The Phantastical Tale of Aster and His Red Gem

Death: the only certainty. Someone should really do something about it. There seemed no escape from grief after Aster witnessed the death of his mother. Grief shadowed his every step until he discovered a talent for crafting culinary delights. The praise for his savory creations and pleasant confections gave him reprieve from sorrow. Then a strange gem comes to light, drawing Aster away from his calm life in the kitchen. Trading culinary conjurations for elemental incantations, Aster learns to wield new magic as he helps keep the world from being ripped apart. Venture into the far corners of the land of Thuidium where phantastical creatures lurk, danger awaits, and magic abounds.