Secondary Void Saga Character Profiles

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Name: Lyra

Full name: Unknown

Source: The Legend of Zelda/Original

Appearance: [spoiler](not pictured: blue eyes)
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History: [spoiler]One of the many children orphaned as a result of the Hyrule Civil War, Lyra was separated from her parents when she was still barely a newborn. As a result, she never knew who they were, nor did she have any recollection of the home she might have once had. The only relic that remained of her original life was her name — it was apparently inscribed in the blanket she was wrapped in when they found her, a blanket that was lost when it was subsequently given away to the other children that required its warmth and comfort.

Her earliest memories mostly consisted of her days in the overcrowded orphanage in the Hyrule Castle Town. It wasn't a pleasant existence — it was cramped, smelly and the understaffed caretakers could not give them as much attention as they needed. But for Lyra and others like her, it was the only thing they had — for all its inadequacies, it was still a place they could call home, a place where they could find some measure of happiness in their troubled existence.

But even that did not last. When Ganondorf seized the throne of Hyrule, his troops flooded the Castle Town, burning and pillaging in their wake. The surviving residents were forced to abandon their ruined homes and flee elsewhere. Not even the orphanage was spared from destruction. Driven out of their only shelter, the caretakers and their charges followed the lead of the other refugees and did their best to make their way to Kakariko Village.

The situation became increasingly worse as the Gerudo King solidified his rule. In order to build his tower and maintain his vast army, he culled any services he deemed unnecessary and imposed heavy taxes on the populace. On top of this, the dark clouds that had covered the land as a result of his evil sometimes caused crops to fail. This had catastrophic consequences for the people of Hyrule, but none were hit harder by this than those who were already poor and downtrodden...including the orphans. With no one to feed and care for them, they were left to fend for themselves and abandoned to their fates. Over the years, many would succumb to hunger, disease and violence.

Like her desperate peers, Lyra resorted to petty thievery in order to survive. But Ganondorf's regime maintained a 'zero tolerance' policy towards crime, so punishments for even the most minor offences were swift and brutal. The guards also didn't like the guttersnipes, calling them 'rats' and sometimes hunting them for sport. It was only through skill, cunning and a fair bit of luck that Lyra managed to avoid a gruesome fate on many occasions. Some of the other orphans she worked with, however, weren't so fortunate and came back severely beaten or amputated....if they came back at all.

But this cruel and inhumane treatment also pushed the girl to fight back, at least in ways that she could. Not only did she make it a point to make the guards and other lackeys of the regime the targets of her thefts and other mischief, she also aided elements of the resistance that were present in and near Kakariko. Though too young to fight herself, she still acted as an informant and courier. It was thanks in part to her efforts that the resistance managed to persevere in that area and continued to make life miserable for the authorities.

For many years, it seemed as though all those efforts would be for naught and that the nightmare that had befallen the land would never end. But one day, the Hero of Time triumphed over Ganondorf and the Seven Sages were able to seal him away. Not only did this lift the darkness that covered Hyrule, news of Ganondorf's defeat and the fall of his tower spread like wildfire. This sparked an open revolt against what remained of the regime. Due to the immense power vacuum left behind, the once mighty Ganondorf's army rapidly fell apart under pressure and many of the former lackeys either surrendered or fled for their lives.

When peace returned to Hyrule, Lyra was overjoyed. After so much pain and grief, after having to watch so many people she grew to care about die or disappear right in front of her eyes, she had hoped she would finally have a chance at a better life — a chance to be truly happy. But fate had other designs for her. Before she could truly enjoy the benefits of Ganondorf's fall with the rest of the populace, she was whisked away from Hyrule by an unknown force and she found herself within the Omniverse. Appearing within the Nexus, she wandered around frightened and confused until she made her way to Camelot with the help of some guards.

Though the situation there was certainly not as bad as it was in occupied Kakariko, life in the lower tiers of Minas Tirith was still difficult and grim. This was particularly true for Lyra, who experienced the racism that ran rampant in Camelot. The humans feared her, believing her to be an 'elf witch', and treated her with hostility. Meanwhile, a significant portion of the non-human population considered her 'too human' to be trusted. As a result, the girl was forced to fend for herself, continuing her life of crime and eking out an existence as best as she could.

Thanks to her wit and resourcefulness, she had managed to live a reasonably good life for a street urchin, even managing to secure herself a small luxury (like a bath) on occasion. But the prejudice she had to endure day after day ensured that she would continue to feel unwanted and lonely, even more so than she did in Hyrule. So in spite of her best efforts, she remained unhappy and her situation became an increasing burden on her soul. She wondered what was the point of it all, why was she even there...if there was any place in this world or any other for her.

Little did she realise that, one day, an opportunity would present itself....an opportunity to finally learn at least some of the answers to the questions that had been plaguing her.[/spoiler]

Goals and motivations: Having lived a life full of trials and hardships, Lyra lacks any sort of grand aspirations. Fame, power, fortune....she is keenly aware of the fact that all of those things are out of reach for her, nor does she particularly desire them; keeping her belly full and enjoying an occasional bath is enough for her. But there is one thing that she does truly wish for above all.

Not only did she lose her family at a very early age, the friends she had made over the years all either met a premature end or disappeared. As a result, she had always felt like she was adrift, like there was no one place where she truly belonged. For this reason, she had always desired a place she could call her own, people she could call family....people that fate wouldn't take away from her shortly thereafter.

Why do they want to find Omni? After arriving in the Omniverse, Lyra quickly learned the basic facts about the universe, including that she was a Secondary and that people like her were brought there by Primes. Though she did not know who the Prime that summoned her was, the girl grew to resent that person. They took her away from Hyrule just as things were getting better and she ended up in yet another wretched place. Part of her wondered if she would ever be happy in the Omniverse and if there was any way she could return to Hyrule.

Yet, in spite of her rancour, Lyra was also immensely curious about this Prime. After all, during her entire stay in Camelot, she had not seen a single familiar face. Who were they? Why did they bring her to the Omniverse? How did they know her? It was these questions, more than the cold and the rain, that kept her awake at night. She wanted to know who this Prime was. She wanted to confront them and demand answers.

But whether it was about methods of escaping the Omniverse or finding out the identity of the Prime that summoned her, she knew there was only one person who had those answers, one entity she could turn to....Omni.

Personality: Openly, Lyra tends to behave in a very energetic fashion. She is upbeat and full of confidence when in a good mood, while a foul mood makes her blunt and easy to anger. But beneath that facade lies a lonely and frightened soul that is hesitant to open her heart to anyone, lest they be taken away from her like so many before.

However, it is to those that manage to befriend her that Lyra shows her kind and gentle side. And in those times when the people she cares about are in trouble, her courage and strength of character manage to shine brightly.

Possible Reactions: Being a child of the streets, Lyra tends to be very accepting of all kinds of people. Anything new to her is more likely to elicit curiosity and awe from her than fear. Coming from a society with limited forms of technology, she is especially easily impressed by various machines and gadgets.

However, for a thief, the girl also has a surprisingly strong sense of justice. If she sees any sort of act or behaviour that she considers wrong or that even simply rubs her the wrong way, she will loudly call that person out on it and will easily get into a heated argument. If something particularly vexes her, she isn't afraid to even kick that person, though any show of force will usually have her back off and retreat rather quickly.

Lyra also has a tendency to behave as a motivator, constantly encouraging people and pushing them onward no matter how difficult the situation may be.

Relationships: During her stay in Camelot, Lyra has gotten to know some of the individuals that reside in the lower tiers of Minas Tirith, usually the poorer or shadier kind. However, due to being a frequent victim of racism, she hasn't been able to form any strong relationships with them. Combined with the lack of people she knew from Hyrule, Lyra has mostly been forced to contend with life in the Omniverse by herself.

Combat Style: Having frequently faced enemies who were much larger and stronger than her, the street urchin is not a fan of direct confrontations and will usually opt to hide or run away. But if forced to fight, Lyra generally favours using traps and deception to keep her enemies at a range while she shoots at them with her bow from a distance. Though quite capable of thinking on her feet, she generally prefers to fight on terrain she is familiar with, where she could use all of its various features to her advantage.

Skills: The consistent fight for survival has forced Lyra to be extremely independent and resourceful, always trying to make the most out of what she has to work with. The challenges and dangers she has faced as a thief and courier have not only made her incredibly quick with her hands and feet, but have prompted her to think up plans and actions on the fly. And while usually not one for diplomacy, she can put on a cute face if she thinks it will help her get her way.

Though hardly a great warrior, she is surprisingly talented with a bow. She is even capable of making rudimentary arrows of her own, provided she can find/salvage the necessary materials and some arrowheads.

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Possible Quotes:"You jerk!"
"Home is where your heart is....or so they say."
"I only steal for good purposes...like filling up my tummy!"
"You can only go forward. Once you stop, you stop for good."