Syrene Shylan

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> ### Full name
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> Syrene Bion Shylan
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> * Rene (nickname and intimate name)
> * Syrai (milk name)
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> ### Birth
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> April 1st, 2002 in Republic of Satharin
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> * 18 (as of 2020)
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> ### Species
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> Half-Lilim (Witch)
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> ### Gender
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> Female
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> Blonde
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> Turquoise
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> ### Family member(s)
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> * Pallas Shylan (father) †
> * Amatis Cuerdion (mother - estranged)
> * Lukara Shylan (oldest sister)
> * Tybalt Shylan (younger twin brother)
> * Delphyni Shylan (younger sister)
> * Vivius Shylan (younger brother) †
> * Aretias Eltanin (maternal younger half-brother)
> * Lukrezia Eltanin (maternal youngest half-sister)
> * Elyan Eltanin (maternal younger half-brother)
> * Mars Eltanin (maternal youngest half-brother)
> * Leto Shylan (paternal uncle)
> * Leto Shylan II (paternal first cousin)
> * Nytokris Shylan (paternal first cousin)
> * Thisbe Shylan (paternal first cousin)
> * Venere Shylan (paternal first cousin)
> * Pallas Shylan II (paternal first cousin)
> * Ayleta Shylan (paternal first cousin)
> * Dido Shylan (paternal first cousin)
> * Lorenza Shylan (paternal first cousin)
> * Myrak Denali (paternal grandmother) †
> * Marcus Shylan (paternal grandfather) †
> * Calanthe Shylan (paternal great-grandmother) †
> * James Cuerdion (maternal uncle)
> * Tomas Cuerdion (maternal uncle)
> * Shara Cuerdion (maternal grandmother) †
> * Otto Cuerdion (maternal grandfather)
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> “There are certain emotions in your body that not even your best friend can sympathize with, but you will find the right film or the right book, and it will understand you.”
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> ― Björk
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**Syrene Bion Shylan** is the second oldest child and middle daughter between Pallas Shylan and Amatis Cuerdion, she is the older twin sister of Tybalt. She has an older sister called Lukara and two younger siblings, twins Delphi and Vivius.

## Appearance

Syrene and her twin, take after her mother in appearance having curly blonde hair that she wears long and towards her mid-back, but unlike her brother she has turquoise eyes just like her maternal grandmother Shara. She has pouty lips, high cheekbones and a long neck though she has a more rounded face. It is said that her and Tybalt are the spitting image of their mother and her twin James but due to being raised in a different environment that is the only resemblance.

## Abilities and Skills

* **Lilim Physiology** - Syrene is a halfblooded Lilim Witch that falls into the third type.
	+ **Accelerated Regeneration** - Like all Lilims, Syrene can heal from minor injuries and wounds with relative ease. For example, while its take's the normal human about several months to heal it only takes a Lilim about a week and a half.
	+ **Disease Immunity** - Syrene like other Lilims, possesses a higher resistance to diseases as she had never had the flu, nor can the plague affect her.
* **Earth Magic** - Her main affinity is earth in which she can manipulate and shape earth and "earthen" elements including most solid objects, specifically all minerals and mineral compositions regardless of their state (mountain, boulder, sand or dust), dirt, soil, etc. More advanced users can manipulate metals such as iron, copper and titanium.
* **Dragon Magic** - As a dragonrider as well, Syrene is bonded to the she dragon Sykorax.

## Etymology

* Syrene is based on the word Siren, a Ancient Greek mythological creature with a contest etymology. Some suggested it Pre-Greek origin, others connect the name to σειρά (*seirá*, "rope, cord") and εἴρω (*eírō*, "to tie, join, fasten"), resulting in the meaning "binder, entangler", or simply the one who binds or entangles through magic song.
	+ Syrene means "handmaiden of Syrax" or "Syrax's handmaiden" in Old Vanerian. Syrax was one of the Thirteen Moon Goddesses of Vaner, Syrax in particular was the goddess of the seventh moon, madness, motherhood, sacred prostitution and ill-fated lovers.
* Bion is an Ancient Greek name derived from *βίος (bios)* meaning "life".
* Shylan is the variant of the Chinese name of Shilan which has several meanings such as "seasonal orchid", "seasonal mountain mist", or "stone orchid", along with several other meanings.
	+ Shylan comes from the Old Vanerian saying *T'Shai Shy'lan* which means "honorable children of the chimeras". The saying was in reference to the bastard child born to slave the Ancient Vanerians captured and raped.

## Trivia

* Syrene is associated with the number "7" which is in reference to the tarot card the Chariot.
	+ She is also associated with the Seven of Coins.
* Her milk name Syrai means "child of Syrax" in Vanerian.
* According to the Databook(s).
	+ Syrene's hobbies are ice skating, chemistry and reptile collecting.
	+ Her favorite smell is a bakery.
	+ She is allergic to cardamon.
	+ Her favorite meal is smørrebrød with cured salmon and dill on rye bread.
		- Syrene's second favorite meal is blueberry soup.
	+ Syrene dislikes spicy food.
	+ She is a fan of girl brands, bubblegum pop and pop in general.
	+ Her most treasured items are reptiles.
* She also likes to knit.