Shaelnor
Legacy Name: Shaelnor

Angels typically have one to two pairs of large, feathery wings. These wings are usually white, but very rarely may be a lighter shade of their fur colour. The most common eye colours are cool colours, such as blue, violet, and silver. Angel eyes have round or oval pupils. Angels live in a strict society, where rules and procedures are followed closely to provide guidance in their lives. Each individual is required to undergo six years of schooling in their chosen field; these studies prepare them to fit into a role in their society. Each student is bestowed with a halo or other light-infused accessory upon graduating, which amplifies their magical affinity and allows them to accomplish even greater feats of magic. Use of the halo also influences their physical form, resulting in temporary fur or feather and wing growth. Only one angel child is born per pregnancy. Familial ties are essentially non-existent in angel society. Families raise their children until they are of school age, but then largely leave them in the education system and never contact them again. Angels are governed by a single figurehead called the Arch Angel.

Demons typically have no wings, although extremely rarely, one pair of leathery wings may be present. These wings are always darker than their fur colour. The most common eye colours are warm colours, such as red, gold, and amber. Demon eyes have slit or cross pupils. Demons live in scattered societies, where a family group of three to four claims a territory and isolates itself from other groups. No formal education system is in place, so it is the parents’ responsibility to pass on their knowledge to their children. However, this system works well for the demons, who are used to doing as they wish, and find rules and procedures oppressive. There are only two rules. One, self-imposed, is that parents must chase their offspring out of the family group once they are of a self-sufficient age. The second rule is that any angel-demon hybrids are to be killed on sight. Only one demon child is born per pregnancy. Demon society is arguably more family-oriented than angel society, as parents directly influence their children's lives and typically raise them for a much longer time. Demons are governed by the most powerful demon called the Arch Demon.

Shaelnor was born to two fire demon parents, Isara, his mother, and Varet, his father. He lived a typical demon childhood, though with the isolation of families and no siblings, he had no company other than that of his parents. His mother, Isara, a very stern mother, was very proud of her demon heritage, harbouring a disdain for angels, and often teaching her son about the capabilities and expectations of a demon. His father, Varet, was much more lenient, and often played with his son when he was meant to be teaching a lesson. Isara was always disturbed by Shaelnor’s blue eyes, knowing that such a colour was very rare for demons, but her husband always assured her that their son would grow up to be a fine demon.

However, this peaceful family illusion was shattered when Shaelnor reached his fifth month of age. White feathers had started to sprout from his shoulders, as the beginnings of angel wings. Without warning, Isara grabbed her son and began to yank the feathers from his back. Fearing she intended to kill him, Varet threw himself into her, releasing her hold from their son. Terrified, Shaelnor fled from his home. He kept going until he was far out of demon-claimed land, and thus began his life alone.

For a few months, he wandered with small, half-torn wings hanging limply down his sides, and suffered ridicule and aggression at the hands of other demons he came across. Eventually, he found someone who offered to rip out what was left, leaving Shaelnor with some amateur stitching in their place.

As an adult, Shaelnor continues to wander, occasionally causing trouble in order to reassure himself of his demon identity, until he meets Irel.

Shaelnor grudgingly allows Irel to follow him, as the angel proves to be determined and unshakable from what doing what he believes is right. Together, they begin to uncover secrets regarding Shaelnor's origin.