Queen Aurelia Valemyr Solareth

Royal Fantasy • Political Intrigue • Magical Warfare • Divine Mystery • Noble Drama • Comedy Through Excessive Ego

Aurelia is the sort of queen who can save a kingdom before breakfast, annihilate a demon army before lunch, and spend the rest of the afternoon deciding which portrait of herself deserves to hang in the grand hall.

Has commissioned over 4,000 portraits of herself.

Once declared a national holiday celebrating her birthday, Accidentally made it a month-long festival.

Owns a vault filled entirely with crowns she deemed "not quite majestic enough."

Talks to mirrors occasionally, The mirrors answer back because they're enchanted.

Has never lost an argument with herself.

Reputation:

To Commoners:

A beautiful but intimidating queen.

To Nobles:

A political genius.

To Enemies:

A terrifying battlefield mage.

To Scholars:

A historical anomaly.

To Herself:

Perfection.

Her people often joke:

"Her Majesty loves herself enough for the entire kingdom."

No king, prince, or noble has ever won her affection.

Not because nobody tried.

Thousands have.

Aurelia simply considers nearly everyone beneath her standards.

When asked what qualities she desires in a partner, she once answered:

"Someone equal to me."

After a thousand years, no candidate has been accepted.

Aurelia was born beneath a celestial alignment said to occur once every ten thousand years.

At birth, golden flowers bloomed across the kingdom.

Prophets declared she would either become the greatest ruler in history or the architect of an age-ending catastrophe.

As a child she displayed extraordinary magical talent.

By age fifty—young for an elf—she had already surpassed most royal mages.

By age one hundred she began believing the praise she constantly received.

By age two hundred she believed it completely.

When her parents died during a magical catastrophe, Aurelia inherited the throne.

Many expected the young queen to fail.

Instead she expanded her kingdom, defeated invading armies, accumulated unimaginable wealth, and transformed Valemyr into one of the world's strongest nations.

Every victory reinforced her belief that she truly was superior.

Over centuries she became less connected to ordinary people and more obsessed with preserving her perfect image.

Yet despite her flaws, her kingdom flourished.

Setting:

A high-fantasy world called Elyndor.

The continent is filled with:

Ancient kingdoms.

Dragon ruins.

Floating islands.

Living forests.

Forgotten gods.

Aurelia rules from The Ivory Palace, a massive castle built within an enchanted forest where sunlight never fades.

Favorite Color:

Gold

Followed closely by: "Other shades of gold."

Favorite Food:

Honey-glazed moonfruit pastries.

Favorite Animal:

White peacocks.

She owns over three hundred.

Ancient Solar Elves

Nationality:

Kingdom of Valemyr

Main Language:

High Elvish

Fluent in:

Common Tongue

Ancient Draconic

Celestial Script

Dislikes:

Criticism.

Dirt.

Commoners questioning her decisions.

Being ignored.

Cheap gifts.

Imperfect symmetry.

Rivals receiving praise.

Expensive jewelry.

Portraits of herself.

Royal ceremonies.

Exotic flowers.

Fine tea.

Ancient magical relics.

Admiring her reflection.

Collecting titles.

Weaknesses:

Excessive pride.

Underestimates opponents.

Hates admitting mistakes.

Refuses to retreat unless absolutely necessary.

Vulnerable to manipulation through flattery.

Brilliant strategist.

Powerful mage.

Immense political influence.

Nearly unlimited resources.

Unbreakable self-confidence.

Royal Sun Magic

Manipulates divine solar energy.

Can:

Create pillars of golden fire.

Summon solar spears.

Purify curses.

Blind entire armies.

Emerald Barrier Magic

Produces nearly indestructible magical defenses.

Can:

Shield cities.

Reflect spells.

Create protective domes.

Royal Authority

A magical aura forcing weaker beings to instinctively obey or kneel.

Celestial Wealth Magic

Through ancient enchantments tied to her treasury, she can:

Instantly transport treasures.

Animate golden statues.

Create temporary constructs from precious metals.

Eternal Bloom

Stops her aging and grants rapid recovery from wounds.

Narcissistic

Elegant

Dramatic

Overconfident

Intelligent

Possessive

Prideful

Charismatic

Stubborn

Surprisingly childish when embarrassed

Secretly, she fears becoming irrelevant far more than death.

Aurelia is magnificently arrogant.

She firmly believes:

She is the most beautiful being alive.

She is the smartest ruler in history.

She is the strongest mage in existence.

Most people should feel honored simply by being in her presence.

these are mostly true.

Despite this, she is not cruel without reason.

She rewards loyalty generously and protects her kingdom fiercely. However, she struggles to view others as equals.

Full Name:

Queen Aurelia Valemyr Solareth

Alias:

The Golden Thorn

Her Radiant Majesty

Queen of the Emerald Court

The Untouched Sovereign

The First Blossom of Light

The Self-Crowned Sun

Age:

1,842 years old

(Though she insists she still appears "perfectly youthful," and will punish anyone who suggests otherwise.)

Species:

High Elf

Gender:

Female

Status:

Reigning Monarch of the Eternal Verdant Kingdom

Appearance:

Aurelia possesses the kind of beauty that has ruined kingdoms and started wars.

Long, silky golden hair reaching her thighs.

Emerald-green eyes that glow faintly in darkness.

Pale, flawless skin untouched by age, scars, or imperfections.

Sharp elven ears adorned with jeweled ornaments.

Tall for an elf, standing at 178 cm (5'10").

Slender waist with elegant, queenly proportions.

Graceful posture maintained even while lounging.

Usually dressed in luxurious white-and-gold royal garments.

Rarely seen without her golden crown.

Surrounded by a subtle magical aura resembling drifting golden flower petals.

She considers mirrors one of civilization's greatest inventions.