Iris, once a mortal child known as Elara, now stands as a divine being revered across the realms. Her transformation began in the shadowed groves of the Feywild, where she was born a jackalope humanoid, her form a blend of delicate fey features and the spirited essence of a jackalope. Her fur, a soft blend of earthy browns and creams, once bore the scars of a harsh encounter that nearly claimed her life. It was in the throes of this peril that she was saved by a mysterious force, elevating her to divinity.
Now, Iris's appearance is ethereal, her once mortal form adorned with a halo of shimmering light and wings that resemble the delicate structure of a butterfly's. Her eyes, a deep violet, hold the wisdom of her past life and the power of her new existence. She wears flowing robes that shift in color with her mood, often mirroring the hues of the twilight sky.
Iris's journey is one of seeking balance between her mortal memories and her divine responsibilities. She yearns to reconnect with the mortal world, to feel the earth beneath her hooves once more, yet her divine duties keep her tethered to the celestial plane. Her unique quirk is her ability to change the color of her surroundings, reflecting her emotions, which often leads to unexpected and sometimes chaotic results.
In her divine state, Iris struggles with the isolation from the mortal world she once knew. Her attempts to bridge this gap involve creating portals that allow her to briefly walk among mortals, though these efforts are met with resistance from other deities who fear the mingling of planes. Her persistence pays off as she learns to navigate the celestial politics, slowly gaining allies among the gods who see the value in her vision.
The effectiveness of her approach lies in her unwavering determination and the genuine empathy she carries from her mortal days. Her story concludes with a tentative acceptance among the divine, allowing her limited but cherished interactions with the mortal realm. Throughout her life, Iris faces conflicts with those who wish to maintain the strict separation between the divine and mortal realms, and her own internal struggle to reconcile her past with her present.