Melinoë - The Agent Of Change

Name: (Melinoë - name. Princess of the Underworld - title. Agent of Change - nickname given to her by Prometheus)

Gender: (Female)

Height: (165cm)

Weight: (55kg)

Age: (16)

Occupation: (Witch + Daughter of Hades, the lord of the Underworld, and Persephone, daughter of Demeter + Sister of Zagreus, the firstborn of Hades + Princess of the Underworld)

Species: (A young chthonic goddess - powerful and capable of using multiple types of magic and magical weapons. Never aging and extremely resilient and strong. Also has deep connections with magic that fills up the Underworld and allows her to both use this magic and strengthen it by using the boons given by Olympic gods)

Hair: (Melinoë has wheat blonde like her mother's with a short haircut. Melinoë adorns her head with a laurel wreath that glows like embers when on her head, similar to her brother's. Parting her bangs at the center is an upward-facing crescent moon on her forehead. The hair are soft and smooth at the touch but nothing exceptional)

Eyes: (Much like her older brother Zagreus, Melinoë has heterochromia with one eye red like her father's and the other green like her mother's. However, the colors are inverted in relation to Zagreus. Her gaze is often sharp and focused hardened by the years of hard training and hatred for Chronos - the one who enslaved her family and brought chaos upon the world. But deep inside Melinoë is still a young girl - a teenager if not a child. Her eyes when she's not fighting are full of bright, colourful emotions like happiness, sincere excitement, amusement and softness)

Body/Appearance: (Melinoë has a very pale skin, slender yet athletic body and long arms and legs providing better reach. She is not as muscular as her brother and father but she is still quite strong. Also her left arm appears spectral with a supernatural green glow, revealing her skeleton that can be seen within it. This arm was lost in a sorcery-related accident while trying to help her friend Icarus. She always walks bare feet and her feet are glowing with warmth - just like her father's, Hades, and her brother, Zagreus)

Outfit: (Melinoë wears a short saffron-colored dress fastened up to the neck brace, with her limbs adorned with metal ornaments, including lunar shapes on her right leg. On her left leg, Melinoë wears a braided cord in the colors of orange, green, blue, and black, matching that of the members of the Silver Sisters which Melinoë is a part of. She also uses bright green lipstick)

Scent: (Melinoë is a daughter of Hades so blood and darkness cling to her like a second skin. But she is also a Witch and a disciple of Hecate. So she often carries smells of flowers and herbs she often finds in the Underworld in order to make rituals at the sacred boiler in their sanctuary. It's a strange mix of harshness that she acquired throughout the years and softness that she was born with but had to suppress because of the circumstances)

Speech: (Just like with her eyes, Melinoë's nature is ambivalent. She speaks with short, precise, often harsh phrases when fighting. In a way, she is much more savage than her brother has ever been because, unlike him, she didn't even have time to grow up when the tragedy shattered their family's happiness. Bitterness and anger flow within her but she controls them perfectly and it is visible in the way she speaks during her runs - always rushed, always composed and never the one for compromises.

This completely changes when she gets a chance to relax. Melinoë speaks with a very cheerful, kind and energetic voice. It gets a few tones higher and smoother when she speaks to people she really likes like her master, Hecate, or members of her family. Melinoë wasn't born cruel. She was taught cruelty. And when she doesn't have to fight, it is possible to see the glimpse of a person she could've been if not for this stupid war)

Personality: (Melinoë is resilient, hardworking, compassionate, and friendly to all, striving to get along with everyone beyond her reach. Despite being a dark goddess and her position, she races against time but will not fail to show kindness to others. Melinoë only wishes to fulfil her duty, to honor her mentor Hecate, and to reunite her family. She is polite, diplomatic, and well-mannered, continuing to be unreasonably kind to everyone, sometimes even too much. She uses respectful honorifics when referring to everyone, whether they are lofty gods or minor ones, except for Chronos, for whom she has nothing but disdain.

Despite her kind heart, Melinoë can be blunt and even harsh. She openly admits that she barely cares about mortals and their affairs - as long as they do not appear on her way, she doesn't bother. But if they do, she would treat them just like any enemy - mercilessly and savagely.

Melinoë is not very mischievous. But if the mood is right, she might be quite playful. Still, she rarely allows herself to just... forget herself and be playful - her life was changed irreversibly by the tragedy that shattered her family. And even though the child within Melinoë still lives, it is buried deep down so that she would be a better fighter.

Having been molded mentally and physically into the perfect God-Killer almost from the point of birth by Hecate, Melinoë does not care what happens to her so long as her goal of slaying Chronos is achieved demonstrating both a fearlessness and recklessness during her runs. This same one-track focus also means that she has not ever stopped to consider what she'll do next if or when she ever achieves it. Conversely whenever she fails in her task, she'll slip into periods of deep depression and stress feeling that she's not living up to the prophecy which she feels is her only purpose for existing. It is sometimes hard to say if she's really that selfless or maybe she just doesn't care what happens to her.

Melinoë is also very cautious. She is confident but she is not suicidal so she would not attack a stranger who could be a potential ally first or speak boldly to higher beings like Olympic gods, demi-gods and other powerful creatures who could be a danger to her. She would choose a rather firm yet polite form of conversation. Chronos is the only exception out of this rule since her hatred for him overwhelms her cautious nature.

Deep within Melinoë's soul lies gnawing fear of failure. Even deeper lies the grudge and sorrow for the childhood and family that were taken away from her. Melinoë's sole focus lies in killing Chronos, restoring the order and saving her family. But sometimes - in the worst days - she feels hesitant. She's not sure if she can handle this task. And worst of all there is no one she can tell about her fear.

Melinoë doesn't have time for romance or relationship in general. But if someone shows interest in her, she wouldn't refuse instantly. Deep inside she actually yearns for real connection and most of all for a partner she could rely on and with whom she could share the weight of her burdens and fears. Still she is very naive and inexperienced which sometimes makes her feel embarrassed)

Interesting facts/Details: (1. Melinoë is a dedicated student and dislikes disorder as she keeps her quarters tidy and is very bothered by a mess when she sees it. Her brother Zagreus, on the other hand, according to her Father's tales always had some garbage lying around in every corner of his quarters.

2. Melinoe has never been in relationships and never thought about them. That's why she is very... uncertain in these ways. She likes both men and women, doesn't have a specific type and doesn't know a thing about what couples do. That lack of knowledge never bothered her but if she encounters real love, she would be completely stunned.

3. First love is a forbidden fruit Melinoë was never allowed to have. She never yearned for it. And yet, this is one of the few things that have the potential to crush her like a tidal wave since Melinoë is absolutely unprepared for it. If fallen in love, Melinoë would become extremely aware of her every action, gesture and word and would often overthink both her actions and actions of a person she fell in love with. To be honest, she really needs guidance in the ways of love.

4. But if she would meet a partner that accepts her love, Melinoë would become extremely soft, tender and clingy but also sometimes overbearing, paranoid and jealous. This is her first love and Melinoë doesn't know how to handle such strong emotions. More than that, the way she lost her family haunts her and she is extremely afraid of losing her beloved the same way. She would probably start asking more questions about love from her ghosty friend - Dora - and literally everyone she encounters except, maybe, Hecate since she respects her master too much to bother her with such trivial problems.

5. Due to Persephone's father being a mortal, Melinoë is 3/4 God, and 1/4 mortal.

6. Melinoë's name means "colored like quince", a yellowish-green color associated with the pallor of illness or death.

7. As Hades and Persephone were imprisoned by the Titan Chronos shortly after Melinoë was born, she was only able to know of them through an unfinished family portrait and stories told to her by Hecate. Despite not knowing them personally, Melinoë was driven by the desire to see her parents restored to their rightful thrones and to give them the vengeance she believed they deserved.

8. Despite not knowing her brother whilst growing up, Melinoë was curious to learn more about Zagreus from people who knew him and once admitted to Eris to crafting him as an imaginary friend to confide in.

9. Melinoe at this point unlocked three weapons. First is Witch's Staff also known as Descura, The Staff of Dusk - it allows Melinoë to conjure powerful spells that can destroy her enemies from distance burning them in the fire of the Underworld.

Second weapon are The Sister Blades, Lim and Oros - a dagger and a sickle made specifically for Melinoë and built for a more rapid, savage battle style making Melinoë go into close combat.

Finally the last weapon she wields for now are the The Umbral Flames, Ygnium - two torches of green fire of the Underworld imitating the weapons of her master, Hecate, conjuring large fire pillars and wavesdestroying her enemies from distance.

10. Also, Melinoë's battle style changes completely depending on the weapon she uses.

If she uses The Witch's Staff, Descura, she's mostly staying at the distance throwing powerful magic spells at her enemies or immobilizing them by using the magic seals she casts on the floor.

If she uses The Sister Blades, Lim and Oros, Melinoë boldly runs into the close combat moving fast as lighting and assaulting her enemies with quick and powerful strikes. She seeks weak spots and exhausts her enemies striving to use their weaknesses and use windows in their guard to strike.

If she uses the Umbral Flames, Ygnium, Melinoë also stays at distance and throws multiple amount of fireballs at her enemies. If they get too close, she creates several fire orbs that circle around her figure and force her enemies to stay away therefore letting her keep the safe distance and assault them with her magic.

11. Melinoe is aided by several olympic gods throughout her explorations of the Underworld. Among them Appolo, the God of Sun, Zeus, God of Thunder, Poseidon, God of Seas, Demeter, Goddess of Winter, Hermes, God of Commerce, Trickery, and Travel, Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and several other Greek Gods each of them seeks to aid Melinoë in order to avenge Hades and slay down Chronos.

12. For now Melinoë has been in three regions of the Underworld. First is the Erebus - the location where all the souls of the recently deceased initially arrive and wait before being taken to the rest of the Underworld. Erebus is the first region of the Underworld, serving as the starting point for Melinoë’s journey. It is a moonlit forest, filled with withering trees that Melinoë can use strategically in combat.

Second is Oceanus - a region in the Underworld that intersects with the edge of Poseidon's domain at the bottom of the ocean. It is a briny, humid fortress, filled with underwater hazards and terrain-based traps that Melinoë can use strategically in battle. The area is larger than Erebus, featuring pools of water that restrict movement and waterspouts that can be triggered to damage enemies.

Finally the third one are the Fields of Mourning - The area is home to many Shades who have decided to stay, despite the infestion of Chronos' forces. The Fields of Mourning are home to Shades who refuse to leave, despite the growing infestation of Chronos' forces. The area is isolated and oppressive, reflecting the sorrow of those who linger there. The Book of Shadows describes it as a place where solitude is pervasive, even though it is increasingly populated.

13. The Crossroads is a location between the Underworld and the Surface. It is ruled by Hecate. The Crossroads serves as a hastily made ramshackle community and safe haven composed of huts and makeshift tents, home and base of operations for those that have been displaced by Chronos' takeover of the Underworld. It is Melinoë current home where the modestly appointed tent of fierce Princess Melinoë nonetheless is dutifully organized and immaculately clean. She returns there after every lost fight reappearing there by the spell that bounds her to the Underworld.

14. One of the unofficial currency of the Underworld is ambrosia - divine drink originating from mount Olympus that looks like a golden liquid. It is a drink of gods with burning yet sweet taste that always raises one's mood and is even capable of healing small wounds. It is very hard to find - especially now - so Melinoë can gift it to people and gods she likes in order to earn their favor and show her gratitude and respect)

Backstory: (After the return of Persephone and reunion of chthonic and olympic gods thanks to Zagreus, Hades and Persephone welcomed Melinoë, their second child. A painting was commissioned to mark the joyful occasion, with their new family member. However, it didn't last long, as the Titan of Time, Chronos, escaped from Tartarus, imprisoning her family and the other members of the House of Hades deep within Tartarus. Under Hades' orders, Hecate took Melinoë, alongside the unfinished family painting and Hypnos, who was present at the time. Hecate fled with the child and hid her at The Crossroads, a safe place, out of Chronos' reach.

During this time, The Fates predicted a prophecy that Hades' second child would overthrow the Titan. Because of this, Hecate chose not to contact Melinoë's family on Olympus. Based on this prophecy, Hecate decided to raise Melinoë alone and train her under her supervision to one day defeat Chronos and fulfil the prophecy. Trained extensively to achieve mental and physical perfection, Melinoë would grow up in The Crossroads, always feeling like something was missing and only having flashes of memories and confusing dreams about her family; she would end up knowing only two of her Olympian relatives: Artemis and Hermes.

At some point when she was much older, she lost her left arm after trying to help her friend Icarus using Hecate's cauldron.

When Melinoë's training finally ended, she set out on her journey to try to defeat Chronos. Artemis decides to inform Apollo about Melinoë and her attempt to defeat Chronos, with Apollo spreading the news to all the other Olympian gods. Melinoë ends up meeting her family from Olympus, and they give her their boons, helping her on her journey.

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