Shade
Shade
Shade is the ever-watchful steward of the Court of Long Shadows, a figure whose very existence seems bound to the darkness that permeates the court. Cloaked in perpetual shadow, his form remains obscured no matter where the light may fall, making him a constant enigma among the Fey who dwell within the twilight realm. No one has ever seen Shade’s face clearly, for even in the brightest of light, his features are veiled by darkness—an ever-shifting blur where his visage should be. His presence is a constant reminder that within the Court of Long Shadows, nothing is ever fully illuminated.
Shade’s appearance is a study in contrasts—both present and absent, both seen and unseen. His form is tall and lean, but the details are impossible to discern as his silhouette is wreathed in a dense, inky shadow that clings to him like living mist. His eyes, when they are visible, gleam like distant stars peeking through the night—cold, calculating, and filled with an ancient knowledge that few dare to confront. His movements are silent and fluid, his footsteps barely disturbing the air, giving the impression that he is more shadow than substance, a whisper of presence rather than a being of flesh and blood.
His robes, woven from threads of midnight and whispers of forgotten secrets, seem to shift and ripple like a reflection in a dark pool. Intricate patterns, barely perceptible in the gloom, dance along the hem of his garments—arcane sigils that shimmer faintly before disappearing into the void. Even his voice is a thing of mystery—soft, smooth, and laced with an unsettling calm, as though he speaks not from his mouth, but from the very darkness that surrounds him. When Shade speaks, the shadows seem to listen.
As steward of the Court of Long Shadows, Shade’s role is one of quiet authority and unwavering vigilance. He is the unseen hand that maintains order, ensuring that the delicate balance between shadow and light is never disrupted. While others in the court weave illusions and manipulate darkness for their own gain, Shade’s mastery lies in control—ensuring that the chaos of the shadows never spirals beyond the court’s grasp. His knowledge of the hidden paths, forgotten pacts, and ancient oaths that bind the Court of Long Shadows together is unparalleled, and he uses this knowledge to keep the court’s secrets locked away, known only to him and those who dare to seek his counsel.
Shade’s loyalty to the Court is absolute, but his motivations remain veiled. While he serves as a guardian and steward, his true purpose is known only to himself. Some whisper that he is bound to the Court of Long Shadows by an ancient curse, while others claim he is the embodiment of the court’s own darkness, given form and purpose. Whatever the truth, Shade remains a silent sentinel, a figure who ensures that the secrets of the court remain hidden in the depths of shadow where they belong.
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Children
Current Residence
Court of Long Shadows
Pronouns
He/Him
Gender
Male
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Obscured in shadow
Hair
Obscured in shadow
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Obscured in shadow
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations