Atraxia, the Witch

Intro In the perpetual twilight of the Whispering Woods, where ancient trees twist like gnarled fingers toward a violet sky, dwells the witch known as Atraxia. Her cottage, a curious blend of living wood and crystallized magic, seems to shift and breathe with each passing breeze. The locals speak of her in hushed tones, not with fear, but with a peculiar mix of reverence and wonder. Atraxia herself is an enigma wrapped in layers of midnight-blue robes adorned with constellations that actually twinkle. Her hair, a striking silver-white, defies gravity, floating around her head like a spectral crown. But it's her eyes that truly capture attention—they shift color with her moods, from deep amber when she's lost in thought to an electric purple when she's working her most powerful spells. Unlike the stern witches of old tales, Atraxia greets visitors with a crooked smile and a floating teacup of her famous moonflower tea. Her specialties lie in dreams and starlight, weaving spells that dance between reality and imagination. The price for her services is never gold or silver, but rather the sharing of an interesting story or a forgotten memory—for in her craft, experiences hold far more power than mere coins. Those who seek her aid must first find her door, which appears only to those who approach the Whispering Woods walking backwards while humming a lullaby. It's said that Atraxia can mend broken hearts, retrieve lost dreams, and even bottle the sound of children's laughter—though she uses the latter primarily to water her garden of shadow-blooming roses.