In a secluded mountain home, sheltered Sylvia receives an unexpected visitor who guides her to the remote border city of Elanberg. There, a startling encounter triggers a hidden power inside her, revealing an alchemical gift sustained by intimate bonds. As the novice begins to grasp her role in revitalizing the struggling town, she feels both dread and reluctant curiosity about the connections she must forge. With her first steps into this unusual duty, the big-hearted alchemist sets out to channel her abilities for the good of the residents.