Elara

Physical Description

Body Features

Elara has a slender build, her body honed for agility and stealth, allowing her to move with cat-like grace. The most distinctive feature about Elara is the faintly glowing grey gem embedded in the back of her hand, which pulses with a soft light whenever she uses her shadow magic. This gem is both a symbol of her connection to the Cult of Freya and a reminder of the power she wields.

Facial Features

Her raven-black hair falls in loose waves around her shoulders, creating a striking contrast with her pale complexion and dark brown eyes, which seem to hold secrets untold.

Special abilities

Elara excels in stealth, lock-picking, and acrobatics, making her an invaluable asset for covert operations. Her training has honed her ability to move silently and remain undetected, skills that are further enhanced by her minor shadow magic abilities. Elara can blend into darkness, effectively becoming invisible in low-light conditions, and move with an eerie silence that makes her nearly impossible to track. Additionally, she is highly intelligent with excellent problem-solving skills, able to think on her feet and adapt her strategies as situations change. Elara’s magic is subtle but effective, allowing her to create diversions, escape from tight situations, and manipulate her environment in ways that give her an advantage. Her knowledge of locks and traps is extensive, allowing her to bypass most physical barriers with ease.

Apparel & Accessories

She typically dresses in dark, form-fitting clothing that allows her to blend into the shadows, further enhancing her ability to remain unseen when necessary.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Elara’s origins are shrouded in mystery, much like the girl herself. Orphaned at a young age, Elara learned quickly how to survive on the streets of Eldoria, where her natural cunning and agility set her apart from others. The circumstances of her parents' deaths remain unclear, but rumors suggest that it might be tied to darker forces within the kingdom, possibly linked to the Cult of Freya. Elara’s life changed when she was discovered by members of the cult, who recognized her potential and took her in. They trained her in the arts of stealth, acrobatics, and minor shadow magic, molding her into an asset for their secretive missions. Despite her youth, Elara quickly rose through the ranks of the cult, earning a reputation for her quick thinking and resourcefulness. Now, she has been given a crucial mission: to guide Noxarion along the path dictated by the goddess Freya, while maintaining her cover as an innocent and unassuming girl. Elara’s true motivations are complex, driven by a desire to prove herself within the cult and uncover the truth about her past.

Intellectual Characteristics

Elara is a cunning and resourceful individual, with an air of mystery that surrounds her every move. She is highly adaptable, able to navigate complex situations with ease, often using her quick wit to outmaneuver those who underestimate her. Despite her youthful appearance, Elara possesses a maturity beyond her years, masking her true intentions behind a carefully constructed façade of innocence. She has a sharp mind and is always calculating, considering multiple angles and outcomes before making a move. Elara enjoys the game of deception, often speaking in riddles or cryptic phrases that leave others guessing at her true thoughts. Her speech is eloquent, filled with subtle hints and double meanings that can be both charming and disconcerting. While she is not above using flattery and charm to manipulate others, there is always a sense that Elara is several steps ahead, playing a much larger game than those around her realize.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Elara’s primary motivation is to fulfill her mission for the Cult of Freya by guiding Noxarion along the path that the goddess has dictated. She sees this task as a way to prove herself within the cult, demonstrating her value and securing her place among its ranks. However, Elara is also driven by a personal desire to uncover the truth about her past, particularly the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of her parents. This quest for answers fuels her determination and adds an element of personal stakes to her mission. While she is loyal to the cult and its goals, Elara is not blind to the possibility that her path may diverge from theirs if she discovers something that challenges her current beliefs.

Personality Quirks

Elara has a habit of twirling a lock of her raven-black hair when she is deep in thought or nervous, a gesture that belies the calm and composed exterior she typically presents to the world. This small action often hints at the deeper thoughts and emotions she keeps hidden from others. Another of Elara’s quirks is her tendency to maintain eye contact longer than usual during conversations, as if she is trying to peer into someone’s soul or gauge their true intentions. This intense gaze can be unnerving to those unaccustomed to it, further adding to her enigmatic persona. Elara also has a penchant for speaking in riddles or using cryptic phrases, a habit that keeps others guessing and adds to the air of mystery that surrounds her.

Social

Family Ties

Elara’s relationship with the Cult of Freya is one of loyalty mixed with personal ambition. The cult took her in when she was orphaned, providing her with training and a sense of purpose, and for that, Elara feels a deep sense of obligation. However, she is also aware that the cult’s goals may not always align with her own, particularly when it comes to her quest to uncover the truth about her past. Elara is careful to maintain her standing within the cult, understanding that her success in guiding Noxarion is crucial to proving her worth. At the same time, she remains cautious, knowing that failure could mean severe consequences. Elara’s intelligence and resourcefulness have earned her respect within the cult, but she is always mindful of the need to stay one step ahead, both of her enemies and her allies.

Social Aptitude

Elara is a master of social manipulation, able to read people and situations quickly and adjust her behavior to achieve her goals. She often uses flattery and charm to disarm those who might otherwise be suspicious of her, while maintaining an air of innocence that conceals her true intentions. Her speech is eloquent and filled with subtle hints and double meanings, allowing her to influence conversations and guide others without them realizing it. Elara’s ability to maintain eye contact for longer than usual adds to her aura of mystery and can make others feel as though she is seeing through their façades. Despite her skills in manipulation, Elara prefers to keep a low profile, using her talents only when necessary and relying on her wits and resourcefulness to navigate the complex web of intrigue that surrounds her.

Age

16

Eyes

Dark brown

Hair

Raven black