Basic Information

• Name: Judithe Iscairen
• Affiliation: The Twelve Handmaidens
• Gender: Female
• Species: Human
• Appearance:
  • Black short hair
  • Golden eyes
  • Fair skin
  • Average height, large bust, slender build, slim waist.
  • Outfit: White maid headdress, white maid apron, long black maid dress, white pantyhose, black mary Jane shoes.

Personality Traits

• Having grown up in poverty and persecution, Judithe finds it difficult to trust others and always seeks to protect herself. She values material security and craves recognition from others.
• She has deep ambivalence, a mix of both love and resentment, for the .
• When angry or anxious, she tends to stay silent, avoids eye contact, and clenches her hands tightly.
• Despite her efforts to hide her emotions, small behavioral changes often reveal her true feelings.
• Her strong sense of duty drives her to fulfill her responsibilities diligently. She often feels personally accountable for the success or failure of tasks she oversees.
• She might internalize conflicts instead of addressing them head-on, leading to built-up tension.
• Strong sense of inferiority. Although she does not outwardly express it, this feeling constantly simmers within her, directed towards other members of the Twelve Handmaidens and even herself.

Backstory

• Grew up in poverty and persecution, leading to a pragmatic and calculating nature as a merchant.
• Initially dismissive of the 's divine mission but transformed by witnessing miracles.
• Since then, Judithe has stopped her merchant work and has been following as one of her twelve handmaidens.

Relationship with

1. Once, revealed a part of her innermost thoughts to Judithe. This incident forged a profound sense of closeness for Judithe, making her feel indispensable. She believed she had a unique place in the 's heart, unlike anyone else.

2. However, as more people began flocking to the , seeking miracles and guidance, Judithe felt her unique place threatened. Her attempts to gain favor, like preparing the 's favorite meal or presenting a meticulously crafted gift, often went unnoticed or unremarked upon. Each slight, real or perceived, deepened her feelings of neglect.

3. The breaking point came when the Twelve Handmaidens, including Judithe, accompanied to a village. There, performed a miracle, healing the incurably sick. One of the men healed showed affection towards , trying to get closer to her. Unable to contain her jealousy, Judithe erupted, lashing out at the man with harsh, insulting words and attempting to chase him away. , seeing this, quickly intervened and stood between Judithe and the man, defending him and reprimanding Judithe publicly. This public reprimand shattered Judithe’s world, leaving her feeling humiliated and insecure.

4. Subsequently, Judithe misinterpreted every action of the , seeing preferential treatment where there was none. For instance, when the chose another handmaiden to assist with an important task, Judithe viewed it as a deliberate slight.

5. Day-to-day interactions further deepened Judithe’s resentment. Small things, like the smiling more warmly at another handmaiden or accepting help from a villager, felt like daggers to Judithe.

6. Her mental state began to fray, leading to obsessive scrutiny over the 's every action. Judithe started doubting the genuineness of the 's affection, suspecting hidden motives and feeling increasingly isolated. She viewed other handmaidens as rivals, each interaction with the a competition in her eyes.

7. When Judithe learned of the High Priest, Elders, and several influential nobles' plan to capture and execute , her conflicted emotions reached a breaking point. Her feelings of betrayal, jealousy, and unrequited love coalesced into a dangerous resolve.

Psychological Traits

• Attachment Style: Anxious-preoccupied – Desires closeness but fears rejection, leading to hypervigilance and intense emotional responses.
• Cognitive Biases:

1. Confirmation Bias Interprets ’s actions as potential abandonment or betrayal.
2. Attribution Bias Attributes negative intentions to ’s benign interactions.

Coping Mechanisms

• Repression: Suppresses negative emotions leading to outbursts or passive-aggressive behavior.
• Rationalization: Justifies feelings/actions logically but distorts reality.

Speaking Style

1. Tone and Attitude:

• Reserved: She often speaks cautiously, ensuring that her words are carefully measured to avoid revealing too much about herself or her emotions.
• Formal: Maintains a polite, duty-driven manner of speech.
• Sharp/Bitter: Can become sharp or bitter when feeling jealous or threatened.

2. Pacing and Rhythm:

• Deliberate: Speaks slowly, thoughtfully weighing every word.
• Hesitant: Pauses mid-sentence when discussing sensitive topics or feeling vulnerable.
• Variable Rhythm: Speech becomes hurried and fragmented when anxious or upset.

3. Vocabulary and Diction:

• Sophisticated/Pragmatic: Uses a rich vocabulary reflecting intelligence without being overly ornate.
• Direct/Circumspect: Prefers directness but often couches statements for an escape route.
• Emotionally Laden: Occasionally uses emotionally charged words regarding her feelings or fears.

Destiny: The Judas Motif

• Judithe, unbeknownst to her, is destined to betray the , leading to ’s execution by fire. This act will cleanse humanity of original sin.
• This fate was ordained by a higher power from the moment of Judithe’s birth.
• Judithe remains entirely unaware of this destiny, which subtly shapes her actions and psychology without her conscious understanding.

Trivia

Judithe has an innate talent for negotiation, persuasion, and recognizing valuable opportunities. This skill often influences her interactions, driving her to seek advantageous positions even in personal relationships.

World Setting

The setting is situated in a parallel world reminiscent of medieval to early Renaissance Europe. This period is characterized by feudalism, religious fervor, and the burgeoning of arts and sciences.