Eleanor Beale

Doctor Eleanor Margaret Aiko Beale

Eleanor Beale is a deeply curious and highly analytical professor with a passion for unearthing the truths of history and ethics. Known for her sharp intellect and unwavering sense of duty, Eleanor embodies both the rigor of academia and the pragmatism of someone forced to grapple with extraordinary circumstances. As a professor at Vancouver Island University, she is both respected and occasionally exasperating—her students admire her dedication but sometimes struggle with her tendency to get lost in her own intellectual pursuits.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Eleanor is in good health, maintaining an active lifestyle through hiking and yoga. She has excellent stamina but is prone to migraines, often triggered by stress or eye strain.

Body Features

• Lean, wiry frame with long fingers suited for detailed work like writing and crafting. A small scar on her left wrist from a childhood accident.

Facial Features

• High cheekbones and almond-shaped hazel eyes. Wears thin, rectangular glasses with silver frames.

Identifying Characteristics

• Silver streak in her black hair. Signature silk scarf, often tied loosely around her neck, a gift from her mother.

Special abilities

Eleanor’s aeromancy manifests as the ability to manipulate air currents, enabling her to create gusts, amplify sound waves, or even form protective barriers. Her control is linked to her emotional state, with calm focus producing the most precise effects.

Apparel & Accessories

• Prefers practical but professional attire: blazers, slacks, and comfortable flats. Always carries a leather satchel containing books, notebooks, and a fountain pen. Wears a locket with a photo of her parents inside.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Eleanor was born in Victoria, British Columbia, to a Scottish father, Dr. Alan Beale, a marine biologist, and a Japanese mother, Akiko Sato-Beale, a textile artist. Her childhood was spent moving between Victoria and coastal research stations, where her father worked. This upbringing nurtured a love of nature and history as she spent hours exploring tide pools and listening to her parents’ stories about their respective cultures. Her maternal grandfather, a survivor of the internment camps during World War II, greatly influenced her understanding of ethics and history, often recounting stories that shaped her sense of justice.

Education

• Undergraduate: Bachelor’s in History and Philosophy, University of British Columbia (UBC).

• Master’s: Master’s in Ethical Philosophy, UBC, focusing on the intersection of moral relativism and historical context.

• Doctorate: PhD in History and Ethics, University of Edinburgh, with her dissertation on "The Role of Moral Frameworks in Shaping Revolutionary Movements."

Employment

• Adjunct lecturer at the University of Edinburgh during her doctoral studies.

• Research assistant for the Canadian Museum of History.

• Full-time professor at Vancouver Island University for the past ten years, teaching History, Ethics, and Critical Thinking.

Accomplishments & Achievements

• Published author of Ethical Frontiers: How History Shapes Morality.

• Keynote speaker at the Canadian Historical Association’s Annual Conference.

• Recipient of the VIU Excellence in Teaching Award.

• Founder of VIU’s interdisciplinary Ethics & History Forum.

Intellectual Characteristics

• Exceptional memory for historical details and philosophical arguments.

• Naturally curious and often poses challenging questions to her peers and students.

• Occasionally overanalyzes situations, leading to difficulty making quick decisions.

Morality & Philosophy

Eleanor believes strongly in the importance of contextual ethics, asserting that moral choices must be understood within their historical and cultural frameworks. Her philosophy leans toward deontological ethics, with a belief in universal principles like justice and fairness. However, she is open to utilitarian approaches when survival is at stake, as demonstrated during the Blacklight events.

Taboos

• Has a strong aversion to historical revisionism for political gain.

• Deeply disapproves of exploiting others for personal benefit, particularly in positions of power.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Eleanor is driven by a deep desire to preserve knowledge and ensure the ethical survival of her community in the wake of the Blacklight event. She views her role on the Ladysmith Emergency Committee as a natural extension of her academic work, merging theory with practice.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

• Good at: Critical thinking, research, public speaking, and strategy. Bad at: Social cues, multitasking under pressure, and physical combat.

Social

Social Aptitude

Eleanor is articulate and persuasive but often comes across as overly formal or aloof. She struggles to read the emotional atmosphere of a room, which can lead to unintentional awkwardness.

Mannerisms

• Tends to fidget with her glasses when deep in thought. Tilts her head slightly when listening intently. Uses hand gestures extensively while explaining concepts.

Speech

• Speaks in a measured, precise tone with a slight Scottish lilt from her father’s influence. Frequently pauses to ensure she’s choosing the right words.

Species

Humanity

Ethnicity

Canadian

Other Ethnicities/Cultures

• Asian
• European

Age

42

Pronouns

She/Her

Sex

Female

Eyes

Hazel w/ green flecks

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Fair complexion

Height

5'7"

Weight

145 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

• “History is the mirror; ethics is the lens.” “Every action we take is tomorrow’s precedent.” “Let’s examine that more closely.”

Aligned Organization

Ladysmith Emergency Committee

Known Languages

• English (fluent). Japanese (fluent). French (working proficiency). Latin (reading knowledge).