Three Years
More than two years had gone by since that day Rune got the sigils burned into his body and unlocked his hidden power. It was late spring now, and the month was already half over. Two weeks from now would mark the start of summer.
During that time frame, Rune and Stella both pursued their own paths. For Stella, Serac brought in various acquaintances who specialized in different elements to get Stella's body acquainted with the various magicks. The process was a long one.