"Unlike down here, the world above is ruled by giant Clans, Sects, or any other groups of warriors and mages who banded together with a common goal in mind. Here we have a single figurehead or a small group that provides strength while those with money and political experience provide stability.
Tessa was in one those Sects, one that worshipped nature - specifically she was a member of one of the more influential and powerful branch families that had created the Sect, and had a special bloodline passed down to her.
She was one with nature now instead of just someone worshipping it, and as such her power grew exponentially compared to everyone else's; the problem with these Sects is that infighting is far too common, and because she was so talented she was targeted by many others. Those from outside the family as well as some within it as well."
