SEAL OF EVIL

The daughter of the East Baiyue chieftain, Lan Wei is a young witchin-training.
Although she only recently turned 18, she still chaffs under
her father’s strict parenting. To his credit, he only wants what is best
for her, which is to be prepared for anything on the day she must take
up his mantle of authority and lead their people. Her mother is no
longer with her. She died years ago during a Qin invasion defending
both her husband and Lan Wei’s brother, who also died on that day.
Unlike other Baiyun, Lan Wei really doesn’t bear any malice against
the Qin people of the Central Plains region. Having grown up during a
time of post-war calm and peace, she never experienced first hand the
full impact of the repeated invasion attempts.
Lan Wei’s capricious personality often gets her into trouble, especially
with her close friends. For example, one of the older boys in the
village, Ah Wa, often volunteers to be her guinea pig whenever she
wants to practice her magic, a responsibility he claims to assume in
order to spare anyone else the unfortunate side-effects of her still inexpert
mystical talents. Her best friend in the world is a Beastman
named Liang Hu, who was adopted into the Cloudrose community
when he showed up out of the blue more than 12 years ago. Then there
is Yan Hong, her brooding, somewhat moody boyfriend. They’ve been
a couple for as long as anyone can remember. The entire village won’t
be surprised in the least when she and he decide to finally marry. The
fact that they haven’t yet continues to be a source of both amusement
and wonder to them.
Despite her youth, Lan Wei does indeed exhibit her father’s
temperament and even some of his wisdom. She is also a remarkable
talent when it comes to casting spells and manipulating the Five
Elements. Her teacher, the village’s Chief Wizard, Chi Huan, believes
the girl possesses the strength of her ancestors. Someone with Lan
Wei’s potential only comes along once in a very long while. A destiny
of greatness awaits her.
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