Aletris

A native Ebrian, they’re the resistance’s resident “fixer” and can repair just about anything you put in front of them. Usually a nice and friendly person, but with a potty mouth and the ability to talk right into (or out of) trouble regularly. They’re notoriously tight-lipped about their past and reason for joining the resistance; no one’s even gotten a last name out of them.

## History

### Early Years

Aletris was born in Zarelle to a Fated woman who suffered from chronic health issues. She remarried a few years later, and their stepfather was not particularly kind to them. This was later revealed to be due to Aletris 'not fitting' anywhere in the man's Fate, which was to marry Al's mom and give her a comfortable life. When Al was around 13 years old, their mother passed as her Fate foretold, and their stepfather's already mediocre treatment steadily turned worse.

As Aletris grew older, their failure to have a Vision became a major point of contention. They were restricted from more and more activities until they were eventually forced to remain inside at all times, never allowed to leave the house. Their stepfather became further abusive until, one unfortunate night soon after Al had turned 24, the man accused them of being a demon and actively sought to kill them.

But Al would not die that night. *Avalon* took control of his body to defend him, and killed his stepfather. Al, having no recollection of what happened or why, sought help from the church in his desperation. He was instead arrested and charged with murder.

### Joining the Resistance

While investigations were taking place, Al was found and broken out by Chae, who took him to the Resistance. Initially there was interest in finding out how he had killed a Fated man; unfortunately he had no memory of the method. He was still welcomed into the Resistance, and his aptitude with engineering enabled him to find a place for himself there.

In agreement with the council of the Resistance's leadership, Ryder and Gideon (as well as input from Chae), Aletris did not speak of their true reason for joining the Resistance. Instead they kept the story vague, styling themself as a Fateless if ever pressed about their past.

### And So It Begins...

When Team Les Mis returned to Resistance HQ, Aletris experienced several life-changing revelations in a very short period of time: first, that Fae exist, and that their biological father is a Fae named Puck. Second, that this makes them an immortal half-Fae and retroactively explained their infrequent blackouts, as well as how their stepfather died. Third, the Resistance member 'Micah' who they'd visited with off and on for ten years was actually the god Ephias, keeping tabs on them. And fourth, that they found out Micah's true identity on the day Ephias showed up to kidnap them.

Whisked away to Ormiers after a rather intense battle between Ephias and the Resistance members, Aletris experienced some of the sexiest exposition dumps about the world they live in. Ephias had struck a deal with Titania to get her assistance in kidnapping Al, for the sake of using their connection to both *Avalon* and *Ti-Yo* to take control of the latter. However Ephias explained that this had been a ruse in order for him to get Al to safety, away from the prying eyes of the Gods and the Fae (and especially out from under Puck's watchful eye). He requested their help in repairing a relay, so he could send a message to Earth.

Though Al showed some eagerness in better understanding what was going on, they dragged their feet on actually agreeing to repair the relay. Instead they focused more on confirmation of the mutual attraction between themself and Ephias, and how they could find a way to stay with him while still honoring their duty to the Resistance. Team Les Mis arrived in order to rescue Al, and after a lengthy series of hijinks, misunderstandings, arguments, and heartfelt conversations, a proper deal was struck. Ephias, who held no special love for the Gods, would work with the Resistance to retake Ormiers. In exchange, he and Aletris could be together without obstacle.

## Trivia

Al's connection to *Avalon* affords them quite a few abilities. They are functionally immortal, kept alive by *Avalon's* advanced regenerative capabilities. They also have access to *Avalon's* knowledge database, which can either be prompted by questioning or provided pre-emptively depending on the situation.

In return, *Avalon* has access to them, and will take control of them to ensure they do not come to harm. Since Al is a workaholic who often neglects food and sleep to complete projects, this has resulted in semi-common episodes of 'blackouts', where they will awake in bed a day or two later, fed, rested, and showered. Additionally, like other Fae, Al also has the ability to shapeshift, though as a half-Fae their options are not quite as varied.

Al is registered as Aletris Raleigh in Ti-Yo's database, as well as still being labeled 'Fated'.