Cassia (Shadow Slave)
Character Profile: Cassia ("Cassie")
Full Name: Cassia
Aliases: Cassie, Song of the Fallen
Titles: Transcendent, Sacred Aspect Holder
True Name: Song of the Fallen
Appearance
- Hair Color: Pale blonde
- Eye Color: Blue
- Skin Color: Fair
- Physical Characteristics: Cassie is often described as delicate and doll-like, with an air of demure beauty. Her presence is both ethereal and intense, with an aura that evokes reverence despite her quiet demeanor.
Personality
Cassie is gentle and compassionate but harbors an intense internal struggle. Burdened by the weight of knowledge and visions, her reserved nature conceals a powerful resolve. Her Aspect and blindness grant her profound insight into the present and future, but this comes at the cost of immense mental strain. Over time, she transformed from a sweet, vulnerable girl into a resilient, mysterious figure, driven by a vision of saving the world for the sake of those she cares about.
In public, Cassie’s beauty and quiet strength earn her admiration, although she is often underestimated as a warrior due to her delicate appearance and advisor-like role. She carries a subtle authority, similar to an oracle, though her strength and contributions often go unacknowledged.
Background
Cassie’s journey began in the Academy, where her blindness, a result of her First Nightmare, marked her as a failure in the eyes of others. Initially seated in the lowest ranks, she was isolated and burdened by her flaw. However, her life changed dramatically when she arrived at the Forgotten Shore and was saved by Nephis. With newfound determination, she survived, grew stronger, and eventually made her way back to Earth.
Before her blindness, Cassie was a skilled fencer. Despite her disability, she adapted her fighting style, eventually becoming a formidable presence among the Fire Keepers. Her experience of hardship and overcoming expectations shaped her into a quietly fierce and loyal friend, especially to Nephis and Sunny.
Key Abilities and Skills
Aspect: Sacred
- Aspect Rank: Sacred
- True Name: Song of the Fallen
- Aspect Description: Cassie's Aspect allows her to see both present and future states, which makes her an invaluable strategist and a skilled warrior. Her unique ability to sense time-related shifts grants her a profound understanding of fate and events yet to come.
- Flaw: Blindness — Cassie lost her sight as part of her Aspect's limitations. This is a constant reminder of her past and a challenge that she has overcome with resilience and skill.
Combat Skills
Despite her blindness, Cassie’s battle technique is unparalleled in terms of precision and awareness. Her unique Aspect allows her to perceive both present and future states of her environment, allowing her to predict and counter moves even in the heat of combat. She moves with calm grace and strikes with deadly insight, leveraging her profound foresight to outmaneuver opponents.
Sorcery
Cassie learned runic sorcery from the enchanter Noctis during her Second Nightmare. Her sorcery skills reflect her affinity for revelations and fate, and her runic abilities are deeply intertwined with her Aspect, enhancing her perception and fortifying her understanding of the world around her.
Key Relationships
- Nephis: Cassie owes her life to Nephis, who saved her upon her arrival at the Forgotten Shore. This bond transformed Cassie’s life and set her on the path to resilience and strength.
- Sunny: Cassie is one of Sunny's closest allies, often providing guidance and sharing her heavy burden of knowledge with him.
- Morgan: Morgan has recognized Cassie's skills, calling her one of the best in terms of pure technique, despite her delicate appearance.
Notable Events and Trials
- First Nightmare: Cassie’s first trial led to her blindness, which the Academy judged as a death sentence. Despite being underestimated, she survived, developing her powerful Aspect as a result of her ordeal.
- Return to Earth: After surviving the Forgotten Shore and growing significantly stronger, Cassie eventually returned to Earth, bringing with her a deeper understanding of the Dream Realm and her powers.
Notable Quotes
- “You probably don't know. How could you know? But knowledge… knowledge can be really heavy. It can be as heavy as the heaviest thing in the world.” — Cassie to Sunny, Chapter 56
Summary
Cassie, or "Song of the Fallen," is a delicate yet indomitable force within Shadow Slave. A master of both insight and combat, she overcame her blindness to become a transcendent warrior, fiercely loyal to her allies and haunted by visions of the future. Burdened by the weight of knowledge, Cassie balances kindness with steely resolve, quietly enduring the strains of her abilities while striving to save the world and protect those she cares for.
