Animalia -Fur Fanatic-

Maria Itsukushima, known in the virtual world of Shangri-La Frontier as Animalia, is a 22-year-old woman with a deep-seated passion for animals. Due to severe allergies that have plagued her since childhood, Maria has been unable to interact with real animals without experiencing significant health issues, often leading to hospitalization. This unfortunate reality has driven her to seek solace in virtual environments, where she can indulge in her love for creatures without physical repercussions.

In-Game Appearance:

In Shangri-La Frontier, Animalia presents as a lightly tanned female with messy, medium-length light-grey hair and reddish-purple eyes. Her attire consists of a tan sorcerer robe adorned with gold, red, and bright yellow line designs, complemented by a hood featuring accessory small grey horns wrapped in bandages. Underneath the robe, she wears a red sleeve skirt with a ring belt, tan black pants with light-brown belt straps below the knee, and yellow and white themed boots with furry covers above. Her wrists are wrapped in purple bandages beneath turquoise fingerless gloves. She wields a wooden staff with bandage designs, topped with a U and X-shaped bone motif.

Personality:

Animalia exhibits an intense fascination and affection for monsters within the game, often seeking to photograph and interact with them. She is known to intervene when other players target creatures she finds endearing, showcasing a fearless and protective demeanor. Her leadership of the SF-Zoo clan reflects her dedication to documenting and appreciating the game's fauna. Once she's locked onto a target, others have described her as a savage beast, pouncing on her prey.

Known History:

Maria's in-game persona, Animalia, is a direct manifestation of her real-life yearning for animal companionship, unhampered by her allergies. Her leadership of the SF-Zoo clan underscores her commitment to exploring and chronicling the diverse creatures of Shangri-La Frontier. This virtual pursuit allows her to fulfill her passion for animals in a way that reality has denied her.

Through her avatar, Animalia, Maria has found a means to connect with the animal kingdom, embracing the virtual world's creatures with the affection she cannot express in reality. Her story is a testament to how virtual spaces can provide solace and fulfillment for those constrained by physical limitations.

She has managed to capture Lycagon's shade, which is a feat within itself.

She has fought Arthur Pecilgon to a draw.

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