To the wanderers who find magic in the mundane, to the dreamers who hear the whispers of other worlds, and to those whose hearts ache for a destiny yet unwritten. This story is for you, for the spark of the extraordinary that lies dormant within us all, waiting for the right moment to ignite. To my family, who have always believed in the power of stories and the strength of love, even when the paths diverge and the challenges seem insurmountable. May you always find your own portals to wonder and your own guardians to share the journey with. To the untamed spirit that compels us to seek what lies beyond the horizon, even when the known world offers comfort and security.