Adaleth Makela

Adaleth wearing her Hyaline Hauberk (not activated)

> *"I am responsible for the death of your father. I beg for forgiveness and shall take responsibility for my actions."* ~Adaleth to Remal, after interrupting Luther and Zaree's banter during the meeting with the Doubters and Remal.
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**Dr Adaleth Kei (birth name Abijah Michaels, maiden name Adaleth-Abiah Makela)** is a human woman whose roots seem to be from out of Europa, possibly even out of Earth. She comes from a family of mysterious physicians and studied for a doctor in her home town of Asjar, New Millennium Empire, where her step-brother Evan Derwent's family and their close friend Luther Redgaze also reside. Adaleth was a very powerful Lordsfont inheritor, albeit unwillingly due to the unpredictable and destructive nature of her magic - it being bestowed to her forcefully by her parents as part of their ambitions. Later, she managed to override her curse with what she believes to be a miracle of God, leading to her pledging a sacred oath of vindication of her past sins and the sins of her family. She seems to play an important role in the streams of Fate, being appointed as the "key" to bringing back a mysterious entity, dubbed as the "True God" by Dr. Ralvys Makela, later realized to be the Moonshadow.

## Appearance

Adaleth is a tall and slim woman, with pale-white skin, dark hair and eyes. She wore round glasses due to being short-sighted, but was eventually cured by God's blessing. Originally, she kept her hair long, braided in a single braid down her back, but eventually she cut her hair to mid-neck length. Later, during the battle with Eye of Rhea on Burningland island, her head and face were moderately burned, leaving her temporarily bald and scarred. Adaleth also has a single mole on the left corner of her mouth.

As part of the Derwent Group, she wore a dark brown coat and a long skirt, together with a wide-brimmed hat. Eventually she changed her civilian clothes for a set of leather armour, it being later replaced by a hardy metal breastplate. Finally, while banished on Nor, she got trapped within an alien armour known to the locals as the "Hyaline Hauberk" - an artifact from the distant past with unknown purpose. The armour was impossible to remove until recently, binding to the skin and bones of its user, but allowing for matter to pass through it if needed.

After her second visit of Verde, she acquired a black magical sabre which she named "Eclipse", as well as an energy beam sabre - "Helios". Later, as a sign of bond with Seimora Kei, she exchanged swords with him, taking on the sword "Mors".

Additionally, she carried a 6-round revolver, a vaporizing Elven crossbow and a light machine gun (the first and the third ones being acquired on Verde).

She has also wielded the legendary artifact The Spear of Michael - the slayer of Gods.

## Personality

Adaleth is a kind, altruistic and polite woman. She believes in the inherent goodness in all people, be they friends or foes. Much of her actions and decisions are based on core Christian values, with her often placing the well-being of others before her own. Much to the occasional annoyance of her companions, Adaleth prefers to utilize diplomacy instead of taking violent measures. However, before receiving the blessings of God, she was no stranger to deception and minor manipulation when the situation demanded it - a skill, acquired during her work as an assistant of Evan. She was also, at times, perceived as preachy, hasty and self-righteous even by her own would-be allies, some of which initially disliked her.

During the events before her teleportation to Nor and her receiving God's blessings, her mental health had began declining due to stress, as well as the revelations surrounding her Lordsfont magic and its effects (that it occasionally caused what is known as Consumption Events, as well as it being bestowed upon her by her biological parents as part of their twisted machinations, with them dying as a result of its awakening), she became more neurotic, impulsive and, if not prone to, more inclined to to violence. Adaleth started holding deep hatred for Saego Vetaa - the person responsible for her condition and suffering, and intended to enact vengeance in the name of her victims and herself.

After her divine revelation, she began trying to justify the great honour she was given by acting in a more spiritual and selfless manner, deciding to dedicate her life, if need be, to protecting those she cares for and eradicating evil and hatred from the human spirit. Adaleth also humbled herself, taking on the role of God's messenger on earth and trying to spread love and understanding through her actions. For that she tried turning many unexpected people to her cause, be they former (or current) servants of Saego, members of factions against the Empire or humanity (such as the elves, trilii and ksa'at) and later - Saego herself. She also played an important role in maintaining good relations between the various factions of the known world, helping peace and understanding among them to prosper.

On a technical level, Adaleth has good understanding of chemicals and their implications for medicinal drugs, such as aspirin and others. Her knowledge on the subject had been greatly broadened by the discovery of medicinal schoolbooks on Verde. Adaleth is an avid appreciator of art and culture, herself delving into traditional arts as a hobby with mixed results. She has interest in cooking as well and, according to herself, is quite good at it, despite the negative reactions of Luther and Evan toward her meals. She is also fanatical about tea, though for the annoyance of many other appreciators insists on calling all herbal infusions "tea", because the Elpian word for tea is a catch-all term used for all infusions.

## Powers and Abilities

Adaleth is a person of many interests and talents, yet being an expert in none.

### Medical experience

Adaleth was a medical student back in Asjar. She practiced unprofessionally and aspired to become a full-fledged doctor. She also had the innate healing ability of her sorcerous blood. Later, she could channel her divine energy to produce similar effects.

After circumventing the end of the world as we know it, she resumed her university education and eventually graduated as a Doctor of Medicine, contributing in the fields of medicinal chemistry.

### Magical abilities

#### **Chaotic magic (Lordsfont magic)**

The magic of Adaleth was quite chaotic and often violent. She had not specific expertise in any school of magic, instead gaining powers more so according to her whims due to, again, the nature of her magic. She used mainly offensive, as well as enhancing magic.

She also had the ability to do minor changes in the steams of Fate - causing certain actions have more favourable outcomes and vice versa.

Adaleth frequently experienced "chaotic surges". The exact nature of each surge was unknown until activation and so was its timing. They came in many forms, most of which caused detrimental effects to either Adaleth of her companions. One such "surge" was responsible for the transportation of her and her companions on Verde not once, but twice, as well as her teleportation on planet Nor during a confrontation with Ezra and Grey Ghost.

#### **Powers of the divine**

After her unintended visit of Nor, Adaleth's prayers to God were seemingly answered, miraculously dispersing the dangerous excess of magical power and the detrimental effects of the "chaotic surges". Now save from the indirect influence of Saego, she, as according to passages in the Bible, swore an oath of retribution to humanity for the horrible deeds she has laid upon it and, more importantly, to bring peace to all the casualties of Vetaa, the Moonshards, the Undead menace and of herself.

Adaleth decided to focus more on her martial skills and channel the divine wrath of God upon her enemies. Her touch gained a healing effect and her senses sharpened for all things unholy. An aura of purity and truth would sometimes engulf her, helping her reason with other people when her intentions are righteous and good.

### Martial training

With the tutelage of Seimora and others, Adaleth became rather apt at defending herself with martial weapons. She has an understanding of all common weapons, including armours and shields, but generally prefers using lighter weapons such as sabres and rapiers.

As a habit and a newfound hobby, she continues to maintain her physical health, endurance and even fencing skills many years after the conclusion of the Moonshadow affair.

### Marksmanship

Adaleth has vague understanding of marksmanship. She can operate rifles and automatic pistols somewhat efficiently. Later, she accumulated experience in wielding light machine guns and other heavy ranged weaponry.

### Hyaline Hauberk

The artifact Adaleth found on Nor. She is capable of channeling her will onto it, activating her self-referred "spiritual form" - faint glow radiating off her, her armour turning gold, with her hair and eyes turning glistening white. During the activation (which lasts for about a minute before exhausting) she gains the boon of flight and greater protection for attacks, as well as immunity to fire and laser.

When off, the armour is still extremely efficient, keeping its user cool during heat and warm during the freezing cold. It also provides protection and oxygen in extreme conditions such as in depth of the sea or in outer space, serving as spelunking and as space suit respectively.

Initially, it was permanently attached to Adaleth's body, unable to be removed without killing her, but she was eventually rewarded by God for her good deeds by it becoming detachable at will. Regardless, either out of habit or due to attachment to its convenience and look, Adaleth continued to wear her armour almost exclusively.

Additionally, the armour has the mysterious function to meticulously vanish all excreted matter from its user. The fate of said matter is unknown.

### Artistic and scientific abilities

Adaleth can use proficiently chemistry sets and synthesize drugs. She enjoys painting, singing and playing music, but most avidly writes what she describes as "inauspicious poetry". She is however prideful with her cooking.

## Relationship with other characters

Adaleth is a communicative and generally positive person. She often tries to find common grounds with both her friends and foes, believing there is little a discussion cannot solve.

### Evan Derwent

Being his adoptive sister, Adaleth holds a strong desire to help him and protect him however she can. She is very grateful of his family for taking her in after the disappearance of her family and feels that she is indebted to them. She had promised Evan's mother to always be by his side at least until he becomes a full-fledged adult. Adaleth admires the intelligence and dedication of her brother, but is sometimes scornful when he forgets himself.

With Evan getting teleported to another plane due to the incident during the fight with Osillys , Adaleth, left heart-broken, vowed to find him and bring him back, though it was soon discovered that this would require the discovery of a specific magical artifact - something unachievable in the short time period until Saego's plan during May.

### Seimora Kei

The relationship between the two started off on rocky terms, as not only were the two on opposing sides (unbeknownst to them that their goals were ultimately similar) but the first interaction Seimora had with Adaleth was swapping bodies with her (due to a wild magic incident caused by Adaleth) and getting forcefully interrogated by Evan and Luther. However, during the time spend on Verde, the two bonded over their sparring sessions, which culminated in Seimora helping Adaleth, in his own way, cope with the realization of what her Lordsfont powers have unleashed upon the world and give her a reason to keep moving forward. It was this moment that eventually helped her come to terms with her purpose in life and become worthy of God's blessing.

Adaleth admires Seimora's idealism and honestly - his "knightly spirit". She became romantically interested in him as she started seeing that, despite covering that behind a stone-faced facade, he's actually passionate and kind-hearthed. She also sees him as a reflection of herself - another side of the same coin so to speak - of what she could become if she lost her "humanity", but also what she lacks as a person. This feeling of mutual fulfillment has been the driving force behind Adaleth's love.

Eventually, the two married after the conclusion of the Moonshadow affair, becoming parents soon after.

### Luther Redgaze

Adaleth and Luther were initially acquaintances and seldom associates from Asjar. The bizarre inventor had helped out Evan and Adaleth with solving multiple cases before their involvement with Kaus, but it was during the six months between then and the Battle of Ulthar that the two became inseparable comrades, with Adaleth stating that Luther is her "best friend" - a title she hadn't given anyone else up that point - with him reciprocating that as well.

Adaleth holds respect and admiration for Luther, seeing his unending potential due to his incredible intellect and determination, yet is often scornful of his unwise or emotionless decisions. She nonetheless holds great hope for his future, believing that he would grow into a good person and embrace "humanity" as his own.