Biography
Melissa Altwood is the daughter of Duke Marcus Altwood by his first wife, making her a half-sister to Cain. Unlike her brother, Melissa operates with sophisticated capability and entirely different motives. She is a powerful shapeshifter who can alter her appearance completely — she uses this ability to pose as a carriage driver and intercept Neo's party traveling from Port Hope. Using her magic, she puts Neo's companions to sleep and separates him from the group, approaching him directly with apparent knowledge of his skills, his escape abilities, and his background. She refers to having "owed him a dance" from previous encounters, suggesting an awareness that predates their visible meetings. Melissa operates with an agenda distinct from Cain's blunt vendettas. Her interest in Neo appears strategic and personal in equal measure — she is intrigued by what he represents and what he is capable of, and she appears to have access to information about him that she should not possess.
Details
- World
- Eriamis
- Region
- Aramar Kingdom