Project Moonlark was a project performed by the Black Swan in order to create and genetically modify Sophie. They played her genes in order to give her several advantages, including (at least) five special abilities (Telepath, Polyglot, Inflictor, Enhancer, Teleporter). As a result of this modification, she also has an impenetrable mind (almost, Sophie subconsciously lets Fitz in her mind). Afterwards, the Black Swan hid her among humans, similar to how moonlarks send their eggs out to the sea, letting their young fend for themselves. The purpose of Project Moonlark is not yet entirely clear, but it can be assumed it was meant to establish a connection between elves and humans by giving an elf a unique perspective of humanity as a species while also having a telepath who was strong enough to heal broken minds. The project was dubbed Project Moonlark by Calla. Calla says that the name was not because she was tossed out to survive by herself, but because there would always be someone guiding her along, as adult moonlarks do with their young. According to Calla, Sophie was the Black Swan's heir. The gnome's words seem to imply that Sophie is also next-in-line to succeed the Collective as leader to the organization, since Calla tells Foster that her spot in the order is already reserved by the time she joined.
In the Enlightened Language, Moonlarks are called "Suldreen." Sophie said this when she was a baby and her parents thought she was trying to say her name. Her father gave her the nickname "Soybean" because that's what they thought she was trying to pronounce. Sophie didn't remember saying Suldreen until Mr. Forkle told her about it later.
Most of Project Moonlark was done at the High Seas Facility, which has now been abandoned.
Involved Characters[]
- Mr. Forkle / Magnate Leto / Sir Astin
- Granite / Sir Tiergan Alenefar
- Calla
- Livvy Sonden / Physic
- Sophie's biological parents
- Mother: Councillor Oralie
- Father: Unknown