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Mickey Mouse ✦ Mickey Mouse ✦ Oscar Isaac ✦ Classic Disney

KILL THE CHAOS, FIND THE BALANCE

CURRENT AGE: ninety seven

SPECIES: magic born, former sorcerer

OCCUPATION: exiled

AVAILABILITY: non-playable

AROUND WE GO, MICKEY MOUSE

Michael Mouse was mischievous in his youth. He had always longed for something more in life and sought to make a change. His heart and dedication garnered the attention of a powerful sorcerer, Merlin. The great wizard had watched Mickey from the shadows for years. He believed that Mickey could be a great successor and one day ruler. Under Merlin, Mickey learned the arts of the keyblades and sorcery. During this time, he would meet his two best friends: Donald Duck and Gavin Goof. Together, the three of them forged a lifelong bond. The two of them were the closest thing Mickey had to a genuine family at the time. Eventually, Mickey had completed his apprenticeship. While there was still that glint of mischief in his eye, Mickey matured into a fine young man. He married Minnie, and the two set off to create of world of their own. They dedicated their lives to fighting the darkness that dared to snuff out the light. It was in these battles that the vision of Elias came to be. In this city, Mickey would be able to protect goodness from evil. Mickey created a magical barrier around Elias. He built the Academy and University to teach young aspiring creatives to follow their dreams. The best in medicine, science, magic, art, you name it, Mickey made it happen. For years, he has done his best to help the city and those who inhabit it thrive. However, Mickey Mouse soon became something of a legend. It was rare to see the mayor out and about. Minnie was the one the citizens saw. Mickey was the man behind the curtain. Who was he? What did he do? And did he have the capability to keep them safe?  Those questions were soon answered when the peace Mickey envisioned was disrupted by Maleficent, the mistress of evil. Merlin had warned Mickey of her and other villains across the land. Mickey had believed that the barrier he had created was enough to hide everyone from her, but she was too strong. In a state of desperation, Mickey did all he could to get the upper hand. He begged, bargained, and did unthinkable things he never thought he would do. If he were to keep his promise to Merlin, his wife, and Elias, Mickey planned to eradicate the darkness and all who aligned with it. In his eyes, it was the only way to save the Elias. When it came to the ideals of light and darkness, perhaps Mickey and Maleficent weren’t that different after all.  His failure to see that was his ultimate undoing.  Maleficent attacked Elias. The great war began, and Mickey had no solutions to offer. He watched as the city he created crumbled. Citizens who never asked to become soldiers fighting for a city they called home. When Elias needed its king most, Mickey was nowhere to be found. As the dust settled and Elias lay in ruin, it was Minnie who delivered the news to Mickey of Maleficent’s defeat. The city was free, but Mickey had lost everything. Minnie and Merlin both agreed that Mickey was to be banished for his part in the downfall of Elias. Minnie loved Mickey, but she could no longer stand beside him and asked for a divorce. And Merlin stripped Mickey of his power for good. If he couldn’t use them wisely, he wasn’t to have them at all. These were all blows to Mickey, but he understood. He had failed this beloved city he had created. The punishments fit the crimes.  The only people who know the truth of Mickey’s banishment are Minnie, Merlin, Donald, and Gavin. The rest of the town was left to wonder what happened to Mickey Mouse. The man, the myth, the legend. Some say they see a man in a white cloak lurking beyond where the barrier once lay, some say they can hear him whisper in the wind, some believe there never truly was a Mickey Mouse and he was all a facade, and others hope he died right alongside Maleficent.  Wherever Mickey Mouse was, his hopes to defeat the darkness were far from over.

Hades Vasilakis ✦ Hades ✦ Oliver Jackson-Cohen ✦ Hercules

KILL THE CHAOS, FIND THE BALANCE

CURRENT AGE: immortal

SPECIES: god

OCCUPATION: ruler of the underland

AVAILABILITY: plot moving

AROUND WE GO, HADES VASILAKIS

All his eternal life, Hades has played second fiddle to his eldest brother, the God of Olympus, Zeus. At times, he wouldn't even consider himself a second, more like a third when compared to their middle brother, Poseidon, who somehow was held in higher regard than he was. Hades was shoved down to be lord of the Underworld. His days were an endless loop of screams from the damned and darkness. Hades always believed he was destined for something more. He was handed the short stick with the gods and intended to claim what was rightfully his - Olympus.  The plan was meticulously crafted, down to when the planets aligned. What Hades hadn't anticipated was his nephew unraveling his plans. The sunspot was the next king of Olympus, and Hades, this simply wouldn't do. The god instructed his henchmen, Pain and Panic, to get rid of Hercules, turn the child mortal, and kill him. For years, he believed his little problem to be solved until a great hero on the rise made himself known.  Hades couldn’t allow Hercules to take what was rightfully his. Just himself, he wasn’t strong enough for his glorious purpose, but with the help of someone else, he could get exactly what he wanted. Maleficent offered him more than just Olympus; she offered him a seat at her table of darkness. Hades could be king if he helped her take over Elias. Hades couldn’t refuse.  Their plans seemed foolproof, but the bugs of Elias were more determined to save their home than they anticipated. When it came down to it, Hades would protect himself no matter the cost. The rest of the sinister six perished, but Hades was left standing. The city was vulnerable in a way it had never been before. People were desperate for salvation, hope, anything. Hades knew it was the perfect time to strike. If he was going to be expected to rule under something, he might as well make it something he created rather than thrust upon him by his brothers. The misfits of Elias were cast out, but Hades gave them their sanctuary to call home: The Underland, a home for those who bore no light in their heart. Where the dark and wicked could thrive; it was a villain's playground. Hades was finally king. He created the hell-barons: a loose coalition of landlords, crime bosses, and corporate tycoons to help be Hades’ eyes in the Underland and keep it under control, but a seat at Hades’ table always came with a price. His colleagues paid with their souls. In the last year, The Underland has truly become a threat to new Elias. Hades no longer needs to take over Elias. He’s created something far more powerful and he knows that the council is aware of this. It’s why Hades has begun to build a wall separating the two cities. He will keep the people who chose this land trapped and keep the pesky renegades and, anyone else from Elias who tries to save his people, out. He will be king of this land. If they want to take it from him, they will have to pry it out of his cold dead hands.

Donald Duck ✦ Donald Duck ✦ Pedro Pascal ✦ Classic Disney

KILL THE CHAOS, FIND THE BALANCE

CURRENT AGE: unknown (75)

SPECIES: human

OCCUPATION: council member

AVAILABILITY: plot moving

AROUND WE GO, DONALD DUCK

Donald Duck had never intended to settle in Elias but the universe had other plans. He was a mage of legendary talent. A scholar of arcane storms. A master of elemental chaos. And for years, he’d been one of the fiercest wielders of light alongside Sora Reyes and Gavin. He’d traveled across worlds, fought off corruption, and kept the darkness at bay not because it was easy, but because someone had to do it. But then family called. One of his nephews was hurt, and Donald dropped everything to return to Elias.He thought it would be temporary. Just long enough to check in, make sure Louie was recovering, and rebuild a few wards before heading back out to chase shadows. Then the war came home. The Battle of Elias changed everything. The sky split open. Magic bled through cracks in the city’s foundations. Villains took root in the Underland. And Mickey Mouse, his old friend, the so-called King of Light, was nowhere to be found. Donald had always followed Mickey. Trusted him. But the choices Mickey made in those final days, the secrets he kept, the forces he gambled with shook something in Donald to its core. Their friendship was still intact… technically. But the trust? The belief? That was harder to patch. Now, Donald works closely with Minnie, helping to clean up the mess her husband left behind. The two are a force: practical, sharp, no-nonsense. Where Minnie leads with diplomacy, Donald wields power. Together, they stabilize what remains of Elias’s government, facing the cracks others would rather ignore. Somewhere along the way, the city made him a council member. He didn’t ask for the role. Frankly, he didn’t want it. But he understood that sometimes, doing the right thing means showing up even when you’re tired especially when you’re tired. But Donald’s influence doesn’t end with policy. He’s created something more important: The Arcane Hollow. A pocket dimension stitched into the seams of Elias—a place where spells don’t backfire, where magic flows safely, and where young and old citizens alike can practice without fear of hurting themselves or others. It’s part training ground, part refuge. Enchanted with fail-safes and stabilized by Donald’s own bloodwork, the Hollow is a sanctuary of learning in a city still haunted by magical ruin. He doesn’t advertise it. But word gets around. He still loses his temper. Still curses at clouds and mutters at his staff when a spell refuses to behave. But he also brews tea with Minnie, offers extra lessons to kids who struggle, and always—always—keeps one eye on his nephews. Huey, Dewey, and Louie may be grown now, but Donald still watches over them like the storm-worn protector he’s always been. Their pain is his pain. Their silence is louder to him than any battlefield. He tries to keep the same eye on Webby but Daisy is much more capable then him when it comes to her. She's much to smart for Donald to understand. He's grateful for the bond he's formed with Daisy. He leans on her more often then he cares to admit. He’s not the same mage who once marched through galaxies. He’s older. Wiser. Maybe a little slower. But Donald Duck is still a force to be reckoned with. And for Elias, flawed, fragile Elias, that might be exactly what it needs.

Gavin Goof ✦ Goofy ✦ Ricky Whittle ✦ Classic Disney

KILL THE CHAOS, FIND THE BALANCE

CURRENT AGE: unknown (50)

SPECIES: human

OCCUPATION: council member, lifelong shield

AVAILABILITY: plot moving

AROUND WE GO, GAVIN GOOF

Most people think of Gavin as the funny one. The one who trips over his own boots, laughs too loud, and carries snacks in his pockets “just in case.” They don’t see the way his eyes scan the edges of a room before he walks in, or how he always puts himself closest to the danger without anyone asking. They miss the way his jokes get softer when the room gets heavier, or how he always notices who’s sitting alone. They see the smile. They don’t see the weight...But Max does. Once upon a time, Gavin Goof was the backbone of a legendary trio. He wasn’t the strategist like Donald or the light-wielder like Mickey..but he was the shield. The steady hand. The heartbeat that kept them grounded. Gavin didn’t crave glory. He didn’t need a spotlight. He just wanted to keep the people he loved safe. And for a long time, that was enough. He had her. She was all soft smiles and sharp wit, a quiet kind of magic Gavin never fully understood but felt in his bones. She made the world make sense. She gave him Max. And when she got sick..truly sick..Gavin fought like hell. He scoured realms for answers. Talked to healers, mages, even those who walked too close to the dark. Nothing worked. Not even his strange resistance to magic, which once made him near-untouchable in battle. He would’ve traded it all if it meant saving her...But even shields crack. Even legends fail. She slipped away, and Gavin never quite forgave himself.. He raised Max alone, a man stitched together by routine and devotion. Every packed lunch, every bedtime story, every ridiculous dance in the kitchen..he did it all with the ghost of her smile tucked behind his ribs. He tried to keep things light for Max. Tried to keep the grief quiet. But children notice things, and Max always saw more than Gavin wanted to admit. So when Mickey came knocking, asking for help in building Elias..a sanctuary for light, for magic, for something better...Gavin said yes. Not because he wanted to. Because Max needed a world with less war and more wonder. A world where fathers didn’t bury the people they loved. He helped raise the barrier. Helped build Walt Academy. Helped hold the line again when monsters came for the city. And when Mickey stumbled, when Donald cracked under the pressure, Gavin stayed. Because someone always has to stay. These days, Gavin serves on Elias’s council. Not because he believes in bureaucracy, but because someone has to make sure the city stays safe. He still goes fishing at dawn..less for the catch, more for the quiet. He brings Max breakfast when he can. Checks on the triplets. Offers tea to council members who’ve forgotten how to breathe. He's not flashy. Not the strongest. But when the world begins to unravel, it’s Gavin people instinctively look toward. His magic defense still holds. Sorcery slips right past him. Dark curses bounce off like static. Some call it a gift from the Light. Gavin calls it what’s left of a blessing he couldn't use in time. He never remarried. Never really tried. He keeps her book on the mantle. Her scarf in the drawer. Her memory in everything. But he’s here. Still showing up. Still holding space. Still trying, even when it hurts. Because Max deserves better. Because the city still needs laughter that doesn’t ring hollow. And because somewhere inside him, Gavin Goof still believes..quietly, fiercely..that love is worth fighting for, even if the world has tried to prove otherwise. And maybe… just maybe… that’s what makes him a hero after all.

Minnie Mouse ✦ Minnie Mouse ✦ Jessica Alba ✦ Classic Disney

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CURRENT AGE: ninety seven

SPECIES: human

OCCUPATION: head councilor of elias

AVAILABILITY: plot moving

AROUND WE GO, MINNIE MOUSE

The light had always been home to Minnie Mouse. As the princess of light, she was born into it, destined to protect it. She never imagined that in that quest to protect goodness, it would lead her down impossible paths. The day her life changed was the day she met Michael Mouse. A young apprentice of Merlin, the man had caught her attention. He certainly wasn’t a prince, but he had the heart of one. Mickey wanted to protect people, and Minnie held the same sentiments. They fell in love easily. Eventually, the two married and became king and queen of the light. Mickey always had big plans, and Minnie was the first to support them. The idea of a utopia where they could protect the light seemed like a wonderful idea. Their reach would be easier than being in a far-off kingdom. In Elias, they would be able to help more people. Minnie took her role within the city seriously. She was in the community every opportunity she got. She loved giving back and lending a helping hand where she could. Minnie loved Elias with every fiber of her being. It was hard to sit and watch Mickey hide himself away from a city he was meant to protect. The answer was always the same; it was easier for him to do work in his office. The people didn’t need to see him to believe him. He was doing his job of protecting the city. Minnie believed him wholeheartedly. Why wouldn’t she? Mickey had never given her a reason to doubt. When whispers of Maleficent came about, Minnie believed that Mickey, Donald, and Goofy would be able to protect the light just as they always had. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case this time. When his staff was stolen, Minnie stood beside him. Minnie stood beside him when dangerous artifacts were stolen from his personal archives. Minnie's faith wavered as monsters and war waged on her beloved city. As Mickey hid, the city was being ripped apart. Minnie could no longer sit and watch as her husband did nothing. Minnie sought out the help of Merlin. Surely, there was something the great wizard could do to stop Maleficent. By the time she sought his help, it was too late. The city would have been shrouded in darkness had it not been for the brave citizens of Elias. It was Minnie who watched the light leave Maleficent’s eyes. Before she succumbed to her wounds, the mistress of Evil asked the queen to make sure her son was safe in the care of Howl Pendragon. As much as Minnie wanted to deny the request, her kind heart begged to do this one nice thing. So, she honored the request. A new fire was set in Minnie. With the aid of Merlin, the two of them tracked Mickey down. As much as Minnie loved Mickey, she could no longer travel down the path he had chosen. She exiled Mickey from Elias. As well as divorce him. It would be better if they parted. The damage that was done was irreversible. Elias was broken, but Minnie took it upon herself to rebuild it. Not one person should be in charge or have so much power, so she created the council. She sought the aid of the best candidates who would help Elias. Together, they would bring back Elias better than ever. Minnie knows that people are weary, that trust is not so easily given after being failed, but Minnie will do what she has to in order to keep Elias safe. She promises to keep her people safe and stands by that oath. She won’t fail them the way Mickey had.

Maleficent Faery ✦ Maleficent ✦ Angelina Jolie ✦ Sleeping Beauty

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CURRENT AGE: forty-nine

SPECIES: fairy

OCCUPATION: mistress of evil

AVAILABILITY: non-playable / deceased

AROUND WE GO, MALEFICENT FAERY

There has been an age-old question that has been tossed around Elias: Are people born wicked or do they have wickedness thrust upon them? For someone like Maleficent, the answer seemed obvious. Surely the mistress of evil was born with wicked intent in her heart, but the truth is not so black and white. Maleficent was born in an enchanted forest kingdom known as the moors, bordering the human kingdom of the Edouard’s. At a young age, her parents were killed by humans, leaving her as an orphan. She was told the evils of the human world. However, Maleficent, being the curious child she was, wanted to form her own opinion of humans. She was befriended by the young prince Stefan. The two became close but Stefan’s intentions were never pure. The truth was that his mother had been killed in the enchanted forest. The king feared what lay in the woods and wanted them destroyed, thus making his son do his dirty work to find the woods and rid them of all magical beings. The way to their downfall was through Maleficent. Stefan had broken Maleficent’s trust; to make matters worse, he stole her wings. The enchanted forest had been demolished. Only a few creatures remained, but the majority were extinct. That day, something ugly rose in Maleficent. Her belief in love, humanity, kindness, and anything good vanished. She knew exactly who to blame for her undoing and loss of her home. She was going to make everyone pay. Maleficent hid in the shadows for years, plotting and seething. She only returned to curse Stefan and Leah’s baby at her christening. Stefan stole what was special from her, so she would do the same. She was going to make sure Stefan felt the same excruciating pain he caused her all those years ago. As Aurora was raised in secrecy, Maleficent’s plans shifted. If they wanted to make her a villain, then a villain is exactly what they were going to get. For too long, humans have destroyed. They were pests that needed to be taken care of. Maleficent knew that the king of light, the powerful sorcerer, Michael Mouse, was her key to achieving what she wanted.  Elias held powerful magic. Her darkness was going to snuff out the light and create a new world. She formed the sinister six, promising them all their heart's desire. She never meant to keep her word in the end, she simply needed the resources. Together, they brought Elias to their knees. Darkness would have won the Great War had it not been for the resilience of the people in Elias. After being wounded by Prince Philip, Maleficent came face to face with the child of her greatest enemy. She told Aurora the truth. The princess offered her kindness, but it was too late for that. Maleficent wasn’t going to give Aurora the forgiveness she craved.  Eventually, Malfiecent succumbed to her wounds. In her last few moments, her dying wish had been given to Queen Minnie, she asked that the woman give her son, Kieran, whom she shared with Hades, to Howl Pendragon. She couldn’t give her son the world she promised, but with Howl, she knew he would be safe. The world had been cruel to Maleficent. Had it given her the kindness she deserved, perhaps all the bloodshed could have been prevented. It was a tragedy that it took death for people to realize that Maleficent was not the monster history would paint her to be. No one mourns the wicked, but few mourn what Maleficent could have been had things been different.