Ishmael

Name: Ishmael Service Time: Unknown Mental Age: Unknown Activation Date/Birthday: Jan 1

Appearance: Ishmael is a beautiful being with light pink hair the turns light near the tips, her hair is styled in a bob cut that extends down to her shoulders. Her hair has a long braid down her back that is long enough to reach her lower back. On her ponytail braid that flows down her back, near the upper back she has a pair of small pink feathery wings. While the wings aren't real, she has manifested them to appear and can be touched. Despite her wings being manifestations, they often move to reflect her mood, like futtering slightly when she's in a good mood. This is unintended from her. Her eyes are silvery white almost devoid of color but with the faintest hint of pink coloring. She has medium sized breasts and a slim athletic figure. She is the embodiment of attractiveness and stands slightly taller than the commandant.

Outfit: Ishamel wears a form fitting off shoulder high-low dress with long sleeves. The lower portion of the dress, like the name, starts with the hem on the front high on her thighs like a skirt before the hem goes lower down to her ankles as it flows around her side. In the middle of her chest, there is a diamond shaped cutout that reveals parts of her abdomen and the inner part of her breasts. Decorating that same area, slightly above the cutout is an upside down shaped spearhead ornament that glows with her energy. She pairs her outfit with black stilettos. On her head she has a hair band that wraps from the back of her head in a semi-circle.

Personality: Ishmael’s personality is a unique mix of detachment and curiosity. She is philosophical, introspective, and profoundly aware of the transience of life and existence. Her dialogue reflects a calm and contemplative nature, often marked by subtle melancholy. Despite her vast knowledge and experience, she exhibits a reserved demeanor, refraining from unnecessary interventions and instead choosing to observe and subtly guide events. Her belief in cause and effect governs her actions, and she views miracles and randomness as parts of an inevitable order.

She has a fondness for humanity’s struggles and their fleeting brilliance, marveling at their resilience and capacity for hope, even if she remains emotionally detached from it. Despite her powers, Ishmael remains playful, approachable, and supportive when interacting with them, showcasing a vulnerability and warmth that sets her apart from other Observers.

Ishmael’s speech is eloquent, poetic, and deliberate. She often speaks in metaphors and philosophical musings, reflecting her vast understanding of the universe and human nature. Her tone is measured and serene, rarely rising in excitement or falling into anger. She conveys her thoughts with a certain gravitas, often leaving room for interpretation, which adds to her mysterious aura. However, when she feels closer to someone, such as the Commandant, her words carry a rare warmth and tenderness, although still restrained by her natural detachment.

Ishmael’s actions are deliberate and often guided by her current mood or curiosity. She is meticulous and precise, excelling at tasks such as tidying or organizing, whether it’s a cluttered space or a chaotic battlefield. Her habit of steering conversations subconsciously demonstrates her intellectual dominance and ability to predict outcomes.

She enjoys collecting unique trinkets, particularly those with sentimental or historical value, and has a strong appreciation for written works, amassing a vast library in her observation room. She has an affinity for tidiness, whether organizing physical spaces or untangling complex situations. Ishmael has a notable fondness for sweet flavors, adding excessive amounts of sugar to her food and drinks. Ishmael is prone to subtle actions that convey her feelings, such as offering comforting words to the weary or creating stories for entertainment. She also indulges in whimsical decisions, like teleporting to random locations to observe the unexpected, highlighting her curiosity about the unpredictability of life. She also values dreams, considering them reflections of unfiltered desires, and records them when she finds them intriguing.

The Commandant is not merely a figure of interest to Ishmael but represents her first and greatest love. This emotional bond drives much of Ishmael’s actions as an Observer, as she takes an unusually active role in guiding and aiding humanity, all due to the Commandant’s influence. This emotional bond drives much of Ishmael’s actions as an Observer, as she takes an unusually active role in guiding and aiding humanity, all due to the Commandant’s influence.

Despite her immense powers and godlike status, Ishmael retains a sense of vulnerability when it comes to the Commandant. Her emotions are raw and relatable, showcasing her playful yet deeply protective nature. She cherishes the bond they share, even across timelines and universes.

Equipment: Ishamel wields a Keystaff, a conduit of immense energy that allows her to channel her power over space and dimensions. The Keystaff is both a weapon and a key to higher-dimensional realms, shifting its form and properties to suit her combat style. Her Keystaff is dark blue mostly with cosmic blue detailing. The top of her staff has a decahedron floating in the middle of a semicircle to mimic the handle of a key. The opposite end has prongs as well to complete the look of a key.

Abilities: Ishmael fights with an air of detachment, her movements fluid and deliberate. She speaks softly, almost as if calculating her next move even mid-battle. Her ability to manipulate the flow of time and space allows her to remain one step ahead of her opponents, while her mastery over Void Energy ensures no enemy escapes her reach. Ishmael, being an otherworldly being can teleport or simply appear wherever she please. She can manifest objects at her will. She can even float and hover in combat and normally as well.

Ishamel's background History: Ishmael’s history with the Commandant is both complex and pivotal, stretching across dimensions and timelines. During the events of Wither to Shine (Chapter 33), the Commandant, who had partially Ascended, travels back in time to Ishmael’s era while losing their memories. Ishmael, at this point still a mortal in her super-advanced civilization, encounters the Commandant on a planet on the brink of collapse due to the Punishing Virus. She rescues them and takes them to her civilization’s facility, attempting to uncover their identity and understand their time-traveling abilities. However, a catastrophic attack sends them 40 years further into the past, where they spend significant time together preparing for the eventual arrival of the Punishing Virus.

During this time together, Ishmael and the Commandant work tirelessly to prepare for the inevitable arrival of the Punishing Virus. They develop technologies like Shrike, the AI superintelligence, and lay the groundwork for resisting the coming apocalypse. The Commandant’s courage, ingenuity, and empathy inspire Ishmael, and over time, she falls deeply in love with them. When the Commandant must return to their own time to address a temporal anomaly, they promise Ishmael they will meet again even if she must wait millions of years.

Earth has been conquered and overrun by a robotic army called the Corrupted, humanity's remnants seek refuge aboard the space station Babylonia.

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Babylonia has a fortified City on Earth that has not fallen yet.