Ligeia

On the surface, Ligeia is a celebrated singer whose voice has captivated chiefs and nobles alike across the Tundra. Her performances are so moving that many consider it a rare honor to hear her sing. But whispers tell a different story—one far darker than her elegant public persona suggests.

Some claim Ligeia can hypnotize with her voice. Others fear her for reasons they cannot name. What they don’t realize is that her true strength lies not in song, but in a mastery of manipulation, observation, and cunning. Her disarming charm masks a brilliant and dangerous mind trained during the final days of the Solaris Empire.

Long before she was a singer, Ligeia served as a top-tier spy—second to none in the deployment and control of spider-mechs, the Empire’s surveillance tools of choice. These machines, often used to expose political rivals, were her specialty. She used them to spy, blackmail, and quietly eliminate threats in the Emperor’s court. Her discretion was unmatched, and her network vast.

When the Empire began to collapse, Ligeia vanished. Investigators sent to uncover her past went missing without a trace. In reality, she adopted a new identity, blending into the post-Empire world by assuming the appearance and manners of a minor noblewoman. Her performance as an artist became her perfect cover—a life of ease and influence without drawing too much attention.

Ligeia’s goal is simple: survival and comfort. She has no interest in ruling or reviving the past. Instead, she uses her skills to ensure her own security, playing court politics and tundra factions alike with precision. Her past as a spymaster is buried deep, but make no mistake—beneath the silks and songs lies a woman who could bring entire cities to ruin if crossed.