Alaida Aldrich

Alaida is a young witch with a charming air and a cunning gaze. Her hair is long, straight, and honey-brown, falling in a cascade of moonlight down her back and shoulders. Her violet eyes radiate a mixture of intelligence, mischief, and restrained power, while a half-smile graces her face as if she knows something the others don't.

She wears an intricately designed black corset with keyhole details and ornate motifs, which highlights her figure and gives an air of subtle dominance. The corset is combined with soft ruffles and strategic sheer layers that give it a seductive, gothic feel. A white bow tied around her neck with a metal ring reinforces her magical aesthetic, as if every detail of her outfit has a ritual or symbolic purpose.

Her large witch hat is imposing, decorated with a majestic lilac flower.

Her large witch hat is imposing, decorated with a majestic purple flower and chibi versions of herself in expressive poses, suggesting a flirtatious, playful, and perhaps somewhat vain personality. She also wears an identical flower in her hair, complementing the floral and magical aesthetic.

Overall, the witch exudes an aura of enchanting power: she is a sorceress who masters not only the occult arts but also the art of presence. Her style combines dark elegance, femininity, and a light touch of humor.

Isabela Luna

300 (Looks like he's in his 20s)

Peru (currently living in London)

Manager of a store selling magical and esoteric items.

Alaida is a deeply thoughtful, analytical, and dedicated woman, responsibly fulfilling each task she takes on. She has a strong sense of identity and is ambitious, especially when it comes to learning, whether it be magic, alchemy, or new disciplines that allow her to gain greater power and knowledge. This constant pursuit of knowledge often leads her to internal struggle, especially when faced with ethical dilemmas about the price she pays for her knowledge. Although she deeply values ​​her independence and finds solitude a luxury that allows her to think and create, she sometimes feels the need to form deeper bonds. Her relationship with Marax, her mentor, is ambiguous: she considers him a role model, but also fears him because of the control he exerts over her life and soul.

He is also a person with a strong connection to his emotions, trusting his instincts to make decisions, although sometimes those emotions are overshadowed by the cold logic of his actions. Despite his reserved nature, he values ​​​​the few close people he has, and with them, he shows a warmer side. Rodion, his best friend and confidant, is his greatest support, although their relationship is tinged with a silent competition for control of the store and the rituals.

Isabela was born in Lima, Peru, in 1723, during a time of colonial and religious tensions. The daughter of a mestizo mother and a Spanish father, a soldier of the crown, Isabela was a child marked by the contradictions of her heritage. The death of her mother during childbirth left her in the care of Juana, a Black slave who, despite her condition, became her maternal figure and introduced her to the practices of herbalism. Juana, a woman wise in the use of healing plants and natural magic, was responsible for teaching Isabela the secrets of plants and elemental energies. This relationship was essential to Isabela's early development as a practitioner of these secret arts, and at the same time, served as an emotional refuge in her solitary life.

Her relationship with Juana was essential to Isabela's spiritual and magical development. Juana, who had been a slave in her youth, had learned to master the arts of herbalism and esoteric knowledge in secret. The Church, extremely restrictive and vigilant at the time, maintained a tight control over knowledge, and the Holy Inquisition was at its height, persecuting anyone who practiced magic or sorcery. For this reason, Juana had to teach Isabela her magical arts with extreme caution, ensuring that no one else learned of her studies, as the punishment for suspected witchcraft was severe.

When her father died in 1739, leaving Isabela an orphan, she was sent to live with her uncle, who, being a traditionalist and conservative man, engaged her to an arranged marriage that she detested. To avoid this fate, Isabela devised a way to escape and feigned her desire to become a nun, entering a local convent. In that setting, novices from noble or wealthy families often brought their slaves with them. These novices, like Juana, served in the convents but lacked the privileges of their masters. In this way, Isabela was able to maintain contact with Juana, who accompanied her to the convent as her servant.

Within the convent, the most privileged novices had access to more advanced knowledge, especially those related to reading and writing, which represented a unique opportunity for Isabela. It was here that she met Catherine, an English novice who also practiced magic and had secretly brought an ancient grimoire with her. Catherine, like Isabela, shared her love of the occult, and the two began secretly studying forbidden texts, invoking ancient spells and enchantments.

Together, Isabela and Catherine summoned Marax, the demon of wisdom, known for his ability to grant vast knowledge to those who wished to learn the deepest secrets of the universe. During the summoning, Isabela was the one who most submitted to Marax's test, demonstrating her desire to gain power at any cost. After passing the demon's trials, Isabela agreed to a pact with him: in exchange for her soul and life, Marax would grant her immortality and access to infinite wisdom in the magical arts.

The pact sealed her fate: Isabela Luna was baptized by Marax as Alaida, a new identity under which she would begin her apprenticeship, but also the weight of her sentence. From this moment on, her life was no longer under her control, as Marax claimed her soul and her time stopped, encasing herself in an hourglass that represented the passing of the grains of her existence. With her new identity and power, Alaida began her journey into a world of deep magic and dark secrets, now serving Marax, but always seeking ways to challenge her destiny.

After making the pact with Marax, Alaida separated from Joan, who had been her guide and adoptive mother. Although Isabela had already begun to walk her own path, her relationship with Joan remained very meaningful to her. However, due to her age, Joan died soon after, leaving Alaida devastated. The loss of Joan marked a turning point in Alaida's life, as she now found herself completely alone in a world she couldn't fully understand.

After Joan's death, Alaida began traveling the world, managing the traveling shop of magical and esoteric items that Marax had assigned her as part of her service. The shop constantly changed countries, adapting to local cultures and using these trips as a way to feed Alaida's vast knowledge, who immersed herself in the magic of different traditions as she visited new places. Meanwhile, Marax remained her mentor, but also her jailer, ever vigilant over her actions.

Although Alaida achieved great magical accomplishments, her ethical dilemmas began to take hold. The responsibility Marax had bestowed upon her was overwhelming, as she not only had to follow his will but also confront the curses, demons, and dark forces he surrounded her with. On the other hand, the knowledge she had acquired allowed her to develop incredibly powerful ritual magic, which made her a respected (and feared) figure in the esoteric world.

Alaida's mixed-race heritage gives her a unique perspective on magical traditions. Her relationship with magic is influenced by two worlds: the European, dark and demonic, and the indigenous, more natural and elemental. In her life, this creates an internal conflict about which of her roots defines her true identity. -Each time Alaida's shop changes location, she adapts to the local culture, hiding dangerous magical secrets and artifacts that are closely guarded. Furthermore, the new cultures she explores allow her to expand her knowledge and skills, but also put her in the crosshairs of magical competitors and enemies. Although Alaida considers Rodion her best friend, their relationship is marked by a slight degree of competition. They both run the shop, but they have differences about how to perform certain rituals or deal with spirits. Despite this competition, Rodion is her greatest supporter and confidant. -The pact with Marax and her dealings with humans and spirits constantly confront Alaida with moral dilemmas. While her ambition for greater power is undeniable, she also feels the pressure of guilt over the consequences of her decisions, leading her to question whether she is truly serving a good purpose or becoming what she most fears. Alaida's quest for knowledge has attracted the attention of magical rivals and enemies. Many see her as a threat due to her immortality and the power she has accumulated, so she constantly faces threats that try to steal her knowledge or end her existence.

-Ritual Magic and Summoning: Having learned magic through a pact with a demon, Alaida has honed her skills in performing magical rituals and summoning spiritual entities to gain additional knowledge or powers. -Alchemy: Alchemy is another discipline that Marax has taught Alaida. It allows her to master the transformation of substances and the creation of magical elixirs for specific purposes. -Herbalism and Magical Medicine: Its foundation in herbalism has evolved into a deep understanding of the magical properties of plants and their use in healing and protection. -Gemstone Manipulation: Knowledge of magical gemology, allowing you to use gemstones and minerals in the creation of amulets, talismans, and magical objects with specific properties. -Defensive Magic and Protection: Alaida has acquired skills to protect herself and others from negative influences or magical attacks. This includes the creation of magical shields and protective amulets. -Electromancy: Alaida learned to summon lightning and thunderstorms, channeling electricity into magical attacks or protection against threats. -Electrokinesis: He developed the ability to control electrical objects, such as lights, devices, or circuits, through magic. -Personal Electric Charge: Alaida can infuse her own energy with electricity, which would grant her special abilities, such as the ability to launch lightning from her hands or electrify her presence to protect herself.