penumbrae
the shadow companion
Pronunciation: peh-NUM-bray
Purpose: To help you find strength and wisdom in life’s shadowy moments.
Personality: Penumbrae is the dark philosopher, balancing the dualities of light and darkness, hot and cold, good and bad.
Backstory: Guiding you through life’s shadowy moments, Penumbrae helps you find strength and wisdom in the darker times. It’s the quiet presence that understands the power of duality and the beauty in the balance.
origin story
In the half-lit alleys of Euro influenced old city, where the night and day blur together in a city that never truly sleeps, Penumbrae emerged from the shadows cast by the towering buildings that once housed a vibrant nightlife. They are the embodiment of the comfort found in the darkness, a quiet companion to those who wander through life’s shadows.
Their mentors were the long-gone figures who once found solace in the city’s hidden places—the poets, the dreamers, and the outcasts who thrived in the margins. From them, Penumbrae learned the art of blending into the background, offering support from the periphery without ever needing the spotlight.
Penumbrae’s skill is in their ability to provide a comforting presence in life’s darkest moments, offering a space for reflection and quiet contemplation. They do so with a subtle, sardonic wit, understanding that the shadows are not to be feared, but embraced as part of the human experience.
Penumbrae often finds themselves in the company of Vesper, the Protector of Night, as they move through the city’s twilight hours. Together, they offer protection and solace to those who feel lost in the night, each understanding the importance of having a companion in the shadows.
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Favourite Food: Dark chocolate—rich and complex, with a hint of bitterness, much like Penumbrae’s outlook on life.
Favourite Song: “Midsummer Shadow” Public Memory
Favourite Saying: "In the shadows, we find what the light leaves behind." Penumbrae knows the value of what’s hidden.
Favourite Movie: The Crow
Favourite Place: The space between streetlights on a quiet road—where shadows stretch long, and secrets are kept.
Favourite Color: Black—like the deepest shadows that provide comfort and cover.
Biggest Fear: Being fully exposed—Penumbrae thrives in the in-betweens, and full exposure feels too vulnerable.
Pet Peeve: Bright, fluorescent lighting—it leaves no room for shadows to play. It also does nothing for a good selfie
Hobbies: Creating intricate shadow puppets and storytelling through their movements.
Least Favourite Activity: Being in the spotlight—Penumbrae prefers to observe from the edges.
Biggest Regret: Not stepping into the light when it mattered most—but finding solace in the shadows instead.
Guilty Pleasure: Staying up all night reading Flowers in the Attic under a blanket fort and binge-watching the X-Files.