After taking a moment to calm her mind, Nuhna slowly opened her eyes. The sea around her rippled gently, synchronized with her own breathing. Akarthara sat beside her, his gaze warm yet unwavering.
"You must first become aware of the power within you," he said calmly, raising a hand without touching her directly. "Listen to the waves, feel their rhythm… and you will understand how your power responds to your thoughts and emotions."
Nuhna lifted her hands slightly. The waves trembled in response, once violent now moving with deliberate slowness, as if waiting for her command.
"Good… do not try to force it. Just let it know you are there," Akarthara continued. His hand pointed toward the waves, and they began to intertwine with Nuhna's energy, as if answering to her very first lesson.
"You must learn to release, and you must learn to receive. To fight without understanding your power will cause everything to collapse," his voice was soft, yet carried undeniable authority.
Nuhna took a deep breath. The surrounding water began forming small, swirling patterns. She felt the connection between herself and the sea, and the three realms seemed to tremble gently in response to her growing control.
Akarthara smiled faintly.
"This is the beginning, Nuhna… everything you must learn starts here."