Character Bios
ELUA er GOLTBRED
Gender: Female
Occupation: Heiress of the Goltbred family, apprentice sigilist of Coiled Serpent Guild
Physical Description:
Petite with a deceptively delicate frame. Wavy brunette hair frames a face with striking mint-colored eyes.
Aspects:
- Astralism: Illusion - Manipulates others' senses
- Physique: Ogre - Triggered extreme strength
- Element: Gaseous - Controls and manipulates gasses
Background:
A reincarnated cultivator who retained memories from her past life. Elua navigates her new existence while balancing her vast experience with the challenges of pretending to be just her current youthful form.
Personality:
Outwardly sweet and kind, masking a calculating and occasionally ruthless nature. Deeply devoted to Qatrand, with a possessive streak. Intelligent and often bored by the limitations of her surroundings.
Key Relationships:
- Qatrand er Yecine - 'Husband-wife', object of intense love and devotion
- Yatrel er Goltbred - Mother, source of unconditional understanding
- Ondua er Goltbred - Father, target of playful manipulation
Strengths:
- Vast knowledge and experience from past life
- Masterful control over multiple aspects of cultivation
- Adept at maintaining a facade and manipulating situations
Challenges:
- Balancing past knowledge with current circumstances
- Managing her intense feelings for Qatrand
- Keeping her true nature and abilities hidden
Character Arc:
From a reincarnated soul hiding her true self to potentially embracing her full identity, learning to balance her past and present while shaping a new future with Qatrand.
-------
QATRAND er YECINE
Gender: Female (identifies as female, presents as male)
Occupation: Swordswoman, member of The Ironclad Order
Aspects:
- Astralism: Anchor - Resists spiritual intrusion
- Physique: Cynosure - Draws enemy attention
- Element: Gravity - Manipulates gravitational forces
Physical Description:
Tall and athletic, with very toned muscles. Her hair is sometimes black, sometimes blonde, but with a tendency to keep her bangs hanging over one side of her pigeon blue colored eyes.
Background:
Raised as the eldest "son" of the Yecine family, Qatrand has lived most of her life presenting as male to fulfill her family's ambitions. Despite this deception, she's developed a strong sense of duty and honor.
Personality:
Stoic and reserved on the surface, Qatrand harbors deep emotions and a growing desire to forge her own path. Her commitment to protecting and caring for Elua drives much of her character development.
Key Relationships:
- Elua er Goltbred - Fiancée, source of both comfort and confusion
- Anper er Yecine - Father, complicated relationship
- Onya er Goltbred - Elua's younger sister, whom Qatrand helps raise
Strengths:
- Trained swordswoman
- Loyal and protective
- Emerging leadership abilities
Challenges:
- Reconciling duty with personal desires
- Navigating complex family dynamics
- Accepting and revealing her true self
Character Arc:
From a dutiful "son" bound by family expectations to a self-assured woman and leader when it is needed.
-------
ONDUA er GOLTBRED
Gender: Male
Occupation: Hero of the previous Voidling Descent, member of The Ironclad Order
Physical Description:
Tall and broad-shouldered. Wavy brown hair and warm, expressive eyes. His face often bears a kind smile, belying his formidable strength.
Aspects:
- Astralism: Dream - Manipulates and enters dreams
- Physique: Anti-Slash - Resistant to cutting forces
- Element: Crystal - Generates and controls crystalline structures
Background:
Originally from another region, Ondua fled to his current home as a young man. He rose to prominence as a hero during the last Voidling Descent, earning respect and influence.
Personality:
Warm-hearted and compassionate, with a strong sense of justice. Often naive to political machinations, preferring straightforward solutions and honest relationships.
Key Relationships:
- Yatrel er Goltbred - Wife, object of deep affection and occasional bewilderment
- Elua er Goltbred - Eldest daughter, source of both pride and concern
- Anper er Yecine - Former close friend, unaware of intended betrayal
Strengths:
- Powerful cultivator and skilled combatant
- Natural talker with a talent for inspiring others
- Genuinely kind and trustworthy
Challenges:
- Navigating political complexities
- Balancing heroic duties with family life
- Recognizing hidden threats and deceptions
Character Arc:
From a straightforward hero to a more nuanced leader, learning to navigate complex relationships and hidden agendas while maintaining his core values.
-------
YATREL er GOLTBRED
Gender: Female
Occupation: Member of Earthen Fellowship
Physical Description:
Reddish-blonde hair frames her striking mint-colored eyes. Her figure, honed by cultivation, exudes both confident strength and grace.
Aspects:
- Astralism: Fidelity - Senses spirits of those she's loyal to
- Physique: Bone - Enhances skeletal structure
- Element: Earth - Manipulates earthen materials
Background:
Orphaned at a young age, Yatrel rose to prominence through her cultivation skills and marriage to Ondua er Goltbred. Her past has instilled a fierce protectiveness of family.
Personality:
Outwardly composed and nurturing, with an underlying intensity. Fiercely loyal to her loved ones, capable of extreme actions to protect them.
Key Relationships:
- Ondua er Goltbred - Husband, object of devoted affection
- Elua er Goltbred - Eldest daughter, source of pride
- Onya er Goltbred - Second daughter, bringer of headaches
Strengths:
- Powerful cultivator
- Deeply committed to family
- Perceptive and protective
Challenges:
- Balancing protective instincts with allowing her children independence
- Reconciling her orphaned past with her current family life
Character Arc:
From a woman defined by her past losses to a matriarch who finds strength in the family she's created, while learning to trust her children's paths.
-------
ANPER er YECINE
Gender: Male
Occupation: Elder of the Yecine family, member of The Ironclad Order
Physical Description:
Tall and imposing with a lean, muscular build. Sharp features and steely gray eyes give him a severe look. His signature raven-black hair is usually kept short and neat, befitting his disciplined nature.
Aspects:
- Astralism: Danger - Senses impending threats
- Physique: Swift - Enhances speed and reflexes
- Element: Smoke - Manipulates smoke and mist
Background:
Once a close friend and battle companion to Ondua er Goltbred, Anper's resentments and family pressures led him to orchestrate a plot against the Goltbreds.
Personality:
Calculating and driven, with a strong sense of family duty that often overshadows personal relationships. Capable of both loyalty and betrayal in service of his goals.
Key Relationships:
- Qatrand er Yecine - Eldest 'son', central to his family's schemes
- Ondua er Goltbred - Former friend, now target of his machinations
- Yecine Elders - Source of pressure and expectation
Strengths:
- Skilled strategist and combatant
- Politically savvy
- Highly disciplined
Challenges:
- Balancing family ambitions with personal ethics
- Maintaining the complex deception around Qatrand's identity
- Reconciling past friendships with current schemes
Character Arc:
From a man driven by family expectations and resentment to potentially facing the consequences of his choices.
-------
SEVRA
Gender: Female
Occupation: Scout for the Shadow Whisker Sorority
Physical Description:
Athletic and lithe. Dark brown hair is often tied back for practicality. Her eyes, sharp and observant, seem to constantly scan her surroundings.
Aspects:
- Astralism: Walk - Allows spirit to separate from body
- Physique: Elastic - Enhances flexibility and resilience
- Element: Air - Manipulates air currents
Background:
A skilled scout with a mysterious past. Sevra's true motives for approaching Elua remain unclear, hinting at a hidden agenda or purpose.
Personality:
Outwardly friendly and curious, with an underlying shrewdness. Adaptive and quick-thinking, capable of navigating complex social and physical terrains with ease.
Key Relationships:
- Elua er Goltbred - Target of interest, evolving into a genuine friendship
- Shadow Whisker Sorority - Employers
Strengths:
- Expert in reconnaissance and information gathering
- Adaptable and resourceful
- Skilled in cultivator techniques suited for exploration
Challenges:
- Balancing her hidden agenda with growing friendships
- Navigating the complexities of Elua's prophesied nature
- Not causing or furthering misunderstandings
Character Arc:
From a scout with a secret personal purpose to potentially becoming a true ally, grappling with the near consequences of her actions and the bonds she forms along the way.