Polaris, the Guiding Star

A guardian angel who carries herself with an air of ethereal grace. Gentle and soft-spoken, she generally has a calm and level-headed attitude, albeit with an undertone of sombre melancholy. Although she is quiet, she is very inquisitive and observant, always watching, always listening, taking in as much information as she can. This makes her skilled at reading and understanding people, but her high empathy can be to her own detriment at times. She has a strong sense of justice, but can struggle to be assertive, leaving her in inner conflict.

Middle-tier power level. Primarily specialising in divination magic, secondarily abjuration magic. Powers include:

• SECOND SIGHT: An innate sixth sense allows her to see the unseen. She has a supernatural hyperawareness of her immediate surroundings. Trying to physically hide something from her, or sneak up undetected, is nigh impossible. She is also able to see though illusions.
• LOOKING DEEPER: The reach of her second sight can be extended further, allowing her to know what is occurring in other places. However, scrying like this takes much more concentration, and only works in certain circumstances, affected by factors such as familiarity with the target.
• LOOKING FORWARD/BACK: There are times she can see beyond the present - echoes of the past, even vague premonitions of the future. However, these are complicated, difficult to decipher, and not always accurate.
• PROTECTION: Creation of wards to shield herself or others.
• HEALING: Quick to heal from physical wounds. She can also heal others, but it comes at the cost of her own vitality.

Standard powers all angels possess to some degree:

• IMMORTALITY: Like all angels, Polaris is ageless and sempiternal. She can still be injured, but the only way to truly kill her is by destroying the soul with magic.
• SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE: Although she is relatively weak by angel standards, this is still stronger than a mortal human.

• [TOYHOUSE], extended gallery.
• [PLAYLIST], for theme songs.
• [PINTEREST], for outfits, vibes, etc.

• A common misconception about being a clairvoyant is that she is able receive and read prophecy as if it were fact. It does not work like that, and she is tired of people asking. Fate is not written in stone, and she cannot predict anything with certainty. If anything, she would rather avoid trying, because she believes that making plans based on false assumptions can sometimes be even more dangerous.
• Haunted by recurring nightmares of her own death... She is unsure whether it is a memory of her past life, or an omen of the future.
• Her hyperawareness is a double edged sword at times. She is prone to overstimulation and sensory overload. Frequently practices meditation to clear the mind. Prefers to seek out peaceful and quiet places.
• In truth, she feels very unworthy and burdened by the responsibility that comes with power like hers. What's worse are the expectations placed on her because of it. Everyone else seems to have their own ideas on how she should use it - or how they can use her.
• This does not stop her from using it for mundane and inconsequential purposes, though. No one wants to play cards with her because she can use her scrying to cheat.
• A strict pacifist. Worked as a medic during the wartime.
• Has a habit of getting lost in thought. Will fall quiet for an extended period of time while thinking about something or focusing. Sometimes will do so mid-conversation, which can cause issues.
• Immortals do not require much sleep, but nonetheless, she is the sort to stay up late and be reluctant to wake up early.
• Has a strong appreciation for art in all forms - music, sculpture, fashion, dance, painting, etc. She finds it enriching to analyse and consider the hidden meaning behind a piece of artwork.
• Hobbies include: Stargazing, writing poetry, playing solitaire, pondering the orb.
• Halo is incorporeal, made of light. By default it is usually present, but it can be "turned off" at will.
• Blood resembles liquid silver.

Polaris was not always who she is today. She was born a mortal human. However, her recollection of this time is hazy at best. Angels do not often keep their past-life memory upon ascending. Names, faces, and details become lost in a fog, faded further over the passing centuries. There are times when the mystery of who she once was gnaws at her, but even attempts to discern through magical means are met with figurative radio static, as if there was some kind of interference.

...In any case, upon resurrection she was given a new identity and purpose, that life is far behind her now.

Once, many centuries ago, she was close friends with Aura and Soleil. However, their chosen lifepaths diverged, and conflicting morals drove a rift between them. While the sun twins joined the war against the demons, Polaris believed in vouching for a peaceful and diplomatic solution. This opinion made her very unpopular, some considered it heretical.

Aura had tried to insist that her skills would be valuable as a spymaster and strategist, but by principle, Polaris refuses to use her scrying abilities in ways that could cause harm. Consequently, her old friend turned on her, accusing her of sympathising with the enemy. This has put Polaris in a perilous position, with a dangerous rival waiting for the chance to bring her downfall.