Princess Elowenya Moonlithe
Age - 78Race - High ElfSex - FemaleBirthplace - Eshenserin, High Kingdom of ArvisOccupation - Mage/Princess
Princess Elowenya Moonlithe, heir to the ancient and revered House Moonlithe, has long been seen as the future of the High Kingdom of Arvis. Born to High King Anarentias the Wise, Elowenya was destined to embody the wisdom, resilience, and strength that her family had cultivated over generations. Her birth was a celebrated event in Arvis, as she represented the continuation of her family’s legacy, a promise of new hope for their people.
From a young age, Elowenya showed qualities that marked her as a natural leader. Her keen intellect and unwavering resolve set her apart, while her compassion and warmth endeared her to those around her. The court often marveled at her ability to balance the strict expectations of her position with her boundless curiosity and innovative spirit. Her family’s teachings ran deep within her, but she always carried a spark of her own—a drive to bring renewal to the ways of Arvis.
As she grew older, Elowenya was trained in statecraft, diplomacy, and the finer arts of arcane magic. She eventually attended the Mage's Enclave in Cahaserin, an institution renowned for producing some of the greatest sanctioned mages in the realm. Her talent in the arcane arts quickly became evident, and she graduated with high honors, distinguishing herself as a spellcaster of formidable ability. Yet, it was her dedication to her kingdom that left the greatest impression on her instructors and peers.
After her graduation, Elowenya returned to her kingdom with a renewed sense of purpose. She took on roles in the royal court and began using her talents to strengthen the kingdom’s magical defenses, restore ancient magical practices, and bring new innovations to the traditions that had long guided her people. She became known for her diplomatic skill and her ability to mediate conflicts, her wisdom and empathy winning her respect among her people.
However, Elowenya’s path was marked by personal sacrifice. In her youth, she fell in love with Ergenos Argis, a skilled archer and spellbow. Their connection was profound, a rare bond between two people who shared a deep understanding of duty and honor. Yet, as she neared the age of ascension, her responsibilities as heir became increasingly demanding. Her role was not only as a princess but as the future queen of Arvis, and with that came expectations that left little room for her personal desires.
Despite her love for Ergenos, Elowenya made the painful decision to end their relationship. On the night of her graduation ball, she left him, choosing her duties over the future they had envisioned together. Unbeknownst to Ergenos, she later discovered she was pregnant with twins. For a month, she wrestled with the decision of whether to tell him, feeling torn between her obligations to her family and her lingering love for him. In the end, she chose to keep her children’s existence a secret.
When her twins, Laura and Corrion, were born, she knew she could not raise them without risking her position and destabilizing the kingdom. Only a few days after their birth, she brought them to the Argis estate in Antadon, leaving them at Ergenos' doorstep with a letter and a final farewell. It was a decision that would haunt her, a sacrifice she bore silently as she returned to her duties.
Elowenya’s life continued in service to Arvis, yet the choice to abandon her children weighed on her. While she became a symbol of strength and wisdom for her people, her heart carried the pain of the family she left behind. Her love for Ergenos and her children never faded, though it remained hidden beneath her royal responsibilities.
Now, as she stands on the brink of inheriting the throne, Elowenya is more than just a princess; she is a leader who carries the past, the present, and the hope of the future within her. Her reign promises to honor the values of her ancestors while bringing a new vision to Arvis. Yet, in the quiet moments, when she is alone with her thoughts, Elowenya wonders about the life she could have had—a life that, though lost to her, remains a part of her spirit.
Elowenya and Ergenos in their youth.
