Prologue
Everything was Dark. There was nothing but Darkness, yet it did not disturb her; her heart was Light, her soul content and at peace. Everything was how it should be.
But then a voice called out to her.
"Edraithel."
Powerful pulses of energy woke something in her. The deep, pleasant voice boomed again.
"Edraithel, your time has come. "
She became vaguely aware of herself. The pulses became even stronger and started making their way through her head.
Her mind seemed to wake up again, enabling her to think clearly. Edraithel - was that her name? She did not remember.
"Edraithel, listen well to what I have to tell you."
She supposed the voice meant her, so she listened.
"Times will change. You will be needed, as insignificant as you may seem. Yet you must remember not all is what it seems to be. Prepare yourself for darkening times and find the hidden part within you. Cherish and develop it, but do not let anyone know about it. Stay true to yourself and everything you stand for. The defense of Arda is in your hands."
"For now, wake up and rejoice a new life. Heed my words."
As the echo of the deep voice slowly died down, the Darkness started to fade away. The pulses of energy made their way down, causing a tingling feeling in her limbs. Wait – could she feel her limbs? Light came seeping through from different corners, until all was eventually light.
A single word was spoken with an explosive amount of power:
"Now."
And Edraithel opened her eyes.