Name: Shen Mei di Ranshael
Sex: Female
Age: Presently deceased for a few hundred years or so, around 30 in the fic Family Ties
Position: Leader of the clan Ranshael
Appearance: Cream feathers, medium height, jet-black hair and large, dark brown eyes. She carries herself with authority, calm and controlled but without the cold edge evident in Jen Lai. Her control is more refined, so that it is not so abrasive. She is stern but approachable.
Attire: Almost always deep blue and silver, or white. She wears a loose suit with a light breastplate and shin guards when in battle, and at home she wears dresses and elaborate hairstyles, as befits her rank. She is never without the marks of her station: the Sword of Ranshael always carried by the di, and the necklace always worn by the House matriarch.
Accent: Gacian (Asian)
Personality: Steel wrapped in silk. She is a fair and gracious ruler and cares very much for her people. She works beside them, fights beside them, and watches over them. She's dedicated to the legacy her husband left her and always puts the good of her clan first. She's a strong woman and a good fighter, as well as a loving mother.
History: Shen Mei was a House Guard until she fell in love and married the heir to the House. When the Saurians invaded, she fought beside him and led the troops when he was injured. Shortly after the war was won, she discovered she was pregnant. Unfortunately, her husband had been wounded some time before the final battle and died of his injuries shortly after receiving the news that Shen Mei was expecting. Shen Mei was devastated by his death but took the Sword and House leadership without complaint. The rest is litterally ancient history--Shen Mei's rule was fair and compassionate, and cemented the loyalty of the clan to the House.
Weaponry: The Sword of Ranshael and various other weapons as she sees fit. Shen Mei is no stranger to combat and is proficient in many disciplines.
Likes: Her clan and her child
Dislikes: Anything that would threaten them
Overheard:
--"All those who fight evil are welcome in these walls."
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