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[b]Name[/b]: Caelum Emberhart (KAI-lum)
[b]Gender[/b]: Male
[b]Age[/b]: 116 (Appears to be early to mid 20's)
[b]Pronouns[/b]: He/him/his/himself
[b]Sexuality[/b]: Heterosexual
[b]Type of Fairy[/b]: Fire Fairy; adopted into the Light Fairies, under Sir Idris.

[b]Titles[/b]:
- Ashwright of the Grove
- Flame-Tender
- Lantern-Keeper of the Hollow

[b]Talents[/b]:
- Flamecraft: Can summon and shape small flames for ritual, warmth, and transformation.
- Lantern Forging: Crafts fire-safe vessels from volcanic glass and scorched bark.
- Controlled Burn Rituals: Oversees seasonal fire ceremonies to clear overgrowth and renew the forest floor.

[b]Appearance[/b]:
[i]Face Claim[/i]: [hider=Collin Littlesea][img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/79/ff/dd/79ffddb84414a37a8ae25fd5b97a62e5.jpg[/img][/hider]
[i]Outfit[/i]: Charcoal tunic stitched with scorched leaf patterns, copper-threaded gloves, and a belt of polished coal stones

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His wings resemble those of the Death’s-head Hawkmoth, but scorched deeper. The fore wings are charcoal-veined l and mottled like burnt bark and memory. The hind wings shimmer with ember-toned copper, flickering softly in low light like the last breath of a solstice fire. Where the moth bears a skull, Caelum’s wings carry a faint obsidian spiral—etched by Queen Celine herself, a mark of silent recognition.

When lies or deceit are spoken with intent nearby, the veins pulse with quiet light.

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[i]Extra[/i]: Carries a walnut shell lantern with a living flame inside; wears a pendant made from cooled obsidian

[b]Voice[/b]: 
	Caelum’s voice carries a quiet intensity, and touch of melancholy. It’s youthful, yet grounded, like someone who’s seen too much to speak lightly. He doesn’t rush. His words land with purpose, each one shaped like it matters. There’s a softness to his tone, but it’s never weak. It’s the kind of voice that makes you lean in, not because it’s loud, but because it’s honest.

	Caelum’s voice is like: Logan Lerman’s tone, with Liam O’Brien’s cadence and Troy Baker’s emotional restraint.


[b]Personality[/b]:
Caelum is unusual among fairies. He is calm, intentional, and emotionally grounded. He understands that fire evokes fear, and meets it with grace. He teaches by example—never forcing his presence, but always illuminating. His warmth is quiet, his honesty gentle, and his loyalty unwavering. He believes fire is not fury, but focus.

[b]History[/b]:
Born from a child’s laugh during a wildfire evacuation, Caelum emerged in the Hollow with no formal place. Queen Celine once summoned him in secret to reignite a dying grove, but the counsel never acknowledged his role. Since then, he’s lived on the edge of the Hollow, crafting lanterns and tending seasonal burns. He’s watched fairies fear him, misunderstand him, and occasionally seek his warmth. He doses his best to never take it personally. Fire is meant to be respected.

[b]Goals/Dreams[/b]:
- To earn a place in the Hollow’s elemental cycle—not through force, but through quiet necessity
- To teach young fairies how to respect flame, not fear it
- To one day forge a lantern for Queen Celine herself
- To witness a fire ritual performed without fear

[b]Fears[/b]:
- Being used as a weapon rather than a healer
- Losing control of his flame during emotional upheaval
- That fire will always be seen as destruction, never rebirth

[b]Favorite Activities[/b]:
- Sketching charcoal portraits of fairies he’s met
- Collecting scorched leaves and bark for crafting
- Spending time with animals—especially those misunderstood or overlooked. He believes they carry an inner fire not easily snuffed out.
- Stargazing around a campfire.

[b]Quirks[/b]:
- The veins in his wings pulse when someone nearby lies with intent. The glow is still fairly subtle, ember-toned, and only visible in low light. He never calls it out, he simply feels the fracture and chooses silence or warmth.
- He hums low, ember-toned melodies while working.
- Keeps a journal of “burnt thoughts”—lessons learned through fire.
- Never enters the Lagoon without a lantern, out of respect.

[b]Theme Song[/b]: [url=https://youtu.be/0Ss7HC0UuCA?si=EAMP6Ar0IR4VM52K] “Decima” by Katatonia[/url]

[b]Quotes[/b]:
“Fire is not fury. It is focus. It is the breath between endings and beginnings.”
“I do not burn to be feared. I burn to remind you that even beauty must be cleared to grow.”
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