Inastina Thaoro Teuivae

The Curse

In 542 bC, an assassination attempt on Inastina forever changed her life. The attack was orchestrated by her enemies, likely with the assistance of dark forces, and left her scarred in body and spirit. The assassins cursed her with a series of afflictions, each designed to strip her of joy, freedom, and peace:

Blindness: Inastina lost her sight, though she later learned to perceive her surroundings by tapping into the Realm of Chaos. As she got used to the constant tapping into the realm, she developed hightened senses comparable to truesight.

Plane-Walking Dreams: When she meditates or sleeps, her spirit involuntarily wanders the chaotic landscapes of the Realm of Chaos, leaving her restless and vulnerable.

Tasteless Food: All food lost its flavor for her, a small but cruel reminder of the assassination attempt that forever altered her life.

Despite these curses, Inastina adapted, using her enhanced senses of hearing and aura perception to navigate the world with grace and precision. She remains a skilled warrior and sorceress, undeterred by her blindness.

General Appearance

Even after centuries, Inastina carries herself with regal poise and elegance. Her pale eyes, a reminder of her blindness, seem to pierce the souls of those she meets, giving the impression that she sees far more than physical forms. Her silver-white hair flows freely, often adorned with intricate elven jewelry and symbols of her former reign. Despite her delicate features, her presence exudes strength and authority.

Physical Fitness

Inastina’s training as both a fighter and magician ensures she remains fit and capable of defending herself. Though her magical prowess far surpasses her skill with weapons, she retains the ability to wield a blade with precision. Her agility and reflexes, honed by years of compensating for her blindness, are unparalleled.

Social and Political History

Reign as the Silver Queen

For nearly 500 years, Inastina ruled as the Cor'Etriel (high queen) of Falenora, earning the loyalty and admiration of her people. Her reign was marked by fairness, wisdom, and an openness to change, ensuring that the needs of her people were always prioritized. Her willingness to adapt made her one of the most respected leaders in elven history.

Her administration was characterized by a network of advisors who traveled throughout Falenora, gathering feedback from the populace. This ensured that even the most remote settlements felt heard and represented in her court.

Religious Beliefs

Inastina was blessed at birth by Ineas, the goddess of life and renewal. This divine connection was a cornerstone of her faith and leadership. After the assassination attempt and her subsequent curse, Ineas began interacting with her more directly in the Realm of Chaos, offering guidance and solace during her restless meditations.

This bond with Ineas strengthened her resolve and deepened her understanding of magic, life, and the balance of chaos and order.

The Fall of Falenora

Inastina’s reign ended during a human-led rebellion, fueled in part by the influence of Malonne Caiven, a Nevaelyth whose hunger for power destabilized the region. Despite her strength and wisdom, she was forced to abdicate and disappear from public life to protect her people from further bloodshed.

Life as Iris

After fleeing Falenora, Inastina adopted the alias Iris and began building a new life in the shadows. She eventually became one of the founders of the Onyx Assembly, using her experience and intellect to shape its operations. As the leader of The Veil, she employs her unmatched skill in espionage and manipulation to guide the Assembly’s efforts to overthrow the duke of Widton.

While her regal demeanor remains intact, Iris has grown more pragmatic and morally flexible in her methods. She hides her magical abilities and former identity, presenting herself as a blind informant and strategist. Her natural charisma and aura of strength often leave others questioning whether she is truly blind.

Abilities and Traits

Magic

Inastina’s draconic bloodline, inherited from her former husband, Xilliel, a legendary golden Dragon, grants her extraordinary magical abilities. Her connection to the Realm of Chaos further amplifies her power, allowing her to manipulate arcane energies with unparalleled precision.

Iris uses illusions to deceive her enemies and divination to anticipate their moves.

By tapping into the Realm of Chaos, she perceives the auras of those around her, reading their emotions and intentions.

Combat

Though magic is her primary strength, Iris remains a capable swordswoman and marksman, relying on her agility and intuition to overcome opponents.

Her blindness has heightened her other senses, particularly her hearing and ability to detect magical auras. This allows her to navigate and fight with a level of precision that many sighted warriors cannot match.