in the grand kingdom where i hail from, glassblowing is an art form revered and unexposed to the broader realms beyond our castle walls. it brings me immense joy to skip through the earlier chapters of our history, to review the origins of this delicate craft, and to fantasize about starting over from the origin, when glass was a treasure yet to dazzle the eyes of the beholders. this magical process, a dance of fire and air, remains a closely guarded secret of our kingdom, ensuring its beauty stays pure and unspoiled.