No, Alina does not lose her powers forever; instead, they undergo a significant transformation.
Alina Starkov, known as the Sun Summoner, retains her Grisha abilities, though not in their original form. While she does not suffer a permanent loss of her powers, her capabilities evolve into something profoundly different. Her powers are not taken away as a punishment, but rather they manifest with a new, literally darker, consequence.
This transformation in Alina's abilities is a crucial development. Key aspects of this change include:
- Retention of Abilities: Alina continues to possess her Grisha powers. There is no complete forfeiture of her unique gift.
- Shift in Manifestation: Her former light-based powers are fundamentally altered.
- Shadow Manipulation: To her surprise, Alina discovers she can now perform the Cut using shadows, a power previously associated with the Darkling, rather than her customary light.
- Evolution, Not Loss: This change signifies a complex evolution of her capabilities, demonstrating a new and darker facet to her power, rather than a simple removal or permanent cessation of her abilities.
This progression shows Alina adapting to a new state of her powers, indicating a profound change in her identity as a Grisha rather than a complete absence of her gifts.
