Aline Mauz

**Aline Mauz** (アリーン・マーズ) is a character in the **Distant Dreamscape** series. As a magical girl, she goes by the name **Sciathmaidín**.

## **Description**

At first glance, you see every other blind girl stereotype in her gentleness, her naïvety, and occasional helplessness, as she has yet to fully adjust to losing her sense of sight. But call her helpless to her face and she’ll kick you in the shin, learn to do whatever it is you’re best at, and do it five times better. She might be known in her homeland for her kindness, but she’s always had the mind of a determined scholar and the will to accomplish anything she sets her heart on.

## **Background**

Once upon a time, Aline lived a fine life. As the daughter and youngest child of the Taoiseach in Ireland, she was adored by her family and all those she smiled at, with glittering golden eyes that made you feel like the most treasured person in the world as long as they were pointed your way. She gave love freely and shamelessly. She was a rare gem among the elites of Ireland, perhaps all of the political realm.

But this perfect fantasy did not last. It was an accident. Someone lost control of their wheel, drove in front of the Taoiseach's car, and the politician swerved right into a building, killing himself and his wife, and blinding Aline for life. The only one untouched was the elder brother, Veren, whom the family was going to pick up from school. Yet even he came out of it with scars.
It was an accident. Aline knew it, the public knew it. Everyone knew except Veren, who refused to take any chances. As soon as he graduated from high school, he took custody of his little sister and fled as far away as possible, fearful and paranoid of a potential attack. For nearly a year, he kept her hidden away, making an effort to erase Aline Mauz from existence for her protection. But, no matter her fear and uncertainty, the Aline who loved the world still remained. In one last bid for freedom, she reached out to schools for an education outside of her lonely, familiar home. Eventually, one reached back, and her brother was forced to concede, for he could not care for her and work multiple jobs at the same time.

## **Relationships**

* Veren Mauz - Aline adores her big brother. They weren’t nearly as close when they lived in Ireland, Veren too focused on his studies to amuse his younger sibling. But after the accident, they were all they had left, and she needed his care more than she ever had before. Time has passed. She and her brother have lost everything except one another... but she wants more. She needs her brother one last time, to let her go.
* Mirai Ametsuchi - Aline is shy and easily frightened around Mirai due to her coldness and sometimes rude personality.
* Amane Aozora - Similar to her relationship with Mirai, Aline is easily frightened by Amane, but the reason being Amane's hyperactive personality instead.
* Lynx Naomi Caldwell - Aline has always been very curious about Lynx and what she does, and has a high level of respect for her because of all of the things she does to help magical girls.

## **Abilities**

### **Power Reflection**

If a projectile or magic attack is absorbed into her shield, Aline can capture and redirect the attack in any direction she aims for. This does not work for physical actions, and she cannot create an attack of her own without absorbing the energy of another.

### **Photokinesis**

Again, this power is not inherently offensive in its use. Aline can take in light and release it at will, using it for self-defense, distractions, blinding, et cetera. This also has no recoil for her since she already can’t see.
She is currently working on using this ability to create illusions.

### **Physical Abilities**

Aline’s appearance is deceiving. Living alone in her house for so long allowed her very few ways to pass the time: reading, crafts, and limited self-improvement. Although she mainly takes on a defensive role due to her powers (and blindness, but don’t tell her that), she has quick reflexes and can stand her ground when it’s necessary.

### **Weapon-Enhanced Abilities**

Strapped to her forearms, Aline carries two large half-circle mirrors designed by Lynx to serve as both a shield and as vessels to channel her powers through. To protect herself, she puts the mirrors together in front of her to make a full circle. She also prefers this position as an offensive stance, as she can most effectively use her abilities this way.

## **Etymology**

**Aline** (アリーン) - *Aline* is a name meaning "noble, nobility" or "bright, beautiful".

**Mauz** (マーズ) - the meaning of *Mauz* is unknown. Although it could be an alternate spelling of the surname *Maus*, which is derived from the German word for "mouse".

**Sciathmaidín** (シキアマイデン) - *Sciathmaidín* is the Irish translation for *shieldmaiden*.

## **Trivia**

* Aline has an older brother named Veren Mauz.
* Aline was originally going to appear in a spin-off for another magical girl series known as **Nebula Chorus**, but was moved to Distant Dreamscape after said series was cancelled.