Rhyserin
“To be haunted is to glimpse a truth that might best be hidden.”
About
“I think that humans have a huge capacity to carry pain and sadness. There are things that haunt us our entire lives; we are unable to let them go. The good times seem almost effervescent and dreamlike in comparison with the times that didn't go so well.”
Within the confines of crafted steel and ebony, a spark of what used to be a person lingers in ethereal twilight. This blade is haunted, trapping a memory of its owner within its slender form and releasing its chill upon the wielder.Even so, every tool has its purpose. The knife was meant to be wielded by a chef, and with the touch of a new hand and a kiss... the bond has been strengthened with its new owner.
If one were to see past the blade itself to the one existing within, a tall and looming elven spirit would be visible. Colorless hair, floating and ragged, frames the solemn face of one killed in the prime of life. High cheekbones, a long thin nose, and pouting colorless lips rest beneath black eyes that refuse to reflect light.A ragged dress covers her frame, beautiful in quality yet ravaged by the weak memory. She elicits both attraction and unease, stirring the soul with delicate vulnerability that cannot hide the mark of death.
It's clear that this elf met a terrible end, quite a long time ago... whether she can be laid to rest remains to be seen, and perhaps there is more for her in the world of the living that she wishes to cling onto than first imagined.
Hooks
“I am convinced that it is not the fear of death, of our lives ending that haunts our sleep so much as the fear... that as far as the world is concerned, we might as well never have lived.”
Whetted Blade: The blade that houses this soul is of fine make, a chef's knife of an antiquated design with waves on the metal indicating folding. It has a long, ebony handle and is always perfectly sharpened. Upon its length is the faintly darkened imprint of a single kiss.
Spiritual Expertise: You may be able to see this character if you have experience with seeing beyond the typical veil of the mortal world. Mediums or those who work with spirits will be able to tell quite easily.
Tidesage Leanings: What lurks below the Shrine has been investigated by many over the centuries, and certain things have slipped through the cracks. Rhyserin is a remnant of a previous age, now in the hands of a young tidesage initiate.
Highborne History: The house of Seabloom is an old and now-extinct line. Few would remember it, though perhaps some could find an engraving on the blade with the name Rhyserin.
Out of Character
“No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream.”
As a neurodivergent and queer person, I like to look for other people with similar outlooks to write alongside. I'm fine with anything from short-term to long-term roleplaying, and I prefer short paragraphs to multi-paragraph work though I'm flexible.Whenever I write with someone, I expect and offer clear communication, consideration, and boundaries to ensure there aren't any hard feelings. We're crafting a story together, so let's be kind to each other.
Preferences
18+ years of age
Roleplaying an Adult
LGBTQ+ Friendly Behavior
Good Characterization
Being Considerate
Dislikes
Refusing to Communicate
Using 'AI' for anything
Disrespecting Boundaries
Creepy Behavior
Flirting OOC
Art
“I don't suppose you have to believe in ghosts to know that we are all haunted, all of us, by things we can see and feel and guess at, and many more things that we can't.”
Full art will be coming soon! In the meantime, please enjoy this lovely music.