Estrella of Valentia

* X737

Estrella is the Crown Princess of Valentia and heir to the Valentian throne.

She is a highly dedicated High Priestess of Selune.

## Description

#### **Appearance**

Estrella has the appearance of a charming and alluring young woman in her mid to late twenties despite being over 60 years old. She has a soft, feminine face with delicate features and long, white, wavy hair similar to that of her mother's, Sylra of Valentia. Her hair tends to slightly change colour, reflecting hues of pale blue, pink or blonde, most likely due to her Eladrin ancestry. Many Valentians refer to her as "The Moon Princess", thanks to her fair, almost moonlit appearance, some argue that she has been blessed with her beauty by the Moon Maiden herself.

She typically wears royal jewellery and finery including silk capes and beautifully designed, expensive gowns befitting someone of her status.

#### **Personality**

Estrella is a sweet and gentle woman who tries her best to be the model princess, fully aware of her status and predetermined path as Valentia's future queen. She aims to always be a woman of virtue, being refined, kind, honest and polite. However, there are times when her more "imperfect" personality comes out, wishing to throw caution to the wind and be able to act as a free woman. When more like herself she tends to forget what people think of her and acts the way she wants to rather than the way people expect her to.

She means well, always wishing to do good by people but sometimes can be naïve in her approach to things, as shown when she thought simply giving Mynerva Morven 500gp would be enough to keep her quiet about Bahamut.

#### **Early Life**

Estrella was born under a full moon in X673 to Queen Sylra of Valentia and Usgard Nelles, a High Priest of Bahamut. Her father died a few years after she was born, leaving her to be raised solely by her mother, Sylra of Valentia, who drilled into her the importance of being a virtuous, strong woman.

She was raised and educated in ways befitting a future monarch, learning how to act and rule a Kingdom. She thrived in her studies and took them extremely seriously, wishing to continue her Mother's legacy.

During her teenage years she began struggling with her identity, feeling jealous of other girls her age who could act freely and weren't restricted by her royal status like she was. It was at this time that Sylra of Valentia encouraged Estrella to not take her duties so seriously, telling her that studying and lessons wouldn't make her a good Queen, living would. This resonated with Estrella who decided to find out who she was outside of being a Crown Princess. It was during this time that she was encouraged by her best friend, Felis Sternbach, to learn the ways of the Moon Maiden, eventually resulting in her becoming a High Priestess of Selune.

## Campaign

**Pre-Campaign**

Prior to the start of The Age Beyond Heroes, Estrella was already on good terms with Claudia of Valentia after she was adopted by her mother, Sylra of Valentia. While they weren't particularly close, they still treated each other with kindness, care and respect.

### **Prologue**

Estrella met the rest of the Twilight Crusaders for the first time during their brief stay at the Citadel of Lyra. During a breakfast feast hosted for them on their final day, Estrella interrupted to remind Sylra of Valentia of an engagement they had in a few hours. It was during this conversation that Vulgar Nevideno caught her eye, while initially thinking he was slightly strange and rough around the edges, she felt Selune's touch emanating from him which piqued her interest.

After the Twilight Crusaders returned to Astrune, she asked her mother about Vulgar, who told her that he was Claudia's new comrade and explained his recent good deeds. Spurred on by her mother, she decided that Vulgar was a pure hearted person and would therefore be a good marriage candidate thanks to his connection to both Claudia and Selune.

### Grand Solis Guild Ball

Estrella reunited with Vulgar Nevideno at the ball when he asked her to dance and gifted her a rare Moon Maiden amulet, much to her delight. Throughout the ball the pair were able to get to know each other better, even going as far as to allow Vulgar to kiss her despite it having the potential to damage her reputation as a Princess.

Feeling shy and embarrassed, she returned to the Royal Balcony but was chased by Vulgar who asked her to go for a walk with him in the moonlit Royal Elven Gardens. She agreed and the duo took a private walk, getting to know each other further.

Towards the end of the ball, Celaine, spurred on by Nereus Zale, boldly asked if the pair were going to get married, flustering them both. Vulgar admitted that he would like to marry Estrella but didn't have a ring. Hearing this, Ludovicus Highwind bought a gold, emerald ring from Celaine and presented it to Vulgar. During the slow dance, Vulgar got down on one knee, giving the ring to Estrella as a promise ring until he can get Sylra's approval and propose properly.