The Aguinas family dominated the alchemical market for centuries, until Mariella awoke. No other living alchemist possesses a leyline pact like hers, allowing for the creation of potions after the stampede-- something the head of the Aguinas family has now discovered. With Mariellas quiet life of potion-making standing between an aristocratic family and the monopoly they once held, how much longer can the peaceful life shes built remain that way...?
