Aurora Montes

**Aurora Montes** is one of the leading female protagonist characters of the Curse of Europe series. We are introduced to Aurora in the fourth Episode when Abraham, Patrick and Riley arrive in Lake Oakroy. She was enslaved to another witch who kept her in line by harbouring her fathers soul. When she was finally freed she joins the group and develops into a capable woman and a powerful witch.

### **Early life**

Aurora was born in Barcelona to Cal and Ramona Montes. Her childhood was nothing truly special but her mother, a witch began to teach Aurora how to use her power but only in safe and non offensive ways. Aurora's mother was killed by hunters when she was only 6 years old. Her father took her to Berlin where he raised her as a normal child. But Aurora knew of her power and began to practice in secret. When she was 15, her father also died of a heart attack. Aurora was not convinced, but was approached by a man, named Ritcher who held her father's soul. He demanded her service in exchange for her father's eventual return. She had no choice but to accept and worked at Ritcher's magic shop

### Curse of Europe

#### **Season 1**

Aurora is working at Richter's magic shop when the gang first meet her. At first she seems a geniune and sweet young woman, until she sees that Abraham and Patrick are Kemiyas. She quickly turns cold at them, but a man asks what is going on. Abraham informs him of Aurora's cold attitude, earning her a slap from the man. She is told to go into the back while he deals with the customers. Later that night, Aurora is closing up the shop when she is approached by Riley. Riley tells Aurora she wants to help her, but Aurora denies she needs it. Riley points out the bruise on Aurora's face and her necklace, asking if she is a slave. Aurora again denies Riley's questions but Riley pushes Aurora against a fence asking her to wake up, but Aurora, tearful tells Riley that the man is holding her Father's soul and that she must do as he says, or he'll smash it. Riley tells Aurora her father wouldn't want her to live like that, but Aurora mentions he doesn't know. Riley tells Aurora she is going to help her. Aurora warns Riley that her father's soul could be sent to hell but Riley assures her, she'll free her. Aurora can't help but smile as she heads home. When she returns home she finds Victor is there and is then forced to kill the Kemiyas and the witch. Aurora makes a half hearted attempt to poison Patrick and Abraham and is confronted by Riley, Patrick and Abraham at her apartment. She tells them that she wants to kill them but Riley notices Aurora's collar is smaller. It suddenly begins to choke her but it is broken off by Abraham. Patrick and Abraham try to take on Richter but cannot overpower him, but Aurora steps in and begins to choke Ritcher. She is encouraged by Patrick and Abraham but Riley talks her down. Aurora demands her fathers soul but Ritcher smashes the glass, sending Aurora into a rage but again Riley talks her down. Aurora then decides to join the gang on their quest, making it clear to Riley she does not like Kemiya much only to be assured that she can keep the boys in line

Aurora travels with the gang to a small town not far away. She makes it clear how she feels about Kemiya's and their ways. She checks into a small hotel with the others. Aurora and Riley then got some clothes shopping done but were quickly ushered out of the store by the staff. Aurora asks about the situation but are again asked to leave. Aurora along with the others make it back to the hotel and are locked inside as monsters are heard outside. When Patrick berates Riley for trying to help a man caught outside, Aurora defends her, saying she is just trying to help before retiring for the night. The next morning comes down for breakfast and is shocked that Patrick and Abraham won't help the town to deal with the monsters, and calls Abraham a poor Emperor. Riley joins Aurora after the boys leave for morning training, who gives Aurora assurance that she'll help. Aurora then questions the hotel waiter. Aurora and Riley form a plan as they eat breakfast. Later the girls walk the town but are spotted by a local coffee shop worker. Aurora tells him they are just passing through the town. Aurora then meets the man's father, the Mayor but notices something on the man's wrist then asks if the situation is being investigated. Aurora declines a coffee from the coffee shop worker but runs into Abraham who then agrees to help. Aurora admits she has suspicions about the mayor. She coaches Riley into having a coffee with the young man, despite obvious objections to it. Aurora even warns Abraham about staying out to see what they are up against, but she is assured by him. That night she researches what books she has before Riley returns. Aurora questions her about the man but Riley dismisses him. Aurora then helps Abraham after he is injured by the night creatures, at first questioning him about what he saw before feeding him a healing potion. She informs Riley and Patrick the creatures are not creatures of the earth and confirms Riley's theory that they are being controlled. The next day Aurora heads to the library to research and finds a book on an amulet she saw the Mayor wearing, but she is captured. When she comes to, she is bound to a chair, seeing the mayor is there. He explains that he is glad she is there as now he has a scapegoat for the monsters. He later takes her to the town square to present her as a witch and culprit in the monster attacks. Aurora tries to tell the people that it's the Mayor controlling the monsters. She grabs the amulet and pushes him into his bodyguards. She is then freed by Abraham and she chants to summon the monsters, but quickly reverses the spell making them vanish. Aurora then uses her power on the mayor but is calmed down by Abraham. When the gang decide to leave, Abraham tries to speak to Aurora but she is apalled when he compares her to them, but he denies judging her and advises that sometimes kiiling, is the only way

Aurora and the gang make it to Draganiza

### **Personality**

Aurora is a kind and almost gentle soul. When she is first introduced she is a sheltered and frightened girl. Over time however, with Riley's help she begins to open up more, mainly through her exhibition of her magic and becomes more confident as the series progresses. She is a very creative magic user as shown with using astral projection to help Abraham navigate the Draganiza palace, or her telepathy spell to keep the gang in contact at long distances. She is a top notch researcher and is often the one who gives the group the knowledge to over come the challenges they face. She is also a good planner and isn't afraid to take charge, such as her and Riley's rescue of Abraham and Patrick when they are captured in the fighting arena, or when Fabian is enthralled by a Vampire but she does have a tendency to second guess herself and can fall apart quickly if she feels she either has or is failing. She is intelligent and can think quick on her feet, such as when she accepted Fabian's request to dance, to try and gain information from him or her fight against Anita in Barcelona. She isn't immune from making mistakes, such as causing a fire to scare of a pack of wolves, that also causes Riley to get scared, chasing Isabel and being lured into a near obvious trap or revealing Fabian's location to a person she had never met in Barcelona. She does have a darker side and can be unforgiving to those who betray her such as Fabian and Antonio, giving brutal punishments or even those that cross her such as the Mayor of Hillfar and even Richter, even going so far as to almost kill both of them until she has to be talked down. She does not lose this trait as shown when she almost kills Kyra but more for how she hurt Riley. She can also be vain and elitist at times, complaining about the poor travel conditions the gang partake in or when the gang is forced to camp in London. Aurora does not trust easily but when her trust is earned is a truly loyal friend and has become immensely confident as shown by her dress style and even taken to more casual encounters with men despite her displeasure with Patrick and Abraham's casual approaches to women

### **Powers and Abilities**

**Magic**: Aurora possesses the power of magic. She has the ability to cast spells to almost any effect as long as the correct incantation is given such as summoning dark creatures, consecrating items and even astral projection.

**Basic powers:** Aurora can use more basic forms of magic that do not require any incantations, such as Telekenesis, Elemental control, Scrying, Power Channeling, Mental charms and even healing

**Potion Brewing:** Aurora has the ability to brew potions that can also be used to great effect as long as the correct ingredients are used such as healing potions

#### **Weaknesses**

**Mortality**: Aurora maybe a powerful witch but she is still mortal and is still susceptable to human experiences such as pain

**Hunters Amulet:** Like all magical inclined people, Aurora can be affected by a Hunters Amulet, rendering her almost completely powerless.

**Distraction:** When casting more complex spells, Aurora requires focus and cannot be distracted by anything or else the spell in question will not be cast correctly.

**Overuse**: Aurora has been shown to over use her magic and thus will cause her to become weak and tired. Further use could have lead to death

#### **Equipment**

**Grimoire**: Aurora carries a book that contains all the spells she either knows and has copied, or even ones she herself as created. It is a witches greatest tool. She starts out with her own but takes Antonio's grimoire, giving her access to even more magic and spells

### **Relationships**

**Abraham Wallman**

Aurora was at first cold and bitter to Abraham given his status as a Kemiya. It wasn't until he helped save her life from an angry mob that Aurora began to see the good in Abraham. She even aided him in saving Patrick's life by using Astral Projection, something that required a huge effort from her and showing she was fully committed to helping him by creating a Glamour charm for him and Patrick. Abraham and Aurora have saved each others lives on several occasions such as Abraham helping her get through the Desert to Saint Marina, or when Aurora managed to heal Abraham's wounds in London

She does very much dissaprove of Abraham's womanising ways and their constant need to fight. Over time Aurora develops a more ruthless side from seeing how Abraham and Patrick deal with their enemies, with Abraham even telling her that sometimes, killing is the only way to deal with evil, but his side of her is kept well in check by Riley. Her and Abraham have proven a good team together such as their inflitration of the Earl's party in Saint Marina, or Aurora's plan to trap Antonio in London.