Cerynitis

Mayari's foster mother, Cerynitis is the Dimensional Mate of Mayari's mother and a guardian watching over forests.

## Appearance

She is a white-furred reindeer with silver fur on her legs and joints. 'Streamers' of silver fur cover the top parts of her legs. She has a blue-collar on her neck and golden antlers on her head.

## Character History

One of the many beasts of the Dreamlands, Cerynitis is one of its defenders. But she did not start out like that. As a young fawn, she was gentle and shy, even disliking combat, making her an easy target for the bigger Dreamland beasts for bullying. Once, she was picked on by a group of them who made fun of her for wanting to be a Dream Defender. A young Golden Heart saw them bully Cerynitis and chased them off. The reindeer was pleased to meet a new friend, fierce-looking she may be. From that day on, they became sworn sisters.

While Cerynitis is gentle and shy, Golden Heart is feisty, brave, and loyal. She taught her how to be brave and confident, and even some sword skills. It was said since then that Cerynitis's combat style is graceful and precise, like a dance, and so fast that she can land hits on nightmare spirits before they can see her. What's more, Golden Heart also had a dream of being a Dream Defender like her friend. It came true when they became adults. Golden Heart leads the good spirits of children to Dreamland while Cerynitis is the one to help troubled children deal with their traumas and heal them. Sometime later, Cerynitis attended the wedding of Golden Heart and Hydara, and later, the Dream Defender Duo attended the wedding of Cerynitis and her husband, another reindeer.

A year after they got married, Cerynitis and her husband were called to Earth to watch over its forests. Golden Heart was sad to see her go, but Cerynitis assured her that she will not only remember their friendship but that she will keep in touch with her and meet her someday.

On Earth, she and her husband bore a fawn, Maya's Dimensional Mate. Later, she met Maya in Manila and gave her a silver pendant. She would watch her from afar. The second time she appeared to Maya, it is to explain what the silver pendant does: it's a trinket she can use to become Mayari, the Silver Deer Warrior. Mayari though would not use it until entering Aether World Cosmic University, and even when she did, it was rare. On Christmas, Cerynitis gave her foster daughter a pair of silver gloves for a gift. Cerynitis would join AWCU as one of the staff there to make deliveries, which she accepted so that she can watch over Mayari. She accompanied Mayari, her classmates, and the AWCU staff on the journey to the Realms and the Dark Side of the Universe, helping them defeat monsters. She learned about the prophecy from King Athos and correctly deduced that the rest of the students will become the Crusaders of the Constellations.

When the Devourer of Worlds arrived on Earth to destroy it, Cerynitis accompanied the AWCU students and staff to help rescue people while the de-powered students fought the Devourer of Worlds. She watched as Mayari became the Silver Deer Warrior of the Changing Moon, and helped evacuate civilians. She was there when the Devourer was defeated, and when Mayari and Ranald sealed the serpent away. Later, she and Mayari would deliver 28 silver badges to the Realm of the Moon, and the 108 Star Orbs to Dreamland, where she can catch up with Golden Heart again.

Eventually, she moves to the Realm of the Moon with her husband and her two children: the fawn she bore, Lilac, and a yellowish-orange wolf, Revati, the Dimensional Mate of Mayari's adopted brother. Said wolf finds a silver badge of the Kui constellation, and Cerynitis allows him to keep it.

## Personality

Cerynitis is gentle and shy, though she has become more social under Golden Heart's influence. She cares deeply for her daughter's Earth Dimensional mate, giving her the silver pendant, and is supportive of Mayari's efforts. She also loves her family and her adopted son, Revati, and can be quite friendly to her foster daughter's friends.

## Powers and Abilities

### Offensive

* Luna Swords - Her golden antlers shine and form two swords out of the moonlight, enabling her to use her graceful swordplay. She rarely uses them unless absolutely necessary.
* Argent Dozer - With head covered in lunar energy, she headbutts enemies and puts them to sleep.

### Passive

* Super Speed - Cerynitis can run as fast as lightning and can attack enemies before they notice her.
* Flight
* Dimensional Eyes - With this ability that is shared by all Dreamland Beasts, Cerynitis can view what's happening in other dimensions aside from Dreamland. As she's the Dimensional Mate of Maya's mother, she can only view events on Earth.