Ilae Eitan

Ilae Eitan like most Norian females, had a leaner, though for Ilae its verging on slender, while her body had wider hips. Like her brother Atae she had white hair, and she had silver eyes. In terms of clothing style, she’s closer to her aunt Aelya’s style, enjoying the feeling of air on her skin. But may wear clothes if asked.

Ilae’s personality, shaped by her unique upbringing and the tragedies that punctuated her early life, would likely reflect a complex blend of introspection, independence, and resilience. Here’s a breakdown of how her experiences might influence her personality:

Quiet and Observant Due to her accelerated growth and limited childhood interactions outside her family, Ilae learned to navigate the world through observation rather than conversation. She rarely speaks without careful thought, choosing her words with precision. This quiet demeanor, while sometimes mistaken for shyness or distance, is a form of quiet strength, as she values understanding and introspection over impulsive action.

Emotionally Resilient but Guarded: The love and support of her family helped Ilae avoid emotional stunting during her rapid development, but the grief of her father’s death left a deep mark. While she’s resilient, carrying a strong inner core, she’s cautious about showing vulnerability. She has an underlying fear of further loss, so she holds her emotions close, only revealing them to those she trusts deeply. This guarded nature can make it challenging for others to truly get to know her, leading to her mysterious reputation.

Spiritually and Intellectually Curious: Her clan’s encouragement to pursue Nathaul, the Quest for Knowledge, nurtured a deep intellectual curiosity within Ilae. She is drawn to knowledge in all forms—history, science, art, and philosophy—finding a sense of purpose in seeking truths and understanding the world around her. Music, in particular, became a way for her to express the complexity of her thoughts and feelings, especially those she couldn’t voice.

Sensitive to Beauty and Emotion: Ilae’s musical talent and love for the arts demonstrate a sensitivity to beauty and emotion. She has an almost spiritual connection to music, seeing it as a language of the soul. This artistic inclination gives her a heightened empathy, as she’s able to perceive and resonate with the emotional undercurrents of people and places. Her music expresses the nuances of her feelings, and it’s her way of sharing emotions she’d otherwise keep hidden.

Independent but Loyal: Her accelerated growth and isolated social upbringing fostered a strong independence. She is resourceful, self-sufficient, and prefers solitude, finding comfort in her own company. Yet, she is deeply loyal to her family and those she trusts, willing to support them however she can. Her loyalty is fierce but selective, and once her trust is earned, it is steadfast and unwavering.

Slightly Melancholic and Mysterious: The tragedies of her life, particularly the loss of her father, have imbued her with a quiet, melancholic air. While she isn’t morose or pessimistic, her music and presence often carry a trace of sorrow and wistfulness. This aura, coupled with her “phantom musician” persona on The Alyelume, contributes to her mysterious reputation. She’s the kind of person who seems to carry untold stories, adding to her enigmatic charm.

Determined and Self-Disciplined: Ilae’s upbringing and training instilled a sense of duty and self-discipline. Whether in martial arts, weaponry, or music, she approaches her pursuits with diligence and dedication, finding solace in mastery and focus. Her determination to improve, driven partly by her father’s memory, gives her a quiet strength that’s often underestimated.

• Music and Instrumentation: Her deep connection to music makes it both a hobby and a passion. She particularly enjoys exploring new instruments, experimenting with sounds, and creating complex melodies. The Vibrator, her unique Norian instrument, is her favorite, as it allows her to express emotions with haunting beauty.

• Solitude and Quiet Spaces: Ilae finds peace in quiet environments where she can reflect or play her music without distraction. Spaces that offer solitude, like her acoustically perfect spot on The Alyelume, are where she feels most at home.

• Reading and the Pursuit of Knowledge: Inspired by her quest for Nathaul, she has a strong love for reading, particularly books on philosophy, history, and Norian society. She’s intrigued by ancient texts and enjoys exploring knowledge that connects her with her cultural heritage.

• Astronomy and Starlit Views: Living aboard a starship has given her a unique appreciation for the stars and vastness of space. She loves stargazing, as it gives her a sense of continuity with her past and her father’s memory, as well as a calm understanding of her place in the universe.

• Emotional Connections through Vesper Link: While she is often reserved, Ilae treasures the rare moments of emotional connection she shares through Vesper Link. These moments are especially meaningful to her with family and close friends, as they allow her to experience genuine closeness.

• Martial Arts and Training: Ilae enjoys the discipline of martial arts and weapon training, seeing it as a productive way to strengthen both her body and mind. Her modified Aether Blaster Saber is a favored weapon, and she finds training sessions meditative.

• Fine Art and Poetry: Her love for beauty extends to visual arts and poetry, where she finds symbolic meaning and emotional resonance. She often collects small sketches, poems, or trinkets that capture her interest.

• Overly Busy or Noisy Environments: Large, bustling crowds or loud settings make her uncomfortable and drain her energy. She finds it difficult to connect in these environments, preferring quieter, more contemplative spaces.

• Superficial or Forced Social Interactions: Due to her quiet nature, Ilae dislikes small talk or insincere exchanges. She values genuine conversations and would rather remain silent than engage in superficiality.

• Being the Center of Attention: Ilae feels uncomfortable when all eyes are on her, especially in a formal or social context. She prefers staying in the background, observing and only stepping forward when necessary.

• Aggressive or Overly Emotional Outbursts: Ilae has grown accustomed to restraint and emotional discipline, so she finds it unsettling when people express strong emotions in an uncontrolled manner. This sensitivity stems partly from her guarded nature and preference for subtle emotional exchange.

• Chaotic or Disorganized Spaces: She appreciates structure and calm in her surroundings, finding clutter or chaos mentally taxing. She keeps her own space neat and organized, and disorder disrupts her sense of peace.

• Disrespect for Heritage and Tradition: Her family’s legacy, as well as Norian history and culture, are profoundly important to her. She feels a strong loyalty to her heritage and dislikes when others dismiss or belittle traditional values.

• Confinement or Loss of Autonomy: Given her independent nature, Ilae has a deep-seated dislike for situations that limit her freedom or independence, whether physical or mental. She dislikes feeling trapped, controlled, or constrained in any form.

Ilae was born on Noria, in a city under the control of the Eitan Ysi, where her family had deep roots and held influence. In YE31, the Void Wars cast a long shadow over Noria, demanding sacrifices from all Norian, including children who could be accelerated into adulthood to support their people. Ilae was one of those affected. Her parents made the difficult decision to accelerate her natural growth, using genetic engineering to rapidly bring her to a physical maturity that could contribute to their cause. This procedure resulted in her experiencing the biological growth of seven years within her first two years of life.

To mitigate the psychological and emotional risks of accelerated growth, Ilae was implanted early with a Sthibon Symbiote. It helped her mind keep pace with her rapid development, forming complex cognitive pathways. Her family ensured that she was consistently exposed to loving and warm emotions through Vesper Link, a form of telepathy unique to the Norians, which allowed her to experience the compassion and warmth of her family firsthand. This connection fostered her emotional resilience, preventing the isolation or emotional stunting that so often accompanied accelerated growth.

Though she matured rapidly, Ilae had few friends or contacts outside her family and the other children within the Caeyara/Eitan Ysi. The demands of her training and the intensity of the ongoing Void Wars shaped her into a highly independent individual. She became introspective and reserved, prompting quiet concern among those around her, who mistook her quietness for possible melancholy.

Her elder brother, Atae, and certain elders in her clan noticed Ilae's introspective nature and introduced her to nathaul, the revered “Quest for Knowledge.” Through this, she developed a deep curiosity for both her people’s history and Norian society. It was during this quest that she found herself drawn to music as a mode of expression and discovery. Her family nurtured her talents, offering her training in martial arts and proficiency in weaponry, including the Aether Blaster Saber—a unique weapon blending energy and traditional melee capabilities. Ilae’s custom saber was modified with dual Aether blades.

Ilae’s commitment to music led her to master the Vibrator, a complex Norian instrument that combined wind and string elements. Played like a flute with strings similar to a guitar, it produced ethereal, tones, and allowed her to transmit her emotions through Vesper Link, a deeply moving experience for Norian listeners. Music became her escape and solace, a way to navigate her complicated life and channel her emotions.

However, tragedy struck when her father, Tetsuya Eitan (known to many as Airwin Caeyara), died under mysterious circumstances. His loss weighed heavily on Ilae, leaving an indelible mark on her heart and affecting her music. Though she continued to play, the once-vibrant sound of her Vibrator was now tinged with grief, reflecting her sorrow and the resilience she had found within herself amid her journey through life and loss.

Following the tragic death of her father, Ilae’s life took another unexpected turn. Her elder brother had reappeared, and swiftly took her from their home, ushering her onto a starship under the command of her grandfather, Adrin Eitan. The ship, known as The Alyelume, was a vessel of created for her father.

As Ilae settled into this unfamiliar life aboard The Alyelume, she found herself drawn to her music as a means of solace and continuity, an anchor in the tumultuous sea of recent events. She soon discovered an acoustically perfect spot within the ship’s structure, nestled near a network of resonant vents. This hidden enclave amplified and dispersed her music through the ship’s corridors, a phenomenon that added an almost spectral quality to her playing. Her haunting melodies flowed through the vessel, blending with the hum of engines and the soft creaks of metal, creating an ethereal ambiance that blanketed the entire crew.

Her music became a quiet legend among those on board. In the evenings, crew members would pause in their duties to listen, struck by the mournful yet beautiful sounds that seemed to come from nowhere and everywhere all at once. Her music, infused with her grief and longing, created an atmosphere that held a mirror to her sorrow. In this way, Ilae became something of a “Phantom of the Opera” figure within the ship, a mysterious presence whose sound echoed through the halls like a spectral whisper, offering both solace and an unsettling reminder of her family's recent losses.

As her reputation as the ship’s “phantom musician” grew, Ilae found a certain satisfaction in the mystery surrounding her. Playing in the acoustic space allowed her to reconnect with her father’s memory and process her grief in a way she couldn’t express in words. It became a ritual, a private communion with her lost loved ones, and an outlet for the emotions that had been building within her since she was first taken from home.

• Communication - Ilae can communicate in Nira'las, Trade (language) and is learning Yamataigo (邪馬台語).
• Vesper Expression – Ilae’s Vesper Links to those she cares about are known to be soft, and gently, and she's mastered the ability to use images or projected thought spaces to participate in communications with others.

• Musicianship: Proficient with the Zol'rausir, blending wind and string techniques to create emotionally expressive music, amplified with Vesper for empathic resonance.

• Martial Arts: Skilled in Norian martial arts, with advanced techniques emphasizing agility, precision, and defensive moves.

• Weapon Handling: Trained in using her custom Aether Blaster Saber with dual energy blades, adept in both ranged and melee combat.

• Knowledge of Norian Culture and Philosophy: Well-versed in Norian traditions, history, and the philosophies tied to her Nathaul quest, giving her insight into her society's deeper values.

• Emotional and Empathic Sensitivity: Skilled in interpreting and connecting through Vesper Link, allowing her to sense, understand, and reflect emotions in a nuanced way.

• Astrogation Basics: Due to her time aboard The Alyelume, Ilae has a practical understanding of navigation and stargazing, helping her orient herself in space.

Ilae is socially connected to:

• Members of the Caeyara/Eitan Ysi
• Crew of the U.N.N Alyelume

• Adrin Eitan - Grandfather
• Tetsuya Eitan (Airwin Caeyara) - Father (deceased)
• Katara Eitan - Mother
• Atae Eitan- Brother
• Uaeso Eitan - Brother
• Aiura Caeyara - Sister
• Arina Caeyara - Sister
• Jun Eitan - Brother
• Naika Eitan - Sister-in-law
• Aelya Eitan - Aunt
• Rin Eitan - Aunt
• Cheol Eitan - Uncle, adopted

• Tenea Drenai
• Iare Drenai

• 3000 KS

• Zol'Rausir Instrument: A unique Norian instrument that combines elements of a flute and stringed instruments, played with both breath and finger techniques. It produces ethereal, resonant tones enhanced with subtle Vesper vibrations, allowing Ilae to convey her emotions through music.

• Custom Aether Blaster Saber: A dual-purpose weapon modified to feature twin Aether energy blades on either side. It serves both as a melee weapon with energy blades and as a ranged blaster. Ilae’s saber is attuned to her martial style, allowing for fluid, precise movements.

• Portable Data Codex: A compact, encrypted digital device containing a vast library of Norian knowledge, historical texts, and cultural archives. It serves as Ilae's personal resource for research and reflection, as well as a personal journal.

• Family Heirloom Pendant: A small, intricately designed pendant bearing the symbol of her clan, gifted by her elder brother. It’s a reminder of her family and heritage and holds sentimental value, especially after her father’s passing.

• Emergency Medkit: A small, specialized medkit with essential medical supplies, including basic wound dressings, pain suppressants, and a few Norian-specific herbal remedies. It’s compact and lightweight, designed for personal emergencies.

• Norian Cultural Attire: A set of traditional Norian robes, carefully tailored and adorned with clan markings. This attire is worn for ceremonial or formal occasions, connecting her with her cultural roots.

Charaa created this article on 2024/10/31 21:11.

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• Art by GingerGlitch Using Midjourney.