Arabella Altalune

> I'd rather stay in the light than die in the dark.
>
> Arabella to her younger self.

**Arabella Tolmon** is a pallid elf druid currently working as a Cobalt Soul expositor. She first met Kismet Dullistra and Florian Rosenbaum at the Rexxentrum archives as their guide.

Although she is quite open, the party actually doesn't know much about Arabella's past. She struggles with a memory ailment and because of that she is placed under strict supervision at the Cobalt Soul. She makes off-hand remarks occasionally about her life in the Pallid Grove but it is difficult to discern what is real or potentially fiction.

Currently her goals are to continue her travels with the group, find the reason why her mind is fractured, and discover her place in the wild world of Exandria.

Her closest companion is Agatha Weber.

## Description

### Appearance

Arabella is an extremely pale elf that is on the taller side at 5'10. She has an angular face adorned in freckles and her most striking feature is her completely black eyes. On her forehead is a symbol of the Moonweaver, thought to be a tattoo, it naturally appeared at an undetermined time. It glows when she uses her telepathic speak ability. Recently she gained facial tattoos in blue ink as well as a small Rudius tattoo on her left hand's ring finger.

She always seems to have debris in her hair and, up until recently, used to store her belongings in its wild curls. Her clothing tends to change often but she is never seen without her Cobalt Soul robe.

### Personality

She is often cheery and upbeat despite her unfortunate circumstances. The positivity that radiates off her allows her to be naturally charming and can cause even the most prickly people to open up. That is good for her as she has a very intense curiosity for everything around her. Exploring and learning more about the world she's stumbled into is her favorite pastime.

Arabella is a deeply emotional individual and isn't afraid to show her heart on her sleeve. She can break into tears at a moment's notice and is very adamant about her own personal beliefs. Her passion shows that she cares very much about the things closest to her. That can apply to the objects she collects or to the people around her.

Because she cares so deeply about those people that makes her care about their opinions on her. When her party members questioned the actions of the people meant to help her, she fell into inner turmoil. Her unsure nature on top of her ailing memory makes her very fragile. One push and the foundation comes falling down.

Anxiety is a struggle for her and if something comes that could potentially harm those close to her then she will do everything she can to protect them. Her loyalty is easy to gain but quick to lose.

## Biography

### Life at The Pallid Grove

Arabella only just unlocked her memories and has shared some of her connections to her birthplace.

She lived with her parents and had a connection with her great-granduncle, Arian, who was an Elder to her kind. They were the ones who headed the various Pallid Elf colonies as it was believed they were chosen by the Moonweaver herself. Only they were allowed to read the tomes that survived the Calamity, all others weren't not allowed access to them but even then they didn't know how to read or write.

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### The Cobalt Soul

Although she is deeply connected to the archives, Arabella has shared little of her ties here.

We are aware that she was spending time at the Rexxentrum location so she could remain under the watchful eye of Yudala Fon. They worried for her safety and wanted to observe her while researching her condition.

Her adopted father, Alberto, is a volunteer archivist himself at the Cobalt Soul in Port Damali.

## Relationships

### Agatha Weber

These two were interested in each other at first sight. They indulged in flirting on their early missions but the longer they spent time together it turned into genuine interest from both sides.

They both confided in each other about their own struggles. Agatha shared she is a consecuated soul and how her connection to her past life as Zeker haunts her to this day. While Arabella confided that she struggles with her memory and is desperately trying to piece together the truth from the fragments in her mind. Through this, they both decided to help one another out with their personal conflicts.

More time passes and Arabella makes it clear that she is very interested in a romantic relationship with the Zemnian. Agatha felt the same way but made to clear to that she wanted to wait on their relationship until Arabella's memory improved. The pallid elf understood and respected her decision. They still remained close and slept in the same quarters when traveling.

> “I’m just a few steps away. I won’t be far from you. Just look behind and I will be there.”
>
> Arabella to Agatha in her Nicodranas home.

When at the island, the reveal that their friend Kismet was a drow in disguise completely through Arabella into a panic. She fled from the party and the next day when Valac attempted to contact her she sounded distressed. Without a second thought, Agatha and Keldrym went out to find her.

Agatha found Arabella deep in the woods and the two entered a deep conversation. The pallid elf expressed her gratitude to Agatha. She convinced Arabella to come back and they safely returned to the group.

After a close encounter with a dragon, Agatha had a realization and decided to take a chance. She approached Arabella on the dock and expressed her own affection for Arabella. The two shared their first kiss and officially enter a romantic relationship.

When Agatha decided to stay home in Nogvurot for a short time, Arabella didn't hesitate to stay with her.

They returned to The Red Thread upon hearing shocking news from Shadowhand Essek Thelyss.

There was no time to catch up with the group as an urgent message came making the party teleportation hop across the contingent to stop a dragon. During the combat, the wrym spit a deadly wave of electricity knocking many unconscious - one of whom was Agatha. The dragon then targeted her and she died from her wounds.

After the battle was over, Arabella soon noticed that her partner was not stirring awake like the others and rushed to her body. She panicked, calling for Kismet to come and help her bring Agatha back. The revival ritual was successful and Arabella held Agatha close, afraid that she nearly lost her.

That evening, the two remained inseparable.

### Kismet Dullistra

One of the first members she met while at the Rexxentrum Cobalt Soul.

She quickly fostered a friendship with him, finding that they both share similar interests in insects and the macabre. His talks always intrigued her and she enjoyed hearing his opinions on her thoughts. It made her think deeply about things she hadn't considered before. While in Nicodranas, she gifted him a butterfly wing, she still holds the other half.

She developed a respect for him but at the reveal of him lying about his identity completely shattered her trust in him. She fled from the group in a panic. It wasn't until Agatha and Keldrym found her the next day that she fully realized how much that lie hurt her. But at the same time she knew that Kismet likely had a good reason for doing what he did.

When she returned to the party and saw him again for the first time, she decided to reintroduce herself.

Once she and Agatha re-joined The Red Thread, Arabella shared that the reason her mind is failing is due in part to a spell placed on her. During downtime on a mission, Arabella approached Kismet under the guise of collecting firewood so they could have a moment alone to speak.

After checking in with the drow, she brought up her predicament. Although the Shadowhand offered help to help her she'd prefer that Kismet would be the one to break the spell she's under. Kismet was shocked by her request; he still believed that she had a deep distrust of him. But Arabella assured him that was no longer the case. She was grateful that he accepted her request and that they'll be able to finally uncover the mysteries of her past.

### Florian Rosenbaum

The other member she met while at the Rexxentrum Cobalt Soul.

These two have a very close friendship. They often get into hijinks together and seem to hype each other up in said situations. This sibling dynamic brings Arabella a lot of joy as she never had siblings (as far as she can remember) or a relationship like this one. Despite her cheery attitude towards Florian at times she worries for him just like a sister would.

She hopes that one day she'll be able to help him find more information on his mother.

### Valac Darlight

Valac is one of the few members of The Red Thread who is honest with Arabella.

He often checks Arabella's reality and it makes her look at her relationships carefully. This has made her stand up for herself on multiple occasions. She values his opinions yet his callous behavior throws her off as he seems to care a lot like herself. She hopes that one day he can become more open with her but she doesn't want to push him if he isn't ready.

At one point, Arabella mentioned that Valac reminded her of someone from her past. She couldn't remember who it was but knew the person was important to her in some way.

Upon returning to The Red Thread, Arabella was keen to make sure Valac was okay after he was horrifically tortured by former Shadowhand Xuton Mirimm. She felt guilt for not being there when he needed her most but what mattered is that he's here now safe and sound. It also means that she'll be able to be there for him in the future.

In the aftermath of an intense fight, Arabella and Valac decide to swim and catch up in the pond nearby. The two spoke about many things, finding hat they both find comfort in the presence of water. When Valac offered his assistance to help collect her missing memories it made her feel grateful for having someone like him as a friend.

They harbor a unique kinship.

### Maynard Callus

The only member of the group she has a complicated relationship with.

When they first met she was interested in this soft-spoken man who seemed to radiate purpose and intent. Yet over time she slowly realized how fractured of a man he is and how fragile he truly underneath the rough exterior. He was capable of violence just like everyone else in the group but his was different, so raw and brutal in action. May speaks in code and when she couldn't read him after a strange vision she pried into his mind when she know she shouldn't have.

Arabella became utterly afraid of him and his capabilities. She gently asked him to leave her home where her adoptive family slept out of fear of him. That action still sits with Arabella to this day and that guilt eats her alive . One day she hopes to apologize to the man properly.