Main Characters:
1. Seraphina (Protagonist)
Role: The heroine of the story.
Appearance: Long, midnight-black hair, violet eyes that glow faintly in the moonlight, fair skin.
Personality: Curious, brave, and restless. She is not content with the simple life others expect her to lead and is driven by the mysterious calling she feels toward the forest. She is intelligent, independent, and has a deep sense of wonder.
Background: Raised in Eldenbrook, Seraphina has always felt a strange connection to the Forbidden Forest. As a child, she heard whispers and dreams of the Moonlit King, though she thought they were just stories. She possesses an innate magic, though she doesn't fully understand it yet.
Goal: To discover the truth about the forest, the whispers, and the Moonlit King. Unravel her own mysterious connection to the forest.
2. The Moonlit King (Alaric)
Role: The mysterious, enigmatic ruler of the forest realm.
Appearance: Silver hair, glowing golden eyes, pale skin, and large dark wings. He wears dark, regal clothing that shifts with shadows.
Personality: Brooding, authoritative, yet there's a vulnerability beneath his cold exterior. He's ancient, powerful, and bound by an ancient curse. He is trapped in his realm and long ago lost his humanity.
Background: Once a mortal prince, Alaric was cursed to become the ruler of the Forbidden Forest after a betrayal that cost him everything. He can control the forces of the night, including the moon and shadows. He has been waiting for Seraphina, the one who can break his curse and release him from his eternal prison.
Goal: To break the curse that binds him and return to the human world. He believes Seraphina is the key to his freedom.
3. Elyas (Seraphina's Best Friend)
Role: A childhood friend and protector of Seraphina.
Appearance: Dark brown hair, green eyes, muscular build. Wears simple, practical clothing suited for life in the village.
Personality: Loyal, brave, and protective. Elyas is calm and grounded, but he has a deep love for Seraphina that sometimes causes him to be overly cautious and worried about her safety.
Background: Raised in the same village as Seraphina, Elyas is her closest friend. His family is known for being skilled hunters and trackers, which makes him the most capable protector of the village.
Goal: To protect Seraphina from the dangers of the forest, though his growing feelings for her complicate matters. He doesn't trust the Moonlit King and wants to keep Seraphina away from him.
4. Lady Selene
Role: A powerful, mysterious sorceress who resides in the kingdom of the Moonlit King.
Appearance: Long, silver-white hair, pale skin, and sharp, striking features. Often draped in dark robes that blend with the night.
Personality: Elegant, calculating, and sometimes cruel. She is fiercely loyal to the Moonlit King but has her own agenda and a deep interest in Seraphina's role in Alaric's curse.
Background: A former high priestess who chose to become one of the King's closest confidants after he took control of the forest realm. Selene has a deep knowledge of ancient magic and prophecy, and she believes that Seraphina might be the one to change everything.
Goal: To ensure that Seraphina fulfills her role in breaking the curse, but she has her own hidden motivations that may not align with Seraphina's best interests.
5. Thorne (The Dark Hunter)
Role: A mysterious and dangerous figure who works for dark forces in the forest.
Appearance: Tall, with long black hair and piercing red eyes. His clothing is made of dark leather and fur, blending with the shadows.
Personality: Cold, merciless, and stealthy. Thorne is a deadly assassin, loyal to whoever holds power in the forest. He has a twisted sense of loyalty to the Moonlit King but is not afraid to pursue his own agenda.
Background: Thorne was once a mortal man who was turned into an immortal servant after a failed attempt to kill the Moonlit King. Now, he is bound to the forest's dark magic and follows orders without question.
Goal: To capture or eliminate those who pose a threat to the Moonlit King's reign, particularly Seraphina, who is a potential threat to the curse.
6. The Elders of Eldenbrook
Role: A group of wise but secretive figures who guide the people of Seraphina's village.
Appearance: Old, with varying features. They dress in simple robes and live modestly, but each carries a presence of wisdom.
Personality: Mysterious, knowledgeable, and secretive. They know more about the forest and the curse than they let on, but they are careful not to reveal too much.
Background: The Elders are the keepers of ancient knowledge, passed down through generations. They know of the Moonlit King and his curse but have always kept their distance from the forest. They may hold the key to Seraphina's destiny but have been reluctant to share it.
Goal: To protect the village from the dangers of the forest, but they might hold knowledge that could change everything for Seraphin.