ASTRAEA

|Personality|

Astraea's multifaceted personality is almost entirely depending on her company and level of comfort. In some situations, she can be iron-tongued, bold, and unafraid to speak her mind. However, in other circumstances, she may exhibit hesitancy and tentativeness with her words, particularly when she's unsure of herself or her surroundings. Regardless of the situation, Astraea possesses a curious nature and a desire to delve into the depths of her company's psyche, seeking to understand them on a deeper level.

For a long time, Astraea played the role of a queen, a figurehead for something that couldn't be achieved according to her husband and mother-in-law's plans. However, since her husband's disappearance, she has distanced herself from all the titles and expectations placed upon her, fleeing from the strings that once controlled her life. The only roles that matter to her now are those of a sister, a mother, and a friend—those connections with people who truly know and care for her.

Recognizing the dire need for leadership in her country after a firm push from Kageromaru, Astraea has resolved herself to the task of unifying it, something her husband and mother-in-law could never accomplish. Driven more by necessity than personal desire, she draws upon her training from her life in Dalceri, where she was renowned as a tactician, leader, and influential figure. However, unlike her earlier years, Astraea has developed a stronger backbone and the will to adapt, change, and fight when necessary. She possesses a blend of strength, resilience, and strategic thinking that she now applies to her way of governing and negotiation.

|Abilities|

Astraea has complete and utter control over fire – unless conjured by another being. However, her immunity applies to hellfire, heavenly flames, and normal fire.

Fate strings – Astraea was born of Destiny and Fire, and thus such can view fate strings only in states of meditation – unlike her mother. Nowhere near as practiced, she can only untie strings or view them rather than abruptly cut them or change their course. Her specialty within the fate spectrum lies within the butterfly effect and bonds.

Speed – Astraea uses her abilities with flame and her ability to use the heat around her in the air and shift to the flames themselves to give herself an uncanny speed and force – her fey blood makes her more durable for these speeds. The woman typically uses the ability with a combination of acrobatics or to get her chain whip or rope dart up to speed for more damaging attacks.

Chain Whip and Rope Dart – Astraea is an expert at the chain whip and rope dart alike, having done fire dancing as a training tactic to stay fresh throughout the years, and aerial dancing to stay limber. Her lethality with the weapons comes from practiced and fast movements, and she is an expert at disarming her opponents. Whether she uses the rope dart or chain whip, both provide her with an excellent range as well as a way to subdue her enemy.

Swordsmanship – Kageromaru Deveny trained Astraea with a katana for years after giving birth to her twin sons, and was relentless in his teachings. Whilst she is not an expert, she can defend herself well enough with a blade and attack.

Ward workings – whilst she is not typically the first line of defense for wards, Astraea can, with time and peace given, enchant an area or an item so that it is warded with either an avoidant charm or a general barrier like shield.

Call of Protection - a magic infused scream that calls aid from those who do not directly mean harm to the fey. However backhanded the ability might be, it is often one that Astraea will refuse to use and thus rarely screams, even when she's in a great amount of pain.

Psionics - as a telepath, Astraea has a connection to those she is close to and blood to an extent. Whilst she can be blocked out, she is a tenacious thing and often tends to peel away layers when she is attempting to garner information from those she is not close to by flirtatious tactics or disarming them.

|Description|

Astraea is a woman who excudes confidence in her appearance despite harbnoring doubts aout her own abilities. Standing at just 5'3" in height, she may not immediately strike others as an imposing figure. However, her delicate and youthful face, adorned with thick lashes and intense blue-grey eyes creates an air of innocence that often catches people off guard. The contrast between her unassuming appearance and her capabilities often give her an advantage. Beneath her innocent facade, she possesses hidden skills and capabilities that make her a potentially formidible opponent in intellect, combat and magic aptitude.

When it comes to her clothing, Astraea prefers a combination of silks, cottons, and leathers that are commonly seen among the fey from Dalceri. She often layers leather over the fabrics, for protection, no matter how small. In cooler seasons, she incorporates furs into her outfits, opting for thicker cotton fabrics to stay warm. While Astraea's attire may not always be geared towards combat or hunting, she tends to choose clothing that is functional for her daily activities.

One thing that the little queen is always seen with is either a katana gifted to her by her adoptive brother or one of her chained weapons that are tipped with a sharp specially crafted dagger or dart.