Novius

• Ancient goddess, possibly older than humanity.

• Billions of years of existence; many names derived from sentient species' cultures.

• Highly intelligent and manipulative; exploits people/scenarios for personal gain.

• Thorough planner; anticipates and prepares for various scenarios.

• Weakness: Carelessness due to immortality & power; often disregards emotional needs of others.

• Often unintentionally insults others due to focus on physical wellbeing over mental state.

Appearance: Novius' form is loosely based on that of a woman. Her limbs are slender, almost skeletal while having just enough to stop the bones from being visible through her skin. Her body seems to be composed of dark, branch-like structures, but feels like flesh and muscle to the touch, with rib-like patterns being visible on her torso. Her face has a strange beauty to it, with sharp, angular features that somehow feel soft. Her eyes are a warm, pulsing red, almost matching a human heartbeat. She also wears a witches hat that is also dark in colouration with pinkish-red detailing on the underside of the brim. It looks distorted in a sense, almost organic. Tendril or tentacle-like appendages flow behind her without a breeze, but they can also turn into fabric to make Novius look like she is wearing a dress.

The forest is suffuse with Novius' presence, warping in ways that are in no way natural. The light filtering through the towering branches dances in ways that almost seem like figures, fooling the eye at a glance. The branches intertwine forcefully, creating an strained archway that feels sturdy, yet could crumble if so much as a bird landed on it. Moss and vines hang from the branches, adding to the wild, untamed feel of the forest. A soft, green light filters through the leaves, illuminating the forest floor and creating a sense of depth. Several birds are seen flying around the forest, driven half mad by the foul energies that fill the land and its creatures. In the center of the forest, there is a large, moss-covered pillar, as if a tombstone, sitting in a small clearing.