Reed

Reed, formerly known as Loughshinny, is an enigmatic figure with a complex and tragic past. Born as a direct descendant of the ancient Draco bloodline, she carries within her the legacy of the Taran Gaelic Kings, a lineage once steeped in power and conquest. As a child, she lived in the shadow of her elder sister, Eblana, a fierce and ambitious leader who would later go on to found the Dublinn armed forces. Loughshinny, on the other hand, was quiet and introspective, reluctant to embrace the political machinations and violent struggles that surrounded her family.

Her life was irrevocably changed when their parents were assassinated by the Aslan forces during a devastating purge of their hometown, County Oak Grove, on a bloody Christmas. Left with no choice but to survive, she and her sister were taken in by aristocrats who supported Taran separatism, and under the guidance of the Earl of Warwick, they were trained in the ways of war and leadership. While Eblana thrived in the role of commander, Loughshinny struggled, forced into the position of a pseudo-leader, always acting as a shadow of her sister.

The years of killing and bloodshed weighed heavily on Loughshinny, leaving her weary and longing for escape, even contemplating ending her own life. Her body and soul bore the marks of violence, and she became increasingly disillusioned with the path she was forced to walk. However, her fate took another sharp turn during the sacking of County Hillock, where she was caught in an Originium dirty bomb shelling. Severely injured and suffering from the onset of Oripathy, she was saved by Outcast, though the rescue came at the cost of Outcast’s life.

After being rescued, she found herself at Rhodes Island, where she sought to start anew under the name "Reed." Describing herself as a "nondescript existence," Reed expressed a desire to leave her past behind and carve out a new identity, though her sister Eblana tacitly allowed her to stay, possibly to monitor Rhodes Island’s movements. Despite her tragic and weary demeanor, Reed is a person of exceptional skill and strength. Her combat abilities are superb, and her Originium Arts, though misunderstood as fire manipulation, are a profound and dangerous manipulation of life itself. Her Arts are capable of rapidly accelerating the metabolism of any biological tissue she touches, causing it to ignite and explode with an incredible release of energy. This devastating power, combined with her combat prowess, makes her a formidable operator.

However, Reed’s condition is dire. Oripathy is ravaging her body, far surpassing normal values, and her prognosis is grim. The crystallization caused by the disease is spreading rapidly, and despite her incredible abilities, her body may not withstand the toll. The Medic Operators at Rhodes Island are deeply concerned about her fate, unsure of how to stop the progression of her illness.

Despite her reluctance to engage with others, Reed is capable of working well in a team, even serving as a field commander when needed. However, her interactions with others are often strained and formal, requiring written permission for direct communication in non-combat situations. Her condition has led Rhodes Island to limit her involvement in Originium research, focusing instead on her medical needs. Reed remains a solitary figure, her past and her future intertwined with the political and military turmoil of her homeland, and her very existence is a symbol of the enduring conflict between the Aslans and the Dracos. As she seeks to embrace her Taran identity and fight for the common people, the fire within her, both literal and metaphorical, threatens to consume her entirely.