[quote="Elara Whisperwind"] In the heart of despair, there is always a glimmer of hope. But remember, the shadows are never far behind, and they hold their own power. [/quote] Age: 128 Race: Elf ==== Appearance ==== Elara "Nightshadow" Whisperwind stands tall and slender, with an ethereal beauty that is both captivating and unsettling. Her skin is an otherworldly pale, contrasting sharply with her long, raven-black hair that flows like a waterfall down her back, often adorned with small bones and dark feathers. Her eyes are a mesmerizing heterochromatic pair—one a piercing ice blue, the other a deep, abyssal black—reflecting the duality of her nature. She dons flowing, tattered robes the color of midnight, which seem to absorb the light around her, and her fingers are stained with the residue of ancient, forbidden magics. ==== Personality ==== Elara is a complex individual, balancing her deep empathy and healing abilities with her darker dealings and knowledge of forbidden magic. She is deeply introspective and values her solitude, often seeking the quiet corners of the Chitterlings to meditate and reconnect with her inner self. Despite her mysterious aura, she has a genuine desire to help those in need, offering her healing skills to the desperate and downtrodden of the slum. However, there is also a palpable darkness within her, a coldness that surfaces when she delves into the ancient, abyssal magics she has mastered. She is fiercely independent and keeps her true motives well-hidden, making her a figure of both reverence and fear within the Chitterlings. ==== Backstory ==== Elara's origins are as murky as the alleys of the Chitterlings. Some whisper that she was once a noble elf from a distant land, exiled for her dabbling in forbidden magics. Others claim she was born from the shadows of the slum itself, a manifestation of its darkness and despair. Whatever her true origins, Elara has made the Chitterlings her home, dwelling in its deepest recesses and becoming a part of its grim tapestry. Over the years, she has gained a reputation as both a powerful healer and a formidable sorceress, with some seeking her out for her healing abilities while others fear her connection to the darkness. She has dealings with creatures of the Abyss, using her knowledge of ancient, forgotten magic to maintain a delicate balance between the forces of light and dark, all while aiding those who dwell in the Chitterlings.