Hirlia Astana
"Flamira et Ivstvm"
Hirlia Astana
The celebrated firemage Hirlia Astana is iconic for her nearly vertical hairstyle and fiery personality. Hirlia is one of the elite Wizards upon the Court, purely out of skill and puissance. Having suffered many losses, she has channeled her despair into a drive to succeed and send her enemies crashing down in flames around her. Her pyromancy makes her formidable upon the battlefield and an incredible asset to the Allied Team. She works now as a juror on the Court known for fairness but strict adherence to the law.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Hirlia is incredibly fit, as she has trained for fighting in work outside of the courtroom as a professional badass.
Body Features
Fair skin, with dark brown hair that extends vertically.
Identifying Characteristics
Her hair is easy to spot unless she is in disguise.
Physical quirks
Hirlia is right-handed, and walks with a semi-confident swagger on a good day.
Special abilities
Hirlia is blessed with the gifts of wizardry and magic.
Apparel & Accessories
She prefers to wear a bright, flame-orange gown, if not, a robe. She will wear black in juror robes, but prefers the warm colors of fire.
Specialized Equipment
Hirlia has a cherry-red colored wand, along with a utility belt on occasion.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born in the small city of Alcavin to Yron Astana and Katherine Goldwyn, Hirlia Astana knew from the beginning that she had inherited her parents' magical talents. Although her mother ran (and still owns) an incredibly successful winery on the southern edge of Alcavin, she decided to go her father's route and enlist in Madame Zaharina's Institute of Wizardry in Istara. Hirlia boarded there until the age of seventeen, where she returned home to Alcavin. From there, she aided Lord and Lady Amrecuzi with cultural alliances and establishing sister cities, until her work took her to the settlement of Turné. While organizing for a joint festival between the seats of power in Trezniy and Campevigno, she met John Thalhaman in his parents' court. The two became immediately smitten, and promised to see one another consistently. Hirlia's next mission took her to Istara, where her skills as a pyromancer flourished, and thus began an internship at the Wizard Court within the Honorable Republic of Therana, dual-training as a warrior and juror. Hirlia had not forgotten about John, who met her one last time in Alcavin. They had one child together, Lily Astana, who was born in Tharone, 2QY, and finally, later that year, they sealed the Turné Pact at the Flaming Wedding, marrying on 5 Midyear. Hirlia and Lily moved in with John at a small lakeside home, where they lived happily for a good few years. However, John's duty to the Wizard Court called in 6 QY with the onset of the Cliffside Rebellion, and he had to leave. They conceived one last child, Anna Astana before his departure, who was born later in 7 QY. Unfortunately, John died during the rebellion, leaving Hirlia a single mother. On the anniversary of his death, she moved back to Istara with her daughters into Whistlebeam House, a historic mansion in Riverside South. From there, Hirlia took her place as a Court Juror alongside Chancellor Draíochta, who helped Hirlia as a friend and counselor. She became a successful socialite in Istara, and was known for her campaigns against the terrors of Electreco. For a time, Hirlia worked as Agent Inferno at the Seeker's Bureau, and was instrumental in dismantling a plot to resurrect Merjem Darkskull. However, in 16 QY Electreco, jealous of her success, targeted Hirlia by kidnapping her daughter Lily in the middle of the night. Like John's death, this event threw Hirlia back into turmoil and a slow recovery process, aided by her remaining daughter. She since bounced back and fought harder than before, and was part of the team to liberate her daughter and capture the Queen. She continues to be a powerful asset to Therana.
Gender Identity
Female
Sexuality
Bisexual
Education
Hirlia was formally educated at Madame Zaharina's Institute of Wizardry, trained by her mother in wine creation, and trained by Chancellor Draíochta in advanced wizardry.
Employment
Hirlia was originally employed under her mother in the wineries, but took a break for her education. Since then she has been employed as a Court Juror on the Wizard Court, with a brief stint as an agent of the Seeker's Bureau, and occasionally fights for the Court as well.
Mental Trauma
Her husband was killed in 6 QY and her daughter kidnapped in 16 QY.
Intellectual Characteristics
Hirlia is incredibly bright and logical.
Morality & Philosophy
"Do what's right because it's right, not because someone tells you to."
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Hirlia lives for her family and for the good in Therana's government. She works to preserve altruism and honesty.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Experienced pyromancer, excels in fire magic. Is not trained in storm, ice, or water magic as was her husband.
Likes & Dislikes
Enjoys potted plants around the home and paintings, dislikes people who are cocky.
Virtues & Personality perks
Family-oriented and passionate, strong countenance.
Vices & Personality flaws
Somewhat impatient, and sometimes prematurely confident.
Social
Contacts & Relations
She is close with Chancellor Albert Draíochta and Secretary of Affairs Sandrine Aquenna, although she has a small and mostly friendly rivalry with Mayor Rubyn Messina. Hirlia has a personal vendetta against Electreco, who kidnapped her daughter Lily.
Family Ties
Yron Astana†- Father
John Thalhaman†- Husband
Katherine Goldwyn- Mother
Lily Astana- Daughter
Anna Astana- Daughter
John Thalhaman†- Husband
Katherine Goldwyn- Mother
Lily Astana- Daughter
Anna Astana- Daughter
Religious Views
Hirlia is an agnostic, as much of her time has been devoted to holding her family together.
Social Aptitude
Hirlia is charismatic and collected, and isn't a stranger of cracking random jokes, but is often serious when need be.
Hobbies & Pets
Hirlia enjoys calligraphy art, and before joining the government, she dabbled in calligraphy.
Speech
Speaks with a Midwestern United States accent. Her voice is mid-range, neither high nor low.
Relationships
Wealth & Financial state
Being descended from a famous warrior and renowned vigneron, and having married the son of a Lord and Lady, Hirlia is rather wealthy, though she often donates coins to the needy. She lives in Whistlebeam House, a small mansion on the south banks of the River Fleucia in Istara.
Species
Professions
Year of Birth
22 AA
47 Years old
Birthplace
Alcavin
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Gender
Female
Eyes
Orange-brown, like amber
Hair
Long, tall, and dark
Height
6'4" / 193 cm
Weight
152 lbs / 68.9 kg
Aligned Organization
Ruled Locations
Character Prototype
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