Semet

Semet, or Kheta-Semet as the citizens must call her - which means Semet the Goddess - is the leader and Queen of Kheta-Kedet.

Semet
Titles	Queen-Goddess of Kheta-Kedet Chosen of The Six
Race	Human
Ethnicity	Kedeti
Gender	Female
Age	27
Date of Birth	Era Vetus, June--July, Year 20
Nationality	Kedeti
Nation	Kheta-Kedet
Occupation	Queen-Goddess of Kheta-Kedet
Religion	The Six
Languages	Common, Kedeti
Character Type	Primary Character
Player	Hope Lynsberg
Status	Alive

Biography & History

Early Life

Semet was raised in a noble family of high influence. During the Grey Night, she lost her family and was sent to the Temple of Ta-Hapi.

Crowning

Semet was recognized and legitimated as Queen of Kedet after The Miracle, and drove the Deceiving Mages out of the city. Then, as every ruler, she endured The Queen's Daybreak and left the kingdom for 3 months. She set sail for the northern and western continents, where she discovered what the world had to offer. Upon her safe return, she was officially recognized as the Chosen of the Six and ascended the throne.

Religion

Like all of Kedet’s leaders, Semet is a devout follower of The Six. She dedicated her life, particularly during her late youth, to Ta-Hapi, the Priestess. That is why she chose her as The First, alongside Ib-Deben (The Second) and Ib-Nbw (The Third).

First years as the Queen

Queen Semet completed her Daybreak and subsequently returned to Kedet, where she reigned for over a year. During this time, however, she met Percival van der Berg, the ruler of Koperdam and a renowned explorer, with whom she set out to explore the southern continents. There, she identified the locations of strange obsidian arches, recognizing them as magical in nature, and ordered their destruction upon her return to Kedet.

Yet, at the same time, she began to suffer from a mysterious physical weakness that manifested periodically as a loss of strength, motor function, and even consciousness.

She then returned to Kedet and began looking for someone who could help her deal with this major problem, for a Queen could not afford to appear weak.

Personality & Appearance

Personality

Childhood

During her younger years, Semet was energetic, optimistic, curious, and sometimes impertinent. Confined to the Guild, she loved eavesdropping on conversations as these were her only social interactions. The rest of the time, she drew maps of Kedet to travel beyond the walls of her prison. Later, she began creating new ones, featuring new buildings and urban planning projects. This impressed her instructors, who had never taught her this kind of thing. And yet, it was later discovered that her room was filled with maps, but also portraits of her family and strangers, paintings of the city, and imaginary places. For in reality, Semet had always been a thoughtful person. All that time spent alone had forced her to develop an extraordinary imagination.

Queen Semet

After the tragedies of her adolescence and the events of the Forfeiture, Semet changed drastically. First, she became much quieter. Most of the time, she silently observed people, seemingly judging them without a word. However, later on, she revealed herself to be composed and thoughtful again, hence her withdrawal from conversations. It is also believed that she remained silent to grieve. Since then, Semet has transformed into someone very kind and polite, speaking in a soft and reassuring voice, undoubtedly reflecting her upbringing at the Temple of Ta-Hapi, which greatly appeals to the people. She appears understanding and trustworthy, and incline to do good. Semet also has an incredible thirst for justice.

Appearance

Semet, unlike almost all the other Kedeti, has orange eyes, giving her a very distinctive look. It is said that her irises became this color on the Day of the Forfeiture, when the Six chose her as the new Queen of Kedet. Her face reveals very little emotion and seems fixed in an expression of benevolence. She stands 1.80 meters tall, a stark contrast to her subjects, who are considerably shorter. Her dark skin is free of tattoos, and reflecting intense athletic training among the followers of Thoth. She never appears in public without her regal attire, concealing her eyes behind an almost opaque veil. Only her faint smile remains visible.

Relationships

Osiris (Serrano)

Early Encounter

Semet met Osiris in the year 2 after The Forfeiture.

Initially wary, she recognized something in him that prompted her to strike a deal: in exchange for a flying mythical creature, he was to build her palace on the hill near the Mistra-Itrw River, alongside the Kedeti architects.

Percival van der Berg (Technate of Koperdam)

Early Encounter

Surprisingly, Percival was the first leader Semet met in person during the first year after The Forfeiture.

This was undoubtedly due to their shared aspirations regarding exploration. Thus, after Koperdam gifted them a map of Hekamwt, they decided to explore the rest of the world together.

Character Posts

A series of character posts by Queen Semet:

The Crown & The Six

Semet's Daybreak

31/07/26 - Before her worried citizens, Semet sets sail on her three-month journey across the sea to legitimize her divine ascension to the throne of Kheta-Kedet

The Sugar River

13/08/26 - Semet reflects on her late father Amos and her family lost during the Grey Night, locking away personal memories while looking out over the Mistra-Itrw river

Grey Like This Night

15/08/26 - In the Golden Quarter of Kheta-Kedet, Semet meets Osiris, welcoming the traveler and facilitating trade in flying ghasts and city planning

A Glorious Meeting

22/10/26 - Semet had a dream of Gloracja and sends a letter to warn them about a looming threat.

Come Back, Misra

23/10/26 - Semet feels alone with all that power in her hands. She misses someone named Misra.

The Best Friend's Return

30/10/26 - Misra visits Semet in her bedroom, when she longs for support during hard times.

The Queen's Voyage

Widened Horizons

17/08/26 - Semet writes to Sir Percival van der Berg praising his map-making, inviting him to a grand feast in Kheta-Kedet before their joint departure on "The Queen's Voyage"

A World of Steam and Copper

20/08/26 - Semet arrives in Koperdam with Percival, marveling at the steam-powered industry of Clockhaven while reflecting on leaving her kingdom once more

What I Want

22/08/26 - Sitting with Percival in Clockhaven, Semet senses his deep loneliness and sadness, placing her hand on his shoulder and reminding him that their shared future awaits

Reflection

26/08/26 - Kneeling in prayer beneath a setting sun, Semet and Percival discuss his chivalric code of protecting companions and her refusal to be treated as a helpless princess

Among Strangers, Part 3

01/09/26 - Walking out of Grusaak after their release, Semet collapses unconscious on the road from exhaustion, prompting Percival to build a temporary camp to care for her

Weakness

09/09/26 - Arriving in Mühn Proper, Semet rests under Rullen's care while experiencing visions of dark obsidian skies and hearing a calling beam of light

Arc Finale, The Grey Night

10/09/26 - After destroying an active nether-like archway in Mühn, Semet breaks down in tears on Percival's shoulder, recounting her childhood trauma and inviting Percival to establish his workshop in her palace

The Desert Council

The Response to the Kaptein

15/09/26 - Queen Semet replies personally to Kaptein Harakhas Gomas, accepting his attendance at the First Desert Council, addressing Vakaser inclusion, and warning him of portal dangers

Semet's Illness

Fading Vitality

29/09/26 - Queen Semet still suffers from an unknown disease. It is time she learns more about it.

An Angel In The City

03/10/26 - Semet greets Seras in Kedet. She needs something from him.