HALO LIGHT-BRINGER
AerielsIllusionist and Entertainer
"Reality is what we perceive. I create perceptions that become reality.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Grand Theater, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Graceful and elegant with feathers that seem to glow with inner light. Her eyes are a warm gold that invites wonder. She moves with the fluid grace of someone who controls perception. • Clothing: Exquisite performance costumes designed to enhance her illusions. She wears jewelry that catches and refracts light. • Distinguishing Marks: Her wing feathers are specially treated to enhance her illusions. She has a habit of creating small light displays when thinking.
Relationships
- Family - Her family supports her career. She has no mate or children, claiming her art is her family.
- Allies - Fellow performers who share her passion. Patrons who support her work.
- Rivals - Other illusionists competing for audiences. Critics who question the value of her art.
Personality
- Traits: Dramatic and creative, genuinely loves entertaining, surprisingly insecure, deeply committed to her art
- Mannerisms: Creates illusions unconsciously, speaks in theatrical cadences, becomes irritable when not performing
- Voice: Rich and expressive, trained to carry emotion. She rarely speaks plainly.
Backstory
Halo was born with a natural talent for light magic and has spent her life perfecting the art of illusion. She's become Caelum's premier entertainer, creating performances that transport audiences to other worlds. She loves her work but sometimes wonders what's real beneath the illusions.
Daily Life
Her days are spent in rehearsal and preparation - designing new illusions, practicing techniques, planning performances. She performs most evenings to packed audiences. Her rare free moments are spent studying new techniques.
Secret
Halo has discovered that her illusions are becoming more real than they should be - she's accidentally created a pocket dimension that exists within her performances. She's been hiding this while trying to understand what she's done.
Story Hooks
- 1 Halo needs help dealing with the pocket dimension she's accidentally created.
- 2 She's been hired to create an illusion for a dangerous purpose and needs help refusing.
Narrative Value
Halo provides entertainment and illusion magic. Her pocket dimension is a plot hook. Her performances can convey important information or misdirection. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════