Shilasha

Shilasha, known by the two epithets of Bride of the Stars and Mother of Hope, was a Titan who escaped into the Dreadlands. She died presumably of childbirth while bearing triplets at some unknown point in the 1840s, the first recorded Titan births in over 3000 years at the time. The father was unknown, but assumed to be Rannegar, the Ravager of Souls, whose lair she was found in; if it indeed was him, the impregnation was unlikely to be consensual on Shilasha's part.

Shilasha resembled a fox in her apperance, bearing pure white fur and vibrant, kind amber eyes, and standing between ten and fifteen metres tall at the shoulder (the sources are vague). When she was found dead by Cavitor and his companions in the Dreadlands, however, her fur was short, patchy and ragged, showing many old scars, and her fur was filthy with black dirt and dried blood, salty streaks running down from her eyes.

Shilasha's personality was described as relaxed, compassionate and loving, the kindest of the Titans and the purest of heart. Her movements were careful and delicate, as she clearly took notice of the fact that her huge size made it easy to accidentally trample creatures and plants. During her time on Earth, she reportedly wandered the frozen Asmocarian steppe during the harsh winter months, seeking out lonely travellers and keeping them warm at night by curling up and letting them sleep in her fur. Tradition holds that when she had to retreat into the Dreadlands to preserve her own life, she created the Warmbeasts to keep the cold and lonely travellers warm in her stead.

She possessed powerful healing and plasma magic, although she rarely used the latter, only fighting when she or her loved ones were threatened. She is also described as a "carrier of magic"; that is, one of the few Titans who contained a "circuit" of the Magestream within themselves, and the iridescent, technicolour rays and flows of the Magestream seemed to exude from Shilasha, more clearly visible at night. It is said that, if one could get a glimpse of Shilasha sleeping at night, she would appear to softly glow with the rhythm of her breathing.

Shilasha was widely revered and loved by the mortals who knew of her. She was said to be a strong spirit by the Natrakhsanians, or possibly even an avatar of the Great Spirit (Natrakh) itself. She is also worshipped as the goddess of kindness under the name of Chelise by the Asarebians, who believe that her servants protected the goddess Elourie whilst she was still a baby from the abominations of Mocavierre.

Shilasha was known as the Bride of the Stars during the Age of Titans, but following her rediscovery in the Dreadlands, she became known as the Mother of Hope, as she gave birth to three Titans which Cavitor took upon himself to protect.

## The Children

Shilasha's three sons, sometimes called the Children of Hope (or simply the Children), were found and taken by Cavitor to the Cradle, the home of the Nurse, where - provided he is still alive - he continues to protect them until they grow strong enough to protect themselves. Birthing the triplets killed Shilasha, although the reason why this was the case is not known.

The three children were named by Cavitor and his two companions (possibly Stio and Vesha Malos, though it is not clear) after ancient Titans that had come before them; Feryn, Gelion and Rigan. Since it is hoped and assumed they are still alive, they will hencely be referred to in the present tense.

All of the children appear to share Shilasha's trait of being carriers of magic - that is, containing the Magestream within them, evidenced by the sparkling flows of iridescent slow waves exuding from their bodies.

### Feryn

Of all the Children, Feryn resembles his mother the most. Feryn has the appearance of a fox, though in contrast to the pure white fur of his mother, his fur has a copper hue, with a cream-coloured underside and dark brown leg-tips - similar to a red fox. Inherited from his father is a set of deer-like brown velveted antlers, which were only small nubs when he was found as an infant, but have presumably grown and will presumably continue to grow larger. His eyes were a notably rich shade of emerald.

Feryn was named after the Titan of native Nesarian mythology (which prior to the spread of Elveta was almost certainly worshipped as a deity) which had the appearance of a red fox and was said to guide hunters and gatherers.

### Gelion

Gelion's appearance is best described as a cross between a Dragon and a bird. He possesses the basic form of a Dragon, with four legs (the hind legs being larger and more optimised for stability, whereas the front legs can also be used as arms to grab with), a pair of wings and a long neck and tail, however besides the yellow skin on his clawed feet he is completely covered in feathers. These feathers are primarily light blue, but they fade to white on the underside, and are also white on the tips of the wings. Gelion also possesses the horns of a gazelle, which along with his beak and claws are black, and his feline eyes are a vibrant gold.

Gelion was named after the Titan of ancient native Avamorican mythology, which had the appearance of an anthropomorphic bird with largely the same feather colouration as the Child named Gelion, and was said to be the source of learning and knowledge.

### Rigan

Of all the Children, Rigan appeared to take the most characteristics from his father, and also shares some characteristics with Vagendar the Blood-Stag. He has the appearance of a deer, with dark grey fur and carmine-coloured red eyes, and small dark grey velveted antlers which will surely grow to an impressive size. His fur is slightly lighter on the underside, and darkest along his spine - which also sports a crest of longer black fur running from the forehead to the tail. If he is anything like Vagendar, when he matures his front hooves will mutate into hands and he will stand upon his hind legs, becoming a bipedal creature, but when he was last observed there was no evidence of such an occurrence.

Rigan was named after the Titan of native Nesarian mythology (which was worshipped as a deity, and still is by those who claim to adhere to Ulldawan) which had the appearance of a black stag and was said to be the master of night.