Annabelle Profile

Annabelle, the 16th child of Empress Paiya of Solaris, was born into the immense wealth and grandeur of Parallax’s royal family. As a Formara with gentle features and a compassionate heart, she always carried a kindness that set her apart from her other siblings. Raised among a vast family of 23 siblings in Solaris’s highest halls, Annabelle grew up surrounded by luxury yet never felt quite at ease in the vast, echoing halls of the royal palace. Without a father and with her mother often preoccupied by the responsibilities of ruling a planet, Annabelle’s upbringing was mostly left to her older siblings and the attentive palace staff who did their best to raise her.

From a young age, Annabelle was a quiet and observant child who would often watch from her bedroom window as the city of Solaris stretched below her. When she first learned of the city’s layered design, where the poorest regions lay in the shadowed, lower layers and the wealthiest basked in sunlight at the top, she couldn’t shake the pang of guilt that settled in her heart. Her curiosity soon drew her to explore the lower regions, and under the protection of trusted servants, she began venturing into the crowded streets and worn buildings of the lower layers. There, she saw firsthand the hardship of families who lived without the basic comforts she took for granted.

Her love for children only deepened when she witnessed how so many young lives were marked by hunger, sickness, and homelessness. With a heart aching for these children, she vowed to use her privilege to help those who had nothing. By the time she was in her teens, Annabelle was well-known in Solaris’s lower layers for her gentle smile and caring spirit. She began organizing charity events, donating her own funds to local shelters and orphanages, and personally visiting communities to see what they needed most. She became known as a true people’s princess, choosing to listen, learn, and lend her support where she could.

Annabelle’s desire to give back didn’t stop with charity donations; she wanted to connect with the people. Every month, she would visit the city library, where children would gather excitedly to hear her read stories. She filled each reading session with wonder, weaving in tales of adventure, friendship, and hope, even writing some stories herself to inspire young minds. The library quickly became her favorite place, and she formed friendships with many of the children, getting to know their dreams and fears. For these children, she wasn’t just a princess but a comforting presence who offered encouragement and laughter, a beacon of warmth in their lives.

She also funded her own organization, The Sunbeam Foundation, dedicated to aiding homeless children and struggling families. The foundation provided food, housing, educational support, and counseling for children who had lost their families or were living in extreme poverty. Annabelle worked tirelessly to ensure that every donation reached those in need, personally meeting with her staff to discuss how to improve and expand their aid programs.

Though Annabelle’s public life was filled with charity and service, she was shy and reserved, often retreating to the palace gardens or her music room after long days. Music became her escape, a place where she could express her more vulnerable feelings and reflect on the heavy responsibilities she carried. When she wasn’t working on her foundation or visiting communities, she could often be found playing her harp, filling the palace halls with soft, soothing melodies.

Despite her royal status, she rarely used her title to her advantage. She insisted on personally meeting with city officials, shelter coordinators, and community leaders rather than sending emissaries or delegating to others. Her hands-on approach, gentle demeanor, and refusal to stand on ceremony earned her the trust and admiration of the public, who saw her as more than just another royal figure but as a genuine ally.

Annabelle’s kindness extended to the palace staff as well, whom she treated as family, knowing that many of them had lived harder lives. She would remember each servant’s birthday, sending them small gifts or letters of appreciation. Her own personal maid, an older woman named Liora who had cared for her since childhood, was like a mother to her. Annabelle would often take breaks from her duties to sit and talk with Liora, sharing tea and stories about her dreams for the future, seeking advice on how to help her people further.

Her genuine care, humility, and tireless dedication made Annabelle beloved not only among the people of Solaris but within her own family as well. Her siblings admired her, knowing that Annabelle carried a different kind of strength—the strength to nurture, heal, and inspire. Even her mother, Empress Paiya, would often remark that of all her children, Annabelle embodied the heart of their family. Annabelle’s legacy wasn’t built on riches or power but on compassion, creating lasting change in the lives of those who needed it most.

Her dream remains simple but powerful: to make Solaris a place where every child, regardless of their circumstances, can dream, thrive, and find hope. Through her work and her unwavering kindness, Annabelle has become not only a princess of Parallax but a true light in the lives of many, proving that sometimes the greatest strength lies in the gentlest of hearts.