Ashwyn Mariglow
Ashwyn Mariglow
Ashwyn Mariglow is a young Half-Elf girl whose body bears the marks of a harrowing past and whose soul carries the spark of untamed fire. Though not yet a teen, her path was forever altered by a baptism of flame that left her scarred but awakened a dormant power within her—an ember of raw, unyielding sorcery. It was the Ashen Lady herself who found Ashwyn amidst the charred remains of her former life, recognizing the spark of magic that had been born in the inferno. Enraptured by the girl’s potential, the Ashen Lady brought her to the Court of Cinder and Ash, making her both Lady-in-Waiting and apprentice, determined to shape her into a master of fire and flame.
Ashwyn’s appearance tells the story of her fiery awakening. The entire left side of her body is marred by burns and scars, remnants of the blaze that consumed her but could not destroy her. Her skin, a patchwork of pale and raw hues, bears the permanent touch of the flame, and though the scars might be seen as a mark of tragedy by others, Ashwyn wears them like a badge of survival and strength. Her left arm and hand, once delicate and unblemished, now bear the intricate texture of scarred flesh, and her face, partially veiled by the scars, is a haunting reminder of the power she commands. Despite her wounds, her eyes—bright blue with flecks of molten gold— burn with determination and untapped potential.
Her hair, a cascade of soft auburn locks, falls in loose waves around her shoulders, often catching the light like embers dancing in the wind. Her right side, untouched by flame, remains as delicate and youthful as one would expect of a child, creating a stark contrast that only adds to the striking intensity of her presence. Her clothing, often in hues of deep crimson and ashen gray, reflects both the fire that courses through her veins and the ashes from which she rose.
Though young, Ashwyn’s abilities as a sorcerer are already impressive. Her magic, born from the flames that scarred her, is wild and unpredictable, an elemental force that mirrors the chaos of the inferno. Her spells ignite with an intensity that belies her age, and while her control is far from refined, the raw potential that smolders within her is undeniable. It is this potential that captivated the Ashen Lady, who now guides Ashwyn with a mixture of stern discipline and subtle affection, determined to hone her powers and shape her into a force of unmatched destruction—or perhaps, rebirth.
Ashwyn’s role as Lady-in-Waiting places her close to the Ashen Lady’s side, where she learns not only the art of fire magic but also the intricate dance of courtly intrigue. Though her heart is young and her mind still untempered by experience, Ashwyn has already begun to grasp the complexities of power and the seductive allure of flame. She is loyal to the Ashen Lady with the unwavering devotion of a child to the one who saved her, but deep down, Ashwyn’s spirit burns with a longing to prove herself—to wield her fire not just as a weapon, but as a reflection of her will.
Ashwyn Mariglow is more than a child touched by fire— she is a spark waiting to become an inferno, a flame that has not yet learned the limits of its own power. And as she grows under the Ashen Lady’s watchful eye, the Court of Cinder and Ash waits with bated breath, for they know that one day, the scars of her past will give rise to a sorceress whose flames will burn brighter than any before her.
Species
Ethnicity
Other Ethnicities/Cultures
Children
Pronouns
She/Her
Gender
Female
Presentation
Feminine
Eyes
Blue with flecks of gold
Hair
Auburn
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White, left half of body and face covered in burns and scars