Origins and Aspirations in Lyrixusc

Kashtira hails from the bustling, innovation-driven realm of Lyrixusc, a region known for its advanced void-engineering and technological prowess. From a young age, Kashtira and her brother, Daien, were deeply involved in their parents' workshop, where they honed their skills in crafting complex void reactors capable of generating infinite energy. The workshop was a place of creativity and invention, a sanctuary where Kashtira’s imagination could flourish.

The siblings were frequent visitors to the Frisson Skysworn Factory, a place that ignited Kashtira’s deepest ambitions. The factory housed displays of relic skysworns, including the original prototype that had once connected distant lands and peoples. These ancient machines represented more than just technology to Kashtira—they were symbols of unity and progress. From the moment she laid eyes on those majestic airships, she dreamed of mass-producing skysworns to connect the fractured world of Aesarthim, to bring distant cultures together and foster peace through shared skies.

Kashtira envisioned a future where her skysworns would soar through the heavens, bridging gaps between people, regions, and even worlds. For her, the skysworns were more than machines; they were embodiments of her idealistic vision for a world united by innovation and cooperation.

The Government’s Demand and Daien’s Sacrifice

One day, Kashtira’s world was shaken when a government soldier arrived at the workshop with grim news. The government had decided to cut their budget, citing the lack of skysworn production as the reason. Mementoran, a powerful and militaristic region, had placed numerous orders for skysworns to bolster their forces, and the government was eager to comply. The soldier’s demand was clear: Kashtira and Daien needed to start producing skysworns for military purposes or face losing their funding.

Kashtira, fiercely independent and driven by her ideals, could hardly contain her anger. She challenged the soldier, daring him to fire them on the spot, and stormed out of the workshop in a fit of frustration. She could not fathom compromising her dream by turning her creations into tools of war. For Kashtira, skysworns were meant to unite, not divide through conflict.

Daien, however, was more pragmatic. He overheard the conversation and understood the gravity of the situation. He knew that without government funding, their workshop would be forced to close, and Kashtira’s dreams would be shattered. Driven by a deep sense of responsibility and love for his sister, Daien made a difficult decision. He approached the soldier with a proposal: he would agree to work for the military, on two conditions. First, they would double his pay, ensuring that the workshop could continue operating. Second, they would allow Kashtira to keep working on her own projects at the factory, free from the pressures of war production.

Daien kept this arrangement a secret from Kashtira, knowing that if she discovered the truth, she would feel compelled to abandon her dreams and build skysworns for war to support him. Instead, Daien told her that he had grown tired of making "toys" and had volunteered for military service. He painted himself as someone who had given up on their shared dream in pursuit of wealth and security.

Kashtira was heartbroken and confused by her brother's sudden change of heart. She couldn’t understand why Daien, who had once shared her vision, would so willingly abandon it. Despite her disappointment, she channeled her emotions into her work, dedicating herself to her projects with renewed fervor. She resolved to keep the dream alive, even if she had to do it alone.

A Fateful Encounter with Aeon’s Party

Many phases later, fate brought Kashtira into contact with Aeon, Vayne, and Alize when they arrived at Lyrixusc. The trio, seeking to expedite their journey across Aesarthim, needed a skysworn to ease their travels. By this time, Kashtira had become a skilled engineer, known for her innovative designs and unwavering dedication to her craft. The encounter with Aeon’s party would set the stage for her involvement in a much larger conflict, one that would challenge her ideals and force her to confront the realities of a world at war.

Kashtira’s journey with Aeon and his companions would become a crucible for her beliefs, as she grappled with the tension between her desire to unite the world through innovation and the harsh truths of a world embroiled in conflict. Her past, marked by her brother’s sacrifice and her unwavering dream, would fuel her determination to find a way to reconcile these opposing forces.