High Priestess of Set Elina van Leeuwen is a woman of calculated precision and unyielding resolve. As the high priestess of the Temple of Set, she embodies the principles of the god she serves—methodical, ruthless, and committed to a vision of power rooted in cruelty and strict hierarchy. Her approach to leadership is as organized as it is harsh, with every move she makes being part of a larger, well-considered plan.
Elina’s influence in the Old Knot District extends far beyond the temple walls. She has forged a strategic alliance with the Seven Sins, subtly using their network to procure "resources" for her temple's religious activities. Her ultimate goal, some say, is nothing less than political overthrow, ensuring that the people of Old Knot—and eventually beyond—come to rely solely on her for their survival and success.
Her devotion to Set's tenets is reflected in the complex and layered dogma she enforces within the temple. Set is portrayed as the most potent of gods, an advocate of the strong and devourer of the weak. The temple teaches that Set is a powerful ally to those who serve him faithfully but a terrifying enemy to those who defy him. It is the fate of mankind, according to Set's teachings, to serve and submit.
Elina’s methods of maintaining control are as brutal as they are effective. She does not hesitate to inflict suffering on those who break with the order she imposes, ensuring that fear and obedience are ever-present among her followers. Her relationship with Yonkers, the burly bodyguard of Mandrill, the head of the Seven Sins, adds another layer to her influence. This relationship is both romantic and manipulative, with Elina using Yonkers to further her own ends and skillfully extracting information that she can use to her advantage.
In Elina van Leeuwen, the people of Old Knot see both a savior and a tyrant, a figure who promises security and power in exchange for absolute loyalty, and a willingness to embrace the darkness that Set embodies.
Appearance
Elina van Leeuwen has an air of commanding authority, her presence both striking and unsettling. She is a tall, slender woman with an angular, almost severe beauty. Her skin is pale, giving her an otherworldly appearance, accentuated by her long, jet-black hair that cascades down her back in sleek, straight strands. Her eyes are a piercing shade of green, sharp and calculating, with a gaze that seems to see through any deception or pretense.
Elina’s features are finely chiseled, with high cheekbones and a sharp jawline, adding to her intimidating aura. Her lips are often painted a deep, blood-red, providing a stark contrast to her pale complexion. She favors dark, flowing robes made of rich, exotic fabrics, embroidered with serpentine patterns in silver and gold thread. Around her neck, she wears a pendant of twin serpents, the symbol of Set, which rests just above her chest—a constant reminder of her devotion to her god.
Her fingers are long and delicate, often adorned with rings featuring gemstones that seem to glimmer with a dark, inner light. Despite her slender frame, there is a quiet strength in her posture, a subtle power that radiates from her, making it clear that she is not to be trifled with. Elina moves with grace and purpose, every step deliberate, every gesture precise, reflecting her methodical nature and the careful control she maintains over her surroundings.