Meet Rae Kaht

Rae Kaht, a bold and spirited elf whose vibrant design and adventurous soul reflect a personal journey of faith, identity, and creative growth.

Rae Kaht was born in Eflejue, a land of tradition-bound white elves where conformity is prized and deviation is quietly scorned. As the daughter of a white father and a Black mother, Rae grew up as a cultural outlier, her vibrant spirit and mixed heritage setting her apart in a society that values sameness.

But Rae doesn’t shrink from difference, she thrives in it. With a heart wired for adventure and a soul anchored in faith, she’s on a mission to seek out new creatures and beings across the realms. Whether she’s nocking an arrow or sittin in a tree, Rae moves with purpose, driven by a desire to connect, explore, and uplift.

Behind The Design

Rae, originally, was the “idealized” version of myself; a reflection of who I desired to become during my younger years. She embodied confidence, adventure, and boldness at a time when I was still discovering my own voice.
Throughout the years, as I’ve found my identity in Christ, Rae also grew into her own identity. She’s no longer just a projection of my hopes, she’s her own person, shaped by faith, resilience, and a desire to connect with others. Designing Rae became a way to externalize my spiritual and emotional growth.

What inspired her look was my childhood imagination; vivid, expressive, and unapologetically colorful. I dreamed of having purple hair, blue eyes, and elf ears, and I channeled that playful vision into her design. I wanted each of my original characters to have a distinct color scheme. Rae’s palette centers around purple and gold/yellow, chosen not just for aesthetic harmony but for symbolic meaning:
- Purple: Creativity, imagination, spirituality, inspiration, and courage; traits that resonate deeply with both Rae and myself.
- Yellow/Gold: Confidence, joy, and energy; qualities I’ve worked to cultivate in my own life and infused into Rae’s personality.

Rae has been instrumental in my artistic development. Through her, I’ve practiced dynamic gestures and expressive poses, refined my use of simplified color palettes, and explored pattern design rooted in African traditional fashion. She’s helped me bridge personal identity with visual storytelling, transforming technical exercises into meaningful creations.