Lenore

> "What... is this place?"
>
> - Lenore after waking up for the first time in Nevermore

* Current
* Leo
* Past

**Lenore Vandernacht** is one of two main characters in the webtoon known as *Nevermore*, created by Kate Flynn and Kit Trace. She is shown to be very determined and rebellious with no regard for the school's rules. She is infamously known around the school for being disobedient, and the leader of **Lenore's Group***.*

## Appearance

Lenore is a tall woman with pale skin and a slender build. She has black and white hair that is often tied in the form of a ponytail. Lenore wears dark makeup on her lips and has two identical beauty marks underneath her deep blue eyes.

When she was alive, she had completely black hair that was a bit longer than it is currently. She also wore long dresses, presumably chosen by her father or her maidens. After going through the accident that killed her brother Theo, part of her hair turned white and she started to let it grow until it reach her lower back. While she was trapped in the attic, she wore loose clothes, left her hair down and needed a wheelchair to help her move.

Once she started meeting with Annabel Lee, her maidens started dressing her up in more colorful clothes and styled her hair, usually in the form of braids.

Later, after burning the mansion and faking her death, she cut her hair to her current style and also started to wear more masculine clothes, as this would help her pass as a man. She donned the name '*Leo*' as a masculine form of her actual name, and used a cane due to her past injury.

While in Nevermore, Lenore has the same short hairstyle as when she was disguised as Leo, although her student photo shows her with the long hair she had while living inside the attic. Her uniform resembles more of a masculine one with a white dress shirt, black boots and gray pants. She also wears a black blazer that hugs her thighs with the Nevermore logo printed on the back. She doesn't seem to have any walking impediment anymore.

## Personality

Lenore is shown to be terribly charismatic and snarky, and thinks more with her heart than her brain in most situations. She is not one to give up easily, and is often hot headed. At times, she can prove to be incredibly witty and resourceful. This paired with her incredible determination and perseverance can prove to be a great combination especially during classes. She is also very selfless and willing to do anything for the people she is close with.

While accompanied by Annabel Lee, she can be teasing and even flirty, but softer and much calmer.

While alive, she was very rebellious; seeing as she ran away from home once her father found her a suitor. This defiant nature stayed with her as she passed onto the afterlife.

## History

Before coming to Nevermore, Lenore was the daughter of a high society family in New York. She was a talented pianist but mostly played to accompany her brother, Theo, on the violin. When her father found her a suitor, Lenore ran away from home during a raging storm. While she was missing, her mother became ill and Theo was sent to find her. He managed to successfully do so. On their ride back, they were hit by a falling tree and the impact killed Theo immediately. Lenore was presumably found later on, and brought back to the manor along with Theo's corpse. The impact of the tree lead Lenore to injure her hip, leaving her unable to stand for long periods of time.

Following this, Lenore was deemed hysterical and relegated to the attic of her home. She was medicated with ethers which greatly reduced her moments of consciousness and negatively affected her life. As a result of being cooped up and alone for long periods of time, Lenore began to experience sudden moments of frantic stress and even tears the wallpaper off at one point, claiming *'it looks so much nicer this way, doesn't it?'*

When Annabel Lee comes to visit her at their parent's request, Lenore is allowed to leave the attic of the house. The two of them become fast friends, bonding over a short period. Over time, it seems Lenore's hip injury has started to heal. One evening, while Lenore is playing one of Theo's tunes on the piano, Annabel requests that she write her a song. Lenore declines, stating that she wasn't a soloist. Shortly after, Annabel Lee tells her that she must leave for the social season and won't be returning. Lenore, who never knew of this until now, begs her to stay, which leads Annabel to reveal that her visits were at the request of Lenore's father. He wanted Lenore to have a good, ladylike influence. Following Annabel's departure, Lenore breaks down and shatters a vase of flowers. In response, the maids give her ether and return her to the attic.

That night, she comes up with a plan. A risky one, yet that doesn't stop her. She cuts her hair short and dresses up in beige pants and a bright red blazer, clothes of masculine fashion. Presumably beforehand, she packed a bag filled with jewellery and golden coins, along with a music sheet titled *'Annabel Lee'.* She grabs a silver gun and keeps it next to her, before spilling ether onto the floorboards and dropping a lantern right after. This causes the entire attic to go ablaze, but not before Lenore grabs her bag and runs out, hopping onto a horse and riding away into the forest.

The following morning, Lenore arrived at Annabel Lee's residence under the alias '*Leo*'. He was greeted by Ira Whitlock, Annabel Lee's father, and eventually reunited with her.

A skip in time later, Lenore dies and awakens in Nevermore.

## Spectre

Currently, Lenore hasn't been able to remember the way she died nor how she felt when it happened, so she is unable to transform into her Spectre form. Both her cause of death and what her Spectre would be are unknown by the audience, which has led to a lot of speculation.

## Trivia

* Lenore is based after both Edgar Allen Poe's poems *Lenore* and *The Raven*.
* Following her isolation in the attic, Lenore is shown to have a distaste for flowers after having to stare at flowery wallpaper for long periods of time.

## Gallery

Lenore after escaping from the infirmaryLenore disguising as Leo for the first timeLenore's outfit in DreamlandLenore Reference
## References

1. ↑ https://poemuseum.org/lenore/
2. ↑ https://poemuseum.org/the-raven/