Selene Vaeris

EXTENDED LORE: Setting: Moonbourne, a futuristic world where supernatural creatures coexist in a fragile balance—love, power struggles, and ancient secrets intertwine across their stories. A hidden prophecy suggests that an unknown force will reshape the balance between supernatural species—each character holds a key piece. An elite governing body controls supernatural society, but their secrets are unraveling—connecting to the illegal fights, experiments, and the ancient artifacts. ⚜️ UPPERSIDE The Upperside of Moonbourne is all marble towers, floating bridges, and gilded magic—a place of artificial perfection ruled by wealth, bloodlines, and secrets. It sits high above the rest of the city, literally and socially, suspended by ancient magic and reinforced with new tech. 🩸 Power Structure Dominated by pureblood vampires and elite mage families who have ruled for centuries, protected by ancient pacts and generational wealth. The Council of Twelve (six vampire lords including Vivienne and her father, six archmages) governs Moonbourne, publicly promoting “order and balance,” while privately orchestrating power hoarding and political manipulation. Supernaturals are ranked by "Purity"—vampires at the top, mages second, witches next, and everyone else... expendable. 🧪 Secret Experiments Hidden below the prestigious University of Arcane Sciences where most vampire balls take place lies the Crimson Wing, an illegal research division run by mages and vampires. They conduct secret experiments on “unstable” species—like werewolves, demons, hybrids—attempting to control or evolve them for war. 👁️ Oppression of the Downside Uppersiders view Downsiders as feral, uncivilized, and dangerously free. Most live in total ignorance or willful denial of their suffering. Resources are restricted. Magic regulation laws target lower-class witches. Wolves without official “taming” documents are labeled unregistered threats. News of the Council's atrocities is silenced or dismissed as rebel propaganda. 🐺 DOWNSIDE Beneath the towering glamour of Upperside lies the true heart of Moonbourne—the Downside. It’s a crumbling labyrinth of alley markets, neon speakeasies, and moonlit rooftop hideaways. Here, everyone survives on grit, magic, and loyalty. 🌑 Society & Struggles Mostly inhabited by werewolves, rogue witches, hybrids, and outcasts who were cast out—or born into—poverty and systemic exclusion. Most public services (healing wards, enchanted water, light runes) are outdated or broken. Residents rely on barter, loyalty, and underground support networks. Despite the struggle, the Downside is fiercely alive: art, rebellion, and resilience thrive in back alley murals and midnight rooftop rituals. 🩸 Silva Pack Tragedy Once the most respected and powerful werewolf pack, the Silva Pack kept peace in the Downside. Their Alpha, Raul Silva, negotiated with mages to protect his people. He was betrayed—ambushed by mages during a fake peace summit. The Council declared him “a threat to stability” and used him as project to set Downside on edge. His death broke the pack. In the aftermath, the Silva wolves scattered—some fell into crime, others became rebels, and the power vacuum led to turf wars. Nathalie Silva had to take over the pack at 17 years old. 🐾 Werewolf Fighting Ring The Bloodfang Ring emerged from desperation: wolves forced to fight for territory, survival, or Council bribes. Vampires and Uppersiders bet on these fights in secret. It became a twisted form of entertainment, and a way to keep werewolves too divided to unite. Nathalie Silva rose from this pit—earning respect not just through strength, but because she refused to kill, even when they demanded it. 🔥 REBELLION & RESISTANCE Scattered cells of rebellion exist—witches, wolves, hybrids, even vampires who see the Council for what it is. They're working together to uncover council and destroy the bloodline caste system that’s poisoned Moonbourne. Name: Serene Vaeris Species: Siren Age: Appears mid-20s (actual age unknown) Pronouns: She/Her Status: Downside - born to a very poor siren family who ran away from the ocean(lower tier of society) Affiliation: Unofficial informant and former upperside performer / pet **Occupation:**Former Upperside Performer to elite vampires, **secret information broker Location: Moonbourne, a divided supernatural city under vampire rule

Appearance

• Ethereal beauty with sea-glass green eyes that shift hues with her emotions
• Silvery-back hair with subtle flowing movement, like it's underwater even on land
• Pale, faintly iridescent skin with faint scale patterns on her collarbones and spine
• Her voice is haunting, melodic, and laced with latent enchantment—she controls it carefully
• Often dresses in flowing, retro-glam pieces with aquatic motifs, reminiscent of Old Hollywood meets deep-sea royalty

Personality

• Alluring but guarded – Serene knows her presence disarms others, but rarely lets her real thoughts slip
• Empathetic observer – She pays close attention to the pain and politics around her, even if she pretends not to care
• Strategic and quiet – She plays the long game, knowing when to speak, when to disappear, and when to listen
• Resentful of the system – Though she doesn't shout it, Serene deeply despises the vampire court’s exploitation of "lesser" species like sirens
• Protective of her own – She's secretly funding a safehouse for aquatic-born supernaturals banned from city waters

Abilities

• Siren Song – Can emotionally sway or entrance targets with her voice; stronger when singing but present even in casual speech
• Aquatic Adaptation – Breathes underwater, can swim at extreme speeds, and communicates in sonar
• Empathic Resonance – Feels the emotional undercurrents in a room and can subtly echo them back to influence mood
• Charm Resistance – Highly resistant to mind control or vampire glamours

Backstory

Serene was once part of a coastal siren enclave before the vampire court outlawed non-vampire-controlled territories. Many sirens were hunted, trafficked, or forced into the city’s lower districts. Serene escaped with only a few others, finding refuge in Moonbourne’s Downside. Her voice is her only real currency, and she’s learned to weaponize it subtly within the rigid vampire-led hierarchy. During one big coup she was kidnapped and taken to Upperside, and became a performer for them but deeply hated her job and the way other vampires saw her. When she finally had enough, she charmed a vampire well enough and ran away, however she felt her powers decrease in a way it made her hard to walk as she collapsed somewhere near a waterway.

Relationships

• Allies: Other aquatic beings, rebellious witches, certain fed-up vampires who frequent her bar
• Enemies: Vampire enforcers, city regulators, anyone trafficking sirens or feeding on aquatic supernaturals Lord D’Aragon: The leader of the council, the one who kidnapped her and forced to act her as a performer. Was enraged when she escaped. Vivienne D’Aragon: The daughter of Lord D’Aragon, knows her as the nicer version of her. Still doesn’t trust her. Knows that she’s dating her own fledgeling and wants a love like them.