hekate, goddess of darkness,
queen of the night.
whose powers and presence,
abound out of sight.
why do we so fear the blackness?
for ‘tis the other half of reality.
the opposing force to light,
and to balance both together means longevity
of the meaning of life and being.
can we grasp this concept
of being; not afraid to go forward?

and combine both dark and light, and accept
that the queen of the dark dimension,
does not epitomise evil or fear,
but balance and joy absolute, with no contention.
no anger to deal with either further or near.
no fear but to banish unto
the universe, to recycle and mingle,
on the levels and spirals of all that is true.
and combining the balance of darkness and light.

• ☽ The Past

• The Present ☾

saebyeok was the middle child, he had an older brother, hanbyul, and younger sister, dalbit. his parents were very interested in the sky. from eldest to youngest their names had to do with the stars, sun, and moon. with his parents and older brother out working normal jobs to keep their witch status a secret saebyeok was in charge of the household and his little sister. he wasn’t too bothered by this as he was closer to his little sister than he was his older brother. usually their day consisted of cleaning, washing laundry, and eating lunch before they could go out and play.dalbit’s favorite game was hide and seek. living out next to the woods was great for such a game, saebyeok was never worried about losing the tiny witch as he could use tracking magic to find her. he’d never let her know that he did such a thing though, as that would be cheating, but if the game carried on for far too long, he’d ‘suddenly’ find his little sister.today was different though instead of playing hide and seek until saebyeok tires of it, dalbit decided to end the game earlier than usual. the little witch wanted saebyeok to teach her more magic. with dalbit being so young, magic was hard to tap into for her and she did not get to practice outside coven meetings. after taking a few minutes to think about it, saebyeok finally gives into his little sister as she flashed him those big eyes and small pout.

sitting cross legged in front of each other, saebyeok teaches dalbit how to levitate her doll, hands glowing a light purple almost white, the same color aura encompasses the doll. saebyeok being a more practiced witch he makes the doll dance, watching his sister’s smile grow. setting the doll down in her lap with magic, his hands return to normal and he tries to walk his sister though the steps of levitating her doll. it takes her about an hour to finally get it down and she’s so excited as she gets the doll a few inches from the ground. it was an accomplishment for such a small witch.chuckling at how excited his sister was, saebyeok declares that the celebration calls for a snack. standing up he waves for his sister to come follow him inside. getting up quickly dalbit grabs her doll by the arm and both witches could hear a tearing noise. before dalbit could panic and worry, saebyeok promises he’ll fix the doll’s arm. it wouldn't take him long at all, a simple stitch and the doll would be as good as new.taking the doll gently he ushers his little sister inside. he still had some chores so perhaps the doll will have to wait till later tonight, but he’d get to it eventually, it wouldn't take him long at all to stitch. he thinks as he enters his home, missing the pair of eyes that watch them from the forest, the pair of eyes who have been watching for over an hour…

the flames were growing hotter and larger as it consumed the house, saebyeok wakes up coughing as smoke enters his lungs. grabbing his sister’s doll he was fixing, sewing as the arm that was constantly held tore, he tries to open his door, but it was too hot. he can’t hear his family moving, he can’t hear them talking, so he starts screaming for his parents, for his sister, his brother, anyone. tears pouring down his eyes he searches his room for something to open his door with. he was growing weaker and weaker by the minute as smoke filled the air and coursed through his lungs. using his bedside table he uses all the strength he could to break his door down.it was an impulsive mistake. with the new flow of oxygen the flames burst into his room and quickly consume everything in it’s path. saebyeok had no other option left. he jumps out his window, clutching the doll to his chest. the teenage witch falls on his right arm, dislocating the shoulder as well as breaking his arm. crying out he starts coughing, his lungs burning. in so much pain and weakened by the inhalation of smoke, saebyeok was unable to use magic, he was helpless as he watched the house burn down with no signs of his family escaping.he doesn’t even have time to mourn as he hears voices shouting, screaming about a witch escaping. hadn’t the witch trials ended? he and his family thought they had escaped persecution, it turns out they hadn’t.witch hunters.

scrambling onto his feet as he hears the hunter’s coming he keeps the doll clutched to his chest as he runs, runs as fast as he can. he takes to the woods, trying to hide, trying to escape.collapsing deep into the woods he prays to the goddess hekate, please save his family, please save him. curling up under a tree he tries to keep his sobs silent as he’s fighting for his survival. hearing the witch hunters run in search for him, he’s terrified, he doesn’t dare move until morning, hours and hours after he heard nothing but silence. limping he makes his way back to his home, but what he finds is just a pile of ash and a broken heart. the goddess had granted him safety, but she could not provide it to his family.dropping down on his knees the witch sobs for his mother, his father, brother, and sister. his fingers grip the only thing he has left, the doll who was so important to his sister. the doll that his sister begged for him to quickly sew so she could sleep with. the doll that he had started and set aside for activities that favored him. the doll he forgot to finish before bed time. the doll he promised to give his sister in the morning, that one night without her most precious possession wouldn’t kill her…

hekate is the goddess of witchcraft and the dark side of the moon (as well as mist, crossroads, trivial knowledge, necromancy, and ghosts), but saebyeok always admired the moonlight that shone bright through the trees. it gave them a sort of glow effect that was beautiful and calming. this was the main reason why saebyeok decided to plant his own roots in the forest among the trees, but also because many creatures lurked in the woods, both good and bad. those who were good could easily find his home, to seek shelter or to hire him for his services. those who were seeking harm, as he liked to think that no one is innately ‘bad’, would find themselves unable to cross the barrier he had set up to protect himself and others.though his services were for hire, he does not practice dark magic, those seeing dark magic could search for witches who belong to circle midnight. saebyeok’s ancestors belonged to circle twilight, where only light magic was practiced under the creed ‘harm none.’ his parents though had belonged to circle daybreak before they passed. This was a rather new circle that also practiced light magic with the creed to ‘harm none,’ but also reached out to other supernatural beings and humans. circle daybreak swore to ‘protect all life.’

since his family’s death, saebyeok decides to go by his own set of rules. he belongs to no circle, no coven. he is a lone witch, very literal in the sense. he does what he believes is right, which includes charging for his services when the situation fits, he would not turn down someone in need living in poverty. there were other ways to pay for his service other than money. they could help him in the garden, hunt for certain plants, herbs, and fruits, or even something as mundane as doing his dishes. the witch rather enjoyed cooking, it was the cleaning up that was less than desirable for him.regardless of how a patron will pay, Saebyeok will do everything in his power to help achieve whatever they ask him of. everything comes with a warning and directions, his magic can only be used for good and will not work with ill intentions if somehow the person or creature ends up commissioning him for less than good deeds.those who are searching for help will find themselves wondering into the woods and stumbling upon his little home. there are witchlights always on, lining the walking path from the yard to the door. upon reaching the door a wooden sign hangs upon it around eye level that reads “witch for hire, knock gently at any hour.”

han saebyeok
worships the goddess hekate
former circledaybreak
january 12, 1729 - currenthan saebyeok is the only survivor of his family who perished in a house fire set in 1745 by witch hunters.——————race: magesubspecies: light witchsexual orientation: demioccupation: head of alternative medicine at
augustine-rotché medical institute.casual job: witch for hirefamiliars:
nagual: montgomery leeidentifying symbols: black dahlia and crescent moon with three stars are the symbols used to identify saebyeok.

moral: saebyeok and his family belonged to the circle daybreak which believed in protecting all creatures, witches, draconians, vampires, werewolves, ect. as well as humans. he and his family used magic to help humans, and even tried to teach them simple magic to improve their lives. saebyeok still believes in protecting all life, but does not actively participate in circle gatherings since the death of his family. he practices magic on his own without a coven, finding the younger witches harder to connect with.soulmate: even though he is nearly 300 years old, saebyeok has still yet to find his soulmate. they say that soulmates may know each other, but don’t know they are destined until the right time. rumors have it that when they touch it’s electric. that after they kiss the red thread connecting them becomes visible. saebyeok thinks that perhaps he missed out on his soulmate, that they had already died.

han haneul
male
witch
specialty in magic: potions
deceased
father of three and married to a powerful witch, haneul lived a good life. he supported his family. he loved spoiling his kids behind haewon's back, though he would get scolded it was never with any real malice.

han dalbit
female
light witch
Specialty in magic: telekinesis
deceased
The youngest child of the han family, dalbit had just started school. though she struggled with controlling her magic, she was learning to harness her telekinetic powers with the help of her older brother, saebyeok.

heru shěn han
male
child of bast
relationship:
son
alive
born at 3am on valentine's day 2023 a healthy boy was born. taking after their biological father the baby was born a bast with cute little folded ears. saebyeok didn't know he could love someone so much.

choi taeseuk
male
nulhound
relationship:
master
alive
after triden left, saebyeok was transferred into taeseuk's care. at first their relationship was rocky being transferred so easily, but now the nulhound is family and saebyeok is thankful they had found each other.

minjun kang
male
mithral elf
relationship:
family
alive
another slave under taeseuk's care, the two of them grew very close and fond of each other during saebyeok's pregnancy. they are each other's family and now saebyeok is a godparent to the elf's own daughter.

aelin blackthorne
female
light witch
relationship:
friend
alive
saebyeok finds support and friendship from aelin who is also the parent of an immortal child. both being light witches and different races from their children, they meet often for support and sharing stories.

raef évreux
male
gumiho
relationship:
kit
alive
finding the young kit alone, abused, and scared he made sure to take care of the injured fox earning his trust. as an adult he cares for the man whenever he visits, still affectionately calling him kit.

montgomery lee
male
nagual
relationship:
first familiar
alive
under attack monty was trying to protect the children. he was caught in the crossfire bringing the children to saebyeok for safety. the only way to save the human was to turn them into his first familiar.

han haewon
female
light witch
Specialty in magic: healing
deceased
head of the han household she kept a firm, yet loving grip on her family of five. she was a caring mother which tied with her being a caring witch. she was always willing to help someone no matter their alignment.

han hanbyul
male
light witch
specialty in magic: botanokinesis
deceased
eldest child of the han family, hanbyul was gone from home a lot working on his greenhouse. coming home late he usually spent a few hours talking with saebyeok and reading dalbit bedtime stories.

daehim han
male
wrath
Relationship:
close friend
deceased
the littlest green snake, thus affectionately called: little one, was a very close friend of saebyeok's. unfortunately the world is a cruel place, and daeshim was too good for it. saebyeok mourns him still.

rafaela han
female
fallen angel
relationship:
ex-fiancée
alive
back when saebyeok was living in europe as an apothecary he ran into a sick school teacher. soon they started dating and became engaged. they had to end their engagement when the universe called for her.

winnie evermor
male
cupid
relationship:
goddessparent
alive
he was the one who told saebyeok that he was pregnant. able show the baby's love the cupid shared that feeling with saebyeok. never has he felt such joy and pure love. he named the cupid a goddessparent.

hanbyul kim
male
human
relationship:
friend
alive
seeing the human try and steal from a grocery store, the light witch decided to recruit the man into pushing his cart. in return he offered to buy the human anything he wanted from the store.

korain ahn
male
fallen angel
relationship:
friend?
alive
a connection made through rafaela, the fallen angel came to saebyeok all battered with arrows through their wings. he took him in and started to care for him curious of his relation to his ex-fiancée.

quinn rothchilde
male
dark witch
relationship:
best friend
alive
when the dark witch needed someone to help lift a curse, saebyeok offered his help. he never expected a friendship out of it, but that's what he's got. he's very thankful for hekate for bringing him a genuine friend.

ziyong shěn
male
child of bast
relationship:
son's biological father
alive
in a drunken one night stand the two ended up making a loved child. with saebyeok unable to recall the night, his pregnancy was a surprise. they co-parented until ziyong moved away with his partner.