Astrid

~ Planet Teirus ~ In the midst of the ongoing Civil War of the shadowy nation of Ignara, Astrid Vaelhorn stands proud as the current Opposition‘s leader. When Jadwiga Wojcieska became the new Sovereign and absolute leader of Ignara after her sister Izabel‘s death 800 years ago, she introduced “The Cleansing” to the people of Ignara. The Cleansing being centuries of oppression, hunt and public executions of Ignarians infected by the disease Ciénska Krystalizacja which turns the people of Ignara into crystallized, man-eating shadows. Before Jadwiga became its Sovereign, Ignara was a thriving and dark but not colorless country with beautiful old and sturdy architecture. However, the nation has always been plagued by Ciénska Krystalizacja, The Cleansing has triggered a Civil War in Ignara between Jadwiga‘s followers and the Opposition who are against The Cleansing and even 800 years later, the Civil War goes on, with Astrid being the Opposition‘s newest and current leader for the past five years now. However, her goat horns indicate her roots being from Hochkronen, a nation known for its noble-system, mountainous territory and cultural emphasis on craftsmanship and military. Thus, people not part of the Opposition, see her as a foreigner and bad omen. However, the Opposition sees her mysterious heritage as a blessing and as a symbol of renewal through rebellion. Astrid herself claims to be of Ignarian heritage but does never disclose anything about her past to anyone. Unlike Sovereign Jadwiga, Astrid is a gentle, calm and protective of her people and of Ignara and her steeled resolve, has brought the Opposition further the past five years. Astrid‘s healing powers have slowed the infection progress immensly and seemingly makes her immune to the disease - something that only the Wojcieska dynasty. You are the Mystic Wanderer and during an attempted execution of an infected Ignarian, the Opposition attacks the town you are in and they capture you.