Lunati

Story by Lunati with Art by Tacoma.

Lunati is a white Arctic Mouse with periwinkle blue spots scattered in groups of three around her face, arms and hips. She has a long, hairless pink tail and a pink nose. Her shimmering, shoulder-length hair is usually tied up into a ponytail and is the same shade of blue as her markings.

She wears a hairclip adorned with her personal crest, a golden butterfly, on the side of her head. She also sports a colorful pair of blue and purple butterfly wings which are, in fact, faerie wings.

She's a sociable mouse, and was born on the mainland Isle of Zephyr far below the floating islands of Nimbaterra.

During her years at prestigious Zephyr University Lunati studied magic, technology and computer systems. Her roomate, a daring engineer, Cassandra specialized in robotics. Both two worked together through good times and bad.

Sadly they had a falling out after an incident involving several explosions, industrial espionage and a pair of boots. Afterwards, Lunati moved on to other affairs, involving less horrible drama and loss of life.

Pushed away by her best friend, Lunati's heart was broken. She became reclusive and stopped talking to family and friends entirely. As days passed in silence she spoke just enough to answer her teachers and finish her studies and it put her career off to a rocky start. One night on her travels, after she finally graduated from the University, she wandered into a tavern on a whim and decided to stay the night.

During her stay, she met a blue and white tigress named Tacoma who gave her a friendly ear. They talked at great length about their lives, the lost friends and broken love, and slowly bonded over heartbreak. In no time, the two realized they had fallen in love. At last, Lunati found someone she could spend her life with.

Personality

Lunati prefers to give others the benefit of the doubt before passing judgment. She doesn't hold onto grudges, but can at times be too eager to forgive someone of their wrongdoings. She's warm and loving towards all she trusts and knows well. She's sometimes overly sentimental or naive, but not fooled by favors and flattery. Lunati can be a bit snarky or sarcastic at times, which sometimes backfires on her.

She loves to set aside time to study mysteries, dig into computer code and crack apart complicated puzzles and games for the sheer enjoyment of discovery. Getting ahead is a happy bonus

She loves music, she adores colorful attire like rainbow socks, shimmering skirts and bright, neon tops. Although this does often draw attention, she prefers spending time to study.

Abilities

Lunati specializes in Fae Magic, a highly versatile class that can be used offensively, defensively or in a supportive role. She can shrink down to just about any reduced size. Combining this ability with expert lockpicking skills, she is able work her way into any locked container or area. She's a natural problem solver, using her quick wits and extensive knowledge of various subjects to crack many mysteries.

Lunati specializes in the Fae school of magic. Her Sleep Dust ability makes the target so drowsy they fall asleep in short time. Fae Charm lets her temporarily infatuate a target. She can summon swarms of fireflies to illuminate a dark cave or indoor area, or bees to attack a foe. When the moon is bright, she can call down a beam of moonlight across a large area of the ground, healing allies and injuring any foes who step into her light.

Lunati recharges the Shimmer Dust that builds up on her wings when she rests or sleeps. Once a day, Lunati does a special dance to gather the dust that accumulates. This magic powder can be used to enchant a weapon or armor with mysterious Fae power, granting the weilder or wearer unique abilities. However, her magic dances can be quickly wearing, so she often seems to be a bit hazy and off in dreamland. To regain her energy, she happily indulges in fruits, cheeses and fizzy drinks.