Challenge #04391-L007: Lives in Her Hands

They were quite close to me. They have so much magic potential. I have no magic, no money, and no knowledge on how to help. Please kind elf, help us? -- Anon Guest

It is known, even amongst the most simple, that those with magic in their blood or bones will leak it. Happy baby Elves sparkle. Upset infant Hellkin make the shadows writhe and the walls bleed. And a neophyte Sorcerer... well. It depends entirely on the origin of their power.

Dragonkindred may breathe fire, acid, poison, or ice. Those with Faerie blood can turn dross into something that looks like gold... for a day. Those with divinity in their bloodlines can work little miracles depending on the god who sired their distant ancestor. Some can bend the elements. Some can make muckle strange devices.

My little Limmeny, she's... well. The village calls her Fae-touched, but she's been doing odd things. I know there's no devilborn in the family, but she's doing things a Hellkin can.

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