Rosewell Darius

A former Navy SEAL and a clown-for-hire, Rosewell is one of the leading figures of the Nine, a mysterious organization whose sole purpose seems to be stopping the Master's plan. She left Maxwell on Elonia for the sake of this greater mission, dedicating herself to the service of Samarat even at the cost of her own family. Though she often finds herself missing her child, she presses forward with strong convictions that Max will become strong enough to seek her out someday.

### Plot role

Uncertain. Though she is not necessarily an antagonist, she often seems to get in Max's way believing that there are more important matters they need to focus on.

### Appearance

Rosewell has a strong and lean frame, with sharp features and an even sharper gaze. She likes to dress reasonably well, choosing to don nice leather clothing as opposed to armor, believing that armor would only slow her down. Her hair has a characteristic red hue, which she likes to keep uncurled. However, she carries a band that she will tie her hair with in battle so that it doesn't get in her way. During one encounter with the Master's forces, she sustained an injury that left a mark over the left side of her face. She often tries to cover this mark, self conscious about how it would make her look weak and defeatable.

### Personality

   Confident, cocky and strong-willed, Rosewell Darius tends to make more enemies than she does friends. Ironically it is this same feature that makes the Nine rally behind her in their war against the Master. Similar to Max, she speaks her mind about her convictions, and tries to encourage those around her to give their all in the service of Samarat. However, unlike her son, she is anything but quiet and contemplative. She dives head-first into conflicts and conversation alike, with an approach that is borderline overbearing. However, that does not mean she is not strategic in the way she approaches things, Rose is able to quickly surmise the best course of action and adapts quickly, a trait that is especially effective given her self and world level abilities. Those close to her have said she is simultaneously the best and worst person to work with.

## Biography

#### Early Life

Little is known about Rosewell's origins, but there are indications that she is from the Eastern Continent on the mainland. Often confused for a Mevani, Rosewell lived a luxurious life in an aristocratic family. However, to the eager little girl, it was a slow-paced and sedentary lifestyle. As a child she was consistently scolded for running on her own into the wilderness, and she grew to develop a disdain for hierarchy and control. It was only a matter of time until she spun wildly in love with a random man, and dove head first into a marriage that didn't last. The experience had taught her a lot about life, but her learning was only to begin when she discovered that she was with child from her failed marriage. Experiencing equal excitement and dismay, she chose not to share the news of her pregnancy with the child's father, adamant she could raise a life on her own. Her family, angry at her consistent irresponsible nature, demanded she at least settle down and take part in the family business, but she refused and decided to leave her country. Biding farewell to her parents, she left home without a plan.

#### Finding Her Purpose

Pregnancy stifled her self-level ability, she could not move as easily as she used to and discovered to her worry that she often needed to rest. Nonetheless, she was determined to find her way and sought refuge in Jadesia, where she met Mistress Liuzanne who offered her a place to stay and give birth. Liuzanne attended the birth, and watched with a smile as Maxwell emerged into the world. Impressed with Rosewell's resilience and ability, Liuzanne offered Rosewell a position as one of her close guards, which Rosewell accepted. This was her first initiation into the political landscape of Samarat. It was also when she realized there were darker dealings happening within society. Tracing them to their roots, Rosewell came across someone known as 'The Lady Mother' who was lurking near the Forgotten Wonder in Goldwood without anyone's knowledge. Their first battle resulted in a victory for Rosewell, but both knew this would be the first of many they would fight each other.

#### Escape Jadesia

Though Rosewell was a highly respected member of the Jadesian society and close friend of Liuzanne, rumors began to go about that she was engaging in criminal activity. Thefts, assaults, and plotting treason against the Mistress were only some of the testimonies citizens and scholars gave. 'She harms others, thinking herself above the law. Acts of a witch.' Months passed by where Rosewell tried to get to the source of this conflict, but she was never able to root out why the opinions of the people had changed against her. One night as she watched the young Max sleep, she was approached by a man wrapped in bandages, introducing himself as the past, present and future of Samarat. Sensing the man had ill intentions, Rose tried to attack him, but the facade of the room disappeared, revealing the true form of the Lady Mother, Beatrice, standing by the side of the Master. Her baby was not actually in the crib, rather it was on fire and the baby seemed to be crying in the distance. Desperate to rescue her child, she ignored the two intruders and rushed to the crying, only to find there were three Maxwells, all in apparent danger. About to be crushed by a falling pillar, crawling out a window of one of Goldwood's towers, and one where a man stood with a knife ready to murder her child. The way it was set-up, she only had time to save one. However, in that danger she tapped into a new power she never had access to: her world level ability, which allowed her to move so fast she could save all three a once. Summoning every ounce of energy, she grabbed the man ready to murder her child, rammed him into the falling pillar which blocked the path to the window. At that point, Beatrice's illusion faded, revealing only a helpless guard she had murdered by smashing him into a pillar, Max was nowhere in sight. The two intruders had disappeared from her chambers, and Max was still in the crib. But Rose didn't know what was real or wasn't anymore, perhaps this too was a constructed perception. Guards hurried to her chambers, ready to arrest her on the act of murder, and Rose grabbed her child and fled quickly. She bolted out of the room, unable to move as fast as usual for fear that the baby wouldn't be able to handle the speed. Dodging attacks and slipping past the fortifications, she dodged even angry citizens who were ready to kill her on the streets after hearing the murder she'd committed. She did not rest until she had escaped far into the forests of Dangur, taking a moment of respite and realizing that the under the collective powers of the Master and Beatrice, Samarat was in great peril.

#### Two unlikely allies

In Dangur, Rosewell found Lyahus who allowed her to stay in the forest on the condition that she leave the next day. Keeping Max close, she felt the world around her could be all another fabrication, perhaps she was even still in Goldwood, or worse Max was already dead and she was holding an illusion. Unable to trust anything anymore, the normally outgoing and excitable Rosewell withdrew into a shell. The next morning she bid farewell to Lyahus, thanking him for his generosity. Roaming through Dangur, she came across a journeying Sinthian who asks her where she is going. Unable to answer, she tells him only that she is seeking a new home. The Sinthian mistakens her for a Northerner fleeing from the destroyed Ulrich and suggests she also seek refuge on the Kitane Chain. She follows the creature's advice, and finds herself on a boat to Elonia.

#### A New Life

Traveling the sea helped put distance between her and Beatrice. Soon, she was able to feel control over her life again. These weren't fake perceptions. This was all real. Setting foot in Elonia, Rosewell finds herself in an odd mix between being welcomed and rejected. The crisis that led to many Ulrich travelers to travel to Elonia made the Elonians hesitant to opening their doors. She became friends with Scholtz and Adalinda, eventually settling to raise her child. Life was back to normal. Max was growing up under her care, and life was settled. One day as she walked to the market, she was confronted by some angry Elonians proclaiming she had to return what she'd stolen. Surprised, Rosewell insisted she hadn't taken anything. Iridem arrives in time to help settle the dispute, and each go their own way. Feeling nervous, Rosewell watched as the days passed and people began to disappear, which makes the rumors only worsen. One day, it was announced that the village elders demanded her presence. Rosewell went to meet the elders, who announced she was to be put on trial for Witchcraft. Unable to accept that, Rosewell refused and forced her way out of the hut and back home, where she found that her son Max had disappeared.

#### Battle of Elonia and Joining the Nine

Little is known about the Battle of Elonia where Rosewell confronted The Master and Beatrice. What is known is that after the battle, Rosewell had disappeared from the island presumably to battle the Master. Sometime after the Battle of Elonia, she joined forces with the Nine and set-up a protective barrier to shield Max from The Master. Sometime within the years she had disappeared, Rosewell revisited Elonia to ensure her so was safe from afar, and left him the following note anticipating the day where The Master would restart his plans:

> *My Dearest Maxwell,*
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> *If you are reading this, that means the world is in danger. Deep within the underground caverns of Elonia is a primordial power capable of enhancing an individual’s energy to a celestial level. This power, a Forgotten Wonder, is what was responsible for the disappearances and deaths on the island. I was left with no choice but to return to the battlefield with the hopes of ending The Master’s schemes. I know there is so very much you don't know about me, but it is better this way. You have the power to change the world. I hope someday I will have the fortune of seeing the man you become.*
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> *Forever yours,*
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> *Rosewell Darius*
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> *Spear of The Nine*
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#### The Goldwood War Arc

Having been invited to attend the Lucidus, Rosewell does not attend for reasons still unknown. In the midst of the gathering, The Maser appears alongside Beatrice and a massive army comprising of Stormhammer and Sylvanian Forces. Rosewell appears with the rest of the Nine to counter the Master's forces, and spots her now-grown son behind her protecting the world's leaders. Unable to devote time to their reunion, Rosewell turns her attention to the Master and the two clash once again.

## Magical Ability

* **Self-level ability:** To move at incredibly fast speeds that are impossible for the average human to keep up with.
* **World-level ability:** Ability to teleport herself and others from one area to another that she has left with her mark.