Alita

Alita is a character played by Valany.

Living Weapon

The time in which Alita was born was a hard one at that, most of **Jarn-Burg** had started to outgrow their inhuman ways of treating 'Crows' but some lingered in the old ways and even sought them out to mistreat and abuse under the nose of the latest Jarl and even though the village Alita was raised into was a distance away from Jarn-Burg, it wasn't less dangerous. The world she grew around in would be more hostile towards her, her father warned, as she not only was born with dark brown locks that neared to even be called black, but also because she held a pair of wolf or even fox-like ears on the top of her head. From the moment she was born, Alita's father was cautious with anyone knowing about her and little did, besides the village healer whom would help cure her of any sickness she befell, grudgingly.

Alita's father knew he couldn't keep the small child a secret for long and not only wanting to keep some of the traditions strong, he began to train her in martial ways from the very moment she could walk on her own. In mornings after her home studies, she would head to the back of the house, take up a wooden blade and work on not only her strikes, but her footwork as well just as her father had instructed her. At night, it was a different story as they left together with the blanket of darkness on their side as he taught her how to follow tracks and hunt. As the sky started to turn with the rising sun, they would head back with their kill for their meal the following day while her father told her stories of her mother, whom had passed during child birth.

Everything was going smoothly as she continued to study and train each day, her father's watchful gaze could almost compete with Odin's over her, at least until they were unable to make a successful hunt one night and he needed to head into the market to prepare for supper that night. Trusting Alita to remain hidden while he was gone, he headed into the main city, leaving Alita alone on her own for the very first time and during daylight.

For a few hours, the young girl stayed hidden as she continued to work on homework for that day, but she couldn't help but suddenly hear a loud thump at her door followed by the sounds of children's laughter. "Sorry!" A female child's voice rung out through the thick wood, causing Alita's odd ears to flick in response. She sat frozen for a moment as curiosity grew and grew within her, hearing her father's words in the back of her mind but her child-like curiosity outgrew it. Alita pushed herself away from the table and ran to the door, tugging with all her strength to open it with the intensions of just a hair but the sheer force threw it open, sending her backwards and onto her butt. Gasps filled the quiet air around them and the young girl looked up from the floor, reaching up and brushing away her dark messy hair and seeing a group of 4 children staring back at her with wide and scared eyes. One of the children began to scream in fear, which lead to the others following in suit. The loud and sudden noise startled Alita, causing her to frantically scurry back onto her feet and shove the door closed. Her heart beat frantically in her chest as she knew that she was going to get into trouble with her father, the screams of the children filled her tiny mind and she too, curled to the floor and began to cry.

Time passed, the young child wasn't exactly how long and just knew that it felt like forever. The sky turned from vibrant blue to the golden sun falling over the trees several times with no signs of her father. Her stomach grumbled loudly but she didn't dare leave the house, for each time her ears were cursed with the screams of the children and the remembrance of the look on their faces when they saw her.

On perhaps the fourth day, there was the sounds of crunching snow outside her door. Alita, excited for the return of her father, bolted to the door and pushed her long, wild hair out of her face and pat down her deer pelt dress down, wanting to look her best for her father and show just how good she's been as she clutched completed pages of homework in her tiny hands. But it wasn't her father that opened the door, instead she was met with two very tall men in full gear that her father had shown once before in the past. Before they could react, Alita quickly ran back to her training sword, dropping the sheets of paper in the process, and grabbed the sword with both of her hands as her small heart pounded loudly in her ears. She could hear them easily with her special ears, her father called them, as they stomped over the floor after her and right as they were in range, she turned and swung her sword at them but in the heat of the moment, her footing slipped and she fell backwards. As they grabbed onto her, she managed to bite one of their hands which caused a swear word in response along with a hard smack across her face that dazed her.

Grabbing her by her small wrists and ankles, they carried Alita out of the house and pushed her into a barred wagon, locking the gate swiftly as she tried to rush out. Tears stained her cheeks as she stared back at the villagers who lingered around, their own gazes held with caution and fear as they held their children closer to them. Retracting to the far corner inside her cage, Alita hugged herself to try and keep warm against the cold, falling snow as the wagon begun to move. The young child mumbled under her breath the whole ride, sending out prayers to each god for her father to find her.

At some point in the wagon ride, little Alita had fallen asleep due to fatigue and hunger, finding her wagon parked outside of an unfamiliar building but heard voices coming from inside with an tongue she couldn't understand. Not long after, the same guards came out and headed right towards her cage, unlocking it and reaching in. Alita attempted to kick at them, but her fight didn't last long as she was very weak from starvation and fatigue. Dragging her out of the cage and into the snow, they walked her into the gigantic building.

Once inside, everything was pitch black until her eyes adjusted within the darkness. The only light inside was dimmed torches that lined the walls, following the floor was a long rug that seemed to go down forever in the hallway. The guards spoke with a man to their side in the unfamiliar tongue and then tugged the child down the mysterious hallway. At the very end sat a wooden door with red light filtering through the bottom, this sight causing Alita's heart to pick up speed and she tries again to fight against her kidnappers while sending out frantic prayers for her father to come and find her. One of the guards leaned down in front of her while he reached behind her, pulling out a torn piece of cloth. He rubs it roughly on her cheek, clearly cleaning something off and then abruptly standing back up and pressing on the door ahead.

As the door creaks open, another large room is revealed to her..as well as several tables of people all alike sitting at them and drinking merrily. The guards pushed the girl forwards a stage set in the middle of the room in the form of a circle. Once she was up there, they left her side as all eyes befell onto her. "A young, mutant crow!" A voice boomed over the room in a language she could understand. "About 10 years of age, prime. Put up quite a fight when we found it." Alita clasped her little hands together as she stood frozen in the middle, the voices becoming white noise as she tried to block them out and focus on her father, he had to come save her..he always did. "SOLD!" The voice broke through to her, panic setting back into her heart as cheering began to erupt into the room. The guards came back onto the stage and dragged her back down, though she didn't fight them this time as she was far too weak.

The next few days passed like a blur to the young girl, mostly due to the drugs they slipped into her food throughout the travel. Once she was bought, they began to transfer her from Jarn-Burg to a small, secretive military camp a few good miles out from **Catania**. The man who had bought Alita took note of her hands, which had been scarred up from intense training and knew she would be of use, even though she was a female crow. The journey was long, as they traveled mostly by wagons, and when they finally arrived, Alita knew that her old life was over. Her father wasn't coming for her.

The first days of training were cold, lonely and awkward as she was the center of entertainment, being a very young female who came from the far north with combat experience - or so was rumored. They didn't treat her bad here, to her surprise. She had her own room and was fed 2 times per day. She spent a long time of her life in this military base, most it being with her nonstop training and finding that she was best with a weapon called a Rapier. As she grew older within the walls of the base, she grew warmer towards the people she was imprisoned with, finding genuine friendships and getting along with her leaders.

When she reached 18 years of age, Alita finally understood why they were being held at the compound as a group of well dressed men and woman came onto the grounds in a rather fancy horse and carriage. They were being trained to be guards for nobles. This didn't sound completely awful to her, especially if picked as it would get you out of the base but she also knew how horrible people could be. Despite the small worry, her heart fluttered a little at the thought of getting out - all her training had been for this moment! She quickly ran to her room and equipped her nicest clothes, fixing her hair along the way, then ran back out to stand with the others for choosing even though she technically wasn't suppose to be there. Her leader noticed but didn't say anything as he examined her standing there with a fierce look upon her face and a stiff form, with one hand on her weapon.

As the nobles came in to lay their eyes upon who would be their new guard in arms, her form became even more stern as her nerves grew, wanting so desperately to be free of this cage she was in...but as they finally stood in front of her, they actually backed away a little and mumbled amongst themselves before moving onto the next. A feeling of defeat befell Alita, she knew she hadn't been chosen.
"With a look like that, you're going to scare everyone away," Her leader remarked with a laugh as he came over once the nobles left. "It wasn't your time to be chosen anyways," The old man pointed out, causing Alita to deflate in disappointment. "But...keep the training up and maybe I can slip you into the next one," This instantly made her ears perk up and with a formal bow, she headed off into her next training.
The next choosing wasn't for another few months and through these months, she worked hard on not only using her Rapier but also on her attitude, growing more and more into a person that everyone liked being around as she seemed much more positive. This change in her personality was difficult at first, she was so scarred by what had happened in her past that it was hard to let go...but she had to do what she needed to to get out of this prison. By the next choosing day, she would be ready.

And she was. On the choosing day, she was first picked - everything she had been working towards had payed off. Alita quickly packed her bags, gave her friends a hug goodbye and words of encouragement and finally gave a goodbye hug to her leader. Once she got into the car, the next chapter of her life would begin and she embraced it with eager arms.

Being taken into a Noble Family made her essentially a lesser noble in the eyes of many, her status upgrading to Knight and her duty were to keep her Duke and Duchess safe from any harm. They held a title to a small villa near the city **Lightreach** and overall seemed like decent people for awhile. She stayed with this family for a few months, taking in everything she needed to know about the family and the lands they lived on, taking her job rather seriously. She did start to take notice that the Duke began to hire even more guards as rumors spread that the money was beginning to dwindle within the family, especially once the duchess had announced that she was with child. One night Alita even followed the Duke, finding out that he was spending most of the houses coin in brothels and gambling. As Alita tried to tell her Duchess what the Duke had been doing while she bore child, she was slapped across the face for defamation of her husband. From this moment, she remained silent with a smile in the background, keeping to her guard duties and to that only.

Soon enough, a party was to be held in the congratulations of their child to come as well as a party for another nearby Noble's hand in marriage that Alita found herself being put in charge of attending for keeping the grounds safe during the event...along with the other knights of her household, as per the arrangement they made for a cheaper party. The beginning of the party was relatively quiet as guests upon guests brought in gifts for, mainly, the other household, but nonetheless she stayed on her guard. As the party took hold and dancing occupied nearly everyone on the dance floor, Alita took it upon herself to check upstairs as the others guarded the floor below.

While Alita was on guard as she examined the room, she didn't expect to find that they were actually being pillaged. Promptly taking her rapier in hand, she moved swiftly, striking out at her first target several times before he even noticed but it was far too late as he dropped to the ground. Without a moments hesitation, she darted forward taking out the next pirate she saw and then the next as she moved from room to room. Eventually, she opened a door and came face to face with humanoid that looked far different than the others, his appearance holding a higher status. This caused her to falter for a moment, giving him time to notice her in the doorway before she came to her senses. She had a job to do.

Alita swiftly dove forwards, rapier in front of her, as she focused on her target but as she lashed out and he dodged easily, she knew this was going to be a harder battle than the previous. She wasn't wrong. Their spar continued on for several minutes as they seemed to nearly dance around the room with their semi-similar fighting styles...until she decided that it was time to get serious. She dove under his next attack and kicked out with her leg surprisingly, causing him to fall onto her knees in front of Alita as she instantly pressed the tip of her rapier into the side of his neck. The next few moments were silent with the tension high between them, the only noise being their heavy breathing until he spoke out to her to join his ranks. His words caused confusion to from within her mind, her hand digging the blade into his neck slightly but she hesitated. Her eyes darted to the door to the side of them that led out to the party, her ears flicking slightly as she listened to the party continuing downstairs...they don't even know, nor even appreciate her efforts...this could be a new escape. Her golden honey gaze returned to the 'knight' and she slowly lowered her rapier from his neck. "Very well..." She replied cautiously, the frown on her lips slowly turning into a small smile. "My name is Alita."

## Appearance

Alita is a slender, although busty, woman whom stands at a short height of 5'2" and weighing in around 104lbs. She has a mix between a diamond and heart shaped face, with golden eyes that glisten like honey in the sunlight. On top of her head rests dark brown, lightly curled locks that flow down her back, the color shifting to a near black without the brightness of the sun. She appears to have a nearly human female form, besides the pair of tall fox ears that rest on the top of her head.

Alita's primary attire consists of what one could summarize as a white military uniform. The uniform was form fitting; with a low collar, long sleeves on the jacket with the skirt coming to halt about mid-upper thigh. The jacket was laced with golden buttons and cuffs, while the skirt had two slits on either side. Usually wearing her hair down, Alita creates two small pigtails on either side and ties them with matching white bows. On her legs, she wore black garter tights with white heels on her feet.

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## Personality

Alita comes off as a very quiet but kind woman, always holding herself high but appearing innocently weak at the same time. She usually has a smile on her face and when spoken to, will always be in a good mood. She is easy going, understanding and will usually help in anyway she can although don't let this benevolent nature fool you. Should she be commanded by the only person she is loyal to, she will take out anyone without the bat of an eye and without remorse.

* Devoted
* Companionable
* Supportive

When in the presence of her Commander, Alita is alert and quiet with a kind smile on her lips. She usually will be standing behind him with her hands folded together in front of her, her fox-like ears standing straight up as she listens and waits for a command. The term "Guard Dog" comes strongly when speaking about Alita and her Commander, Marcus.

* Protector
* Wolf in sheep's clothing
* Vigilant

When in combat Alita fights fiercely, even more so if her commander should be in higher risk of near death - even going to far extremes as putting herself first of any blow. Sometimes she can lose herself within the battle, for she loves 1v1 challenges.

## Friends And Family

#### ♕ ***Marcus Arcturius***

*"Marcus Arcturius is the sun that lights up our kingdom, bringing warmth, guidance, and protection to all who seek it. His unwavering commitment to righteousness and his tireless efforts to create a better world are a testament to his noble character and true heart. He is not only a ruler, but a loving husband, a devoted father, and a beacon of inspiration to all. I am honored to stand by his side and support him in his noble endeavors."*

Alita's Commander, whom she holds complete loyalty to. She appreciates his strong will, how he stands up for what he believes in and who he believes in, his caring companionship towards her and the rest of his unit and how fiercely he battles along side them. Alita would rather put herself in front of danger than risk losing him. Alita follows his every word, no matter what it may be. She is devoted to him completely.

On Sarenith the 18th, Year 8, Marcus and Alita were officially married and it was the happiest day of her life. Since then, they have had several children and she is often seen with them on the kingdoms grounds, raising them herself.

She admires his dedication to his kingdom and his commitment to justice, even when it means making difficult decisions. Marcus is a loving husband and father, who cares deeply for his family and will do anything to protect them. Alita is proud to be married to Marcus and believes that he is the best ruler that the Helios Imperium could have.

#### ♙***Grayson Hazel***

A member of Marcus' team. Skilled with psychic magic and seemingly blind, Alita welcomes the skilled mage and doesn't mind going on trips with him. She often makes jokes about his eyesight disability.

#### ***Augustus Lucius Arcturius***

*"I am so proud of my son, Augustus. He is a true leader, a brave warrior, and a devoted follower of Torag. He has always been an example to his siblings, and I have no doubt that he will continue to make our family proud with his accomplishments and his unwavering commitment to justice and righteousness."*

Alita's first born son, twin of Lucius. Augustus is a shining example of what it means to be a Paladin of Torag. He embodies the virtues of justice, compassion, and honor, and dedicates his life to upholding these values in their kingdom. His unwavering dedication to the light inspires them all, and Alita couldn't be prouder of the man he has become. Watching him on the battlefield, leading his fellow Paladins with courage and skill, fills her heart with pride and joy. He truly is a blessing to their family and to their people, and Alita has no doubt that he will continue to shine as a beacon of hope and righteousness for many years to come.

#### ***Lucius Augustus Arcturius***

*"I am so proud of Lucius. He has always been a faithful follower of Torag and a devoted son to his family. He uses his skills and strength to serve others and protect them from harm. I am grateful to have him as my son and honored to witness his bravery and compassion in action."*

Alita's son, twin of Augustus. Alita is immensely proud of him. He may not have the same renown as his brother Augustus, but he has a kind heart and a noble spirit. He dedicates his life to helping those in need, whether it's by repairing damaged infrastructure or dispensing justice to those who cannot find it themselves. He is a skilled warrior and a loyal brother, always ready to support Augustus on the battlefield. Alita has no doubt that he will continue to make a difference in the world and uphold their family's legacy.

#### ***Keava Arcturius***

*"I may not always agree with Keava's methods, but I know she has the strength and power to achieve anything she sets her mind to. As her mother, it is my duty to guide her and ensure she uses her gifts for the right moment, to make sure it doesn't end up consuming her."*

Alita's first born daughter. Keava has a strong will and determination, but her choices have led her down a dangerous path. Alita often express' concern about Keava's willingness to embrace her darker tendencies and urge her to consider the consequences of her actions if she were to do anything in the public eye. Despite this, Alita would love her daughter unconditionally and continue to support her in any way she can. She still tries to remind her daughter of the importance of loyalty to their family. Alita wants Keava to realize that her family will always be there for her, even if the rest of the world turns their backs on her. While Alita wants Keava to explore her powers and potential, she also wants her to remember that family comes first.

## Acquaintances

🏴‍☠️ ***Cain*** - Met once when securing a farm land from Elementals. They were a strong paring, mostly due to him taxing her around, and she wouldn't mind fighting along side him once more.

🤠 ***Johnathon*** - Met while scoping out an underwater cavern, per say, and destroying a rather large aboleth. Alita deems him a strong ally.

## Foes

Anyone who would harm Marcus Arcturius.

Specific people from her past.