Morana Shadowmourne

Morana Shadowmourne, formerly known as Morana Lightbringer, was the Queen of Althea and the twin sister of Caedran Lightbringer. She was a rare Deathsinger and was also one of the main antagonist of the books in the Wicked Fae.

Early Life
Morana Shadowmourne was the illegitimate daughter of Lavan Shadowmourne and Ciara Lightbringer, born in Aisling. She was the niece of Oran Lightbringer, former King of Neirin. For the first five years of her life, she was raised in the royal palace alongside her twin sister, Caedran, by their mother. As young halflings, Caedran and Morana both remained in their Human forms and were too young for to manifest and control their Fae magic.

The Fall of Neirin
Months later, after the conquering of Anemosa, Lavan Shadowmourne planned to invade and overthrow the royal family of Neirin, as they had the weakest militia in Althea. Fearing their country was next, Ciara pleaded with her older brother, Oran, and his wife to hide her children away. They accept, making an attempt to create a portal but are ambushed by Lavan and his army. With no preparation, Oran and his wife only have time to push Caedran into the portal before they are killed. Ciara tried to use her magic to protect Morana, begging him not to kill their daughter. He killed Ciara and decided to raise and manipulate Morana as his heir. Morana was taught to be ruthless, manipulative, and calculating.

Appearance
Morana’s beauty was described as otherworldly. She was described as “a raven-haired beauty with silver flowers woven into a crown” with “familiar, coruscating eyes,” porcelain skin, and pointed ears. She had a heart-shaped face with sharp features and painted-black lips. She had long, manicured nails and cold, slender fingers. She also had a curvy figure with full breasts.

Personality
Raised by her father, Lavan, she was taught to be ruthless, manipulative, and calculating. She was also shown no mercy or love. She was also obsessed with power. At only 15 years old, she became High Commander of Athanasia and heir to the throne. Not only did she have a cruel demeanor, but she took pleasure in harming others. Her name was well-known and feared throughout the nation, she slaughtered innocent citizens with her bare hands and committed many unspeakable acts. She was shown to have an infatuation with River. During the time River spends in the Dark Palace, he became enamored by Naomi, one of Morana’s female servants. Naomi fell in love with him, and they began a secret love affair. Morana soon became aware of this love affair, called Naomi to her room to brutally murder her. She then called River to her room. He found Naomi’s dead body and mourned his lover. Morana taunted him, saying that she took more pleasure in watching him weep than she did in killing Naomi. Morana and River argued, which led to her branding him and then forcing him to please her while his dead lover’s body was on the floor. She branded him, claiming him as her whore.

Magic & Abilities

 * Standard Fae abilities
 * Secondary human form
 * Mind manipulation/mind control
 * Death magic
 * Necromancy
 * Make portals