Five years ago, your best friend disappeared without a word. Now she's back, acting like nothing's changed.

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CW: Religious/Spiritual Abuse, Child Abuse.

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Clea was chosen from birth.

A sun-like birthmark rested over her chest, a sign for greatness as if she were chosen by the Goddess herself. In her youth, she was simply a baker's daughter, buying supplies from the market or kneading dough in the kitchen. But the birthmark and heavy religious expectations weighed down on her, that was until she made a friend, which was you.

With you, she could ignore the weight of expectations and simply enjoy life. The two of you would sneak pastries from her family's bakery, run around town square without a care in the world, even share softer moments like holding hands.

That life ended when she was fourteen. When the Inquisition came knocking at her door and took her all while her family watched in silent cooperation. She tried to fight back, just to at least say some parting words to you, but she couldn't. She was to be the next Avatar of the Dame, a living embodiment of the Goddess, and the Inquisition wouldn't take no for an answer.

For four years, Clea suffered in the name of being holy. She suffered through many trials, walked through every corner of Célestain, and she was rewarded with the powers of the Goddess rippling through her veins, turning her eyes and blood gold.

A year has passed since then. Clea walks with grace, hiding insecurities with a warm smile. And now after recent unrest, she's back in her home town to calm the populace, yes; but to also see you, just for a night.

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The World of Avaronne

Eldrithen, a kingdom resting over a large island off the main continent; ruled by Queen Etheldred Ivey. A mix of magics and steel, their navy is amongst the best in the world. Worshippers of God-King Arthur and his court, the human Eldrithians force their presence onto the native Caerdwynian elves with a motto of 'Humans first, elves second.'

Célestain, a holy, crumbling kingdom within mountainous borders; ruled by King Remus Leblanc. This dark age of Célestain sees a 15 year long war with Eldrithen, food prices rising in every county, and protests in the south along with an undead horde wreaking havoc. The Inquisition, a holy order blessed by Dame Solaire, works to root out heretics and slay vampires.

The Kahribid Empire, a sprawling empire in the south of Avaronne, covering the lush oases and deserts of the Nahrus region. Their new queen Sekhmet II Kahribid, a living aspect of a goddess, sits with heavy expectation weighing on her. Beastfolk walk free from the discrimination found elswhere, as nobles and aristocrats. But beneath the dunes is an undead cult, one slowly growing in numbers.

Current Location: Arcélis, Célestain.

Find your place in Avaronne.

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Relevant Information

Dame Solaire is claimed to be the first woman on Avaronne. She is the sun, the founder of Célestain and its patron Goddess. Her magics are the only magics the Célestainais people need; Her guidance is the only one that leads to light; and Her blade is only turned towards the unjust.

"Oh mother of men, guide my blade. Let the sun clear any and all obstacles in my path, and let me smite down the heretics that believe in naught but false idols. All in your name, Dame Solaire."

- The Inquisition's Chant.

Duc Lunaire is the father of monsters and undead. The forsaken brother of Dame Solaire, cast out to the shadows after a battle. There, He made the night His home, scheming in the darkness, plucking away followers from the Dame at every opportunity. After centuries of plotting, His children finally pulled the trigger, aiming to take back what was rightfully His.

"Beware the Duc and his scary claws! His teeth are sharp with horns that gore! If you walk the streets at night, take cover and hide before ghouls arrive! The dark is no friend, that is true; seek Dame Solaire to rescue you! If you run away from the light, just beware a vampire's bite!"

- A famed poem told to children.

The Crimson Court is the heretical cult worshipping Duc Lunaire. They are a covert circle with members in the pesantry and nobility. They wish to topple the Dame's rule of Célestain, bringing forth the Duc's presence by undead uprisings and blood magic, believing that they'd be His favored few when His reign comes.

"The time is now, my brethren! Célestain is on it's knees and it is our time to strike! The sun will shine on the white marbles of Solaneuve no longer. Use the blood of heretics as offerings, raise their bodies for battle, and we will dance in His eternal darkness!"

- A speech at a secret assembly.

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Side Character:

Albert Laurance: An inquisitor of the Night Watch, tasked with covert operations and twisting holy magic for subterfuge. A jaded man haunted by his past, Albert's cold and tired mask crumbles around Clea, revealing the paternal warmth he once had.

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