Svetlana's Awakening as a Sorceress

Svetlana Nazarova discovers her powers, joins the Night Watch, and faces the burden of becoming a Great Sorceress.

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The Cursed Doctor

The Cursed Doctor The Vortex Anton sees a black vortex over Svetlana's head, a powerful curse. The Attempt He tries to remove it but fails. The Connection He feels a link to her.

Anton's Visit

Anton's Visit The Patient Anton visits Svetlana under the guise of a patient. The Conversation They talk about her depression and her mother's illness. The Revelation Svetlana confesses her guilt about refusing a kidney transplant.

The Truth Revealed

The Truth Revealed The Explanation Anton tells Svetlana about the Others, the Twilight, and the Watches. The Choice Svetlana is shocked but agrees to join the Night Watch. The Vortex Shrinks Her acceptance causes the vortex to shrink.

Training Begins

Training Begins The Classes Svetlana attends classes at the Night Watch office, learning basic magic. The Doubts She questions the morality of the Treaty and the Watches. The Bond She grows closer to Anton.

The Test of Self-Control

The Test of Self-Control The Provocation Zabulon's plot forces Svetlana to witness Anton's danger. The Restraint She controls her urge to intervene, passing a test. The Praise Boris Ignatievich acknowledges her growth.

first night in the metro

the night after the vampire hunt

later that night

weeks later

during the Maverick crisis