Foster
FLASHER: An elf who can sense and manipulate light—most often by gathering it into glowing orbs or beams of a single color on the visible spectrum. Uses for flashing range from entertainment to medicine to battle tactics. Reported Flashers: Councillor Clarette, Elwin Heslege, Wylie Endal, Cyrah Endal, Orem Vacker, Luzia Vacker, Glimmer
FROSTER: An elf who can sense and gather particles of ice in the air and use them to freeze things, create snowfall, or form any shapes they desire. They can also cover themselves with ice as a disguise. Reported Frosters: Juline Dizznee
GUSTER: An elf who can sense and manipulate wind, creating everything from breezes to storms. The ability is elemental, and the wind is always calling—which tends to make Gusters more powerful than other elves (and, at times, slightly unstable). Reported Gusters: Durand Redek, Councillor Velia, Trix
HYDROKINETIC: An elf who can sense the presence of water (whether it’s the invisible particles in the air, or a nearby lake or ocean) and manipulate the water any way they choose (lifting rivers, draining pools, making it rain—or drying something off—or even bending it into shapes or forming tidal waves). Like other elemental abilities, the pull of the water is relentless, so without training (and constant vigilance), Hydrokinetics can cause floods. Reported Hydrokinetics: Linh Song
INFLICTOR: An elf who can gather their emotions into tangible mental energy and launch the force at others. In the case of negative emotions, the ability can cause tremendous pain and even incapacitate someone. And in the (rare) instance when positive emotions are inflicted, the ability can heal a broken mind. As a result, Inflictors are closely monitored by the Council. Reported Inflictors: Sophie Foster, Councillor Bronte
MESMER: An elf who can sense someone’s will and manipulate it, putting them into a kind of trance and controlling their actions and behavior. Someone being mesmerized remains conscious but can rarely resist the Mesmer’s command, which is why those with the ability are often mistrusted (and are closely watched by the Council). Reported Mesmers: Grady Ruewen
PHASER: An elf who can sense the bond between their cells and temporarily break it down, allowing them to slip through solid barriers like walls, doors—anything they want. Some can even delay re-forming, allowing them to hide their identity from others. Reported Phasers: Fernan Babblos, Lady Alexine, Councillor Darek, Blur
POLYGLOT: An elf who instinctively speaks any and all languages, including those of the other intelligent species (and human dialects). In rare cases, the ability even allows them to communicate with animals. Polyglots’ accents are flawless, and with practice, they’re able to perfectly mimic the vocal tones and inflections of others—on a level far beyond a convincing impression. Polyglots also often (but not always) have more than one special ability. Reported Polyglots: Sophie Foster, Lady Cadence Talle, Lady Gisela Sencen, Councillor Clarette
PSIONIPATH: An elf who can sense and manipulate energy, shaping