Pandora

Voice of Creation

## History

Born in the slums of Corovon, a city known only by one other, Pandora never had a easy life. Conflicts rising with her mother, she abandoned her only family, leaving the little money she had saved over the years as repayment before leaving to follow the whispers in her head.

A street performer by trade, she attracted attention and funds through her unusual instrument, one made out of metal instead of the traditional wood. Although she quickly realized that this was a inefficient method, it would take too many years, decades even to realize her dreams of creating life. So she turned to adventuring, a highly profitable yet dangerous profession, one she would have never wished to join if not for the funds it would bring.

It wasn't an easy path, thorny with both pain and misery, there were several instances where Pandora would have liked to give up. Though, she persisted through the hardship and managed to collect the funds needed to start her guild and from then on it expanded for the next few years. It took nearly three decades, but following the whispers of Brigh Pandora had finally succeeded in becoming a creator, inventing new technology and creating the first floating city, Sanctuary.

## The Core Accident

Pandora would have never expected this. Sanctuary's core, which had been working perfectly for decades and kept the city afloat in the sky was destabilizing. The spherical core with lines of blue magic running up and down it in a complex fashion, waves of magical energy pulsing in nauseating waves from it as Pandora would watch on in shock.

"No, this isn't the time to be frozen in fear. All personnel evacuate immediately."

Her calming voice seemingly reassuring the workers who would have snapped out of their shock, but Pandora would be far from it. After a few more seconds, the sounds of hurried running would come and go as the workers in the core room would escape. Pandora taking it as a sign that the room was cleared would activate the lock down sequence. Metal plates sliding down and slamming into the floor, blocking the entrances and isolating the core room with her still inside.

"I have to stabilize the core, there's no other option. Atlas!"

With a soft rumble the floor around the core would begin falling apart, a mess of gears and metal plates shifting and swirling before taking on the form of a long metallic serpent. Atlas, Pandora's first intelligent creation, set by Pandora as a guardian for the Core room as well as a final defense measure in the worst case scenario would rise from the floor. Giving Pandora a look and nodding in assent Atlas would begin circling the core, sealing off the waves of magic although its plates would begin melting at a rapid pace.

"Ceres! I need you to help me with stabilization."

As soon as the magic was contained Pandora would move swiftly up to the Core. Ceres, Pandora's familiar, would fly up to touch the core at the same time Pandora would. The complex array of blue lines flashing brighter and brighter as the two would begin working at the magical formulas.

"Just a little bit more, I just need a little bit more time"

Pandora would quickly isolate the reason for the destabilization, rewriting lines of magical formulae. The flashing blue lines dimming the longer she worked. After another minute she would pull her hand away sighing in relief. The core had been stabilized, or at least that's what she thought.

There would be only a split second of warning, the entire core lighting the room up in blinding blue light. Despair filling Pandora's eyes. There wasn't enough time to escape, she was out of options. Watching frozen at the floating orb that represented all she had achieved, all she could do was wait.

Then a voice, a familiar old and gravelly voice. Turning her head she would see a old man rushing at a incredible speed towards her. Her eyes widening as she realized who it was.

"Isak!? Why are you still here!? What are yo-"

Her words were cut off as Isak would lunge, tackling into her in a tight embrace before turning his body to shield Pandora from the blast. They both knew what was going to happen next, Isak's desperate action of trying to protect her was a fruitless task. Yet it felt comforting, comforting to know someone had to tried to save her.

Then the deafening noise of magical energy swallowing all other thoughts. The lethal blue light consuming everything in sight..

## Appearance

Pandora is just slightly below average in height for a Sylph. Her hair is a bit unusual as it's slightly offcolor with a white base and a faint lilac tint. A gentle breeze can be felt when near her, giving away her Sylph heritage although she seems mostly human in appearance.

Her smooth skin and clean appearance would raise doubts about her occupation as an inventor for those who do not know of her methods. Although a bit out of place when matched with her outfit Pandora carries a metallic guitar wherever she goes in Akasa Kas. She is often seen performing with it and has gathered some recognition in the city after her arrival.

## Personality

Pandora tries to appear carefree and casual, although the responsibilities and lives of those that work under her constantly make her worry. She has a lot of pride due to what she has achieved, but has become more reserved after arriving at this strange new world. Holding a love for both nature and mechanical beings alike Pandora actively seeks to comfort both.

When interacting with others, her tone is rather gentle and soothing to the ear putting people at ease. She has a way with words and some find themselves spilling more then intended when in her presence.

## Relationships

* Isak - A guildmate for many decades and good friend, One of the original guardians of Sanctuary and Pandora's sworn protector

## Aspirations

* Know the fate of the Sanctuary after the Core Accident
* Live a life without regrets
* Rebuild Atlas
* Restore Ceres