✨ Sorina

Character Overview

Sorina grounds her sister even as she pursues her own calling. She advocates for clarity, for open communication, for structures both divine and communal. The deeper the Realmstriders descend into the multiverse, the more essential Sorina's balance becomes. She presses for answers, advocates for trust among them, and reaffirms the group's bonds at their most fragile moments. She is faith embodied—not just in gods, but in each other.

Detailed Background: The Mirror Twins

A Tragic Birth

Their father, Jebediah, served as the High Bishop of the Clerics in Ardenvale. When his wife, Colette, went into labor, no one anticipated the storm that would follow the birth of their daughters. Colette's strength ebbed away the instant she laid eyes on her twin girls—two tieflings, one of fire-bright skin with black curling horns (Sorina), the other dusky as a moonless night with crimson horns and markings (Sinora). Colette died in the act of bringing them into the world, and from that moment on, the sisters bore the brunt of their family's grief and fear.

Hidden in Shame

The firstborn, Sorina, was the red-skinned twin. From an early age, she showed a gentle and curious nature, peering through half-closed church doors to watch clerics at prayer and healing the sick. Though her father barely acknowledged her existence, Sorina secretly dreamt of taking up his mantle—yet in a way that fostered compassion, not division. Ardenvale's prevailing deity favored humanity above all others, but Sorina believed that healing and kindness should extend to every living soul.

Sinora was her sister's mirror: black skin where Sorina was red, crimson accents where Sorina wore ebony. Sinora felt little warmth for the city or its temples. Instead, she longed for open skies and untamed forests, a realm where she would not feel the constant watchful eyes of devout clerics who whispered rumors of devilish blood. Driven by a fierce protective streak, Sinora became Sorina's shield, deflecting both their older brothers' (Ansel and Avery) bullying and the unkindness of strangers.

The Dream of Unity

For all their differences, the sisters shared an unbreakable bond. They were mirror images in appearance but identical in purpose: to prove they had every right to exist, and to help others who were judged by circumstances beyond their control. When shadows stretched long across the temple walls, Sorina and Sinora would slip away, dreaming of a place where they could build a school—one that welcomed all, taught unity, and celebrated diversity instead of fearing it.

The Night of Fire

On one fateful evening, a band of aspiring knights and temple servants cornered the twins in a secluded alley. The mocking started first—words meant to sting—and quickly escalated into a barrage of stones, sticks, and whatever debris lay at hand. Then the city guards arrived, and rather than stopping the attack, they ensnared Sorina and Sinora in a net. One guard raised a spear, intending to strike Sorina down.

Sinora acted without thinking, interposing herself between the blade and her sister. The spear found its mark in both of them, uniting the twins in pain. In that instant, their infernal heritage surged like an unleashed tempest. All the humiliation, terror, and fury they had endured erupted in a burst of power. The alleyway vanished in a searing flash, and when the sisters woke, they were nowhere near Ardenvale.

Freedom at Last

They would never see the city again—at least, not under the same shackles. Both wounded in body but unwavering in spirit, Sorina and Sinora clung to each other in a strange new land. Their ordeal, though brutal, offered the promise of freedom. No longer would they sneak out under cover of night. No longer would their father's teachings confine them. Now, they could forge their own path.

In the years to come, Sorina would heal the wounded with compassion that knew no racial bounds, and Sinora would rove the wilds, guiding and protecting the vulnerable. Together, they carried the dream of a school—an academy built on acceptance, protection, and unity—like a precious ember in their hearts. They were Mirror Twins, bound by blood and destiny, determined to reshape a world that had cast them aside.

Personality & Traits

• Grounding: Provides stability for her twin and the entire party
• Advocate: Pushes for clarity and honest communication
• Faithful: Believes in divine guidance and mortal bonds equally
• Diplomatic: Reaffirms group cohesion during conflicts
• Protective: Especially of her twin bond with Sinora

Special Abilities & Items

Quest Hooks

• Maintaining the twin bond across planes and dimensions
• Discovering the divine source of the Realmstriders' purpose
• Navigating the tension between structure and chaos in the multiverse
• Strengthening the party's bonds through acts of faith
• Understanding what the gods truly want from the Striders

Relationships & Connections

Sinora (Twin Sister): An unbreakable bond that goes beyond sisterhood. Where Sinora scouts and strikes, Sorina heals and protects. They are two halves of one soul. The spear that pierced them both sealed their destiny—together they would survive what neither could face alone.

Jebediah (Father): The High Bishop of Ardenvale who barely acknowledged his daughters' existence, torn between faith and paternal guilt. The twins left his influence behind when they escaped the city.

Colette (Mother - Deceased): Died giving birth to the twins. Though Sorina never knew her, she honors her mother's sacrifice by choosing compassion over fear.

Ansel & Avery (Brothers): Older brothers who made sure the twins never forgot they were outcasts in their own home. Their cruelty only strengthened the sisters' resolve.

With the Party: Sorina serves as the group's conscience and mediator, the one who reminds them of their shared purpose when tensions rise. Her faith extends to her companions as much as to any deity.

Divine Connection: Her relationship with her deity shapes not just her magic but her worldview—faith as action, not just belief. Unlike her father's exclusive doctrine, Sorina's faith embraces all.