Iszela

The Shroud

• Name: Lady Iszela Zelkova Sex: Female Orientation: Heterosexual Age: ~30's; appearance is younger Height: 6'2" Weight: 150 pounds Body: Long, lean limbs; Curvy hips; Slender Species: Marble Fox

  Profession: Purveyor of Fine Religious Relics; Curator of Dorton Museum of Fine Art; Shadow Priest; Divinator; Occultist; Engineer Assets: Bougainvillea (Zelkova Estates) Owns: Family: Andrej (eldest brother, part of The Clergy), Matteo (elder brother, missing), Tomas (younger brother, composer), Toph (youngest brother, left Dorton upon maturity) Attire: Long, sleek dresses of simple flair; Tooled leather corsets; Heeled boots

  
  
  
  
  Iszela is tall and lean, standing quite above many aristocratic females she often mingles with. Given that her height is not average nor very common for a lady, she possesses a remarkable confidence. Soft, snow-white fur covers her body, giving way only to the black splashes just over her face and one over her tail, giving it the appearance of a dark flame. Deep blue eyes jewel the slender face, with thick, long lashes that give her gazes a rather dreamy quality.
  
  Should one stand so close to her, as often does happen when socializing, a distinct aroma of jasmine can be picked up. Though her fitted attire seems somewhat simple for an aristocrat, she is not without an eclectic sense of flair. About her neck she wears an exquisite choker of platinum surrounding a series of faceted, black onyx. From the choker hangs a delicate chain which disappears beneath her dress.

• In the Public Eye

  

  
  

  Iszela Zelkova is the current curator of the Dorton Museum of Fine Arts, a position passed down to her by her late great-grandfather, Lucien Xavier Zelkova. House Zelkova, the third strongest within the city-state, has long been known for its culture, preservation of Norvalian heritage and histories, as well as its affinity to the arts. So much to the latter that numerous renowned artists and composers one appreciates is oft bearing the name. Iszela's passion, beyond that which she has inherited, is religious relics from places near and far. As a purveyor, she often travels to seek the religious artifacts to bring back to the museum.

  Though House Zelkova holds a waning political power within Dorton as of late, there is no wane in their influence. Often throwing lavish galas and parties for the leading families and heads of organizations, the Zelkovas truly keep the upper-crust mingled. Iszela, currently the Head of House, has been dealt a devastating blow: An arranged marriage five years prior between her House and that of House Faust has gone sour, casting the suitor into exile for crimes against the city-state. She has kept her chin up, however, and works tirelessly to bring new and exciting artifacts to the museum, as well as spearhead many community-based activities and keep up the traditions of the galas.