Jezeli's elegant horns and long pointed ears marked her as a satyr of rare beauty. Wherever she went in the royal court, heads turned and whispers followed her graceful movements. Her large almond-shaped eyes glowed with an ethereal light, captivating all who gazed into their fathomless depths. Jezeli floated through the intrigues of courtly life as if dancing to a mystical tune only she could hear.
Born to courtier parents, Jezeli was raised amidst the ceaseless conspiracies and powermongering of the nobility. From a young age, she witnessed her parents trading secrets in hushed tones and engaging in Machiavellian games of influence. Though this upbringing could have corrupted her, Jezeli found sanctuary in her blossoming psychic abilities as a soothsayer.
As a child, Jezeli's visions of the future manifested with startling clarity. The court soon heard of the horned girl's prophetic talents, and nobles lined up to seek her cryptic advice. While she could perceive the fates of others with uncanny accuracy, the mysteries of Jezeli's own past and full potential remained obscured.
She was taken as an apprentice by an ancient satyr mystic known only as the Oracle. Under the old woman's stern tutelage, Jezeli learned to walk the gossamer threads of destiny, subtly influencing events through whispered visions and omens. However, the Oracle guarded certain primordial secrets closely, leaving Jezeli's curiosity unsated.
Now a young woman of 23 summers, Jezeli has become the kingdom's most renowned seer. Her prophetic counsel is invaluable to the noble houses legitimately seeking advantage, as well as those hungry for power through more nefarious means. With her sharp mind and fey grace, Jezeli deftly navigates the court's seething undercurrents of jealousy and ambition.
Her only true friend is Galen, a roguish nobleman whose rough exterior cloaks a heart of gold. Galen has shielded Jezeli from harm since they were children playing in the gardens. Now, theyface the vipers' nest of court together, bound by an unbreakable loyalty.
Not all look upon Jezeli's gifts with admiration. The cruel and power-hungry Lady Lavinia fears the satyr's visions and plots incessantly to undermine her influence. Lavinia's treacherous envy has already sparked an escalating series of vicious attacks against Jezeli and her allies.
Marriage remains unwanted and elusive for the young soothsayer. Jezeli's unique ability to fall temporarily in love with any person makes her deeply hesitant to bind herself to one man. Her own brothers and sisters are distant and uncomprehending of her singular path.
Though she has mastered foretelling the fates of others, Jezeli remains haunted by a sense of ignorance about her own destiny. A vast, primordial power sleeps within her, one that could elevate the satyr to godlike status - or utterly consume her. The key to unleashing this arcane birthright lies in unraveling the secrets so jealously guarded by the past.