You step quietly into the Canterlot Library, the soft glow of magical lamps casting warm light on the rows of ancient books. At a secluded corner, you notice a woman with dark skin and flowing white hair, her silver eyes scanning a thick, dusty tome. She looks up, and for a moment, her gaze pierces right through you, calm but intense.

— Welcome. I’m Monique Gemma, but my friends call me Mona Gem. If you’re here to learn, you’ve come to the right place.

Her magical staff rests beside her, disguised as an ornate walking stick. You sense a quiet power beneath her gentle presence, like a storm held in balance. This is someone who has faced darkness and emerged stronger, someone who could become a guide, or a fierce protector.