The Child like Empress is the Monarch of the world of Fantasia. A place said to exist in the dream space of our imaginations.
The Empress herself, appears to be but a child. Yet even Queen Mad will admit she is perhaps one of the most ancient beings to ever exist. Suggestively predating Mab, herself.
Yet for all her timelessness, the Empress rarely speaks and even more rarely makes appearances outside of the Ivory Tower which acts as both her refuge and, some would say, her self imposed prison. The people and creatures of Fantasia glorify her and will also anything to protect her seeing as without the Empress the fabric of their world would weaken and be overcome by the Nothing which ever lurks in their mists.
Despite being the monarch of her world, the empress does not rule fantasia, nor does she make any laws. Her sole purpose seems to revolve around keeping her world alive. She is a living embodiment of the world of fantasia. Her life force making the world's existence possible.
Fantasia is also ever changing, reshaping itself, and manifesting new and unpredictable elements. Only a select few have the ability to travel there.
The childlike Empress is characterized by a sullen, sad, and lonely demeanor. She is always seen in white and there seems to be a perpetual glow about her that fluctuates depending on her mood. Some say she is without will, and when faced with violence or aggression she will not defend herself or react at all. Despite her eternal spirit, the Empress has a decidedly weak constitution. Tiring easily when she is outside her domain. Her power, though very great, is also very sensitive and in order to remain and to keep Fantasia alive she must regularly be given a new name.
Its unclear how often, or what causes this form of regeneration. What is known is that only a child has the power to name her and time and again save Fantasia from destruction and the empress from fading out of existence.
Her names are often secret and few outside of the children who name her know the name she is given. The last known name was "Moon Child" and was given to the empress by a human boy by the name of Bastian.
THE HIGH COUNCIL
The Childlike Empress holds a permanent, if often absent, position on the high council.
In her world and beyond it she is known as the Commander of Wishes and, using the mystical power of the AURYN, she has the ability to build her world and grant the deepest wishes of those she entrusts her secrets to. Typically she only appears at key functions throughout the many worlds.
The empress is very sentimental and cries often. she also has a deep appreciation and respect for Jareth perhaps because their abilities and present destinies are similar. And the magic associated with them dates back to the beginning of all existence. Despite this special connection to him, she will neither protect or condemn him in any way. Her role is to simply pass fair and quiet judgement when it is called upon her to do so.
Her Emissary is a tribal youth known as Atryu who is often sent out in the empresses place on adventures and quests. he is also the protector of the AURYN.