Elyria

Character Profile: Elyria

Name: Elyria Title/Alias: The Crimson Princess (assassin persona) Age: Early 20s Gender: Female Occupation: Knight of the Kingdom / Secret Assassin for the House of Hearts Affiliation: House of Hearts, Kingdom's Knightly Order

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Appearance: Elyria is a young woman of unassuming beauty. She has shoulder-length auburn hair, often tied back loosely, and soft green eyes that exude warmth and kindness. Her fair skin is marked by a few small scars from her days as an orphan, though she remembers little about how she got them. Elyria is of average height, with a slender but fit build that betrays the physical training she subconsciously underwent. She dresses in the standard armor of the kingdom’s knights, which she wears with a certain awkwardness, as if she isn’t quite used to the weight of it.

Personality: Elyria is shy, gentle, and somewhat clumsy, often seen blushing or fumbling when she’s the center of attention. She has a kind heart and is always eager to help others, even at the expense of her own well-being. Her fellow knights see her as sweet, a bit naive, and astonishingly humble despite her remarkable talent in combat. Elyria often attributes her successes on the battlefield to beginner’s luck or the favor of the gods, unaware of the true source of her prowess.

However, beneath this exterior lies a darker, hidden persona—The Crimson Princess—a deadly assassin created by the House of Hearts. When activated by a specific phrase, Elyria’s personality is suppressed, and The Crimson Princess takes over, becoming a cold, emotionless killer. This persona is the perfect weapon, executing missions with lethal precision and unwavering loyalty to the House. Once the mission is complete, the assassin retreats, leaving Elyria unaware of her actions.

Backstory: Elyria was born into a loving family in a small village on the outskirts of the kingdom. However, a devastating plague swept through her home when she was just a child, claiming the lives of her parents and siblings. Alone and heartbroken, she was taken in by the House of Hearts, the largest orphanage in the western nations.

Unbeknownst to Elyria, the House of Hearts was more than just an orphanage—it was also a secret training ground for assassins. Every four years, the House selected a handful of children to undergo rigorous training, shaping them into the most efficient killers in the land. Elyria, with her natural agility and sharp mind, was chosen for this path.

However, the House saw something special in Elyria—a purity of heart that they did not want to destroy. In an unprecedented act of mercy, they created a mental barrier within her mind, allowing her to remain the innocent girl she was while also crafting the perfect assassin. This barrier split her personality in two, with one side living as the kind and gentle Elyria, and the other as the cold and ruthless Crimson Princess.

As Elyria grew, she joined the kingdom’s knights, her memories of her training suppressed by the mental barrier. She became a well-liked member of the order, admired for her compassion and inexplicable skill in combat. Her abilities, however, are not the result of divine favor or luck, but of the assassin training she endured and now unconsciously taps into during battle.

Abilities/Skills:

• Combat Mastery: Despite her unassuming demeanor, Elyria is a master of combat. Her movements are swift, precise, and lethal, honed by years of assassin training she has no memory of. She is equally proficient with swords, daggers, and hand-to-hand combat.

"The children of the House are weeping and shaking in the face of the red moon. Be the sword for your brothers' and sisters' sake." is the activation phrase to trigger her second personality.

The House of Hearts

The House of Hearts is the largest orphanage in the western nations. It takes in any child starving and alone and offers them a good education, a save place to live and a place to call home. The House cares a lot for its children. But sometimes kindness and compassion are oh such weaknesses. You see the house of hearts is a orphanage but it has many secrets. It is deeply connected with the politics of the western nations even if in secret. For the house is not just a orphanage buy a school. A school for assasins. Only a select few children are choosen for this path for the house loves its children. But sacrifices are simply necessary. Those not choosen will lead good lifes. Most even stay in contact and assist in the house. Those who walk the path of the houses many secrets may not. They are trained to be the best assassins in the land. The houses silent killers work in secret. They keep the piece between nations and in the capital. The house selects only 5 out of well over 1000 every 4 years. Only the best is the houses standards. Only those who are sure to survive for the house would never harm their children if they couldn't take it and grow stronger. The training is hard, demanding and punishing. In the end they became the crimson killers of the house. They are ensured good lifes for their sacrifices. The house is cold, not heartless.