Shelby

Shelbeleth Valkov was born a child of very unwanted circumstance.

Her mother was a Finnish witch who had escaped a horrific home life to upper state New York and her father was a Russian business mogul whose business specialized in medical supplies. When the pair met it was- as one might say- like magic. They saw each other for sometime and then split abruptly, her mother not reappearing in her father's life until 9 months later carrying a squalling baby.

Abandoned by the woman that birthed her, Shelby grew up the youngest of three half siblings. Two older sisters- both from different wives- seemed to make it a point to alienate the girl at every single turn they could. Shelby's father favored her elder sisters for as long as she can remember even through their high school years. It wasn't until both left the family to pursue 'unfavorable lifestyles' that attention fell on Shelby in the most negative of lights.

A man of little warmth, patience or tolerance meant he expected his youngest to adhere to his every ideal and vision. She kept her hair short, she was forced to dress boyishly and when in public she was referred to as the only son in the family, Samuel. A persona that she never wanted, she rebelled at every stage she could. Through 6 failed marriages and countless emotional abuse, it wasn't until Shelby hit her high school years that she really began to act out. It was around this time that men in her family, when coming to visit on holiday, began to sexually abuse her. This led to more rebellion, more desire to be seen as a woman and not a pretend child that didn't exist to begin with.

Early graduation meant early college that had been pre-planned, Shelby all the more uninterested in pursuing a business degree to retain the family lifestyle. Around this time, she was accepted into a sorority of young witches that helped her realize her innate abilities and pursue a broader range of knowledge in the magical arts.

Although her family had taken numerous trips to Fenikso Isle, it wasn't until the most recent business venture that Shelby decided it was time to strike out on her own entirely and leave everything about her past life behind. The death of her parents fresh at the recesses of her mind, she now sits on a title to a business she has no interest in running and a plethora of funds she has no idea what to do with.