Year of Birth: 816 s.l. (Tâsirian Quarter, Mâr Rasûnar, Tôl Bôviras)
Status (as of 834 s.l.): Graduate of elite Tâsirian combat training, specialized aristocratic bodyguard / Fugitive
Affiliation: Formerly the Tâsirian Court (Incognito); currently aligned with the Rasûnar Western Resistance
The origins of Lû’fän are bound to a dangerous cosmic secret. In 815 s.l., a noble Tâsirian aristocratic house fled their home world, seeking asylum with the ruler of Mâr Rasûnar on Tôl Bôviras. Eager to gain technologically advanced allies, the Rasûnar ruler granted them sanctuary in deepest incognito. Beneath the surface of the province, the Tâsirians constructed a secluded quarter complete with a lavish palace and a brutal slaver complex, keeping their Tâsirian slaves strictly isolated from the local Lûvian population.
Born a year after this escape, Lû’fän was raised within the confines of this hidden enclave.
Appearance & Demeanor: Lethal Loveliness
At first glance, Lû’fän is the epitome of the delicate Tâsirian aesthetic so highly prized by the aristocracy. She possesses exceptionally fine features, large, perceptive eyes, and an almost childlike expression of innocence that invokes a false sense of absolute security and dominance in her masters.
Beneath this fragile exterior, however, lies a body hardened by a relentless, six-year physical drill. Her movements are entirely economic, noiseless, and lightning-fast. She is incredibly agile, maintaining absolute composure in the heat of conflict, and favors short knives, concealed blades, or a garrote wire in combat.
Yet, what truly sets Lû’fän apart from her kin is her capacity for empathy. While the brutal training broke others into mindless, cruel tools of execution, Lû’fän retained an intelligent kindness. Her gentleness is not a sign of weakness, but a conscious choice born of inner strength. Combined with a sharp intellect, she is capable of anticipating an opponent’s moves long before they even manifest.
The Year 834 s.l.: Dawn of the Tempest
For Lû’fän, her sister Nû’fän—who was born on the Tâsirian home world before the exile—remains the only immovable anchor in a ruthless world. While Lû’fän is entirely prepared to lay down her life to protect her sister, Nû’fän desires the exact opposite: she wants Lû’fän to finally experience true life and freedom.
The turning point arrives in 834 s.l. Upon Lû’fän completing her agonizing training, Nû’fän uses her established influence within the hidden Tâsirian court to „claim“ her sister for a faked assignment of personal service at the palace. Instead of entering the golden cages of the nobility, the plan is set in motion: Nû’fän orchestrates her sister’s daring escape over the outer walls, sending her directly into the safety of the Rasûnar Western Resistance. While Lû’fän successfully flees into the sanctuary of the rebels, Nû’fän herself remains behind, staying within the shadows of the court.
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From the Chronicles: Before the Walls of Näsû Rasûnar
“You look like the most fragile blossom in the princess’s gardens, little sister,” Nû’fän whispered as she watched the horizon. “But I know that within your palms slumbers a tempest that will shatter their chains.”
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