Athena (Shadow Slave)
Character Profile: Athena ("Effie")
Full Name: Athena
Nickname: Effie
Aliases: War Beast
Titles: Awakened Athena, Ascended Raised by Wolves, Saint Raised by Wolves
True Name: Raised by Wolves
Appearance
- Hair Color: Brown, often tied in a braid
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Skin Color: Olive
- Physical Characteristics: Effie is tall, with an athletic build and lean muscles visible beneath her skin, conveying strength and agility. Her relaxed, carefree expression contrasts with her powerful physique, embodying both physical prowess and laid-back charm.
Personality
Effie is known for her carefree, laid-back nature and a resilient cheerfulness that sets her apart from others in the Dark City. To her, the Dream Realm offers a sense of freedom that the real world lacked, where she faced hardships that made the Dream Realm feel more like paradise. She’s cunning, highly intelligent, and able to survive independently due to her adaptability and streetwise demeanor.
Despite her content exterior, Effie has endured hardships and heartbreak, carrying a hidden depth of sorrow and resilience. She often prioritizes basic needs like food, even humorously confessing that conviction means less to her than a full belly. Her laid-back manner masks a survivor's heart, honed through three years in the Dark City and the weight of past losses.
Background
Effie entered the Dark City as a newcomer and soon joined a hunting party led by the city's strongest hunter. However, a tragic event left her as the sole survivor, marking the start of her journey as a resourceful and self-reliant warrior. Her strength and cunning allowed her to eventually join Nephis' cohort, where she has become a vital member, respected for her experience and capability.
Key Abilities and Skills
Aspect: Raised by Wolves
- Aspect Rank: Transcendent
- True Name: Raised by Wolves
- Aspect Description: Effie’s Aspect gives her an affinity with the instincts of a hunter, enhancing her survival skills, physical abilities, and adaptability, resembling a wild predator’s prowess.
- Flaw: Effie’s Aspect amplifies her physical needs, particularly her appetite, to an extreme degree. She can consume large quantities of food, sometimes enough to create literal piles of bones.
Combat Skills
Effie is a highly skilled and strategic hunter, blending physical strength with a predatory instinct. Her abilities allow her to approach combat with a cool-headed and tactical mindset, making her a formidable fighter despite her relaxed demeanor.
Key Relationships
- Nephis: Effie joined Nephis' cohort in the Dream Realm, forming a strong camaraderie with her. Nephis’ leadership and determination complement Effie's strength and loyalty.
- Sunny: Effie has a humorous, teasing relationship with Sunny, often calling him affectionate nicknames like “Doofus” and “Captain Doofus.”
Notable Events and Trials
- Survival in Dark City: Effie’s first years in the Dark City saw her surviving alone, adapting to the harsh environment with ingenuity and tenacity.
- Joining Nephis’ Cohort: Effie eventually allied with Nephis and her group, contributing her hunting skills and strategic insights to the team.
Notable Quotes
- “Everyone in this dark city is convinced that this is hell. But to me, it’s a paradise. You wouldn’t understand. But for some of us, the real world was more of a hell than the Dream Realm.” — Effie to Sunny, Chapter 188
Summary
Athena, known as Effie, is a complex figure who finds solace in the Dream Realm’s wild freedom, contrasting with her painful memories of the real world. Her resilience and carefree spirit mask a deep strength and intelligence, making her both a loyal friend and a fierce hunter. With her Aspect “Raised by Wolves,” Effie embodies a balance between animalistic survival instincts and human companionship, embodying both loyalty and freedom within Nephis' cohort.
