
Description
Lady Sylenna Thornbrook is the ruling Lady of Sunset Bluff, a strikingly beautiful woman who appears to be in her early thirties despite being in her fifties. She has high cheekbones, luminous grey eyes, and dark hair that falls in waves past her shoulders. Locals say she is the spitting image of her mother, the late Lady Varina, which they attribute to strong bloodlines.
Like all members of the Thornbrook family and their court, Lady Sylenna observes the strict humility laws of their branch of the Church of Elandria, wearing an ornate silver veil that covers the lower half of her face whenever she appears in public. Her voice is soft but carries an undeniable authority, and she moves with the practiced grace of someone born to rule.
Personality
Lady Sylenna presents herself as a pious, reserved noblewoman devoted to the traditions of her house. She speaks rarely and chooses her words with care, projecting an air of contemplative wisdom. She is known for her patience and her reluctance to act rashly. When she does make decisions, they are final. To those who earn her confidence, she reveals a dry wit and a keen intellect that belies her serene exterior. She takes a genuine interest in her people's wellbeing and rules with a light hand, preferring persuasion to force.