![[Black Kathleen Pic.png]] # Black Kathleen _Shadow Fey Herald | [[Shadow Court]] | [[Feywild]]_ ## Summary Born Aerdie Imbrium to the demon lord [[Rhyxali]] (disguised as [[Sarastra Aestruum]]) and the [[Ludomir Imbrium XVI|Moonlit King]]. A prophecy foretold she would replace her mother—so Rhyxali tried to have her killed. Instead, she was spirited to [[Evereska]], cast out when her demonic traits manifested, and eventually found by [[Baba Yaga]], who trained her alongside [[Elena]] and [[Pellowea]]. During the Battle of Silverbrook, she fulfilled the prophecy by delivering the killing blow to [[Rhyxali]], freeing the [[Shadow Court]] from demonic corruption. Now serves as Supreme Witch of the Shadow Court, navigating a complex existence as the daughter of the demon she slew—accepted by the true [[Sarastra Aestruum]] ([[Marie]]) and her father the Moonlit King. %% ## At a Glance Deep blue-black skin and fiery red eyes that flicker with inner flame. Obsidian scales run along shoulders and spine. Elegant bat-like wings fold against her back. Long dark hair streaked with silver. When agitated, shadowy claws unconsciously manifest from her fingertips. Speaks with a resonant, slightly echoing voice that carries authority. Precise, economical gestures. Formal posture that occasionally shifts to predatory alertness. Can transform into a shadow dragon—direct manifestation of her demonic bloodline. ## Personality Protective of those she considers family. Pragmatic in approach to problems. Intensely loyal to her chosen few. Trusts rarely and holds grudges eternally. Her bloodline does not dictate her destiny—even when that bloodline includes the demon she was destined to slay. ## Quote _"True strength comes not from what you are born as, but what you choose to become."_ ## Background **The Prophecy:** When Aerdie was born, the Norn [[Whisper]] declared: "The Queen of Night and Magic will be replaced by her newborn daughter." Rhyxali conspired to eliminate her, but the child was spirited to an orphanage in Evereska. **The Manifestation:** During puberty, her demonic traits emerged—fiery red eyes, dark scales, bat-like wings. The elven community cast her out in fear. **The Training:** [[Baba Yaga]] found her, gave her the name "Black Kathleen," and trained her alongside [[Elena]] the Mad and [[Pellowea]]. She served as one of Baba Yaga's agents across the planes. **The Fulfillment:** Returning during the War of Shadow and Light, she eventually confronted [[Rhyxali]] at Silverbrook. Recognizing aspects of her own features in the demon lord's countenance, she realized this was her mother. She killed her anyway. **The Aftermath:** Now serves as Supreme Witch of the Shadow Court. Acts as her father's primary representative. Building a complicated relationship with [[Marie]]/Sarastra Aestruum as adoptive mother. ## Stats **Shadow Sorcerer** (high level). Shadow Dragon Form (1/day), Shadow Teleportation (3/day), Abyssal Manifestation (claws/scales/wings), Planar Attunement (sense portals to other planes). %%