Delora Caelistis, the pale-skinned, nebulous-pink-haired beauty of thirty-one-years, gazes out of her arching office windows onto the bustling metropolis of Ulla— the heart of the Perriatic Republic. The island city is gleaming, rich with the vibrancy of maritime commerce, the vast sea dusted with the sails of traders. Yet she, hailing from the stark desolation of the Dalabar continent, struggles with the echoes of her alien heritage.
She's a prestigious Councillor in an ever-evolving game of trade and politics, her presence in the Perriatic Council not a result of her birthright, but a testament to her innate talents and the backing of the powerful Savoydi Family. Albeit being an outsider in this realm of wealth and cogent power, Delora's unique features – her sapphire blue and two-color natural hair – are often the talk of Ulla. These features, so wildly different from the tan skin and raven-black hair of the locals, cause an immediate stir amid the masses, triggering a series of admiring, envious, and suspicious glances.
In the heart of this serene and tumultuous archipelago, Delora wrestles with her own demons while serving as the legitimate face of the Savoydi Family. Despite the wealth and power they possess, the Savoydi's are shrouded in whispers of darkness. An undercurrent of mystery runs through their lineage, hinting at nuances of trade manipulation and an unspoken hierarchy.
During an ostensibly routine Council meeting, Delora uncovers a plot to overthrow the existing system. A new guild is rising, vying for control of the thriving sea trade routes—a force that threatens to abolish the long-established hierarchy and the Savoydis' prominence. She finds herself at the epicenter of this whirlwind, not merely as a representative but as a potential key to saving the Republic, despite her outsider origins.
Her every step is burdened with apprehension and uncertainty, but amid the brewing storm, Delora holds fast. Behind those stark, ice-blue eyes, her determination brews fiercely, the spirit of the Dalabar continent raging within her.
The Perriatic Republic's destiny ultimately converges with her own, as she navigates the tumultuous maze of avarice, treachery, and power. Delora realizes that Ulla, this bit of the Pelollian Archipelago she's come to call home, has gifted her far more than an outlandish appearance and a position in the Council. It has thrust upon her shoulders the great responsibility of holding a state together, questioning loyalties, and unmasking deceit.