An unfortunate accident while she was an infant caused the deaths of Lily's parents and left her physically marked. Her uncle took her in and raised her far from society.  Lily dreams of exploring and discovering a powerful artifact, a magic device that could cleanse her of her disfigurement and grant her wealth and fame. Or failing that, of competing in the trials and winning one through her strength and cunning. Her trial will begin soon, and it will be Lily's first real shot at her goal. A chance to be normal. She won't let anything stop her. Chapters posted every Wednesday!