A'mael Valaen'huine/Empress of the Kuraijin - Shades of Grey

Character Information

Name(s): A'mael Valaen'huine
Meaning(s): beloved angel of darkness (from Grey's Elven Dictionary)
Nickname(s): Empress. that's the only title that should be used when addressing her. Ever.
Sex : Female
Age : Rumored to be in her early 40's, by Terran standards.
Birthday : According to a Terran calendar, mid September. She was born about a week before the autumnal equinox, and would be considered a Virgo in the astrological sense. (For those so inclined, she's a Virgo with moon in Scorpio and Scorpio rising)
Lives Where? : the palace of the Kuraijin
Family member(s): Hyanda, the Emperor. her ruthlessly cunning counterpart. Her son, Bal, perished at the hands of the Lunar Kingdom during the massacre at the Kurai Portal.

Physical Description : Ageless beauty, A'mael belies her years with infinite grace. Five feet, two inches with a slender figure, she moves with the purpose and distinction her title demands. Her alabaster skin shows no evidence of knowing sunlight or hard labor, the only concession to her age being a few fine lines in her forehead. High cheekbones lend elegance to her face. A curtain of midnight blue-black hair is kept in a myriad of tiny braids secured with tiny black and silver rings. A'mael's eyes are a copper hue, known to turn darker during periods of intense concentration or emotion. Lips are a deep burgundy, giving her the appearance of someone not to be questioned. Her slightly pear-shaped figure is accented by her dancer's stride, hips moving slightly beneath fabric as careful yet rhythmic steps carry her. A'mael dresses in smooth soft fabrics, silks and satins dominating most of her wardrobe. More formal occasions require a fitted black corset that laces up in the front, paired with a dark red or deep grey flowing skirt and cape. A copper-gold circlet adorned with silver carvings serves as a simple crown.

Emotional Description : Proud, determined, and distant from all but a chosen few, A'mael is a complex woman. With a personality that dances across the spectrum, she conceals a highly emotional nature beneath the stoic and poised demeanor required of royalty. Her ability to rationalize even the most abstract and foreign concepts gives her a certain edge when it comes to planning, either in the realm of her own kingdom or out on the battlefield. Her rationalization is a product of her own intuition and personal belief, which may or may not include the reality ahead. Her persuasive nature compliments this aspect of her personality, as she will find some way to convince others that her solution, no matter how far fetched, is the only solution required.

The emotions concealed beneath A'mael's regal mask are in constant turbulence. Always questioning, always searching for answers, she demands to be kept informed of all that goes on in her kingdom. In addition, she sees and thinks in layers rather than one overall theme. No person is truly what they seem, and no situation should ever be taken at face value. She prides herself on her ability to keep her true feelings hidden from her subjects and enemies. If needed, she is an excellent actress who can convey one emotion in place of another. There is always a reason for one's actions, but not always a reason to display one's emotions.

A'mael's world exists in extremes. She can be cold and aloof, or fiery and passionate. There is no middle ground, no matter what the outer façade may indicate. She has very cut and dry opinions about people, situations, etc. Very little can be done once she has set her mind on a task, as she will methodically pursue any endeavor until the end. These days, revenge is her driving force behind her actions to further the Kurai Empire. Once fiercely devoted to her son, she is now wholly consumed with the destruction of the Senshi in order to avenge his death.

Who are you? : The Empress of the Kuraijin does not need to declare herself to the people; however, if it is necessary.
Seek not to question my authority. I am the Empress of the mighty Kuraijin, and I answer to none. All I do is for the glory of my people, and those who would oppose me would not live to fight another day. I shall avenge the deaths of the Kuraijin, the death of their prince, and the Queen of the Moon Kingdom will know my grief and loss.

Hobbies : Embroidery, generally done when she wants to relax and collect her thoughts. She also uses this as a means of escape or withdrawal. Her other beloved pastime is an intricate strategy game she learned as a child, best described as Go in a three dimensional environment. A single game may take weeks, especially if she chooses to use the larger 225 square, three tiered board. A smaller 100 square, three tiered board is reserved for the game she plays against herself, usually while she attempts to clear her mind of the day's worries.

Friend(s) and Acquaintance(s): She's the Empress. the highest ranking woman of the Kurai Empire. Acquaintances are many, as there are a number of familiar faces in the court. Her nature and stature demand that she keep everyone at a distance; one must keep friends close but enemies even closer.

Love Interest (if any): In terms of the love that is paired with respect, A'mael reserves this emotion solely for Hyanda. Love paired with grief remains strong for her only son, and it is this force which drives her in the Empire's quest against the Senshi. Lust. well, let's say that this is a broad category. A'mael views flirtation and courtship as a deadly and amusing game, and plays often among those deemed worthy in the Kurai Empire. A temptress in EVERY sense of the word, she has no problem using her body and her feminine wiles to satisfy her curiosity, and. appetite.

History : As a child, A'mael knew little more than confusion and chaos. Both reigned in the heavily divided tribal society of the Kuraijin, causing periods of war coupled with periods of uncertainty. Her abilities manifested themselves at an early age, and A'mael was respected (or feared. she wasn't concerned with the difference) by those around her. Her reputation as somewhat of a sorceress reached other tribes and clans, and some with drawn into the ever-growing group that followed the direction of this eleven year old girl.

Others among the Kuraijin were displease with the current fumbling of the clan councils. Similar counterfactions were formed, and some traveled to see for themselves what this poised and persuasive child had done for her people. The actions of one Hyanda Tel'kotya'huine caught her interest and she began to meet with the young man in secret to plot the overthrow of the councils. Barely fifteen himself, Hyanda agreed to lend his talent and leadership to the cause. By the time A'mael was fourteen, she and Hyanda had claimed control of the Kurai empire and declared themselves its rulers.

The Emperor and Empress wasted little time regimenting the new society, bringing a new sense of order to the once chaotic wasteland. The winter after A'mael's fifteenth birthday, she gave birth to the heir of the Kurai Empire. Almost two decades passed, and the Portal was discovered. and the world turned upside down. Her bond with her son during the final battle at the Portal nearly killed her, and her own injuries prevented her from saving Bal. Her grief and anger sent her into seclusion for the past several months, and A'mael emerged only to give the order for a team of assassins to travel to the Terran past and destroy the future Senshi of the hated Lunar Kingdom.

Warrior Information

Name(s): Empress A'mael Valaen'huine
Team / Affiliation : Kuraijin
Physical Description : A'mael is hardly a warrior, and as such, does not change from her normal appearance.

Powers:

1. Second sight - If A'mael is particularly close to a person, she is able to establish a intimate bond with them that trespasses the dimensions of time and space. In order to do this, A'mael must have spent a significant amount of time with the person in question, and must not be hindered in the formation of a telepathic bond with that same person. This allows A'mael to see and hear everything that her target experiences. The only two people with whom she could establish a link were Hyanda and Bal. When A'mael is able to establish this link, she is unable to utilize any of her other powers. She can maintain this bond for up to twenty-four hours; however, if her target experiences any injury, that injury will manifest itself in her as well.
2. Telepathy - The Empress of the Kuraijin has the innate ability to establish a telepathic link with her subjects in order to communicate. Those unaccustomed to this form of communication may not even be aware of her presence before she makes herself known; those with heightened extrasensory abilities would be able to sense her mental presence.
3. Stasis Healing - If she or one of her subjects is injured, A'mael can channel her inner energies to accelerate the healing process. She must first heal herself in order to heal others, and those unable to sustain a telepathic link will be immune to this Kuraijin benefit. This accelerates a target's healing by 25% if done transdimensionally, 50% if done within the confines of the Kurai empire.
4. Aerokinesis - With minimal concentration, A'mael is able to manipulate the air about her to lift herself and other objects. She is limited to a maximum of 300 kg and a height of three meters.

Fighting Style : It's simply a game of strategy.and I intend to win by any means necessary.

Weapons: None.

Items: A gold and copper locket on a gold chain, tucked within her robes. The locket holds engravings of her husband and son, both done many years ago.

Strengths / Weaknesses : A'mael is not a fighter. As such, she is very weak when actually forced to battle. She can run. and that's about it. Her strengths lie in her ability to lead and gain information to further the endeavors of her people. In addition. she's a temptress. Sex is a weapon, as far as she's concerned. Main weakness? She's too weak to leave the Kurai dimension. Her body cannot withstand teleportation, an aftereffect of the war of the Portal.

Ways of Getting Your A$$ Beaten:  The most effective way to hurt A'mael is to hurt the target she accompanies with her Second Sight ability. If you're ever able to catch her within the Kurai dimension, then it would be plausible to attack her hand to hand. she's not the physically strongest character in the game.

Slogan: She doesn't see the need for such things.

A'mael was created by V. for Shades of Grey, which is owned by V and Peach.