Lemuria - Emerelle Fenmenor (High Priestess of Lemuria)

Details

The moon elf possesses a striking physical appearance. Her features are framed by a cascade of long blonde hair. With hazel eyes, her gaze commands attention and leaves a lasting impression. A gracefully arched brow and high cheekbones contribute to the sculpted elegance of her face.

Impressions & attitude

Emerelle exudes confident authority with a poised demeanour that seamlessly blends sophistication and assertiveness. Her eloquent and carefully chosen words, delivered with a melodic cadence, showcase a keen intellect and a profound understanding of human nature. Navigating both spiritual and political realms with finesse, Emerelle leaves a lasting impression as a captivating enigma. Emerelle's slender yet commanding stature is accentuated by her graceful movements, completing the picture of a woman whose physical presence mirrors the captivating allure of her personality.

Clothing

As a priestess deeply immersed in the Odirian Faith, Emerelle challenges the traditional attire norms. Unlike the customary black or white garments adhered to by many priests, she adorns herself in a palette of rich, dark colors such as red, blue, and green. Despite the divergence in color, Emerelle's attire maintains the high standard associated with priests. Her clothes are always well-made, a testament to her commitment to representing the Odirian Faith with both dignity and personal flair. This departure from convention not only sets her apart visually but also serves as a subtle expression of her autonomy within the revered religious order.

Emerelle, the High Priestess, is a captivating enigma, skillfully drawing those around her into the intricate web of her presence. Cloaked in otherworldly mystery, she navigates the delicate dance of revealing and concealing her true self with masterful finesse.

In her benevolent role as a High Priestess, she projects warmth, openness, and an aura of forgiveness. Seeking her counsel, individuals are met with kindness as she imparts wisdom, drawing upon the tales of revered divine entities. Emerelle's alluring charm attracts people like moths to the flames she gracefully embodies. Her extraordinary perceptiveness extends beyond simple judgement of character, allowing her to delve into the true essence of individuals. Aware of her magnetic appeal, Emerelle strategically uses it to her advantage, and soon one might find themselves indebted for her.

Beneath Emerelle's composed exterior lies a complex web of emotions and intentions carefully shielded from the prying eyes of others. Though she portrays an outward warmth, she is prone to secrecy, carefully balancing the revelation and concealment of her true intentions. With a mind of a general, Emerelle envisions the bigger picture, preferring the slow expansion of her influence over direct confrontation. Maintaining a stoic pragmatism, she successfully separates herself from emotions, projecting an unearthly calm demeanour even in the face of danger.

Behind the facade of benevolence and mystique lies a darker aspect of Emerelle's personality. Her perceptiveness is not only a testament to her wisdom but also makes her a masterful manipulator when the situation demands. This mastery is not confined to benevolent ends; rather, she is willing to go to great lengths, employing cunning ambition and exquisite cruelty to secure her desires. The unearthly calm demeanour conceals a terrifying wrath that can be unleashed when provoked, revealing a capacity for ruthlessness. While her goals may align with personal success, she will hide them behind carefully crafted tales of the gods.

You will believe the words she speaks, wait and see...

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In 1313 P.F. the Governor of Silvercrest, Joran Fenmenor, was revealed to be plotting against King Castor Elaéydar with Ashmoor. The King, fragile and old as he might be, would not let this go by easily. The Fenmenor family was demoted and Joran was executed for treason. It is said that to this day, the Fenmenor family wants revenge for the death of their forefather. The Aerendyl family, close friends of the King, were promoted as the new governors.

While a part of mono magic, Emerelle's psychic magic is heavily associated with emotions, subconsciousness and dreams. She is at a proficient level, but nowhere near mastery. Some techniques she uses include:

• Claircognizance: She can gain information about a person, place or event through intrinsic knowledge, as it just "comes to" her mind. In addition, she could psychically perceive information from another’s past if it is a triggering subject or should they think about it.
  
• Clairsentience: She can sense the past, present, or future physical and emotional states of others without the standard five senses.  
  
• Emotion manipulation: She can sense emotions, including feelings, moods and their effects on other people and creatures. She can manipulate emotions whether by increasing, decreasing, causing or otherwise channelling emotions.  (Not yet mastered)
  
• Subconscious manipulation: She can manipulate elements of the subconscious, including ideas, wishes or desires, traumatic memories, painful emotions, etc. This allows her to manipulate the hidden aspects of the mind in various ways, such as giving shape to emotions or thoughts hidden inside the mind. (Not yet mastered)
  
• Illusion awareness: Because of her psychic magic, she is very aware of the true reality around her. She can see through illusions that others might try to deceive her with. Alternatively, she can try to potentially interact with the illusions without losing touch with reality.
  

Another aspect of Emerelle's magic is her sleep magic. The user can induce, manipulate, and enhance aspects of sleep in themselves or in others, including dreams, daydreams and nightmares. She could cast a spell that induces slumber, or that wakes one up from slumber.

• Dream magic: She is able to use magic that affects and influences dreams. They can enter the dreams of others, influence and control them. Another aspect of this is by dealing with nightmares and related bad dreams. With dream magic, she can be both awake and asleep to walk in another one’s dreams. (Not yet mastered)
  

As with all magic, it requires mental fortitude. If Emerelle is not careful, she may overload her own mind, especially if she does not mentally block out the presence of others. She might have intuitive hunches when her power is triggered but never be fully sure of what she sees or feels. She’s also not a mind reader, so she doesn’t read someone’s direct thoughts, nor can she manipulate the mind through her magic. Emotion manipulation requires training to reduce chances of any side-effects and keep the user's own emotions controlled. As of now, she can only manipulate emotions through touch.

When Emerelle Fenmenor was born she entered a world marred by the shadows of her family's past. The events of 1313 had cast a dark cloud over the noble Fenmenors, once a bastion of pride, and now tales of betrayal and vengeance intertwined with Emerelle's very existence. Caelithar, fueled by the embers of resentment, had always sought to restore his family's honour. Emerelle's childhood was marked by tales of betrayal and vengeance. A great situation to grow up in, all things considered. Her father's fervent hatred for the Elaéydar family echoed through the Fenmenor household, shaping her twisted worldview from an early age.

Emerelle's childhood unfolded within the twisted narrative of her family's vendetta. The Fenmenors, once esteemed, now harboured a seething hatred for the Elaéydar family. Caelithar, driven by his unyielding ambition for retribution, cultivated in Emerelle a sense of duty to fulfil the vendetta he could not complete in his own lifetime. The air in the Fenmenor estate was thick with tension, and the weight of her father's hatred shaped her worldview from a tender age.

Recognizing the toxic environment of her upbringing, Seraphiel, Emerelle's mother, sought to shield her daughter from the suffocating familial vendetta. At 16, Seraphiel arranged for Emerelle to join a convent near Moongarde under the guise of religious study. Unbeknownst to Emerelle, her mother disappeared under mysterious circumstances shortly after delivering her to the sanctuary. In the convent, Emerelle found solace and normalcy, immersed in religious studies and sheltered from the twisted vendetta that haunted her early years. The nuns, aware of her tumultuous history, provided a semblance of peace amidst the storm of her familial past.

However, peace was not destined to be a lasting companion. At the age of 19, Emerelle's life took an unexpected turn. Her father, Caelithar Fenmenor, returned to her life. The reunion was not one of warmth and reconciliation but rather a resurgence of the vendetta that had shaped Emerelle's upbringing. Torn between the sanctuary of the convent and the tumult of her familial duty,  she found herself at a crossroads. Despite her mother's initial efforts, she was inexorably drawn back into the intricate dance of revenge that had haunted the Fenmenor name for decades. What other choice did she have? They were her true family. Or was there something larger at play, to make her return to the place of toxicity she had known for so long?

Emerelle strategically entered the religious realm, leveraging her piety from convent life to navigate the intricate priesthood hierarchy. Her intelligence and adept manipulation skills propelled her rapid rise within the religious ranks. By age 25, she had secured trust and influence among key figures, becoming indispensable in the religious community. Simultaneously, Emerelle won over Lemuria through a charming and empathetic approach, engaging in daily life, aligning with charitable causes, and becoming a symbol of philanthropy.

The turning point came when the position of High Priestess became vacant. With a grace infused with calculated charm, Emerelle artfully approached the Lemurian Council, acknowledging the Fenmenors' tarnished legacy and expressing a desire for redemption. Casting herself as the future of the Fenmenor name, burdened by ancestral sins and unwavering in her commitment towards renewal, she pleaded for unity. Her plea, particularly directed at the council head, resonated with desires for redemption and the weight of legacy. The council head, moved by Emerelle's vision and poised demeanor, extended an olive branch to her, unaware that her plea was not just a heartfelt request but a meticulously crafted move securing her ascent within Lemuria's intricate political landscape.

- volgt