Granted

The Great Tree holds profound significance in Granted, shaping the narrative and influencing the lives of the fairies. It serves as the center for wish-granting, and it symbolizes the fairies’ connection to magic and their role in fulfilling human desires. The tree’s towering presence underscores the importance of wishes in fairy society, positioning the Granter’s Guild at the heart of the fairy world.

Ophelia begins every day by attending the lottery at the Great Tree. A giant tree located in the Haven, the Great Tree taps into a region’s magic and records every human wish made the previous day on its leaves. The tree has golden-yellow leaves and branches and is surrounded by enchanted dust. The leaves that fall are the ones that the fairies will grant.

The Great Tree also embodies the fairies’ attempt to control and regulate the magic they depend on. It is designed to maintain the delicate balance necessary for the fairies’ survival by calibrating wish selections to precise amounts of magic. However, the narrative reveals the unintended consequences of attempting to control magic with such precision. The tree’s impartiality, while aiming for fairness, becomes a source of conflict as it strips away the wonder and spontaneity that should accompany wish fulfillment.