Synopsis

In the world of Light Warden, newborns are accompanied by their own light bulb. The bulb shines brightest during their youth, and once the light dims, the person it belongs to is close to passing away. This has sadly been the case for Hugo, an elder bird. With each day that passes, his wings feel heavier and his feet get weaker. The chieftain’s daughter, Alina, notices this and befriends him.

One day, dark creatures called Shadow Wolves lurk around the village at. The wolves represent death. They turn to Hugo’s cottage and attack his light bulb, almost sucking out the light out of it completely. Alina startles and tries to shoo them away until sunrise.

It was at that moment that Alina realizes she wants to make a difference for Hugo. She heads off to a journey with him in search of the “Light Warden”, who the books tell is a powerful wizard, known to be the only person who can mend light and therefore life. Can the Warden save Hugo once they find him?

^ Young Alina and her parents. The day she was born, she was accompanied with a light bulb, just like every other creature.

Alina

Alina is a curious, kind girl with her nose stuck in books. She cares for the people around her deeply and mourns the disappearance of her father. Longing to make others feel included, she befriends an elder called Hugo.

Hugo

Hugo is the oldest villager in Alina’s village – and also the quietest. He’s very reserved and doesn’t want to cause trouble for others.

Jay

Jay is a human that was born with wings - gifted with the ability to fly since birth. He is clever and adventourous, and has a soft spot for Alina.

Frogold

Frogold is a baby frog that hatched while Hugo and Alina were around, causing him to believe they are his family. He refuses to leave their side and thus follows them on their journey. Due to his youth, he can glow from the inside out, giving Hugo and Alina a source of light during the night.

Eira

The Ice Lady – that’s another name Eira is known for. Matching her silver hair, Eira is able to perform magic and transform herself into white animals, including arctic foxes. She’s Alina’s mother and loves her dearly.

Torin

Torin is Alina’s father and king of the village they live in – at least he used to be, before he suddenly vanished when Alina was a little child. Approaching his disappearance, he was known to be a heroic man, but also stubborn and hungry for power on his quest to learn every type of magic. Just like Eira, he is able to turn himself into red animals, such as foxes.

Shadow Wolves

These shadow-creatures represent death (a direct counter-part to light representing life). The Shadow Wolves notice that Hugo is trying to walk around death, so they chase after him.