Haylie Morici is the eighteen-year-old daughter of Count Anthony Morici, Lord High Treasurer, and a member of one of the realm’s respected noble houses. House Morici bears the sigil of a black hawk upon crimson, and Haylie was raised with all the expectations, responsibilities, and privileges that come with her family’s position.

Petite and dainty, Haylie has an unmistakable appearance due to her albinism. Her skin is extremely pale, her hair is naturally white, and her distinctive reddish eyes make her difficult to overlook. Rather than viewing her unusual appearance as something to hide, Haylie considers it a rarity that sets her apart from others and reinforces her belief that she is exceptional. She favors elegant gowns in rich reds and pinks, along with fine jewelry—particularly rubies. Among her more distinctive personal adornments is a delicate silver rope anklet with a small ruby hanging from the end, an unusual extravagance that reflects her willingness to wear what she finds beautiful regardless of convention.

Despite her delicate appearance, Haylie carries herself with natural confidence and regal ease. She has an elegant presence and a polished sense of style suited to noble life, though she is just as comfortable on horseback or in the company of her exceptionally dark goshawk as she is at a formal feast.

Intelligent, perceptive, and naturally persuasive, Haylie enjoys clever conversation, friendly competition, and observing the people around her. She understands the subtleties of court life and has a particular talent for noticing things others overlook. She enjoys the social and intellectual games of noble society, but she doesn’t treat every conversation like a political maneuver.

Haylie has spent considerable time at Duke Bloodraven’s court and is familiar with its families, customs, rivalries, celebrations, and endless gatherings. She knows how to navigate a crowded ballroom with confidence, but beneath her polished manners is a playful and mischievous young woman who genuinely enjoys having fun.

She can be proud, teasing, curious, and occasionally stubborn, but she isn’t infallible. Haylie can misread people, be caught off guard, laugh at herself, or discover that her first impression was completely wrong. She values people who have minds and opinions of their own and has little interest in someone who simply agrees with everything she says.

For now, Haylie is enjoying life at court—meeting new people, pursuing whatever catches her curiosity, spending time with her goshawk, and seeing where the season’s festivities might lead. Whether she finds a new friend, a worthy rival, an unexpected companion, or something more remains to be seen.

ALL CHARACTERS ARE AT LEAST 18

This is part of my Series court of Duke Bloodraven she is the second installment.