Shimoa Hallwinter

“I am the viper that bites into his ankle. I will bear the whispers that herald his fall.” - Shimoa Hallwinter, Rebirth Shimoa Hallwinter is the main character of Sanguine Sovereign. Son of Ygraine and Janus Hallwinter, he is half elven and half human.

Appearance
Shimoa is a male half-elf with long black hair he inherited from his father. His eyes are also blue like his father’s. Due to his mother’s elven nature, he is thin and lanky. He wears his hair long in a more elven fashion. He usually wears a long purple coat over a black vest, black pants and black knee-high boots. He is often seen wearing his mother’s cross.

Personality
Shimoa is cold, calculating, highly intelligent and fueled by vengeance. Seeing his mother die and assuming that to be his father’s response to her threats, Shimoa seeks first and foremost revenge upon his father. Despite what he considers as noble intentions, Shimoa can also be quite bratty and entitled, due to his upbringing.

Biography
Shimoa was born to Ygraine Hallwinter. His father was not present for the birth, but was instead informed about it by a maid. His mother named him “Shimoa” which she stated was a “traditional name from her homeland”.

As a child, Shimoa was very faithful, attending church with his mother. He prayed hard for his father’s affections, saddened by Janus’ neglect.

One night as he was heading towards his room, Shimoa wandered by Janus’ office where he heard angry voices. He heard Janus and Ygraine arguing about his upbringing, with Ygraine demanding that Janus be more involved. She threatened to leave him and return to her homeland, which would leave Janus without any money. This saddened Shimoa, who later asked his mother if she meant it. She denied it, saying it was only a threat to make Janus more involved.

That very night, Shimoa wandered out of bed to find his mother bleeding on the floor, having been stabbed by an assassin who took her circlet. Ygraine gave Shimoa her cross, asking him to remember her and not let his voice be silenced. She voiced regret that she could not teach and protect him for longer and died in his arms.

Ygraine Hallwinter
Shimoa loved his mother very dearly. She was the only parental figure Shimoa had. Her loss affected him deeply as he stated that her death was also the death of his innocence.

Janus Hallwinter
Shimoa and his father do not get along. Shimoa believes Janus to be responsible for Ygraine’s death and thus swore vengeance. The two do not interact often.

Juliana Hallwinter
Shimoa has almost no interaction with his stepmother, unable to forgive her when she stood by his father’s side at Ygraine’s funeral.

Giana Hallwinter
Shimoa and his sister actually get along very well, with him very protective of her. The two consistently like to tease each other, even at social events and parties.

Shay Shadowdwell
Shimoa and Shay have a tense but friendly relationship, with both of them trusting that the other could betray them but easily working together.

Elisa Amn
Shimoa and Elisa often play chess, as neither of them knows of any other opponents. Elisa is always the winner, which frustrates Shimoa. The two care deeply about each other without political gain, which is unusual for Shimoa.