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[color=lightblue][h1]Elena Adarlan[/h1][/color][/center]
[color=lightblue]Name:[/color] Elena Adarlan
[color=lightblue]Age:[/color] 23
[color=lightblue]Race:[/color] Half Isoli - Half Demon

[color=lightblue]Appearance:[/color] 
Standing in at barely over 5 feet in height, its relatively easy for Elena to be displaced in a crowd. Her face is pale and round, and she has clear, clean skin, soft and perpetually cool to the touch. Along with her long icy white-blue hair, its easier to notice Elena's Isoli heritage. Her eyes are a soft purple, and seem to glimmer with even the slightest shift in the light. Her small frame, while appearing dainty and light, belie a surprising amount of raw strength and fortitude. 

Notably, a pair of small reddish horns protrude from the sides of her head, revealing the other half of Elena's heritage. Elena takes extra care to hide these, and will often wear hoods or headwear to cover them. Since Elena, like most of Isoli heritage are more or less indifferent to colder temperatures, most of what Elena wears tends towards dainty and lightweight clothing, in styles reminiscent of Lady Lonnette. Elena is often seen with a large Red Saints cloak over her frame, hiding her horns and noting her as a member of the order.  

[color=lightblue]Personality:[/color]
A bit of a wallflower, Elena is in general fairly quiet and soft spoken, preferring to stay in the background, though she tends to be more playful and outgoing around her friends. While actually rather intelligent and perceptive, Elena has a habit of missing details, is somewhat clumsy and can be generally regarded as a bit of an airhead. Friendly and amicable, Elena's demeanor is generally cheerful, and though she is timid, she is neither meek nor cowardly, and her displays of anger and determination can be surprising.

As a part of her somewhat closed upbringing, Elena is a rather curious individual. Not to the point of poking her head where it doesn't belong, but Elena does possess an innate adventurous streak. Having grown up as a ward of the Red Saints, altruism and charity are also core parts of Elena's very being, and appear to have been ingrained in her nature. As a result, Elena tends to be over-trusting, believing in the goodness of others. Not completely gullible, Elena does have the sense to know when something is wrong- though it often doesn't stop her from getting into trouble before it happens.

Surprisingly brave for someone so small: Elena, while not violent by nature, can be exceedingly protective over those she finds in her care, fussing over their wellbeing, and quickly rising to their defense when necessary. Despite her protective nature, Elena considers herself a non-combatant, and typically avoids conflict when possible. When spurred into conflict, Elena can be a truly vicious opponent. Elena is keenly aware of a more sadistic, bloodthirsty side of her that seems to appear when she fights- and fears it, typically attempting to end fights as quickly as possible so as not to allow it to overtake her.   
  
[color=lightblue]Bio:[/color]
Elena was born to demon father and isoli mother. As a child, Elena was found half buried in a snowdrift several miles away from Midrill, her mother and the remains of their raided caravan not far away. While they were rescued by a small group of Red Saints on their way to Portea from Midrill, Elena's mother would ultimately die as a result of her injuries. Taking pity on her child, the Red Saints took in young Elena, taking her back to Portea where she would become a ward of the Red Saints.  

Elena's earliest memories are of running up and down the halls of the Lonnette Church of Sandrine in Portea. Most of Elena's childhood was spent in relative peace- she didn't have her parents, but the Church of Sandrine was a stable presence, and the members of the Red Saints were always good to her. Courtesy of the Lonnette family, Elena was afforded a high quality education. In return, Elena assisted the members of the Red Saints in their various tasks and businesses from a young age- particularly Mother Esper.

Mother Esper had noticed Elena's demon heritage long before her horns had even begun to grow in, and was quick to take Elena under her wing. As Elena grew older, Mother Esper was ever by her side, guiding her through life as both a demon, and a member of the Red Saints. Elena learned how to utilize- and more importantly how to [i]control[/i] her demonic abilities from Mother Esper. During these formative years, Elena's Isoli side also began to bear fruit. Elena discovered she possessed the ability to cast Isoli healing magic in her early teens. In the next few years, Elena would join the ranks of the Red Saints in earnest, healing and protecting those in need- though never being allowed to leave Portea.

Another constant presence throughout Elena's life, aside from Mother Esper, was the Lady of the Lonnette family herself, Cinclaire. Being so close in age, it was unsurprising that the two girls quickly grew close, becoming nigh on inseparable at one point in time. While never part of the Lonnette family herself, Elena came to view Cinclaire as an older sister, and became an adoring and ever staunch supporter of Cinclaire's role as leader of the Red Saints- despite whatever the naysayers might have said.

By the time Elena turned 18, she had already become a regular fixture in and around the Lonnette districts of Portea. A well known member of the Red Saints, Elena earned a small amount of attention as one of the Saint's preeminent healers, and her powers were regularly sought out. While the popularity brought in no small number of donations to the Church, it also attracted on occasion negative attention as well. After more than a few close calls and run ins with danger, Mother Esper saw to it that Elena began learning how to protect herself should another future situation arise. 

Now 23, Elena acts as Cinclaire Lonnette's eyes and ears outside the Church and Portea, a trusted confidant and sister. While Elena is loathe to leave Cinclaire's side, her inability to leave the walls of the church itself necessitates Elena's excursions beyond Portea. Word that the Calibris family had begun making moves in Kalla have reached Cinclaire's ears, and as a personal, private favor, Elena has been asked to investigate their movements on Cinclaire's behalf. Now under the guise of a traveling Red Saint, Elena journeys to Kalla, hoping to uncover whatever plot the Calibris family is planning, and put a stop to it if necessary.    

[color=lightblue]Equipment:[/color][list]
[*][hider=Elena's Staff][img]https://i.imgur.com/1Ud0JlY.png[/img] A gift given to Elena by Cinclaire on her 20th birthday. A finely crafted, if simple staff of wood and metal with a round crystal at its crux. Though the staff itself is quite heavy, in the hands of the Red Saints, it feels surprisingly light. This staff serves as a focus for most of Elena's magical abilities and can manifest a scythe blade that Elena uses while in combat. The size and strength of the scythe blades are influenced by the amount of mana channeled into it. The staff can also use mana to propel itself through the air, allowing Elena to ride it as a mount. Travelling across the ground at low altitudes requires a sustainable amount of mana. Flying through the sky is considerably more taxing[/hider]
[*][color=lightblue]Red Saints Garb[/color] - A set of clothes and cloak enchanted by spellcasters of the Red Saints to be more durable than average cloth. The enchantments don't provide any additional protection, but merely prevent the clothes from ripping and soiling through regular wear and tear. While her typical clothing is light and somewhat revealing, she usually wears a hooded cloak over top to cover her horns. When attempting to appear more inconspicuous, the red and white cloak is traded for a plain traveler's cloak. 
[*][color=lightblue]Knapsack[/color] - A small backpack for carrying travel supplies. Elena will typically carry a small amount of traveling rations, a waterskin, as well as mundane medical supplies such as clean cloth, a needle and thread, herbal ointments, and strong spirits.  
[*][color=lightblue]Lyre[/color] - A finely crafted, but otherwise mundane lyre.
[*][color=lightblue]Writingale[/color] - A magical piece of parchment bound to a pair of bracelets that messages can be whispered to or written on. Once signed, the parchment folds into the form of a bird and flies to the opposite bracelet. Elena possesses one bracelet, Cinclaire the other. 
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[color=lightblue]Abilities:[/color][list]
[*][color=lightblue]Healing Expertise[/color] - Like many Isoli, Elena is a very competent healer, capable of casting potent healing magics. Additionally, through years of education within the Red Saints, Elena is also very knowledgeable about mundane methods of healing. Elena stands among her compatriots as one of the order's most potent healers.
[*][color=lightblue]Polearm Adept[/color] - Elena is talented combatant, capable with a variety of polearm type weapons: from sturdy strikes with her staff, to powerful sweeps with her scythe. Though the Red Saints are not a militant order, the ability to defend oneself and others comes paramount, and many of its members train in different schools of combat. While not as proficient in martial combat as career soldiers and veteran mercenaries, Elena's prodigious strength allows her to adequately defend herself against most foes.
[*][color=lightblue]Half-Blooded Demon[/color] - Though her parentage is unknown, Elena possesses the blood of demons in her veins. While not to the degree of a full demon, her strength and speed are greater than that of an average human, and her body is hardier and tougher. When in danger, her body automatically causes her fingernails to elongate like claws and burn as the cut. 

While the lion's share of Elena's mana comes from her natural reserves and regeneration, she is also capable of drawing small amounts of mana from those she causes pain to. While the amounts aren't substantial enough for large feats of magic and healing, they are enough to fuel her combat abilities. Drawing mana in this manner causes Elena to feel a mildly euphoric sensation, causing Elena to become more aggressive the longer a fight extends.
[*][color=lightblue]Magical Abilities[/color] - In addition to her healing magic, Elena is capable of casting a variety of minor magical spells. Moving small objects, small bursts of fire, flares of light and other small cantrips make up the bulk of her magical abilities outside of healing.
[*][color=lightblue]Novice Musician[/color] - Elena is capable of playing musical instruments, particularly the lyre. She is neither amazing nor mediocre with it, and is capable of carrying a soft, peaceful tune.
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