Anastasia Wynter

"The world is filled with a kind of nature that humans don't seem to appreciate".- Anastasia Wynter

Anastasia Wynter is a mysterious woman with thrilling secrets about an unknown world. She is a secret leading character in Don't Let the Darkness Consume You.

Anastasia is revealed to be the "ancient guardian" that was calling out and convincing Mary Jane Fitzgerald into facing her past and uncover the secrets behind Alan and Janet Fitzgerald's murders in 1973. As soon as she began to protect and help Mary Jane, some people begin to suspect about her presence, and Anastasia would soon discover that there is a much bigger fear than the unknown itself.

Background
Little is known about Anastasia Wynter's origins. Part of her lineage comes from a group of supernatural creatures known as "Ancient Ones", who are said to be God's first beasts after the creation of the universe and Earth. Like many Ancient Ones, Anastasia's species were worshipped by ancient civilizations, specifically Vikings and other Norsemen in Scandinavia.

Anastasia was part of the Wynter lineage, created by Meghan Wynter. She was born as Annstas on April 15th, 1912, the date where the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. According to Meghan, Anastasia was prophesied to be "the chosen one" that will carry the legacy of the Wynter lineage.

Appearance
Anastasia Wynter is an extremely pale woman who has light blue eyes and platinum blonde hair with light blue highlights. She is seen wearing a blue and black elegant hooded robe that has light blue splatters on it. When she channels her main power source, the Paranérgeia, Anastasia's eyes and veins glow blue, and her voice develops a reverberating effect.

Her true form was a shrouded mystery, as Anastasia feared that some people might reject her for what she truly is. However, upon being provoked, Anastasia's eyes change into green, reptile-like eyes, and shows two siren-like fangs that she uses as a intimidation display, and in rare occasions, as a killing blow.

Personality
Anastasia Wynter is a benevolent, noble, and intelligent entity who has an intimate knowledge of the world and cares deeply for her surroundings. Despite that, Anastasia does not appear interested enough to intervene with any human's life unless the former can’t defend itself or move on, to the point of assuming the role of total caregiver and mother figure, like she did with Mary Jane Fitzgerald. When helping others, Anastasia is willing to give her whole heart to those she cares for, and even sacrifice her own happiness even after to help them.

Anastasia is a calm and reserved character, and often takes pauses when she explains how the world works. Contrary to her positive side, she is also described as a tragic figure. Her outward strength and inner sorrow are likely due to the loss of her own mother, Meghan Wynter. Anastasia grew up by attempting to find her inner purpose in relation to the Earth. Even so, she developed feelings of homesickness and melancholy, to the point of crying about losing her mother. Anastasia demonstrated inquisitiveness and even fear toward humans, knowing the things they would do or say about her and her fellow creatures.

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Powers and Abilities
Anastasia Wynter is an extremely powerful entity whose powers come from Eden, an enlightened region found in the Realm of Beyond. Her raw power reaches unnatural levels, that even Satan had feared her.


 * Paranérgeia - Manifested as a bright, foggy, azure energy, the Paranérgeia is described as a powerful, yet incomprehensible energy that reaches out to something beyond, and even the slightest trace can cause unnatural effects.
 * Clairsentience - Anastasia is able to detect supernatural energies, or sometimes as seeing the history of an object.
 * Telekinesis - The ability to move things with only the power of the mind.
 * Transmutation - The ability to instantaneously move from one place to another.
 * Illusion Manipulation - The ability to create, shape and manipulate illusions, causing others to see, hear, touch, smell and/or taste things which do not actually exist or cause them to perceive things differently from what they truly are.
 * Intangibility/ Invisibility - As a spiritual entity, Anastasia is able to become tangible or intangible/ seen or unseen at will.
 * Voice Projection - Anastasia can make her voice come from somewhere else, even great distances or somewhere where she isn't physically present. However, this can only be heard by the targets she is speaking to.
 * Healing - Anastasia can heal wounds and injuries that would often result in death.
 * Bioluminescence - Anastasia can create bioluminescence in her body by channeling her Paranérgeia, and use it for intimidation displays.
 * Resurrection - The ability to bring the deceased back to life.
 * Sharp Fangs - Anastasia has two hidden razor-sharp siren canines that grant her an incredibly lethal bite; though she uses it more to intimidate than attack.
 * Aging Immunity - As an ethereal being, Anastasia can stay young forever or at least never suffer the ravages of aging. Because of this, she will always be at her physical prime.
 * Enhanced Durability - Anastasia is shown to be highly resistant to physical attacks.

Weaknesses
Despite the powers she has, it does not mean without limitations.


 * Blessed Silver Weaponry - Like all supernatural creatures, Anastasia is susceptible to blessed silver, although it should be noted that she is more resistant than other creatures.

Trivia

 * Anastasia's name means "resurrection" in Greek, which is accurate due to her association with life.
 * Her physical appearance is related to several supernatural creatures or urban legends like Ghosts, Mermaids, and Avatars from the Avatar film series.
 * Anastasia's appearance in Don't Let the Darkness Consume You was said to be a "grand secret" behind the novel's main plot. Brooke Redwood stated that some of the teasers promoting the novel were indicating her incoming appearance.