Prism of Ophelia

Ophelia
A blind elven priestess. She's been blind her whole life, and her parents' whereabouts are unknown, so she was also an orphan. However, the village chief Noel adopted her and raised her like her own daughter. Elves are renowned for their keen senses, but Ophelia's blindness has honed her other senses well beyond even normal elven limitations.

Her beauty is undeniable even with her blindfold on, and she has an appropriately calm and gentle way of speaking befitting her occupation. Her lack of sight is only physical, as she's deeply perceptive and can discern people's true intentions with ease. For this reason, she's trusted by the other elves. It's a bit amusing, however, the way she gets so stubborn once she's decided something. She has a complex about her eyes, and doesn't like to remove her blindfold.

"Why... did I save you? That's easy. I wanted to keep you safe. I want to protect everyone... the residents of Alfheim, it's children, and even you."

You
A flesh-and-blood human who is not named Hamlet. One of a select number of magical researchers in the human nation of Valgard. He's an orphan and was raised by the nuns of a certain abbey.

As one may expect from his occupation, he's a quiet and intellectual type. Still, however his strong sense of curiosity sometimes leads him to try dangerous things in search of knowledge.

One day he was attempting one such experiment, but it went very wrong and transported him to Alfheim by mistake. His wounds were great, but he was saved by Ophelia and fell for her at first sight.

"I'll be your eyes, Miss Ophelia."

Noel
The village chief and queen of Alfheim. Not only does she hold the greatest magical powers in Alfheim, but she's also an inventor. She created the mystical barrier that surrounds the country, and is responsible for maintaining it.

Though she's powerful and intelligent, she's also moody and hard to please. As Ophelia's foster mother, she taught the priestess spellcraft from a young age. Noel is strict, but her kindness still shines through.

Although she holds her position for life, she's been thinking recently about starting a family. She's not fully aware of that, though.

"Forget it! I'm aware how inconsiderate I am!"

Claire
The former chief of the elves. She retired to have a child. Together with her husband and her second daughter Flora, she lives in the great elven city of Rivendall. Most of the time she comes off as an ordinary older lady, but even now she's the strongest fighter in Alfheim. She's especially skilled in stealth and wind magic. She's known Noel for a very long time, and the two of them often go drinking together.

"If you make her cry... indeed, I'll give you a taste of the former Queen's full might."

Bretta
A researcher at the magical research institute in Valgard. She's your assistant. She doesn't speak often, but tends to be very harsh when she talks to you. Her main duty is putting a stop to some of your crazier schemes.

"Doctor, are you still half asleep? it's me, Bretta."

Alfheim
A country of elves hidden deep in the forest and surrounded by a magical barrier to maintain secrecy from the outside world. The barrier acts not just as a wall, but as a membrane that covers the entire forest. Within the barrier, reality can be manipulated to some degree.

Without the queen's permission, nothing can physically enter Alfheim, and normal magic will have no effect. It's the perfect shelter for the elves.

Valgard
A nation of humans. Relatively advanced in science, but not as much as the dwarves. Though there was an Industrial Revolution 30 years ago, new inventions are still being created every day. However, since most humans are incapable of using magic, very few residents are proficient with its use.

Ether
The mystical energy that's used up when magic is cast. It is called "The Source of Magic". Though it exists throughout the world, only certain races such as elves and pixies can make use of it. Some individuals from other races can harness its power, but these are rare exceptions.

Recently some of those races have been pursuing a new avenue of research known as "Magical Science". The aim of this area of study is to make Ether into something more like a natural resource that can be used freely by anyone.