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	First introduced in the Ravenloft adventure [[module]] [[A Light in the Belfry]] and later appearing in the novel [[Shadowborn]], '''Aurora''' is a [[nonplayer character]] associated with the mythos surrounding the [[Shadowborn Family]]. In universe, she is the sister of [[Ferran Shadowborn]], the former [[High Mother]] of the [[Church of Belenus]], and the would-be love interest of [[Morgoroth]]. However, due to tragic circumstances and Morgoroth's [[treachery]], she is [[trapped]] in a glass coffin locked in eternal [[stasis]] within [[Tergeron Manor]], Morgoroth's former residence.		First introduced in the Ravenloft adventure [[module]] [[A Light in the Belfry]] and later appearing in the novel [[Shadowborn]], '''Aurora''' is a [[nonplayer character]] associated with the mythos surrounding the [[Shadowborn Family]]. In universe, she is the sister of [[Ferran Shadowborn]], the former [[High Mother]] of the [[Church of Belenus]], and the would-be love interest of [[Morgoroth]]. However, due to tragic circumstances and Morgoroth's [[treachery]], she is [[trapped]] in a glass coffin locked in eternal [[stasis]] within [[Tergeron Manor]], Morgoroth's former residence.

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	First introduced in the Ravenloft adventure [[module]] [[A Light in the Belfry]] and later appearing in the novel [[Shadowborn]], '''Aurora''' is a [[nonplayer character]] associated with the mythos surrounding the [[Shadowborn Family]]. In universe, she is the sister of [[Ferran Shadowborn]], the former [[High Mother]] of the [[Church of Belenus]], and the would-be love interest [[Morgoroth]]. However, due to tragic circumstances and Morgoroth's [[treachery]], she is [[trapped]] in a glass coffin locked in eternal [[stasis]] within [[Tergeron Manor]], Morgoroth's former residence.		First introduced in the Ravenloft adventure [[module]] [[A Light in the Belfry]] and later appearing in the novel [[Shadowborn]], '''Aurora''' is a [[nonplayer character]] associated with the mythos surrounding the [[Shadowborn Family]]. In universe, she is the sister of [[Ferran Shadowborn]], the former [[High Mother]] of the [[Church of Belenus]], and the would-be love interest of [[Morgoroth]]. However, due to tragic circumstances and Morgoroth's [[treachery]], she is [[trapped]] in a glass coffin locked in eternal [[stasis]] within [[Tergeron Manor]], Morgoroth's former residence.

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	In [[640 BC]], the [[necromancer]] Morgoroth fled to Avonleigh seeking a new chance to atone for his life of dark deeds. By this time, Ferran was lord of the province and also the [[leader]] of [[the Knights of the Circle]]. He granted he granted asylum to [[Morgoroth]] in return for swearing loyalty. For quite a long time, Morgoroth served as a trusted and faithful [[adviser]], so much that the other [[paladin]]s set aside their misgivings and even the spirits that haunted the [[Phantasmal Forest]] were disregarded.		In [[640 BC]], the [[necromancer]] Morgoroth fled to Avonleigh seeking a new chance to atone for his life of dark deeds. By this time, Ferran was lord of the province and also the [[leader]] of [[the Knights of the Circle]]. He granted he granted asylum to [[Morgoroth]] in return for swearing loyalty. For quite a long time, Morgoroth served as a trusted and faithful [[adviser]], so much that the other [[paladin]]s set aside their misgivings and even the spirits that haunted the [[Phantasmal Forest]] were disregarded.

	When Morgoroth met Aurora, he became smitten but did not ~~share~~ his feelings for fear she did not return his love. Despite his perceptions, she felt the same way about him and she held ~~in her~~ feelings ~~similarly~~. In [[645 BC]], Morgoroth could stand holding his feelings in no longer and confessed his love to Aurora. Saddened and shocked, she ran away, for she was to take a vow of celibacy to become the [[High Priestess]] of Belenus' church. Because of the suddenness of Morgoroth's confession, Aurora believed she had behaved too sinfully tempting to him. On the other hand, Morgoroth interpreted her reaction for horror, and he made no more mention of it. Aurora and Morgoroth avoided each other for the ensuing year, making the necromancer's heart grew heavier with [[despair]].		When Morgoroth met Aurora, he became smitten but did not express his feelings for fear she did not return his love. Despite his perceptions, she felt the same way about him and she held similar feelings. In [[645 BC]], Morgoroth could stand holding his feelings in no longer and confessed his love to Aurora. Saddened and shocked, she ran away, for she was to take a vow of celibacy to become the [[High Priestess]] of Belenus' church. Because of the suddenness of Morgoroth's confession, Aurora believed she had behaved too sinfully tempting to him. On the other hand, Morgoroth interpreted her reaction for horror, and he made no more mention of it. Aurora and Morgoroth avoided each other for the ensuing year, making the necromancer's heart grew heavier with [[despair]].

	In [[646 BC]], Morgoroth's heart turned black again after killing [[Lambert]], a [[knight]] that had tracked down Morgoroth from his homeworld. Seeing little else to lose and realizing the true evil in his heart, Morgoroth decided to take what was his. Ferran soon met doom on Morgoroth's doorstep merely checking in on him. Following Ferran's disapperance, ~~Morogoroth~~ [[kidnapped]] Aurora and fled back to his home. He destroyed the rest of the Circle as they attempted to siege Tergeron. With this final act of [[betrayal]], [[the Dark Powers]] brought him, Tergeron, and the land surrounding it to the [[Land of Mists]] (but not the full Province of Avonleigh itself, which remained behind). Aurora was placed in a [[Aurora Shadowborn's Glass Coffin\|a glass coffin]]. Morgoroth attempted to construct a magic [[Morgoroth's Mirror\|mirror]] to escape the Demiplane of Dread, but the effort backfired with a blast of eldritch power. The blast destroyed the [[mirror]], separating it into thirteen [[ethereal]] shards. In addition, the blast destroyed Morgoroth's physical form and dispersed his ethereal essence throughout Tergeron. Driven [[mad]], his malign intelligence became one with the manor itself.		In [[646 BC]], Morgoroth's heart turned black again after killing [[Lambert]], a [[knight]] that had tracked down Morgoroth from his homeworld. Seeing little else to lose and realizing the true evil in his heart, Morgoroth decided to take what was his. Ferran soon met doom on Morgoroth's doorstep merely checking in on him. Following Ferran's disapperance, Morgoroth [[kidnapped]] Aurora and fled back to his home. He destroyed the rest of the Circle as they attempted to siege Tergeron. With this final act of [[betrayal]], [[the Dark Powers]] brought him, Tergeron, and the land surrounding it to the [[Land of Mists]] (but not the full Province of Avonleigh itself, which remained behind). Aurora was placed in a [[Aurora Shadowborn's Glass Coffin\|a glass coffin]]. Morgoroth attempted to construct a magic [[Morgoroth's Mirror\|mirror]] to escape the Demiplane of Dread, but the effort backfired with a blast of eldritch power. The blast destroyed the [[mirror]], separating it into thirteen [[ethereal]] shards. In addition, the blast destroyed Morgoroth's physical form and dispersed his ethereal essence throughout Tergeron. Driven [[mad]], his malign intelligence became one with the manor itself.

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/* Adult LifeThe information comes from A Light in the Belfry audio CD tracks 1-13. Regarding dates, Domains of Dread sets the date of the formation of Avonleigh as a domain (and hence Morgoroth's betrayal of Ferran, Aurora, and the Circle at 646 BC. T...

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	===Adult Life<ref>The information comes from [[A Light in the Belfry]] audio CD tracks 1-13. Regarding dates, [[Domains of Dread]] sets the date of the formation of [[Avonleigh]] as a domain (and hence Morgoroth's [[betrayal]] of Ferran, Aurora, and the Circle at [[646 BC]]. The Audio CD Track #7 for ALitB says that 6 years had passed since Morgoroth's arrival and one year after making his confession of love.</ref>===		===Adult Life<ref>The information comes from [[A Light in the Belfry]] audio CD tracks 1-13. Regarding dates, [[Domains of Dread]] sets the date of the formation of [[Avonleigh]] as a domain (and hence Morgoroth's [[betrayal]] of Ferran, Aurora, and the Circle at [[646 BC]]. The Audio CD Track #7 for ALitB says that 6 years had passed since Morgoroth's arrival and one year after making his confession of love.</ref>===
	In [[~~740~~ BC]], the [[necromancer]] Morgoroth fled to Avonleigh seeking a new chance to atone for his life of dark deeds. By this time, Ferran was lord of the province and also the [[leader]] of [[the Knights of the Circle]]. He granted he granted asylum to [[Morgoroth]] in return for swearing loyalty. For quite a long time, Morgoroth served as a trusted and faithful [[adviser]], so much that the other [[paladin]]s set aside their misgivings and even the spirits that haunted the [[Phantasmal Forest]] were disregarded.		In [[640 BC]], the [[necromancer]] Morgoroth fled to Avonleigh seeking a new chance to atone for his life of dark deeds. By this time, Ferran was lord of the province and also the [[leader]] of [[the Knights of the Circle]]. He granted he granted asylum to [[Morgoroth]] in return for swearing loyalty. For quite a long time, Morgoroth served as a trusted and faithful [[adviser]], so much that the other [[paladin]]s set aside their misgivings and even the spirits that haunted the [[Phantasmal Forest]] were disregarded.

	When Morgoroth met Aurora, he became smitten but did not share his feelings for fear she did not return his love. Despite his perceptions, she felt the same way about him and she held in her feelings similarly. In [[645 BC]], Morgoroth could stand holding his feelings in no longer and confessed his love to Aurora. Saddened and shocked, she ran away, for she was to take a vow of celibacy to become the [[High Priestess]] of Belenus' church. Because of the suddenness of Morgoroth's confession, Aurora believed she had behaved too sinfully tempting to him. On the other hand, Morgoroth interpreted her reaction for horror, and he made no more mention of it. Aurora and Morgoroth avoided each other for the ensuing year, making the necromancer's heart grew heavier with [[despair]].		When Morgoroth met Aurora, he became smitten but did not share his feelings for fear she did not return his love. Despite his perceptions, she felt the same way about him and she held in her feelings similarly. In [[645 BC]], Morgoroth could stand holding his feelings in no longer and confessed his love to Aurora. Saddened and shocked, she ran away, for she was to take a vow of celibacy to become the [[High Priestess]] of Belenus' church. Because of the suddenness of Morgoroth's confession, Aurora believed she had behaved too sinfully tempting to him. On the other hand, Morgoroth interpreted her reaction for horror, and he made no more mention of it. Aurora and Morgoroth avoided each other for the ensuing year, making the necromancer's heart grew heavier with [[despair]].

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	In [[646 BC]], Morgoroth's heart turned black again after killing [[Lambert]], a [[knight]] that had tracked down Morgoroth from his homeworld. Seeing little else to lose and realizing the true evil in his heart, Morgoroth decided to take what was his. Ferran soon met doom on Morgoroth's doorstep merely checking in on him. Following Ferran's disapperance, Morogoroth [[kidnapped]] Aurora and fled back to his home. He destroyed the rest of the Circle as they attempted to siege Tergeron. With this final act of [[betrayal]], [[the Dark Powers]] brought him, Tergeron, and the land surrounding it to the [[Land of Mists]] (but not the full Province of Avonleigh itself, which remained behind). Aurora was placed in a [[Aurora Shadowborn's Glass Coffin\|a glass coffin]]. Morgoroth attempted to construct a magic [[Morgoroth's Mirror\|mirror]] to escape the Demiplane of Dread, but the effort backfired with a blast of eldritch power. The blast destroyed the [[mirror]], separating it into thirteen [[ethereal]] shards. In addition, the blast destroyed Morgoroth's physical form and dispersed his ethereal essence throughout Tergeron. Driven [[mad]], his malign intelligence became one with the manor itself.		In [[646 BC]], Morgoroth's heart turned black again after killing [[Lambert]], a [[knight]] that had tracked down Morgoroth from his homeworld. Seeing little else to lose and realizing the true evil in his heart, Morgoroth decided to take what was his. Ferran soon met doom on Morgoroth's doorstep merely checking in on him. Following Ferran's disapperance, Morogoroth [[kidnapped]] Aurora and fled back to his home. He destroyed the rest of the Circle as they attempted to siege Tergeron. With this final act of [[betrayal]], [[the Dark Powers]] brought him, Tergeron, and the land surrounding it to the [[Land of Mists]] (but not the full Province of Avonleigh itself, which remained behind). Aurora was placed in a [[Aurora Shadowborn's Glass Coffin\|a glass coffin]]. Morgoroth attempted to construct a magic [[Morgoroth's Mirror\|mirror]] to escape the Demiplane of Dread, but the effort backfired with a blast of eldritch power. The blast destroyed the [[mirror]], separating it into thirteen [[ethereal]] shards. In addition, the blast destroyed Morgoroth's physical form and dispersed his ethereal essence throughout Tergeron. Driven [[mad]], his malign intelligence became one with the manor itself.

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			Aurora remains eternally unaging but eternally slumbering in the glass coffin. The disembodied Morgoroth watches over her with a [[jealous]] eye.<ref>[[Ravenloft Dungeon Master's Guide]] p. 16</ref> Even after over a hundred years so [[trapped]], Morgoroth's hostility towards [[adventurer]]s and other intruders unwittingly thwarts those who might have helped him by collecting the lost [[Mirror Shard\|lost shards of his mirror]].<ref>[[A Light in the Belfry]] p.3</ref>

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	As previously mentioned, Aurora was introduced as an [[NPC]] in the module "A Light in the Belfry" (release date 1995). That module lays down her background as an adult and how her fate came to be. That module also provides [[player character]]s the chance to free her from Morgoroth. [[Domains of Dread]] set the events of this module at [[646 BC]].<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>		As previously mentioned, Aurora was introduced as an [[NPC]] in the module "A Light in the Belfry" (release date 1995). That module lays down her background as an adult and how her fate came to be. That module also provides [[player character]]s the chance to free her from Morgoroth. [[Domains of Dread]] set the events of this module at [[646 BC]].<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>

	Later (release date 1998), a very [[young]] Aurora Shadowborn made a cameo appearance at the beginning of the novel [[Shadowborn]] (set in [[626 BC]].		Later (release date 1998), a very [[young]] Aurora Shadowborn made a cameo appearance at the beginning of the novel [[Shadowborn]] (set in [[626 BC]]).

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	==Publishing History==		==Publishing History==
	As previously mentioned, Aurora was introduced as an [[NPC]] in the module "A Light in the Belfry" (release date 1995). That module lays down her background as an adult and how her fate came to be. That module also provides [[player character]]s the chance to free her from Morgoroth. [[Domains of Dread]] set the events of this module at [[646 BC]].		As previously mentioned, Aurora was introduced as an [[NPC]] in the module "A Light in the Belfry" (release date 1995). That module lays down her background as an adult and how her fate came to be. That module also provides [[player character]]s the chance to free her from Morgoroth. [[Domains of Dread]] set the events of this module at [[646 BC]].<ref>[[Domains of Dread]] p. 17</ref>

	Later (release date 1998), a very [[young]] Aurora Shadowborn made a cameo appearance at the beginning of the novel [[Shadowborn]] (set in [[626 BC]].		Later (release date 1998), a very [[young]] Aurora Shadowborn made a cameo appearance at the beginning of the novel [[Shadowborn]] (set in [[626 BC]].

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	==Publishing History==		==Publishing History==
	As previously mentioned, Aurora was introduced as an [[NPC]] in the module "A Light in the Belfry" (release date 1995). That module lays down her background as an adult and how her fate came to be. That module also provides [[player character]]s the chance to free her from Morgoroth.		As previously mentioned, Aurora was introduced as an [[NPC]] in the module "A Light in the Belfry" (release date 1995). That module lays down her background as an adult and how her fate came to be. That module also provides [[player character]]s the chance to free her from Morgoroth. [[Domains of Dread]] set the events of this module at [[646 BC]].

	Later (release date 1998), a very [[young]] Aurora Shadowborn made a cameo appearance at the beginning of the novel [[Shadowborn]].		Later (release date 1998), a very [[young]] Aurora Shadowborn made a cameo appearance at the beginning of the novel [[Shadowborn]] (set in [[626 BC]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	As a youngster, Aurora Shadowborn was lovingly nicknamed the "Terror of Shadowfast" for her rambunctious and energetic disposition.<ref>Shadowborn p. 20-21</ref> She gave some training to [[Pitch]] on how to be a trick pony, though the tricks may have had useful purposes.<ref>Shadowborn (Novel) p. 50-51</ref>		As a youngster, Aurora Shadowborn was lovingly nicknamed the "Terror of Shadowfast" for her rambunctious and energetic disposition.<ref>Shadowborn p. 20-21</ref> She gave some training to [[Pitch]] on how to be a trick pony, though the tricks may have had useful purposes.<ref>Shadowborn (Novel) p. 50-51</ref>

	===Adult Life<ref>The information comes from [[A Light in the Belfry]] audio CD tracks 1-13. Regarding dates, [[Domains of Dread]] sets the date of the formation of [[Avonleigh]] as a domain (and hence Morgoroth's [[betrayal]] of Ferran, Aurora, and the Circle at [[646 BC]]. The Audio CD Track #7 for ALitB says that 6 years had passed since Morgoroth's arrival and one year after making his confession of love.===		===Adult Life<ref>The information comes from [[A Light in the Belfry]] audio CD tracks 1-13. Regarding dates, [[Domains of Dread]] sets the date of the formation of [[Avonleigh]] as a domain (and hence Morgoroth's [[betrayal]] of Ferran, Aurora, and the Circle at [[646 BC]]. The Audio CD Track #7 for ALitB says that 6 years had passed since Morgoroth's arrival and one year after making his confession of love.</ref>===
	In [[740 BC]], the [[necromancer]] Morgoroth fled to Avonleigh seeking a new chance to atone for his life of dark deeds. By this time, Ferran was lord of the province and also the [[leader]] of [[the Knights of the Circle]]. He granted he granted asylum to [[Morgoroth]] in return for swearing loyalty. For quite a long time, Morgoroth served as a trusted and faithful [[adviser]], so much that the other [[paladin]]s set aside their misgivings and even the spirits that haunted the [[Phantasmal Forest]] were disregarded.		In [[740 BC]], the [[necromancer]] Morgoroth fled to Avonleigh seeking a new chance to atone for his life of dark deeds. By this time, Ferran was lord of the province and also the [[leader]] of [[the Knights of the Circle]]. He granted he granted asylum to [[Morgoroth]] in return for swearing loyalty. For quite a long time, Morgoroth served as a trusted and faithful [[adviser]], so much that the other [[paladin]]s set aside their misgivings and even the spirits that haunted the [[Phantasmal Forest]] were disregarded.

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	First introduced in the Ravenloft adventure [[module]] [[A Light in the Belfry]] and later appearing in the novel [[Shadowborn]], '''Aurora''' is a [[nonplayer character]] associated with the mythos surrounding the [[Shadowborn Family]]. In universe, she is the sister of [[Ferran Shadowborn]], the former [[High Mother]] of the [[Church of Belenus]], and the would-be love interest [[Morgoroth]]. However, due to tragic circumstances and Morgoroth's [[treachery]], she is [[trapped]] in a glass coffin locked in eternal [[~~statis~~]] within [[Tergeron Manor]], Morgoroth's former residence.		First introduced in the Ravenloft adventure [[module]] [[A Light in the Belfry]] and later appearing in the novel [[Shadowborn]], '''Aurora''' is a [[nonplayer character]] associated with the mythos surrounding the [[Shadowborn Family]]. In universe, she is the sister of [[Ferran Shadowborn]], the former [[High Mother]] of the [[Church of Belenus]], and the would-be love interest [[Morgoroth]]. However, due to tragic circumstances and Morgoroth's [[treachery]], she is [[trapped]] in a glass coffin locked in eternal [[stasis]] within [[Tergeron Manor]], Morgoroth's former residence.

	==Publishing History==		==Publishing History==