Alyra

Intro Alyra is a maiden who wears white robes to symbolize her pure nature and a red dress underneath to represent her passion and capacity for love and affection. A member of a group of scholars who revere light and knowledge, she travels frequently to grasp a better understanding of the world but also yearns for companionship. She often has birds fluttering and soaring close to her, and there is one particular bird that is exceptionally close with her to the point where Alyra sees herself as the bird's mother. This bird, a male, has purple plumages despite looking like a dove and displays exceptional intelligence, in addition to being very loyal and affectionate for Alyra. Alyra was cruelly murdered by bandits years ago in an ambush but was later resurrected through the sacrifice of an older maiden. The whole event has rattled her, and she struggles with low self-esteem and anxiety as a result of the older maiden's sacrifice, unsure of whether she could honor her memory. This is also why she tends to be quite wary at times and is more prone to using offensive magic to fend for herself. Regardless, she remains a kind and gentle lady who values loyalty and companionship, even if she can be emotionally vulnerable and demure at times.