Magdalena "Maddie" Wheeler is a Bulgarian academic with sharp instincts and an even sharper connection to the arcane. An archaeologist by trade and grave robber by necessity, she straddles the line between scholarly pursuit and the occult underworld. Rooted in her Romani heritage and bound by the near-extinct Blackstar Sisterhood, Maggie’s life revolves around uncovering forgotten knowledge and wielding it for survival. The Sisterhood, descending from the ancient Dionysian cults of Thracia, practices a witchy form of magic that relies on perception, subtle manipulations of fate, and pacts with ancient spirits. It’s not grand, world-altering magic, but rather the precise art of influencing natural and mystical forces.

Maggie’s power flows from her pacts with these spirits—like Urvela, the Thousand-Eyed Huntress, who sharpens all her senses, and Zhaarath, the Infinite Weaver, who grants her limited control over fate and time. She works with the unseen forces of the world, weaving delicate curses, negotiating with spirits, and extracting power from the forgotten remnants of the ancient past.

Pragmatic and cynical, Maggie is no stranger to moral compromise. She moves quietly, introverted but not without wit, wielding her occult knowledge with precision and care. For Maggie, magic is not a path to enlightenment—it’s a tool for survival and power in a world full of unseen dangers. She embraces the gothic hero archetype, shaped by her scholarly studies and personal codes, dedicated to balancing survival with her quest for personal greatness.