Therisa Nerilen

Therisa is a mysterious shadar-kai with an affinity for shadow magic and a haunted past. Hailing from The Sheywilds, Therisa's people are known for their connection to the darker aspects of magic and the realm of shadows. With her pale skin and piercing silver eyes, Therisa cuts a striking figure among her classmates. Despite her reserved demeanour, she possesses a formidable intellect and a natural talent for the school of Necromancy, delving into the secrets of life and death with a mix of curiosity and trepidation.

Personality

Reserved and introspective, Therisa often appears distant to those around her. Yet, beneath her cool exterior lies a fiercely loyal heart and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Her fascination with necromancy is driven by a desire to understand the cycle of life and death, and to wield that understanding to protect those she cares about.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Therisa’s ethereal beauty is both captivating and unsettling. Her skin is as pale as moonlight, Her hair is similar in colour but shows touches of light blue. Her eyes, a bright blue, seem to pierce through the veil of reality itself. She dresses in flowing garments that shift between shades of grey and black, mirroring the ever-changing shadows of her homeland. She also wears five light blue gems on her forehead in the shape of an downward arrow.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Therisa’s origins are shrouded in the mists of the Shaywild. Therisa’s childhood was marked by the eerie beauty of the Shaywild, but also by the loss and sorrow that permeates it. Her family, well-versed in shadow magic, encouraged her to explore her innate abilities for the betterment of the clan, despite her militaristic upbringing, Therisa wishes to use her powers to aid rather than maim.
Therisa's Nerilen’s history is marked by a harrowing event that would shape her destiny and fortify her resolve. As a young child, while exploring the shadowy banks of a river, she encountered a dark water crocodile. This beast, attacked her, and in the struggle that ensued, Therisa tragically lost her arm. The attack left her scarred, not just physically but emotionally. Yet, it was this very ordeal that ignited within her a fierce determination to master her innate abilities. This close encounter with death became a catalyst for her deep dive into the school of Necromancy, driven by a desire to understand that command all living things.
As Therisa grew, so did her mastery of shadow magic and necromancy. She learned to weave spells that could manipulate the darkness, to summon spectral entities, and to communicate with the spirits of the departed. Her missing arm became a symbol of her resilience, a reminder of the shadows that had tried to claim her and of her triumph over them.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Therisa seeks to master the subtle and potent school of Necromancy without succumbing to its darker temptations. She hopes to use her powers to uncover secrets that could benefit the living and to forge a legacy that transcends the boundaries of the Shaywild.

Species

Elf

Ethnicity

Fell Elf

Birthplace

The Sheywilds

Aligned Organization

The Academy of Arcane Arts - Student Body