Selene
Keeper of the Court’s Lanterns Selene
Selene is an Autumn Eladrin of striking beauty and quiet intensity, her soft copper-hued skin shimmering faintly in the dim light, as though kissed by the setting sun. Her dark hair falls in elegant waves, long enough to cascade like shadows over her shoulders, with strands that seem to catch hints of twilight in their depths. Her most captivating feature is her eyes: golden pools that glimmer with the haunting brilliance of lantern light, holding the weight of secrets and distant, whispered dreams.
Selene is a devoted servant to Shadow Regent Umbra, embodying the Court of Long Shadows' theme of twilight, mystery, and inevitable endings. As the Lantern-Bearer, she carries a silver lantern of intricate Fey design, its warm, otherworldly glow casting rippling shadows that seem alive with their own intentions. This lantern is more than a simple source of light; it is an artifact of power, capable of guiding souls, revealing hidden paths, or even dispelling illusions.
Her attire reflects the Autumn Court's aesthetic, with flowing garments in muted hues of deep rust, ember-orange, and faded gold, adorned with subtle patterns of falling leaves and curling tendrils. A delicate mantle of shadowy silk drapes her shoulders, rippling faintly as though caught in a breeze only she can feel. Tiny charms of glowing amber and etched silver hang from her lantern and her wrists, softly chiming with her movements, adding an air of both grace and forewarning.
Selene speaks with a voice as smooth as velvet and as cool as the first chill of autumn nights. She is a guide and herald, often serving as an emissary between the mortal world and the Court of Long Shadows. Her demeanor is calm, deliberate, and thoughtful, though a subtle sadness seems to linger beneath her words. She is known to hold the wisdom of someone who has seen many mortal lives flicker and fade, and though her duty demands impartiality, her compassionate side sometimes shines through when helping lost souls find peace.
Despite her serene exterior, Selene is not to be underestimated. The shadows she commands are as much a weapon as a tool, capable of ensnaring foes or concealing her movements. Her lantern’s glow can banish malevolent spirits or illuminate truths hidden even from the gods themselves. She is a figure of quiet strength, embodying the bittersweet beauty of endings and the hope of new beginnings.
Selene's presence is both a comfort and a warning: where her lantern glows, the long shadows of the Court are never far behind.
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She/Her
Gender
Female
Presentation
Feminine
Eyes
Brown that reflect golden lantern light
Hair
Dark, wavy
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Soft copper
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