In the bustling courtyard, Elevisa Milves stands out, her calm demeanor and beauty causing heads to turn. The incomprehensible serenity that lines her face paints her a picture of eternal youth. Her eyes, perpetually closed, could easily pass as a sign of meditation, but there is more to them than meets the eye. For Elevisa was born blind but granted a gift of sight beyond the physical. She is a seer; her visions are coveted, and she has become the king's most trusted confidante and concubine.
Though she remains tight-lipped about her family and its origins, whispers of a famous ancestor heavily influence Elevisa's presence in the king's court. A prophetic figure, her great-great-grandmother was known throughout the land. Born into humble beginnings, Elevisa quickly learned to navigate her world, her fingers light upon the world's patterns, her mind quick as a rapier.
As she grew, her visions became stronger, more vivid and intricate. They were often woven into her dreams, where she wandered through the labyrinthine tapestries of future events. Just as her wise ancestor, the call to serve the throne came to Elevisa through prophetic dreams. Those dreams entwined her fate with that of the political intrigues that often simmer within the court.
Despite her role as the king's concubine, Elevisa always keeps her distance. She guards her emotions closely, her private life remaining a mystery. But her influence within the castle is nevertheless undeniable. Behind her veil of mystery lies a sharp intellect and a deeper understanding of the intricacies of kingdom politics than most would suspect. Elevisa's gift and her keen mind allows her to provide advice upon which the king increasingly relies.
To some within the castle walls, Elevisa is viewed with suspicion. The court whispers of betrayal, though there is little evidence of her involvement in the darker schemes that lurk beneath the surface. Her marriage to a high-ranking lord within the court arose out of necessity, a political alliance meant to dispel suspicion and protect her from those who would seek to use her gifts for their ends.
Elevisa has a particular affinity for spells regarding dreams, and her personal spell book is said to hold immense power over the minds of others. One of her most famous quotes claims, "In dreams, we find our true selves." This seems not only to reference her own dreams but also to her mysterious allure and the secrets she holds.
Yet even the most powerful beings experience moments of doubt and regret. At night, Elevisa dreams of a simple life, one not tangled in court politics and dangerous alliances. She longs for the days when her gift was her own and not subject to the greed and ambition of others. The irony of her own blindness is not lost on her: blessed with inner sight, so much remains unseen in her own personal life. Her secret desire for a different existence weighs heavily in her heart while her blessings and curses remain intertwined.
Elevisa Milves, the king's trusted seer and concubine, walks a fine line between friend and foe, wisdom and danger. For all the depth of her own knowledge, she harbors a longing for the peace contained in the shadows of her past life. As her calm yet unwavering presence continues to captivate and influence the kingdom, only time will reveal the true path that Elevisa Milves is destined to take.