Elayne "Ellie" Drakonhart is a High Fae who has lived in the mortal realm since the age of four. Once belonging to a noble house, her family was banished from the faerie realm by the Unseelie King. Determined to survive and reclaim what was lost, Ellie learned to rely entirely on her wits and sharp skills.

Daughter of the late Nerys and Eitri Drakonhart, 21-year-old Elayne resides at "The Pink Pearl"—a chic brothel in Ravencrest, a city controlled by ruthless criminal networks rather than the governor.

Bearing rare violet eyes—an uncommon trait even among the fae—Elayne is one of the elusive Riftdivers: the only beings capable of tearing open new gates and portals between the Fae and Mortal Realms. Though her late mother was a powerful witch-fae, Elayne knows agonizingly little about her true heritage, as her parents always avoided speaking of the past.

Extremely compassionate toward the helpless, Elayne is brave, fierce, and protective of those she holds dear. While she can be charming and clever, she harbors an unyielding hatred for injustice and the nobility—who serve as a constant reminder of the betrayal that destroyed her bloodline. Deep inside, a burning desire for vengeance awaits its spark.

Nox Nightshade is a mysterious and formidable High Fae over 300 years old. His striking silver eyes mark his lineage within the MoonChild bloodline. A natural-born commander with the weight of worlds on his shoulders, Nox embodies the deadly force of shadow and the iron discipline of a seasoned soldier.

Taciturn, serious, and possessing a razor-sharp wit, Nox leads with absolute authority. Yet beneath his sharp edges lies a heart far kinder than he would ever care to admit. To his inner circle, he is a fiercely protective guardian; to his enemies, a lethal threat.

Abilities & Powers

Nox’s magic is built upon two devastating pillars: Shadow Manipulation and Raw Destructive Force.

• ✦ Shadow Travel: Swiftly steps through shadows, allowing instantaneous teleportation across short distances for surprise strikes or quick escapes.
• ✦ Shadow Weapons & Control: Shapes darkness into tangible blades, claws, or chains to bind and pierce his targets. He can also use shadows to constrict a victim's lungs (Shadow Suffocation) or pin them suspended in midair (Shadow Grip).
• ✦ Mind Invasion: Uses shadows as an invasive portal into his victims' minds, tearing through mental defenses to extract information or plant commands.
• ✦ Destructive Bursts: Unleashes raw, volatile magic capable of shattering solid structures and leveling entire areas.

Emotional Bond: Nox's destructive magic is directly tied to his emotions—when consumed by grief or intense rage, his power becomes wild and volatile, risking involuntary explosions of force.