In the animal kingdom, from a common worm to human to a dragon, they have a gem embedded in their bodies since birth. These gems contained the skills of that specimen for it to grow and mature. The more skills one obtains, the stronger they become, the more evolutionary options they open. Then their powers would be passed down to their children to unlock.

This is a story about a little tortoise rising up against ... the world! No, not yet.

It all started out when this little tortoise sought out to find her little sister in a big new world.

Image by nutJT. If you're wondering, it does not reflect the protagonist. Thought it works well as a cover.