Aloysia
With a voice as capable of flowing like a coursing river as it is biting like frosted wind, Aloysia speaks with the authority of the Wild. The elf has devoted her life to communing with the life around her, interpreting its signs and symbols, and heeding its words so as to bring the blessing of nature upon her people. Should any go against the Wild, they will face its seer and the full brunt of her wrath.
Appearance
Aloysia displays her devotion to the Wild by incorporating many of her gifts in her attire, adorning her hair in growing vines and her silken robes in a colorful menagerie of flowers. Her clothing as a whole is loose-fitting, designed more for ease of movement between the trees of her homeland rather than the harsh fields of combat. A wooden talisman seemingly overtaken by moss and vine hangs at her hip, the symbol of a grand tree adorning its surface in golden resin—the symbol of the Wild.
Though sometimes obscured by her red hair, one of her eyes glows with a vibrant golden hue as the result of a ritual to properly connect her with the Wild. Over the years, its influence has caused golden 'leylines' to begin to stretch across the rightmost side of her face. Though many find it offputting at first, Aloysia makes no effort to hide or conceal it, freely displaying it to the world.
Though sometimes obscured by her red hair, one of her eyes glows with a vibrant golden hue as the result of a ritual to properly connect her with the Wild. Over the years, its influence has caused golden 'leylines' to begin to stretch across the rightmost side of her face. Though many find it offputting at first, Aloysia makes no effort to hide or conceal it, freely displaying it to the world.
Skills and Abilities
Seer of the Wild- Being the seer for nature itself comes with a few benefits, bounties of a symbiotic relationship with the Wild's gifts.
Verdant Magic- Aloysia is able to manipulate and wield plant-life to her will. This can be expressed in a menagerie of ways, from merely accelerating growth to weaving complex structures out of wood and vine and lashing out at opponents. The more extensive the manipulation, the more draining it is.
Caller of Beasts- Animals seem to innately find Aloysia more approachable than most others, and are slower—though not impossible—to anger or scare. A push of the Wild's influence can turn a beast into a loyal follower and even pull it in her direction, be it as a combative force, a scout, or some other purpose. It will not fight to the death unless it would already be predisposed to do so, such as when summoned to defend its brood.
Eye of Resin- Given some time, Aloysia can craft an eye of resin matching her own. When placed in the bark of a tree, it provides Aloysia with a vague empathic connection to the surrounding nature. It begins to convey emotions to her, resembling the feelings emerging from the flora and fauna around it—should a wildfire emerge, for instance, panic and fear. Over time, this connection grows to include movement nearby, sounds and smells, and even sight of the area. Her oldest one can be found in Fal'Addareth, having remained in its trunk for half a century.
Fragile- Aloysia is not a fighter, and as such is not well-equipped or trained for melee combat. While she is proficient with a bow and can use her magic as a weapon, traditional forms of close-range combat will see her quickly fumble and fail—especially when up against an opponent with some actual skill.
Verdant Magic- Aloysia is able to manipulate and wield plant-life to her will. This can be expressed in a menagerie of ways, from merely accelerating growth to weaving complex structures out of wood and vine and lashing out at opponents. The more extensive the manipulation, the more draining it is.
Caller of Beasts- Animals seem to innately find Aloysia more approachable than most others, and are slower—though not impossible—to anger or scare. A push of the Wild's influence can turn a beast into a loyal follower and even pull it in her direction, be it as a combative force, a scout, or some other purpose. It will not fight to the death unless it would already be predisposed to do so, such as when summoned to defend its brood.
Eye of Resin- Given some time, Aloysia can craft an eye of resin matching her own. When placed in the bark of a tree, it provides Aloysia with a vague empathic connection to the surrounding nature. It begins to convey emotions to her, resembling the feelings emerging from the flora and fauna around it—should a wildfire emerge, for instance, panic and fear. Over time, this connection grows to include movement nearby, sounds and smells, and even sight of the area. Her oldest one can be found in Fal'Addareth, having remained in its trunk for half a century.
Fragile- Aloysia is not a fighter, and as such is not well-equipped or trained for melee combat. While she is proficient with a bow and can use her magic as a weapon, traditional forms of close-range combat will see her quickly fumble and fail—especially when up against an opponent with some actual skill.
Personality
Kind and soothing, Aloysia carries an almost maternal essence with her that is often expressed through both her words and her actions. The sight of a creature in pain, particularly those closely tied to nature, will quickly bring her to act in an attempt to heal its wounds or defend it from whatever brought it harm in the first place. Should the Wild come into severe danger, her wrath can come quickly and violently.
Over many centuries of witnessing the tragedies caused by Vel Anir and their Dreadlords against the Elves and the Falwood as a whole, Aloysia has become naturally distrustful of most humans—particularly those in affiliation with the city. This prejudice doesn't escalate to immediate violence upon seeing one, but it is enough for her to put her guard up and remain wary of whatever the human says. Upon seeing a human serve the Wild or act in Her favor, Aloysia generally adopts a more amicable perspective on that particular individual.
Over many centuries of witnessing the tragedies caused by Vel Anir and their Dreadlords against the Elves and the Falwood as a whole, Aloysia has become naturally distrustful of most humans—particularly those in affiliation with the city. This prejudice doesn't escalate to immediate violence upon seeing one, but it is enough for her to put her guard up and remain wary of whatever the human says. Upon seeing a human serve the Wild or act in Her favor, Aloysia generally adopts a more amicable perspective on that particular individual.