Appearance

Physical Description

Lael stands tall and slender, with the lithe and agile build characteristic of the Asurín. Her body is well-toned from years of martial training, emphasizing grace and precision over brute strength.

Body Features

Her skin is fair with a slight luminescent quality, a trait common among the Asurín, giving her an ethereal presence. Lael'Selanis's arms are long and graceful, capable of deft and precise movements.

Facial Features

She has a sharply defined face with high cheekbones and delicate, angular features. Her eyes are a striking amber, often described as piercing and cold, conveying her deep sense of superiority and pride. Her long auburn hair, worn in a ponytail with a fringe, frames her face, adding to her regal appearance.

Apparel & Accessories

She is clad in a finely crafted suit of silver and green armor, adorned with intricate designs. Her armor is more ornamental than practical, made to display her status as a noble warrior. She carries Aetharis, a long and slender lance, and Eldaris, a thin shield bearing her family's crest—a silver sun.

Mentality

Personal history

Lael'Selanis was born into the illustrious House of Selanis, one of the noble families in Alvandar, the realm of the Asurín. Born into a harsh and unforgiving caste system, where status and power are everything, and those without either are seen as lesser beings. The Asurín hold an unshakable belief in their own superiority. Lael's family epitomized these values, embodying the pride and arrogance that characterized their race.
 
From a young age, Lael was groomed for greatness. Her father, Lord Arannis Selanis, was a stern and demanding patriarch, known for his strict adherence to the family's code of 'honor' and his ruthless ambition. Her mother, Lady Aeloria Selanis, was equally formidable, a sorceress of great renown who wielded considerable influence within the court. Lael'Selanis's childhood was devoid of affection; instead, it was filled with rigorous training and constant reminders of her duty to uphold the family's honor.
 
The House of Selanis had a long history of producing warriors and leaders who excelled in both combat and politics. Lael'Selanis was no exception. By the time she reached adolescence, she had already demonstrated a natural aptitude for martial arts. Her training was overseen by her uncle, Sir Valandor Selanis, a renowned knight who had led numerous campaigns against the cursed ones. Under his tutelage, she mastered the use of the lance and shield, weapons that would become her signature. Her dedication and skill earned her a place in the Sunstrider Legion, an elite group of warriors specialized in fighting the Dark Elves.
 
The Sunstrider Legion was a prestigious organization, and membership was a testament to an individual's prowess. As a Dame, Lael quickly rose through the ranks, her cold efficiency and unyielding adherence to her own code of honor setting her apart. For Lael, honor was a strict, almost ritualistic adherence to face-to-face combat. She believed that true strength was proven through direct confrontation, and she had little respect for those who relied on trickery or subterfuge.
 
The Grand Tournament of Stars was a highly anticipated event in Alvandar, a showcase of the finest warriors. It was during this tournament that Lael's path would take a fateful turn. Among the competitors was Araleth'Varian, a knight from a lesser house who had insulted the House of Selanis, questioning their 'honor'. The insult had not gone unnoticed, and Lael'Selanis saw the tournament as an opportunity to restore her family's honor.
 
The duel between Lael and Araleth'Varian was intense. Despite her formidable skills, Lael found herself evenly matched against her opponent. Araleth'Varian's cunning tactics and unexpected maneuvers disrupted her rhythm, and for the first time, she was on the defensive. In a final, desperate clash, Lael was defeated, a humiliating loss that shocked the audience. The shame of her defeat was compounded by her family's reaction; the House of Selanis, always concerned with their standing and reputation, could not tolerate such a public failure.
 
The aftermath was swift and brutal. Disgraced and disowned by her family, Lael was stripped of her titles and expelled from the Sunstrider Legion. Her father, Lord Arannis, declared her a dishonor to their lineage, and her mother, Lady Aeloria, turned her back on her only daughter. The once proud Dame found herself alone and cast out from the only life she had ever known.
 
During her exile, Lael stumbled upon an eerie, withered tree with unnaturally blue leaves. Drawn to it by a sense of foreboding curiosity, she approached the tree and began hearing disembodied whispers. These voices spoke of other realms and strange phenomena, filling her with a mix of dread and fascination.
 
As she reached out to touch the tree's twisted bark, a sudden force pulled her in. In a flash, she felt herself crossing the barriers across the cosmos, stars flickering past her, her life flashing before her eyes. It felt like an instant and an eternity, all at once.
 
Abruptly, she was ragdolled towards a hard surface. As the dizziness from the impact subsided, she found herself in a large, almost empty room. The walls and the very floor looked glassy, translucent, colorful, and glowy. Three corpses were sprawled around, dressed in charred and torn robes of different colors. At the center stood a tree, similar to the one she had seen but with branches that were slowly losing their vibrant colors—some bright orange, a last glimpse of green, while the rest were light blue, with leaves and veins through the bark. Lael could assess, judging by the burn marks on the floor and walls and the injuries on the corpses, that a powerful explosion had taken place.
 
She felt a shortness of breath, a great weight over her shoulders as if her knees could barely support her own weight. In a moment of adrenaline, she heard many footsteps and shouting coming her way. Realizing she wasn't in Alvandar, she looked through a window to see a sky awash in colors—purple, yellow, and red, dotted with stars—a strange and unfamiliar sight. The voices grew closer, and she glimpsed several robed figures with wide eyes staring at her and the corpses. Their hands sparked with fire and lightning, preparing for an attack. But before they could act, the tree sparked again, tendrils of lightning and energy flying everywhere, hitting her once more and pulling her into another rift.
 
This time, Lael'Selanis landed on grass, the air filled with an unpleasant mix of salt, urine, and an unidentifiable stench. She heard a gasp and, lifting her gaze, met the innocent-looking green eyes of a young girl, perhaps thirteen. The girl’s skin wasn’t dark, a relief, but her ears... a Woman, an unfamiliar race to Lael.

Education

Lael'Selanis received a rigorous and comprehensive education typical of the Asurín nobility. Her training began in the martial arts, under the strict guidance of her uncle, Sir Valandor Selanis, a seasoned knight. She was taught the art of lance combat, shield techniques, and the strategic intricacies of battlefield command. Her formal education also included the study of ancient Asurín history, high elven literature, and political and diplomatic etiquette, overseen by her mother, Lady Aeloria Selanis. Despite her natural aptitude, Lael'Selanis showed little patience for the subtleties of courtly intrigue, preferring the directness of combat. Her education was heavily imbued with the ideals of Asurín superiority and the importance of maintaining the family's honor.

Mental Trauma

The loss of her position in the Sunstrider Legion and her disownment by her family were devastating blows to her identity and pride. The shame and humiliation of her defeat in the Grand Tournament, combined with the harsh rejection from her parents, have fostered a profound sense of inadequacy and anger. Her time in Mellanvärlden, stripped of her powers and status, has exacerbated these feelings, leading to bouts of intense rage and a relentless drive to prove herself.

Morality & Philosophy

She values face-to-face combat and despises deceit and subterfuge, considering them marks of cowardice. Her sense of morality is heavily influenced by her upbringing, so the supremacy of the Asurín race and the importance of maintaining one's honor. She holds little regard for the lives of those she deems inferior and sees strength as the ultimate virtue. Her philosophy is fundamentally elitist, and she believes that power and status are the natural rights of the strong, while the weak deserve their fate.

Taboos

Firstly, she considers the use of underhanded tactics in combat—such as ambushes, poisons, or trickery—as abhorrent and dishonorable. She also harbors a deep disdain for any form of intimate relations with non-Asurín, viewing such actions as a betrayal of her race's purity and superiority. Moreover, she finds the expression of vulnerability, such as admitting weakness or seeking sympathy, to be utterly shameful. Lael also maintains a strict distance from magic that she deems 'corrupt' or 'unworthy'.

Personality

Motivation

Lael is driven by an insatiable desire to restore her honor and reclaim the glory she lost after her disgrace in Alvandar. Her primary motivation is to prove her superiority and strength, both to herself and to those who doubted her. She seeks to one day return to her homeland, not as a mere exile, but as a triumphant conqueror. The thought of re-establishing her place among the Asurín nobility is what drives her.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes:
Lael revels in the thrill of face-to-face combat, where skill and strength are displayed openly.
 
She appreciates fine art, poetry, and the cultured aspects of her heritage.
 
Despite her pride, she has a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the world, finding solace in the stillness of untouched landscapes.
 
Dislikes:
She despises any form of deceit, viewing it as a coward's tool.
 
Lael harbors a deep disdain for those she perceives as weak or inferior, particularly non-Asurín races.
 
She cannot tolerate mediocrity in any form, believing that only the best should be acknowledged and respected.

Vices & Personality flaws

Lael's greatest vice is her overwhelming pride, which often blinds her to the reality of situations and leads to arrogance. Her disdain for those she considers inferior can make her dismissive and aloof. She is also prone to intense anger and frustration, particularly when her abilities are questioned or when she encounters challenges that she cannot easily overcome. Her rigid adherence to her code of honor can sometimes lead her to make reckless decisions, especially in combat situations where a more flexible approach would be wiser.

Personality Quirks

Lael has a habit of absentmindedly tracing the hilt of her lance, Aetharis, whenever she is deep in thought or agitated.
 
She also tends to speak in an overly formal and archaic manner.
 
When confronted with situations or individuals she finds distasteful, she often lifts her chin slightly, a subtle but telling sign of her disdain.

Social

Birthplace

Celanthor, the capital of its namesake, known for its stunning architecture and rigid social hierarchy. The city is a symbol of Asurín superiority, filled with towering spires.

Honorary & Occupational Titles

• Dame of the Sunstrider Legion


• Guardian of the Silver Spire


• Bearer of the Starfall Crest


• Warden of the Glimmering Lance


• Shield of Celanthor


• Scion of the House of Selanis


• Mistress of the Emerald Court


• Keeper of the Ancestral Blade


• Protector of the Eternal Glade


• Champion of the Sacred Grove


• Lady of the Silverthorn


• Exalted Knight of the Starshield


• Envoy of the Sunlit Glade


• Vindicator of the Celestial Order


• High Blade of the Azure Dawn


• Honored Heir of the Selanis Legacy

Family Ties

Lael hails from the prestigious House of Selanis, a family renowned for their martial prowess. Her father, Lord Arannis Selanis, was a strict and ambitious leader, known for his unwavering adherence to the family's code of honor. Her mother, Lady Aeloria Selanis, was a key figure in the court's circles. Lael has a younger brother, Tyrion Selanis, who remained in Alvandar and continued the family's traditions, as well as an uncle, Sir Valandor Selanis, a celebrated knight who played a significant role in her upbringing.

Religious Views

Lael is a devout follower of Armonia, the religion of the Asurín that worships the god Amor. As an Armonist, she believes in the teachings of Amor, the supreme deity destined to bring about an era of eternal peace and prosperity. This divine mission, however, is to be achieved through the elimination and subjugation of all other races and beliefs, under the doctrine that it is for the betterment of the superior race—the High Elves.
 
 The faith teaches that Amor, the divine patron of the Asurín, will one day descend in physical form to cleanse the seven realms of corruption and impurity. This belief in a hegemonic peace, where the Asurín reign supreme, justifies their actions and superiority complex. For Lael, this doctrine not only defines her spiritual outlook but also reinforces her sense of purpose and righteousness, as she views her struggles and actions as part of a grand, divine plan to uphold the will of Amor.

Social Aptitude

Her upbringing in the noble courts of Celanthor has made her well-versed in the art of courtly manners, diplomacy, and subtlety. She is articulate and eloquent, often speaking in a formal and archaic manner, which can come across as haughty. While she is capable of charm and persuasion, her disdain for those she considers inferior often overshadows her social skills.

Mannerisms

She often maintains a rigid posture, with her head held high and her movements precise and deliberate. When speaking, she has a habit of gesturing with her left hand, subtly indicating her disdain or approval. Her gaze is often piercing and direct, especially when challenging someone's competence or honor. Lael tends to speak in measured tones, rarely raising her voice, but her words are often laced with an underlying sharpness.
 
When frustrated or deep in thought, she traces the hilt of her lance, Aetharis. Additionally, she has a tendency to correct others on matters of protocol and etiquette.