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Isilya
Appearance:
Isilya carries the elegance of her people, but where her father is a warrior of presence, she is one of quiet precision. Her platinum-white hair, long and flowing, is often pulled back in intricate braids to keep it from her face. Her eyes, more green than blue, glow with a sapphiric brilliance when she invokes magic. She dresses lightly, favouring a mix of reinforced fabrics and supple leather for agility. A finely crafted recurve bow, carved with ancient runes, rarely leaves her side.Personality:
Isilya is warm and quietly determined. She respects and loves her father deeply, but she does not seek to be his shadow. Her wit is sharp, her resolve unyielding, and her laughter—though less frequent in recent years—still holds warmth and hope.Beneath her poise, she carries a burden that no amount of training can lift. Isilya suffers from Aetherfever, a rare and unpredictable magical sickness. When it flares, it wracks her body with fevered visions, weakness, and an unbearable burning sensation in her veins. It is a cruel irony—her magic, a gift of her people, is also her greatest affliction.
Rather than lean on magic, she has honed her archery and tactical mind to near-perfection, striking before her enemies even know she is there. To the outside world, she appears as nothing less than a formidable warrior. Only Anárion and a trusted few know the full extent of her struggle.
Skills & Abilities:
- Master Archer: Isilya’s skill with a bow is legendary. She can loose arrows with uncanny speed and accuracy, striking from nearly impossible distances.
- Strategic Mind: She possesses a keen intellect and a natural understanding of battlefield tactics, often guiding troops from the shadows.
- Limited Magic Use: Due to Aetherfever, she uses magic sparingly:
- Wind-Calling: Manipulates currents to guide her arrows or create small bursts of cover.
- Farsight: Allows her to see distant places with perfect clarity, though prolonged use triggers her sickness.
- Whisperbind: A subtle telepathic link with those she trusts, useful for silent communication.
- Stealth & Survival: She is a ghost on the field, excelling in scouting, tracking, and navigating difficult terrain.
Possible Plots
- Aetherfever’s Mystery: The sickness is worsening, and Isilya refuses to let it consume her. Could a cure exist, or must she learn to master it?
- The Lost Knowledge of the Aerai: She believes her sickness is tied to something deeper—perhaps remnants of the War of the Eventide or ancient Aerai magic.
- A Protective Father: Anárion, ever the guardian, watches over her like a sentinel. But how far will he go to shield her from the dangers she insists on facing?
- A Path Beyond the Order: While she serves Sharyrdaes, Isilya is drawn to something beyond duty. A lost Aerai tradition? A greater purpose? Only time will tell.