Some people follow the path of the warrior.
Some people follow the path of the wizard.
Astar chose the hardest path and followed both. Where most people think of spells and swords as two separate worlds, Astar sees them as two facets of one beautiful diamond, able to cut through the hardest armor.
Although she joined the army as a foot soldier, once Jaques learned of Astar's unusual talents, she quickly became one of Prisea's most valuable weapons.