Leonessa Pendrafangs

Leonessa Pendrafangs

Appearance

Leonessa Pendrafangs embodies the untamed strength of her Lion Therianthrope lineage — tall, fierce, and strikingly confident. Her sun-touched skin contrasts beautifully with her wild, honey-brown mane, often tied into loose braids adorned with gold clasps. Sharp feline ears crown her head, twitching subtly at the faintest sound. Her golden-yellow eyes gleam like molten amber, alive with feral pride and cunning playfulness. Two crimson streaks mark her cheeks — tribal remnants of her lost homeland. She wears a fur-trimmed battle outfit of dark leather and gold, cut for agility and intimidation alike. Across her forearms gleam the gold-and-white clawed gauntlets gifted to her by Yuna Snowfall, their craftsmanship both elegant and deadly. Her frame is powerful — her sculpted abs and strong shoulders bear testament to a life forged in battle rather than luxury.

Personality

Leonessa is fire in motion — proud, bold, and utterly fearless. She loves a good fight more than she loves to win, reveling in the thrill of testing her limits. Her confidence borders on arrogance, but it's earned, not feigned. She teases those she respects — none more than Gus Nouvelle, whose shy composure and boundless earnestness she finds endlessly amusing. Despite her bravado, Leonessa has a softer side she keeps fiercely guarded. She hides her vulnerability behind sarcasm and laughter, but her loyalty to her brother Kaelen and to Yuna Snowfall, who took them in, runs deeper than any oath. Her greatest fear is loss — not of pride, but of family. She prefers using her own strength in combat rather than relying on artifacts or spells, embodying pure martial instinct. Her battle philosophy is simple: 'Power is truth — but mercy decides how long you keep it.'

History

Leonessa and her younger brother Kaelen were born in a small Therianthrope village on the borderlands of the Eastern Wilds. Their peaceful life ended when a horde of undead swept through the region, slaughtering everyone in their path. Their parents died defending them, hiding the children in the ruins before being overwhelmed. Days later, Yuna Snowfall, then on a journey to recover ancient relics of the Pre-Creation Era, stumbled upon the ruined settlement after detecting faint mana signatures beneath the scorched ground. There, she found two terrified children — hungry, trembling, and clutching each other beneath the wreckage. Moved by pity and admiration for their will to live, Yuna took them under her protection, raising them as her own. Leonessa grew up under Yuna's wing, learning combat, strategy, and survival through the harsh teachings of the Sovereign Cove. Her ferocity, loyalty, and tactical instincts made her one of Yuna's most dependable warriors.

Her fateful encounter with Gus Nouvelle occurred during the Asgard infiltration, when the Sovereign Cove sought the celestial map leading to the Compass of Atlantis. Leonessa clashed with Gus, the Paladin Knight of the Queen, during the operation. Though she easily overpowered him, his unyielding bravery and refusal to surrender stirred something unexpected in her — admiration. What began as rivalry evolved into quiet affection, and later, after the Dark Sorceress Saga, into a bond stronger than either anticipated.

Synopsis

Now a commander within Sovereign Cove, Leonessa Pendrafangs stands as Yuna Snowfall's Shield — the golden claw of her will. Her strength is legendary, her temper fierce, and her heart unshakably loyal. Beneath her feral grin lies a woman who has fought through tragedy and found purpose not in vengeance, but in protecting those she loves. Her relationship with Gus Nouvelle bridges two worlds: the disciplined grace of Asgard and the primal might of the Therianthropes. Together, they embody the unlikely harmony between restraint and passion — between heart and claw.

Trivia

Her favorite food is grilled venison seasoned with wild herbs — a nostalgic meal from her childhood.

Has an intense dislike for overly refined meals, calling them 'food for court peacocks.'

Loves sparring with Gus, often teasing him mid-fight just to make him blush.

Secretly melts whenever he calls her 'Nessa.'

Finds Nyla Nouvelle's Chestnut Curse hilarious and keeps small sketches of 'Chestnut Gus' hidden in her journal.

Her laughter during combat is considered both terrifying and intoxicating by allies.

Has a soft spot for Kaelen's gentle nature, though she teases him mercilessly in private.

Once broke an entire training dummy with a single punch — then blamed it on 'faulty craftsmanship.'

Admires Yuna Snowfall more than anyone alive and would willingly lay down her life for her.

Keeps the fang-shaped pendant her mother gave her before the attack — it's the only relic she has left from her family.

Claims she doesn't like cats, but they always seem to nap near her.

Enjoys late-night bonfires and arm-wrestling contests within Sovereign Cove.

Once drank Gus under the table at an Asgardian celebration — and still teases him about it.

When asked about romance, she smirks and says, 'If I ever settle down, the world's gone soft.'

Despite her bravado, she secretly fears losing the warmth she's found — a fear she'll never admit aloud.