Melona Sawara was born into a life of movement, a daughter of travelling merchants, never knowing the comforts of a permanent home. Her childhood was a blur of bustling markets, fleeting friendships, and the art she created in the brief moments of calm between journeys. Painting became her sanctuary, a way to immortalize moments of peace, distant landscapes, and the rare smiles of her parents.Her world was forever changed when the war came. Her father, a man who she had thought to be nothing more than a humble merchant, was exposed as a war criminal. His past was a secret, hidden beneath layers of deception. When the truth came to light, it was not only the enemy that hunted him but his allies as well. He perished in battle, but the disgrace of his name lived on. The shame was too much for her mother, whose grief consumed her until she, too, succumbed, leaving Melona and her younger brother, Lunaris, alone in the world.From that moment, the Sawara name became a curse, one that marked them as outcasts, chased by both those seeking retribution for their father's sins and the remnants of their former allies who wished to erase all traces of his legacy. Melona abandoned her name and the identity that came with it, becoming a shapeshifter to avoid the endless pursuit. She learned to move through the world as a Raen Au Ra, with their calm presence and subtle grace, or as a Xaela Au Ra, with their imposing scales and fierce, untamed fury.The siblings sought refuge with a distant relative, but the peace they sought was short-lived. Danger lurked around every corner, and soon Melona was forced to trade her paintbrushes for blades. She trained alongside her brother, mastering the art of combat not out of a desire for violence but out of a need to protect the last of her family. Together, they fought those who would harm them, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake.

Years passed in a blur of blood and survival. But as the chaos of their lives slowly began to ebb and a fragile peace settled in, Melona found herself haunted by the ghosts of her past. The urge to create, long buried beneath layers of pain and violence, resurfaced. The world that had once stolen everything from her now seemed vibrant again, full of colors and light she hadn't noticed in years.Drawn to the mystical energies of the land she now called home, Melona began to paint once more, though this time her canvas was no longer parchment or cloth. She learned to channel the ethereal energy of the land, using it to paint the very air around her. Her creations were not mere reproductions of the world but living, breathing manifestations of her memories and dreams. She painted portraits of the friends she had made, of the battles they had fought, and, most often, of herself-fractured, scarred, but still standing.In time, Melona came to realize that through her art, she could begin to heal the wounds that had festered for so long. Each brushstroke was an act of defiance, a way to reclaim the life she had lost. She painted not just to remember but to rebuild, to make herself whole again in a world that had once sought to destroy her.

STATS

  NAME    Melona Sawara  NICKNAME/ALIAS    Mel, melly, Yori.  AGE    She has witnessed the bloom and fade of 30 springtimes.  DATE OF BIRTH    12th sun of the Sixth Umbral Moon.  GENDER & PRONOUNS    Female, She/Her.  ORIENTATION    Demisexual, genders do not matter.  RACE/ETHNICITY    Raen Au ra / Xaela Au ra.

BACKGROUND

  PARENTS   
— Tae Sawara
A shrewd, silver-tongued merchant, navigating the bustling markets and hidden trade routes with ease. He was charismatic, able to win over allies and turn a profit on even the most modest goods. But beneath this facade lay a man with a dark past—a former soldier entangled in the brutalities of war.
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— Jia Sawara
a gentle, introspective soul, known for her deep empathy and artistic spirit. She had been a healer by trade, a talent inherited from her mother, which she wielded with quiet grace. It was through her healing work that she met Kaizen, caring for him when he was wounded during one of his early journeys as a merchant.  SIBLINGS   
— Lunaris Sawara
Born just a few years after Melona, he was young when their father’s dark history was uncovered, too young to fully grasp the weight of the truth, but old enough to feel the loss and stigma that followed. As they were forced into hiding, Lunaris looked up to his older sister, leaning on her strength and learning survival skills by her side. Over time, he grew into a quiet but fierce protector, driven by a need to shield her from harm as she had always.  SIGNIFICANT OTHER   
— Sippin Sage  PETS    pet  OCCUPATION    Pictomancer / Reaper

PHYSICAL

  HEIGHT    0’00”  BODY TYPE    slender frame with a touch of subtle curves that soften her build.  HAIR    A pale ash brown-blonde, always swept back into a practical ponytail that falls past her shoulders, while in her Xaela form, it transforms to a deep, stormy grey.  EYES    Pastel indigo, shimmering with faint, heart-shaped flecks.  PIERCINGS    Somewhere only her intimate partners can see.  TATTOOS    A few hidden amongst her scales; between her chests, on her thigh.

PERSONAL

  POSITIVE TRAITS   
— Compassionate: Melona has a warm and caring side, often showing kindness and understanding to those she deems worthy.
— Perceptive: She has a sharp eye for detail and quickly picks up on others’ intentions, which helps her cut through deception.
— Measured Calm: She rarely acts impulsively and is careful with her words and actions. However, this calm is often a mask, hiding the emotional conflict she feels beneath the surface.
— Loyal: Once someone has earned her trust, she’s fiercely loyal and will stand by them through any hardship.  NEUTRAL TRAITS   
— Private: She keeps her emotions and thoughts guarded, revealing them only to a select few she truly trusts.
— Emotionally Reserved: She doesn’t cry often, but when she does, it’s only in front of those who’ve earned her trust.
— Blunt: Melona doesn’t sugarcoat her words, speaking her mind clearly, even if it may seem harsh.  NEGATIVE TRAITS   
— Avoidant: Her reluctance to confront people directly can sometimes lead to her avoiding necessary conflicts or ignoring problems that need resolution.
— Grammatical Perfectionist: She can be critical of others' language skills, sometimes making her seem pedantic or judgmental.
— Intolerance for foolishness: Melona has little patience for nonsense, and her bluntness can sometimes come off as cold or dismissive.  ASTROLOGY    Sagittarius  MBTI    INFP-T

WEAPONS

  BLOODBRUSH   
A deadly tool, transformed from its artistic origins into a weapon of precision. The brush’s ethereal threads slice through opponents as cleanly as paint glides across canvas, allowing Melona to remain graceful and swift in battle. This weapon represents her creative side and her desire to heal, even in the midst of destruction.  REQUIEM   
A scythe born from the pain and rage of losing her parents, this scythe channels Melona’s deepest emotions. The dark energy it wields fuels her strikes with devastating power, allowing her to release the sorrow and fury that she tries to suppress. Requiem is the embodiment of destruction, a counterbalance to the Bloodbrush's creation.


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Melona is a being of contrasts; creation and destruction, solitude and companionship, calm and rage. Her mastery of the Bloodbrush and Requiem reflects the duality in all aspects of her life, as she struggles to reconcile the artist within her with the warrior she’s had to become. Through her journey, Melona seeks balance, hoping that by painting her own path, she might finally find peace.

RELATIONSHIPS

Melona is a tender yet adventurous partner, blending gentle intimacy with a spark of daring playfulness. She approaches relationships with depth, valuing a genuine connection over casual flings, and once she feels truly connected to someone, her affection unfolds in ways both sweet and thrilling.Her shyness adds an endearing softness to her presence, often accompanied by a teasing glint in her eye that suggests she’s just as eager to coax a reaction from her partner as she is to receive one.As a natural switch, Melona can be both assertive and yielding, savoring the dance of power and trust that intimacy brings. She’s not afraid to explore boundaries, from quiet, stolen moments to the thrill of getting frisky in unexpected places, making her as spontaneous as she is devoted.Her playful streak emerges in these moments, where she’ll offer a mischievous smile and a soft touch, reveling in the heat that sparks between them. Beneath it all, though, is a heart that craves closeness and sincerity—a partner who wants to create memories that are as profound as they are passionate.