Moonlight

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**C****aptain Moonlight** is a former soldier of King Jupiter's army who became a leader in The Resistance following Jupiter's death. Though the title was never applied to him, he essentially acted as a citadel lord for the Citadel of Dreams. Following the War for All Natalia, Moonlight reestablished his family's old inn.

## Biography

### Early life

Captain Moonlight was born and raised in First Warren, where his family owned and operated an inn known as the Citadel of Dreams, after the location mentioned in the Stone Book of Fay. The jovial atmosphere proved quite formative to the young Moonlight, who later joined the army. Like the majority of the soldiers, he was lured away from King Jupiter by the machinations of Garten Longtreader. However, he managed to make his way back into First Warren before it was locked down, and soon formed a resistance movement.

Despite gaining some allies, like Prince Whitby Joveson, Moonlight's force suffered setbacks in their conflict with Morbin Blackhawk's forces, including Daggler and his Black Band. Moonlight swore to slay Daggler, but in their handful of engagements was always defeated. The losses suffered by the resistance and the reprisals visited upon First Warren for their efforts also greatly hampered Moonlight's efforts.

However, Moonlight drew inspiration from his family inn and from the Stone Book of Fay to create the Citadel of Dreams. Taking over the partially destroyed warrens built in the times of King Whitson Mariner, he and his forces converted it into an underground gathering place. Using disguises, they would sneak out and abduct citizens of First Warren in order to bring them to the citadel, so that they could experience what made fighting Morbin's regime worthwhile.

### *Ember Rising*

Captain Moonlight had Picket and Louise snatched by his rabbits and brought to the Citadel of Dreams. In an effort to gain their trust, he explained his history and his reasons for fighting. He briefly became frustrated with Picket's reluctance to trust him, pointing out that he had just as little reason to trust Picket. When his second-in-command, Whit, informed him that the Black Band was closing in on Helmer's Farm, he prepared his forces to rescue Helmer and Airen. Having known Helmer in the old days, he agreed to lead the rescue team himself, and allowed Picket and Weezie to accompany the team, though not without a joking comment about bringing every other member of the citadel along.

Moonlight led his forces in intercepting the Black Band's advance team and rescuing Airen and Helmer. As the main group of the Black Band approached, he left an unconscious Helmer behind with Picket in order to get his rabbits to safety. Later, as Picket was fleeing from Daggler, Moonlight pulled him into a hollowed-out tree concealing an entrance to the Citadel of Dreams. The two made their way inside to find Weezie and the others safely there, with Airen and Helmer in rooms being attended to by the doctor. Moonlight then led the denizens of the citadel in a long celebration of their success.

Moonlight had a major role in planning the Retaking of First Warren and led his forces during the battle. In another engagement with Daggler he was badly defeated, and only saved from certain death by the intervention of Picket and Cole.

### *Ember's End*

Picket encountered Moonlight again upon returning from the battle at Harbone Citadel, the captain having been made a quartermaster. The two briefly discused affairs, including Moonlight's encounters with Gort and Eefaw Potter, as well as the things they'd both been through. Seeing Picket's exhaustion, Moonlight ordered Ray Carter to transport Picket to the old palace. He also called Weezie, who was serving under him, to bring Picket some food and water, and allowed her to accompany Picket on his ride.

Later, as Picket arrived to join the forces marshalling for the Siege of First Warren, Moonlight commented that he thought Weezie was watching and impressed by Picket's aerobatics. He was surprised when Picket ordered him and his staff back to fallback positions, not wanting to leave his comrades on the front-line. However, he complied with the order, and promised Picket that he would watch over Weezie during the ensuing battle.

Some years later, Moonlight was the proprietor of a new Citadel of Dreams tavern in First Warren's Old Town, with Picket being a regular customer and source for Moonlight's produce. Moonlight is also sympathetic regarding Picket's reluctance to discuss the war and assured his young friend that he could talk with him about anything. Picket thanked him, and the pair turned their discussion towards the fact that there were no shortages anywhere in Natalia. Moonlight was pleased by this, though admitted to puzzlement over the fact that rabbits still came to the Citadel of Dreams when there were no hard times for them to escape.

## Physical appearance

Captain Moonlight is a large, somewhat robust rabbit with dark red fur and a ridge of pale fur around his cheeks. He wore a simple tunic topped with a jacket, puffy pants, and a long cape. He also carried a sword at his hip.

Following his final battle with Daggler, Moonlight was left with a single eye and walked with a cane. He was in poor health at the end of the War for All Natalia, but later improved.

## Personality and traits

Captain Moonlight is known for being friendly and chipper, with a playful streak. Despite his merry demeanor, he is a skilled leader and fighter, and will step up to any task with a ready spirit.

## Trivia

* The name "Moonlight" is of English origin.

## References

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