#character discription

The Druel, like their native planet, are hardworking, weathered people with tight knit communities and a thriving culture. Usually tall, with heavy set, solid bodies, the Druel are made for high temperatures and blaring sun that are so infamous to their home. Their skin is thick and leathery, with a majority shades of red, dark brown, or black. A peaceful race with few enemies, the Druel are one of the more well-known peoples of the universe. Popular merchants and craftsmen, countless come to visit their markets and workshops.

Some say Mirth used to work in the Druel court, using her abilities as a Seer to assist her people. She has retired since, and now runs a flourishing seamstress business. Decently wealthy with countless clients, Mirth is popular among her people, and others. She is well known for taking in volunteers and the homeless, teaching them jobs in exchange for meals and a place to sleep. But as loved as she is by her community, she is loathed by her enemies. Not as conventional as a tailor, and far more political than a merchant, Mirth isn’t afraid to speak up or dirty her hands when she needs to. Most dismiss her as a fiery old woman, but to those who oppose her she is dangerous.

Still a child, wingless, and afraid, Ira is taken in by a band of thieves and pickpockets –called the Cinders. Through their help and guidance, Ira becomes a master of stealth and acrobatics. As agile and strong as any Cite, Ira excels without the weight of his wings. His speed, light fingers, and ease of climbing make him a living legend. Know as The Rook by guards and the streets, Ira uses his skills to protect the Cinders. Yet his confidence and altruistic tendencies become his downfall. Catching ill from poor living conditions, scarce food, and overworking, Ira is caught by another underground syndicate: slavers.

Ira was bought and used as a whipping boy for those who loathed Cites. Over several years Ira was abused, injured, and traumatized. By the time he was sold to a second owner, he was hardly a glimmer of his former self. Now a young adult, Ira is purchased by Mirth -an old, blind woman of the desert dwelling race, The Druel. A seamstress and a famous merchant, Mirth takes him in, slowly helping him process what has been done to him & begin his recovery. Careful, understanding, and supportive, she works with Ira to get him back on his feet. He learns to read and write, regains his strength, and hones his skills to be better than before –better than The Rook. All the while, Ira grows protective of this old blind woman, even if he isn’t quite sure what to think of her. She is conniving, morally ambiguous, and tricky, but she treats him as a son.

He grows curious, asking her why she would buy and train him, wondering why a renowned merchant would have any need for a lowly thief. She tells him it’s a gift, something she has given to him in exchange for one thing: A job.

Steal the Nuclei, the source of all the universe’s power, and return it to the center of the universe --the place of beginnings, where all the stars were born; The Womb. The only catch is, the Nuclei is locked up tight in an undisclosed location, and highly guarded by Cites.