Alyonushka

Alyonushka is a loyal and steadfast handmaiden to Vasilisa the Beautiful, serving not only as the keeper of her household but also as her most trusted confidant. Wise beyond her years and possessing a quiet strength, Alyonushka ensures that Vasilisa’s affairs run smoothly, her keen mind and careful planning maintaining the delicate balance between order and intrigue within the Thrice-Nine Kingdom. Though her duties are many—managing servants, overseeing the kitchens, and tending to Vasilisa’s every need— Alyonushka’s true role extends far beyond the mundane. She is a source of comfort and wisdom, a quiet presence who whispers advice and watches the shifting tides of courtly politics with an ever-vigilant eye.   Alyonushka’s appearance reflects her quiet grace and diligence. Her long blonde hair, often braided with care and precision, cascades down her back, adorned with subtle ribbons or charms that carry faint traces of protective magic. Her eyes, a warm hazel touched with flecks of gold, seem to see beyond the present, always observing, always anticipating. Her features are soft yet resolute, a reflection of the gentleness with which she tends to her duties and the strength she draws upon to protect those she loves. She favors simple yet elegant dresses in earthy tones, her attire chosen to ensure that she moves gracefully through the halls without drawing unnecessary attention.   Though her devotion to Vasilisa is unwavering, Alyonushka’s heart carries a sorrow that no amount of duty can ease. Her younger brother, Ivanushka, fell victim to a cruel twist of fate, transformed into a goat after drinking from a pond where goats had been drinking, despite her warnings. Alyonushka’s love for her brother remains undiminished, and she carries the weight of his curse as a silent burden, always seeking a way to restore him to his true form. Though her duties demand much of her, her mind often drifts to thoughts of her brother, lost in the form of a creature who no longer speaks but whose eyes reflect the soul she knows still lingers within.