Arielle Ashbourne, The White Widow

"You promised me VENGEANCE!"

-Arielle Ashbourne, Everdusk: The Lightslayer

The White Widow of the Bloodscorned, Widow of Vengeance, the Blade of the Broken Kingdom. Arielle Ashbourne is a woman forged in blood and sorrow, a fierce combatant whose name strikes fear in the hearts of her enemies. The widow of Revendel Ashbourne and the mother of Maharet, Arielle is a warrior who has known great loss, yet continues to fight for the protection of her family and her people. Once the captain of the Bloodcriers, a notorious group sworn to defend the realm, she was forced to retire from the frontlines when her daughter was born. But despite her departure from the battlefield, Arielle's sharp edge has never dulled, and her spirit, though scarred, remains unbroken.

In her prime, Arielle led the Bloodcriers with an iron will, her blade an extension of her own fury, her Crier’s Cry a battle cry that shook the heavens themselves. Now, as a mother, she has chosen to protect her daughter, Maharet, from the darkness she knows all too well. Though no immortal, Arielle is far more than a mere mortal. She is a half-dead being, blessed with the Dark Gifts of Mortificus, which have made her stronger, faster, and more dangerous than any living being.

As a mother, warrior, and protector, Arielle embodies vengeance and justice. Her rage burns hot enough to fuel the fires of hell itself, and those who cross her path will find themselves caught in her unyielding will.

Powers and Abilities:

• Crier’s Cry: A soul-shattering war cry that sends fear into the hearts of all who hear it. Enemies tremble before the sound, their resolve shattered, as Arielle's voice becomes the harbinger of death and destruction.

• Mist Stepping: With a whisper of magic, Arielle can step into the mist, vanishing from sight and reappearing wherever she wills. This makes her nearly impossible to track, and allows her to strike from unexpected angles.

• Master Strategist: Arielle’s brilliant mind can read the battlefield with precision. Her strategies ensure that her enemies are always outwitted, and her allies are always in the right place at the right time.

• Greater Strength & Heightened Agility: Even as a half-dead being, Arielle’s physical prowess is unmatched. She is a warrior of great strength, capable of crushing enemies in close combat, while her agility allows her to move with deadly grace.

• Blood Weaving: A dark and twisted form of magic that allows Arielle to manipulate blood. Whether healing herself, harming her enemies, or controlling them, she uses this power to turn the tide of battle in her favor.

• Half-Death: Arielle's half-dead state, granted by the Dark Gifts of Mortificus, keeps her alive despite the ravages of time. Though she is not immortal, she can endure wounds that would leave a mortal in the grave. Her resilience makes her an unstoppable force.

Weapons:

• Phenom, the Blade of the Whitewidow: This legendary weapon is as sharp as Arielle’s resolve, its bloodstained edge cutting through flesh and spirit alike. Passed down through the Bloodcriers, Phenom resonates with a dark energy, amplifying Arielle’s fury and vengeance with every strike.

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X-Factor:

• Widow’s Vengeance: Driven by a consuming rage and a burning desire for justice, Arielle’s will is unbreakable. The death of her husband and the need to protect her daughter have created a powerful force of vengeance that pushes her beyond the limits of her half-dead form. Her pursuit of justice is relentless, and those who stand in her way will find themselves crushed beneath her wrath.

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Affiliation:

• The Bloodscorned

Alignment:

• Chaotic Good