The Winterflows
The Winterflows are the last remnants of an ancient Highborne lineage, their history a pitfight of power and tragedy. Before the cataclysmic War of the Ancients, they lived in opulence within the night elf capital of Zin-Azshari, reveling in the arcane might of the Well of Eternity and the privileges of their elite status.
But that world is long gone. The once-flourishing Winterflows have been reduced to a shadow of their former glory, their home cities lying in ruin, their status faded into bittersweet memories. After Prince Tortheldrin’s brutal defeat at the hands of the Horde, the family was forced to flee the crumbling Eldre'Thalas into the wilds to evade extinction. It was only under Mordent Evenshade’s persuasion that the Highborne were allowed back into the greater night elf society. Yet, rather than bend to new rulers in Darnassus, the Winterflows chose to build a hideout in the depths of Feralas.
That decision might've saved them their lives, given Maiev Shadowsong's opposition to the return of the arcane practitioners causing the deaths of many Highborne.
They've survived ten long millennia enduring many a challenge. However, Azeroth’s endless conflicts—and the loss of the night elves' immortality—now threaten to end what little remains of the tenacious bloodline.
Serafier
Serafier is the eldest living member and the austere mistress of the withered Highborne house. She fled Zin-Azshari during the War of the Ancients and joined the Shen'dralar in Eldre'Thalas with her young sons Dalathir and Vasserath. Expecting her third child at the time, she gave birth to Reikh'aris in Feralas. Serafier is considered the most powerful member of the family, an artificer who guards her ancient knowledge of the arcane with secrecy.
She holds the remnants of her house together, her eyes carefully fixed on the shadows of Azeroth, where threats linger and opportunities await. Behind her cold exterior, the echoes of the past drive her, and she knows the price of failure in a world that is determined to erase her family's legacy.
The truth about Acrona's birth father is tightly guarded. According to Serafier, he was another Highborne whom she encountered during her travels through northern Kalimdor, both seeking the same magical artifact. Their brief but intense affair ended in tragedy. As Serafier tells it, the night elves of Ashenvale ambushed the two mages, and her lover’s life was cut short while they were attempting to escape with their infant daughter. She says the child was taken by the attackers, who then raised her as one of their own, and gave her the name that she goes by today - Acrona.
Their reunion has not been an easy one, given their vastly different world views.
Dalathir
As flamboyant as he's dexterious, Dalathir uses his arcane prowess to conjure a spellbow and enchanted arrows in battle. Unlike his mother’s cold, unyielding demeanor, Dalathir is approachable—quick with a smile or a quip, always ready to turn a situation to his advantage. Whether it's the heat of battle or a tense negotiation, he doesn't shy from using his charisma and cunning to get exactly what he wants.
Compared to the other members of the family, Dalathir treats Acrona with noticeable kindness, appearing to have grown even fond of his half-sister.
Reikh'aris
Reikh'aris is the youngest son of Serafier and Mafus, born in Eldre'thalas soon after the Sundering. Devoting himself to the research of ancient knowledge, Reikh often travels the world with his mother to unearth hidden artifacts.
Having lived for so long, his manners are often belittling toward the youngest Winterflow, armed with refusal to see Acrona his equal in any way. Yet at their mother's request, Reikh has also been mentoring Acrona in magic.
Vasserath
Vasserath, twin brother of Dalathir, once a proud scion of the Winterflow line, vanished from his family when the orders of Prince Tortheldrin began to decimate the elven population of Eldre'Thalas. Consumed by a smoldering grudge against his mother, over a grave deed that shattered their bond, he shed his family name, leaning into the legacy of his father as Vasserath Nightomen.
Now a rogue figure, he walks a path far from the Shen'dralar and Winterflow roots. His vendetta runs thicker than any mere grudge—it’s a poison in his veins. Words may sting, but Vasserath’s silent steel cuts deeper.
Mafus Nightomen
A Zin-Azshari Highborne, late husband of Serafier and the father of Dalathir, Vasserath and Reikh'aris. Even though his and Serafier's marriage had been arranged by their families, the two also came to love each other deeply. Until recent times it had been assumed that Mafus Nightomen lost his life defending Queen Azshara's palace against the Kaldorei Resistance during the War of the Ancients.
But whispers have begun to surface, hinting at secrets long buried in the dark corners of Azeroth—secrets that suggest Mafus's fate may not have been as final as once thought...
Malavde Starspire
Malavde Starspire, wife of Reikh'aris, is a woman who thrives on spectacle. Vainglorious and ostentatious, she seeks to capture the attention of every room she steps into. While Serafier exudes calm, distant elegance, Malavde revels in the limelight, her sharp wit as potent as the illusions she weaves. A master of gossip and subtle intrigue, she enjoys stirring up whispers almost as much as she enjoys being the subject of them.
But when Acrona arrives and draws Serafier’s attention, Malavde’s envy ignites. Unable to challenge her sister-in-law openly, she brews trouble in the shadows, crafting mischief with a smile as dangerous as her magic. For Malavde, the game has always been about power—and she has no intention of losing.
Luni
Serafier's saber companion, often seen in the form of an exuberant cub.
