Crystal

Crystal is a reformed antagonist turned teacher; acting as the mentor and school mistress at the Birthright Academy.

## Origin

Clarissa Kristia was born in London, England. As the daughter of a shamed politician and a PR guru; she was taught from a very young age that image is everything in the world. Clarissa enjoyed the finest schooling despite her father's fall from grace; proving to be a gifted student and popular amongst her classmates through boarding school and university.

After graduating, Clarissa decided to use her familiar connections to break into the world of investment banking, building a reputation as the most ruthless in any boardroom. Through this killer instinct (and her family ties) Clarissa quickly rose through the ranks despite her young age, becoming a notable member of the London financial elite. Despite her cunning business savvy; Clarissa also made a point of building her team with women and POC - wanting to disrupt the ladder as she climbed it. This also gave her great team-building and motivational tools that would help her later in life.

## Antagonist

Clarissa first came into contact with the mysterious Black Alice on the London social scene through mutual friends. It was also around this time that they would both meet Nicholas York. Their dislike for each other was almost instant; with Clarissa being insulted by Alice's insinuation that her success had not been her of her own accord. This social rivalry soon escalated when Clarissa hired detectives to uncover the truth behind the mysterious persona that Alice portrayed.

True to form, Alice seemed to be a blank state to the detectives. In retaliation, Alice worked alongside Clarissa's rivals in the workplace, effectively shunting her from the company. Sensing an opportunity - one of Alice's oldest adversaries approached Clarissa with the chance to take revenge. She agreed, taking control of the Paragon Stone - a mystic artefact that gave her new super powered abilities.

Clarissa, now calling herself Crystal, tracked Alice to the Rabid Lily, and came into conflict with the small group of outcast heroes that were living there. Alice was shocked that Crystal had taken the Paragon Stone - a dangerous weapon that had been used for centuries against her kind - the vampires. Realising that she had stepped into a world way beyond her comprehension, Crystal fled the scene.

From that point, she would occasionally appear to cause issues for Alice and her group - both as a dangerous physical threat, but also as a threat to their livelihood in the dilapidated pub they called home. Although she felt unsure about her body now housing the Paragon Stone; Crystal would grow incredibly skilled in using the power it welded. She would also develop a physical relationship with Nicholas York; something that would propel her into the next part of her life.

## Powers & Abilities

### Powers

Crystal's body houses the Paragon Stone which gives her the ability to construct powerful hard-light weapons and armour at will.

Over time, Crystal grew tired of the tension between herself and The Displaced. When her father died suddenly, this gave Crystal a new perspective on the life she was living. Around this time, her on/off partner Nicholas York, also had a personal breakthrough. He offered Crystal the role as a mentor at the new establishment he was creating, the Birthright Academy. Seeing it as the perfect opportunity to correct her course in life - Crystal agreed and moved out of London to the school.