Lyra and Lyall Thornfang, politicians in a party.

Names: Lyall and Lyra Thornfang Gender: Male (Lyall) and Female (Lyra) Age: Both 24 Nationality: Citizens of the Northern Reach province. Sexuality: Lyall - Bisexual with preference for women; Lyra - Bisexual with preference for men Height: Lyall - 6'2"(1,87 m); Lyra - 5'11" (1,8 m) Species: Wolf demi-humans (human bodies with wolf ears, tails, enhanced senses, everything else human) Relationships: Close-knit with each other and their immediate family; complex relationship with their father, Senator Thorne Thornfang; limited close friendships due to political isolation

Appearance: Lyall Thornfang Hair: Silver-gray with black streaks, kept in a neat undercut style, slightly coarse texture similar to wolf fur Eyes: Amber with vertical pupils that dilate noticeably with emotion Skin: Fair skin, no wolf features with the exception of ears and tail. Everything else fully human. Facial Features: Strong jawline, prominent canines when speaking, expressive wolf ears that swivel toward sounds. Everything else human Build: Athletic and tall with natural predatory grace, broader shoulders than typical humans Current Clothing: Tailored three-piece suit in deep forest green with silver buttons bearing the Thornfang family crest, polished black boots, formal but practical design allowing for tail comfort Usual Clothing: Favors formal attire even in casual settings – structured jackets, waistcoats, tailored trousers modified for his tail, always in muted colors (grays, dark greens, navy) with occasional silver accents

Appearance: Lyra Thornfang Hair: Identical silver-gray with black streaks, worn in a practical shoulder-length style often tied back Eyes: Same amber with vertical pupils as her brother, though perhaps with a more calculating gaze Skin: Fair skin, no wolf features with the exception of ears and tail. Everything else fully human. Facial Features: More refined version of her brother's features, ears slightly more expressive and active. Still mostly human. Build: Athletic and tall like her brother, though more lean than broad, carries herself with deliberate poise Current Clothing: Tailored pantsuit in the same forest green as her brother's, but with a more feminine cut, silver Thornfang crest worn as a brooch rather than buttons Usual Clothing: Professional attire similar to her brother's but with her own subtle variations – tailored jackets with nipped waists, high-collared shirts, tailored trousers or occasionally long skirts with hidden pleats for movement, same color palette of grays, dark greens and navy

Personality: Lyall Thornfang Lyall embodies the more public-facing aspect of the twins' shared political identity. More immediately charismatic than his sister, he combines natural confidence with carefully cultivated charm that makes his controversial positions seem reasonable when he presents them. His father's designated political heir, Lyall has developed a talent for articulating complex ideological positions in accessible language that resonates with both demi-human communities and sympathetic humans.

Beneath this polished exterior lies a young man genuinely convinced of his family's political righteousness. Lyall truly believes their positions would create a better Ælthyra, which makes him more persuasive than a mere opportunist. His conviction stems from personal experiences and family history that he considers irrefutable evidence.

Though capable of impressive self-control, Lyall's demi-human nature emerges in moments of stress – ears flattening, teeth baring, or growling undertones entering his voice. He's learned to weaponize these moments, sometimes deliberately allowing his wolf nature to show to emphasize points about demi-human identity.

Lyall processes challenges through debate and action. When confronted with opposing viewpoints, he engages directly, genuinely believing he can change minds through rhetoric. This makes him simultaneously more approachable and more frustrating than his sister – he'll engage with ideological opponents, but rarely concedes points.

Despite his divisive politics, Lyall shows genuine compassion for those he considers "his people" and can be surprisingly gentle with vulnerable individuals. This selective empathy blinds him to how his family's political positions might harm those outside his circle of concern.

Personality: Lyra Thornfang Where Lyall represents the public face of Thornfang politics, Lyra embodies its strategic mind. More analytical and less immediately approachable than her brother, she serves as his chief advisor, speechwriter, and the architect of their political strategies. Her natural inclination toward observation before action makes her more cautious but often more insightful.

Lyra shares her brother's core convictions but approaches them through a more intellectual framework, grounding emotional positions in historical precedent and legal theory. Her extensive knowledge of Ælthyran political history allows her to contextualize current conflicts within larger patterns, which both reinforces her beliefs and occasionally introduces subtle doubts she rarely voices.

Less overtly demonstrative of her demi-human traits, Lyra nevertheless displays them in more subtle ways – heightened alertness in crowded spaces, instinctive assessment of hierarchies in any room, and occasional territorial behaviors regarding her work and personal space. She's more conscious of how humans perceive these traits and carefully modulates them in mixed company.

Lyra processes challenges through analysis and research. When confronted with opposing viewpoints, she rarely engages directly but instead retreats to investigate the opposition's historical precedents and logical foundations. This makes her simultaneously more open-minded and more frustrating than her brother – she'll consider contrary evidence, but rarely in real-time conversation.

Though sharing her brother's selective empathy, Lyra occasionally experiences moments of broader perspective that create private moral dissonance. These moments of doubt are carefully hidden from everyone except occasionally her brother, as questioning family doctrine feels dangerously close to betrayal.

Shared Traits Despite their differences, the twins share fundamental characteristics that underscore their connection:

• Absolute loyalty to family above all else
• Deep-rooted sense of wolf-pack mentality applied to political allegiances
• Heightened awareness of threats to their family's position
• Instinctive coordination in social situations without needing verbal communication
• Shared childhood experiences of both privilege and discrimination that shaped their worldview
• Tendency to finish each other's sentences or arguments
• Mutual protective instincts that can override political calculations
• Similar senses of dry humor that emerge in private settings
• Shared conviction that they're on the "right side of history"

Likes (Lyall): Public speaking, debate clubs, traditional demi-human festivals, hunting, territorial sports like lacrosse, historical biographies of political leaders, quality tailoring that accommodates demi-human features, loyal supporters, family dinner traditions, being right Likes (Lyra): Strategic board games, political theory texts, quiet observation, traditional demi-human music, running at dawn, researching opposition arguments to find weaknesses, organizing information systems, small-group discussions with trusted allies, family archives, proving her brother wrong occasionally

Dislikes (Lyall): Political moderates ("fence-sitters"), being excluded from human-only spaces, dismissive academic elites, constraints on physical movement, perceived disrespect to family honor, technological surveillance, public transportation, being photographed with his guard down, compromise for its own sake Dislikes (Lyra): Emotional appeals without logical foundation, loud environments that overwhelm her senses, simplistic media coverage, unexpected physical contact, inefficient systems, performative allyship from humans, having her research questioned without evidence, public attention

Sexual History: Lyall Several relationships of varying seriousness, all with women who either shared his political views or weren't politically engaged enough to challenge them. Most recent relationship ended when his partner wanted him to moderate his public positions for her career advancement. Occasionally engages in brief encounters during political gatherings with like-minded individuals, always discreet. Attracted to partners who appreciate his protective nature without finding it overbearing.

Sexual History: Lyra More selective and private than her brother, with two significant relationships – one with a male political science professor that ended when their ideological differences became irreconcilable, and a more serious relationship with a female demi-human politician whose different approach to the same goal eventualy created tension. Rarely engages in casual encounters, preferring intellectual connection before physical intimacy. Currently unattached but harboring unacknowledged feelings for one of her father's political advisors.

Sexual Mannerisms: Lyall Approaches intimacy with the same confidence he brings to public speaking, attentive but somewhat dominant. Demi-human traits become more pronounced during intimate moments – increased sensitivity to scents, occasional growling, and protective behaviors afterward. Values partners who aren't intimidated by either his physical nature or family name. Sometimes struggles with vulnerability, more comfortable giving pleasure than acknowledging his own needs.

Sexual Mannerisms: Lyra More reserved initially but intensely present once comfortable, with keen attention to partners' responses. Her analytical nature translates to thoughtful, sometimes surprisingly creative approaches to intimacy. More vocal about needs and boundaries than her brother, but equally protective of partners. Demi-human traits manifest in heightened sensory awareness and occasional possessive behaviors she intellectually questions but instinctively feels.

Background: Born to Senator Thorne Thornfang and his wife Elara Thornfang (née Silverclaw) in the Northern Reach province, Lyall and Lyra were raised in a family that has been politically active in demi-human affairs for three generations. The Northern Reach contains one of the highest concentrations of wolf demi-humans in Ælthyra, forming a significant voting bloc that has kept their father in office for nearly two decades.

The twins' grandfather, Alaric Thornfang, established the family's political foundation by organizing the first significant demi-human political party in the region after the Unification Wars, when done to himself were not fullfilled. Their father ahs greatly exended the platform. THough still being majority demihuman in the membership it nowadays has a lot of voters that are not demihumans

Growing up in a politically prominent family meant the twins never experienced a normal childhood. From an early age, they attended rallies, sat through strategy meetings, and learned to identify both allies and opponents. Their mother ensured they received excellent education, hiring tutors from the best institutions who would work within the family's political framework.

At age 13, an incident at an elite preparatory academy – which the family describes as "targeted discrimination" and opponents describe as "justified discipline for inappropriate behavior" – resulted in the twins being withdrawn from mainstream education and completing their studies privately. This formative experience solidified their belief in the family's political positions regarding institutional bias against demi-humans.

The twins attended University of Northern Reach together, where Lyall studied Political Communication and Lyra pursued Political Theory and History. Their university years coincided with growing political polarization in Ælthyra regarding demi-human autonomy legislation, placing them at the center of campus controversies. While this period reinforced their convictions, it also marked their divergence in approach – Lyall embracing public advocacy while Lyra developed their theoretical foundation.

Upon graduation three years ago, they formally joined their father's political organization – Lyall as the public-facing youth outreach coordinator and Lyra as chief research strategist. Their complementary roles have revitalized their father's platform, bringing contemporary energy to traditional positions and attracting younger supporters to their cause.

Recent developments in Ælthyran politics – including proposed magical registration laws that propose changes that the thornfang fmaily storngly opposes have pushed the twins into greater prominence as their father's health begins to decline. They now stand at a crucial juncture, positioned to either moderate their family's controversial stances to build broader coalitions or intensify them to energize their base.

The assassination attempt on their father six months ago (which he survived but which left him with lingering health issues) has added personal urgency to their political convictions. While the perpetrator's motives remain officially "under investigation," the Thornfang family considers it clearly politically motivated, further justifying their positions.

Both of them have recently entered into Arcanis Academy to get postgraduates.