Melanite

desing & weapon

appearance

Headcanon links

"Weapon"

Gavel

A stylish accessory used during trials to catch everyone's attention.

Trivia

• Her gemstone placement and an eye symbol on her crown represent one of the three wise monkeys- "see no evil"
• Her secondary accessories are inspired by sunset
• Melanite suffers from the youngest sibling complex, lmao

story & relations

Being one of the oldest living garnet out there, Melanite witnessed countless of events across the empire. Her job has always been taking actions against sudden changes, reasoning with her empress how to react. Her righteous decisions earned her the title of "the prime counselor of judgement".

Nowadays, Melanite is considered the highest non-diamond judge in the entire empire. She watches over all courthouses as well as her own, in which Melanite personally solves the most severe crimes. Unlike other judges, her trials aren't about "if you can win" but rather "if you can get the lowest punishment". Blinded by arrogance, once her eye sets on someone, she WILL discover the necessary evidence to find them guilty, even if it takes her ages.

Relations

Melanite 4EV

I'm surprised I wasn't informed of 4EV's creation beforehand. Matters not, my goal is to watch over her now... -kinda. Let's be honest, while I'm glad to have another melanite gem around, she still has numerous years to wait. (Especially with that elbaite scandal. My stars, whoever runs her outpost is either blind or considers Melanite their favorite...) Welp, as long as she's employed, it's not my problem.

Uvarovite 3B4

BHAHA, A COURTHOUSE?! No, that walking statue of shards needs to get her head checked. I rightfully cannot judge someone in such mental state.

Counselor Leuco

Even though our relationship is way more casual, nothing changes how much I look up to her. It's nothing to be ashamed of. She's the greatest, oldest, and wisest of us three. And yet, I can see the uncertainty in her eyes whenever she skips her meditation break. Poor Leuco, if only I knew what it's like to be a perfect cut. She should put her head to rest. Hopefully, it helps her move on from whatever evil thoughts trouble her.

Counselor Leci

There are rarely days me and Leci don't interact. (Heh, how could there be? We share the same palace chamber...). She's a great help during difficult trials, especially at finding witnesses. With no exaggeration, we complete each other's weaknesses.

Brown Zircon 84235

Ughh, still waiting for that report...

White Diamond

*Salutes* I serve as the lesser eye of present, a tiny fragment of Radiance's brilliance. Be not fooled by her isolated life, I am an extension of her all-seeing stare. Now, keep doing your assigned work for the glorious empire.

Yellow diamond

UGHH, her court is a mess. If it wasn't for Yellow's existence, I would insure half of her garnets are in the prison already. In this timeline, however, I can only wait for the moment my diamond gets involved.

THE Hessonite

Did you know there once was a vocal minority trying to get her arrested for losing the war? While these accusations were outrageously unjustified, some made me chuckle.

Opinions & details

The diamonds: "Kneel before me as I am a fragment of the mightiest of them all."

Crystal gems: "Former rebels deserve no trials. The only exception to this would be THE Rose Quartz herself. Her case, however, is above my expertise. Only diamonds can judge a murderer of their kind."

The war: "The war is a closed case. There's no need diving into it."

Cross-gem fusions: "You know they exist? Interesting... Are you perhaps hiding something the all-seeing eye should know? GUARDS!"

Corruption: "Corrupt gems are nothing but troublemakers. Leuco's been begging me to let them be for Melanite 4EV's sake. I suppose her reputation doesn't need to be reminded of them. Still, I'm keeping my eye on some individuals."

Being a counselor: "As my words preach; 'I see the active change surrounding us, like darkness overtaking a star that is setting under the horizon.'"

Garnets: "What's the point of discussing other garnets while you're blessed with my presence~"

Future: "Is this about Leuco's work? Well, it's essential to see what is in front of us in the current moment. However, this extends to paths ahead as well. I respect Leuco for being the only counselor focusing on something else than the present."

History: "Odd question but fine. I don't mind history. After all, the past is an essential part of my job. However, I'm no good at actually organizing it or making timelines. I would go as far as to say that it wouldn't hurt to have White's garnet doing just that."

Age: "It's a gift to be nearly as old as our empire. Just your bare existence makes you wise and famous in everyone's eye, heh~ (And yet, the other two somehow make me feel like I'm not old enough...)"