Erika Redmark (MLIV)

Erika Estella Redmark is a minor character in "Miracula Luxia IV".
She is the granddaughter of former legendary Archmage of Avernum Erika Redmark, as well as the adoptive mother of Darius Redmark.
== Overview ==
One of the finest magic users Avernum could offer, as well as its one of its spiritual leaders ever since she decided to settle down. She has spent years of her lifetime perfecting her own abilities and keeping the tower that once belonged to her beloved grandmother standing at all costs.
Miss Redmark has been holding the mantle of Avernum's Archmage for more than two decades. Though she never deemed herself worthy for such an honorable title, the sudden passing of her grandmother has forced her to grow up much faster than she was supposed to and stand in her shoes as the world was starting to change.
Now, as the world is still changing, she has finally responsibility that was once bestowed upon her. She understands the dangers that are still lurking deep within the lands of Avernum and uses whatever power she has left to eliminate them at all costs, Although she often has to leave the relative safety of the tower she lives in, it is of no concern to her. She is a competent spellcaster and many fools have fallen victim of her might.
And yet, her responsibility is not focused solely on the inhabitants of this world. She also takes care of a young man who lost his entire family at the same year when Grah-Hoth was finally defeated for good. Although she never came to accept herself as the boy's mother, she still makes sure that he is loved and protected, for the sake of fixing the mistakes that she made while she was young and foolish.
In other words, Erika Redmark has become a guiding light for this dying world- not just for outsiders whom she never came to know, but also for the family that she cherishes so faithfully.
== Personality ==
Erika is friendly, but rather mysterious.
In calmer times, she spends most of her time hidden in her grandmother's tower, the main reason for that being that she is surrounded by a dangerous and barely controlled territory on all sides and that any wrong move that she makes could cost her life. Thus, she operates from the inside and using her astounding magic to act both offensively and defensively, ignoring anyone who invades her tower unless she is given a good reason to do something about it.
In darker times, her honor demands that she has to help those who are in need. Thus, she often joins the warriors of Avernum on the battlefield, aiding them in their constant battles against the vicious forces of Darkthrop. During situations like those, she becomes like a raging tsunami, punishing all of those who would act against her with swift demise and not showing any mercy to those whom she considers her enemies. Due to her fierce attitude, she is often feared by the Avernites, implying how her deceased grandmother was once treated the same way.
And yet, Erika often shows a softer side toward those who are close to her, one of the most perfect examples being her adopted son- Darius Redmark. When this happens, she lets go of her resilient attitude and tries to be more friendly. Most of the time, she even acts sympathetic toward those who have lost someone in their lives, indicating that she was once a very caring woman before the chaos in this world turned her life upside-down.
== Relationships ==
=== Darius Redmark ===
Erika is shown to have a loving mother-son relationship with the boy she once took under her wing.
Although the boy did not originally belong to her, she came to love him as her own child, showering him with all the love and care that he was denied of. This is something that often proves that she is not just another tool of modern society and is more than just a peon in the hands of God himself.
Although Darius has stayed in Erika's family for two decades so far, Erika herself has not felt like she deserves to be called mom by him. She often introduces herself as Darius's protector, annoying the young man in the process, and does not acknowledge herself as anything more than a helpful person who saved the life of an innocent boy when he needed her the most.
Darius, however, completely regards Erika as his mother and denies ever having any other parents to begin with. Time and time again, he has shown that he wants to learn more than what she has to teach him and even shows greater determination when she is by his side.
In other words, Erika and Darius share a strong bond between each other, but have a rather confusing relationship at times.
=== Adam Kaos ===
Although Erika has met Adam in person only a few times and has only read about him from the letters that his father sent to her years ago, she has come to respect the young hero, being the first to understand that he shall be the Chosen One someday.
Erika has learned of Adam's exploits in the lands on the Surface and has felt grateful that he protected what her grandmother once tried to destroy. The boy's actions have given her a newfound hope to return in the lands above and have a better life, for the sake of her child.
Adam himself has also heard of Erika through the stories that his sister told him two years ago. He has come to see her as a worldwide hero, as well as an outstanding phenomenon, and hopes that he could fight alongside her someday.
== Trivia ==
* Erika's name is of German, Italian and Norse origin. Deriving from the old Norse name Eiríkr, it means "eternal ruler" and "ever-powerful".
** In Japanese, it also means "favor", "benefit", "pear", "village" and "fragrance".
* Erika's surname (Estella) is of Latin origin. It means "star" and it derives from the world "stella".
** Its counterpart is Estelle.
* Erika is named after her grandmother- the most legendary and well-known Archmage of Avernum.
*Although Erika attempts to steal the Necronomicon shortly after Adam and his allies obtain and try to destroy it, she is not considered an Antagonist.