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| name        = Adeline
! colspan="2" style="background-color: #8b5a2b; color: white; font-size: 120%; text-align: center; border-radius: 3px;" | Adeline
| image        = Adeline_Portrait.png
|-
| caption      = Adeline, as depicted in ''Volume 2''
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | [[File:Adeline_Concept.jpg|220px]]<br />''Adeline carrying her signature lantern and crossbow''
| alias        = Leader (by [[Asep Muhammad Ridwan|Asep]]) <br> Boss (by [[Roake Resistance]])
|-
| race        = Human
| '''Gender'''
| gender      = Female
| Female
| age          = 20
|-
| birthday    = Unknown
| '''Status'''
| hair        = Dark Brown
| Alive
| eyes        = Warm Brown
|-
| height      = 162 cm
| '''Affiliation'''
| status      = Alive
| * Merlesian Refugees (Leader)
| affiliation  = [[Merlesian Refugees]] <br> [[Roake Resistance]]
* Roake Resistance (Leader)
| occupation  = Refugee Representative <br> Resistance Leader <br> Governor of Roake (Volume 2 Epilogue)
* [[Castalia Mercenary Company]] (Ally)
| relatives    = Gustav (Father, Deceased)
|-
| debut        = Volume 1, Prologue
| '''Family'''
}}
| [[Gustav]] (Father, deceased)
|-
| '''Primary Weapon'''
| Crossbow, [[Type-2 Rapid-Fire Arbalest]]
|-
| '''Key Relationships'''
| * [[Asep Muhammad Ridwan]] (Love interest)
* [[Bernie]] (Father figure, deceased)
* [[Zachary Valente]] (Ally)
|}


'''Adeline''' is a major supporting character in the ''Smoke of Revolution'' series. Originally a simple refugee displaced by the [[Merlesia Incident]], she rose to prominence as the compassionate and tenacious leader of the Merlesian refugees. In Volume 2, she becomes the tactical commander of the [[Roake Resistance]], leading the defense of the West District against the [[Eclipse]] cult.
'''Adeline''' is a supporting character in the ''Smoke of Revolution'' series. Originally an ordinary civilian from the port city of [[Merlesia]], she is thrust into leadership during the devastating Merlesia Incident. Following the death of her father, she assumes the responsibility of guiding hundreds of displaced Merlesian refugees to safety.  


Adeline is characterized by her unwavering altruism, resilience, and natural charisma, which inspires loyalty in those around her. She shares a deep, complex bond with the protagonist, [[Asep]], serving as his moral anchor and primary love interest.
Throughout the series, Adeline undergoes significant growth, transforming from a civilian survivor into a highly capable leader of the Roake Resistance.


== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==
Adeline possesses a simple, unassuming beauty that belies her inner strength. She has shoulder-length dark brown hair, which she usually keeps tied back in a practical, loose ponytail or braid to keep it out of her face while working. Her eyes are a warm, compassionate shade of brown, often described as holding a deep well of empathy and resilience.


Her attire reflects her humble background and practical nature.
* '''Attire:''' Adeline wears practical, durable travel clothing suited for a refugee on the move. This includes an off-white long-sleeved chemise under a dark brown laced underbust corset, a tan-colored tiered skirt with a subtle plaid trim, and sturdy leather boots.
* '''Volume 1:''' She wore the worn, simple clothing of a commoner—a plain blouse, a sturdy long skirt, a leather corset for back support, and a soft, off-white scarf draped around her neck. She carried a lantern at her waist.
* '''Accessories:''' She wears a light-colored protective scarf draped around her neck to guard against the cold and dust. A leather harness and belt hold her gear, including a distinct bronze lantern hanging from her hip.
* '''Volume 2:''' As a resistance leader, her outfit became more utilitarian. She retained her signature scarf but added durable leather boots, a thicker coat for the mountain cold, and a utility belt. She initially carried her father's old hunting crossbow on her back. By the climax of the Liberation of Roake, she wielded the prototype '''Type-2 Rapid-Fire Arbalest'''.
* '''Features:''' She has long, dark brown hair tied back in a loose ponytail, and warm brown eyes that often reflect a mixture of heavy weariness and fierce determination.


== Personality ==
== Personality ==
Adeline is defined by her profound sense of responsibility and selflessness. Thrust into a leadership role she never sought, she prioritized the survival of her people above her own well-being, often pushing herself to the point of exhaustion. She possesses a natural charisma born not of authority, but of shared struggle; she leads from the front, eating the same meager rations and sleeping in the same cold barracks as her followers.
Adeline is defined by her profound selflessness and sense of responsibility.
* '''Leadership and Resolve:''' When the lives of her people are threatened, she is unyielding. She refuses to cower to thugs or tyrants, famously standing alone to defend refugee supply carts in Merlesia.
* '''Practicality:''' She lacks the romanticized views of war held by noble-born commanders. To Adeline, war is a hollow tragedy of starvation, disease, and death.
* '''Inner Fragility:''' While she projects a calm facade to keep her people from panicking, she carries immense grief and trauma. She deeply mourns the loss of her father and[[Bernie]], often bottling up her emotions until she is alone.


Despite her gentle demeanor, she has a core of steel. She refused to abandon the refugees even when offered safety in Loriana, choosing instead to lead them to the dangerous settlement of [[Roake]] to find work. When the Eclipse cult attacked, she organized a militia from scratch, displaying surprising tactical acumen and courage under fire.
== Biography ==


Her relationship with Asep reveals a softer, more vulnerable side. She finds comfort in his steady presence and humor, allowing herself moments of weakness only when with him. However, her sense of duty often overrides her personal desires, leading her to postpone their relationship until her people are safe.
=== Volume 1: Smoke of Revolution ===
Adeline is first introduced at the East Gate Plaza of Merlesia during the city's bloody riot. Having lost her father Gustav, she takes charge of the panicked civilian refugees. When a local thug named Adrian attempts to rob their food carts, Adeline refuses to yield, shooting him in the shoulder with her crossbow.  


== Abilities ==
As the situation escalates, fortunately, [[Zachary Valente]]'s Castalia Mercenaries arrived in time to help her. To secure their escape, Adeline demonstrates remarkable battlefield awareness by executing the thug leader with a headshot, sparking a successful breakout. Later, after staying in Loriana for some times, she decided to lead the refugees toward the [[Roake]] territory to seek shelter before the onset of winter.
=== Leadership & Strategy ===
* '''Tactical Command:''' Adeline has no formal military training but possesses an innate talent for organization and logistics. In Roake, she successfully coordinated the defense of the West District, managing scarce resources, setting traps, and maintaining morale against overwhelming odds.
* '''Charisma:''' Her genuine empathy inspires fierce loyalty. She successfully united disparate groups—refugees, miners, and former cultists—under a single banner. Her speeches, though simple, resonate deeply with the common people.


=== Combat Skills ===
=== Volume 2: Fragile Peace ===
* '''Marksman:''' Adeline is a proficient shot with a crossbow. She initially used her late father's heavy hunting crossbow for defense.
In Roake, the situation quickly deteriorates as the [[Children of the Eclipse]] cult establishes control over the mines. Adeline and the [[Princess Adreana|Princess]] lady-in-waiting, [[Brenda]], organize a desperate resistance in the West District.  
* '''Type-2 Arbalest Mastery:''' During the Battle of Roake, she wielded the experimental '''Type-2 Rapid-Fire Arbalest''' (Prototype) developed by Asep and Treste. She used it to devastating effect, providing suppression fire and utilizing High-Explosive (HE) bolts to break [[Estella Aria]]'s magical barriers.
* '''Resilience:''' While physically an ordinary human, Adeline possesses immense stamina and willpower, allowing her to function under extreme stress, sleep deprivation, and hunger.


== History ==
Trapped in a siege with dwindling food and poisoned wells, Adeline is pushed to her physical and emotional limits. Her hope is rekindled when [[Asep Muhammad Ridwan|Asep]] infiltrates the district to find her, promising that a Coalition army is coming. During the final Battle of Roake, Adeline leads her militia alongside the Coalition, successfully liberating the city.
=== Volume 1 ===
Adeline first appears as the representative for the refugees fleeing the [[Merlesia Massacre]]. She advocates for her people in [[Loriana]], petitioning [[Zachary Valente]] for aid. During the Battle of Silvercreek, she leads a volunteer militia to support the Castalia Company, proving her willingness to fight. In the epilogue, she makes the difficult decision to lead her people to the mining town of Roake to find work before winter, sparking Asep's journey in Volume 2.


=== Volume 2 ===
=== Relationship with Asep ===
In Roake, Adeline finds herself in the middle of a humanitarian crisis caused by the [[Eclipse]] cult. She organizes the resistance in the West District, holding the line against cultist raids and [[Thrall]] attacks. She is reunited with Asep when he infiltrates the city, and together they coordinate the final liberation. During the climax, she fights alongside [[Renalla]] and [[Orwella]] to defeat High Overseer Estella Aria. Following the victory, she becomes the de-facto administrator of the liberated city, overseeing the rebuilding efforts.
Adeline shares a deep, unspoken bond with Asep. During his mission to find her in the Roake safehouse, Asep drops his usual cynical mercenary persona to offer her genuine comfort and reassurance.


== Relationships ==
Following the victory at Roake, Asep confesses his feelings to her on a quiet hill overlooking the city. Although Adeline reciprocates his feelings, she selflessly declines to enter a relationship immediately, stating:
* '''[[Asep Muhammad Ridwan]]:''' Her savior and confidant. Adeline is deeply grateful to Asep and harbors romantic feelings for him, appreciating his humor and hidden kindness. However, she prioritizes her duty to Roake over pursuing a relationship, though they share a mutual promise to wait for each other.
<blockquote>"I want to, believe me, I do. More than anything. But I can't be selfish. Not now. Not when so many people are depending on me."<br />— ''Adeline to Asep''</blockquote>
* '''[[Gustav]]:''' Her father, a craftsman who died during the riots in Merlesia. His death is a driving force behind her desire to protect others. She carries his hunting crossbow as a memento.
Asep, understanding her duty, promises to wait for her while she leads the reconstruction of the city.
* '''[[Zachary Valente]] & [[Princess Adreana]]:''' She respects them as leaders and allies, working closely with them to coordinate the relief efforts and military campaigns.
 
* '''[[Estella Aria]]:''' Their relationship was antagonistic, but Estella's dying words were directed at Adeline, asking her to take care of Asep, a request that confused and haunted her.
== Equipment ==
* '''Crossbow:''' Her primary weapon during the Merlesia breakout and early days in Roake.
* '''Type-2 Rapid-Fire Arbalest:''' A highly advanced, alchemically-powered prototype designed by [[Treste Comte Mordeau]] and Asep, which she during the final defense of Roake.
* '''Signature Lantern:''' Worn on her hip, serving as a practical tool for navigation and a symbol of hope for her refugees.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Her resemblance to Fatimah, Asep's past love interest from Earth, initially caused Asep to keep his distance. However, he eventually comes to see Adeline as her own person.
* Estella Aria, the high-ranking Eclipse sorceress, recognized Adeline's strong-willed yet fragile nature. In her final moments before her execution, Estella asked Adeline to "take care of" Asep.
* The scarf she wears is handmade, originally a gift intended for her father before he died.
* Bernie, a former bandit leader who protected the refugees, acted as a father figure to Adeline. He was a close friend of her late father, Gustav. His death during the defense of the Western Keeps left a profound impact on her.
* She has a high tolerance for Asep's bad jokes and is one of the few people who genuinely laughs at them.
 
== See Also ==
* [[Asep Muhammad Ridwan]]
* [[Kingdom of Ardenia]]
* [[Children of the Eclipse]]

Revision as of 07:25, 17 July 2026

Adeline

Adeline carrying her signature lantern and crossbow
Gender Female
Status Alive
Affiliation * Merlesian Refugees (Leader)
Family Gustav (Father, deceased)
Primary Weapon Crossbow, Type-2 Rapid-Fire Arbalest
Key Relationships * Asep Muhammad Ridwan (Love interest)

Adeline is a supporting character in the Smoke of Revolution series. Originally an ordinary civilian from the port city of Merlesia, she is thrust into leadership during the devastating Merlesia Incident. Following the death of her father, she assumes the responsibility of guiding hundreds of displaced Merlesian refugees to safety.

Throughout the series, Adeline undergoes significant growth, transforming from a civilian survivor into a highly capable leader of the Roake Resistance.

Appearance

  • Attire: Adeline wears practical, durable travel clothing suited for a refugee on the move. This includes an off-white long-sleeved chemise under a dark brown laced underbust corset, a tan-colored tiered skirt with a subtle plaid trim, and sturdy leather boots.
  • Accessories: She wears a light-colored protective scarf draped around her neck to guard against the cold and dust. A leather harness and belt hold her gear, including a distinct bronze lantern hanging from her hip.
  • Features: She has long, dark brown hair tied back in a loose ponytail, and warm brown eyes that often reflect a mixture of heavy weariness and fierce determination.

Personality

Adeline is defined by her profound selflessness and sense of responsibility.

  • Leadership and Resolve: When the lives of her people are threatened, she is unyielding. She refuses to cower to thugs or tyrants, famously standing alone to defend refugee supply carts in Merlesia.
  • Practicality: She lacks the romanticized views of war held by noble-born commanders. To Adeline, war is a hollow tragedy of starvation, disease, and death.
  • Inner Fragility: While she projects a calm facade to keep her people from panicking, she carries immense grief and trauma. She deeply mourns the loss of her father andBernie, often bottling up her emotions until she is alone.

Biography

Volume 1: Smoke of Revolution

Adeline is first introduced at the East Gate Plaza of Merlesia during the city's bloody riot. Having lost her father Gustav, she takes charge of the panicked civilian refugees. When a local thug named Adrian attempts to rob their food carts, Adeline refuses to yield, shooting him in the shoulder with her crossbow.

As the situation escalates, fortunately, Zachary Valente's Castalia Mercenaries arrived in time to help her. To secure their escape, Adeline demonstrates remarkable battlefield awareness by executing the thug leader with a headshot, sparking a successful breakout. Later, after staying in Loriana for some times, she decided to lead the refugees toward the Roake territory to seek shelter before the onset of winter.

Volume 2: Fragile Peace

In Roake, the situation quickly deteriorates as the Children of the Eclipse cult establishes control over the mines. Adeline and the Princess lady-in-waiting, Brenda, organize a desperate resistance in the West District.

Trapped in a siege with dwindling food and poisoned wells, Adeline is pushed to her physical and emotional limits. Her hope is rekindled when Asep infiltrates the district to find her, promising that a Coalition army is coming. During the final Battle of Roake, Adeline leads her militia alongside the Coalition, successfully liberating the city.

Relationship with Asep

Adeline shares a deep, unspoken bond with Asep. During his mission to find her in the Roake safehouse, Asep drops his usual cynical mercenary persona to offer her genuine comfort and reassurance.

Following the victory at Roake, Asep confesses his feelings to her on a quiet hill overlooking the city. Although Adeline reciprocates his feelings, she selflessly declines to enter a relationship immediately, stating:

"I want to, believe me, I do. More than anything. But I can't be selfish. Not now. Not when so many people are depending on me."
— Adeline to Asep

Asep, understanding her duty, promises to wait for her while she leads the reconstruction of the city.

Equipment

  • Crossbow: Her primary weapon during the Merlesia breakout and early days in Roake.
  • Type-2 Rapid-Fire Arbalest: A highly advanced, alchemically-powered prototype designed by Treste Comte Mordeau and Asep, which she during the final defense of Roake.
  • Signature Lantern: Worn on her hip, serving as a practical tool for navigation and a symbol of hope for her refugees.

Trivia

  • Estella Aria, the high-ranking Eclipse sorceress, recognized Adeline's strong-willed yet fragile nature. In her final moments before her execution, Estella asked Adeline to "take care of" Asep.
  • Bernie, a former bandit leader who protected the refugees, acted as a father figure to Adeline. He was a close friend of her late father, Gustav. His death during the defense of the Western Keeps left a profound impact on her.

See Also

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