A Kind Word
09-23-10, 01:53 AM
Name: Valenae Carric
Age: 39
Race: Half-Elf
Gender: Female
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 115 lb.
Occupation: Investigator
History: Valenae Carric was born Valenae Arannis in the Raiaeran city of New Aurient, the daughter of Caelynna Arannis, the powerful and influential bladesinger lieutenant, and Alain Carric, her human consort. Much was made of her choice in companions, given her status, but in time the scorn faded to quiet mutterings by the less accepting elven nobility.
Years passed, and Valenae learned magical theory at her mother's knee, preparing to be sent to Istien. She planned to one day follow in Cael's footsteps and become a skilled bard. Already, she had a broad understanding of enchantments.
All of this changed when, on the week of Val's twentieth birthday, tragedy struck the house of Arannis. Caelynna found dead by unknown means, the old scars of distrust and hatred reopened. Alain, Cael's lover and Val's father, immediately came under suspicion, and the two were forced to flee the country, across the Niadath Pass, else he be brought to justice for crimes he did not commit, and she stripped of all rank and chance of attending Istien.
"One day, my jewel," her father had said. "One day the true villain will be found, and we can go home." That day never came.
For fourteen years, father and daughter struggled to survive in Alerar, Alain working as naught but a mule in Ettermire's filthiest sweatshops, and Valenae's eager mind torn from magic and put to work in machine maintenance. She learned all she could of the Aleraran technology and alchemy, often finding ways in which magic could improve systems. It was in this way that she earned her way, and her father's, out of the horrid conditions they had found for themselves. But by then, it was too late for Alain Carric, his too quickly aging body stealing him away from the only person he had left. And so, too, did Valenae Carric lose her last living memory of home.
Clutching her ruby amulet, Caelynna Arannis' last gift to her, she swore she would make it right. It would take more than a kind word.
Skills:
Small Arms Proficiency
Val is trained in, and proficient with crossbows and pistols. She is above average in their use, compared to the average Aleraran soldier.
Mechanics
Valenae is knowledgeable in the realm of technology, with disciplines ranging from steam and clockwork, to the application of forces both magical and mundane. With a day's (or night's) work, she can create small, useful devices from spare parts.
Spells:
Tranquilizing Bolt
As she fires her crossbow, the bullet it holds becomes imbued with a poisonous quality, causing whomever it strikes to grow sluggish and less aggressive. This is not feasible with firearms, however, as they are far more devastating to the body, all but overriding the spell's effects. As the spell is weak, however, it can be resisted with some effort. Valenae can use this spell up to three times in a day.
Chill Raiment
Valenae can, with focus and contact upon the targeted clothing or armor, channel her magic into it, creating an aura of cold around the armor that does not hinder its wearer. When the wearer is struck, the energies discharge in a freezing blast in the direction of the point of impact. Val can use this spell up to three times in a day.
Aggravating Vibrations
With a wave of her hand, and a flex of her will, Val can cause an object to vibrate violently. This can cause armor to be difficult to move in, an unattended object to fall over, or a weapon to attempt to leap from its owner's hand. Valenae can use this spell almost without limit, though the effect lasts only as long as her concentration on it.
Infusions: These are magical constructs that Val works into objects with great effort. For now, they are minor - though varied - in power, useless in combat, and require hours of work to create. As she works out particular formulae, however, specific infusions may be listed here that are more powerful or are useful in confrontations.
Noteworthy Equipment:
Crossbow
Valenae carries an oaken hand crossbow on her at all times, as well as a quiver of 24 bolts. This model's design is such that while it is easy and quick to load, it has a hair trigger and should only be loaded when intended to be fired.
Short Sword
Though she is untrained in its use, Val carries this simple steel sword of unremarkable make for the purpose of deterrence in the mean streets of Ettermire.
Leather Armor
These light raiments cover and protect her chest and lower body, while allowing for near perfect range of motion.
Star Ruby Choker
This most treasured possession is all Val has left of her homeland, and of her parents. It carries an enchantment, but one that requires activation, and Caelynna never told her what, if anything, it did. For now, it is only jewelry and momento, and Valenae would sooner part with her life than this.
Disclaimer: All items created and intended to be kept outside of a thread must be level-appropriate, and requested as spoils. As such, they are fully subject to moderator approval.
Age: 39
Race: Half-Elf
Gender: Female
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 115 lb.
Occupation: Investigator
History: Valenae Carric was born Valenae Arannis in the Raiaeran city of New Aurient, the daughter of Caelynna Arannis, the powerful and influential bladesinger lieutenant, and Alain Carric, her human consort. Much was made of her choice in companions, given her status, but in time the scorn faded to quiet mutterings by the less accepting elven nobility.
Years passed, and Valenae learned magical theory at her mother's knee, preparing to be sent to Istien. She planned to one day follow in Cael's footsteps and become a skilled bard. Already, she had a broad understanding of enchantments.
All of this changed when, on the week of Val's twentieth birthday, tragedy struck the house of Arannis. Caelynna found dead by unknown means, the old scars of distrust and hatred reopened. Alain, Cael's lover and Val's father, immediately came under suspicion, and the two were forced to flee the country, across the Niadath Pass, else he be brought to justice for crimes he did not commit, and she stripped of all rank and chance of attending Istien.
"One day, my jewel," her father had said. "One day the true villain will be found, and we can go home." That day never came.
For fourteen years, father and daughter struggled to survive in Alerar, Alain working as naught but a mule in Ettermire's filthiest sweatshops, and Valenae's eager mind torn from magic and put to work in machine maintenance. She learned all she could of the Aleraran technology and alchemy, often finding ways in which magic could improve systems. It was in this way that she earned her way, and her father's, out of the horrid conditions they had found for themselves. But by then, it was too late for Alain Carric, his too quickly aging body stealing him away from the only person he had left. And so, too, did Valenae Carric lose her last living memory of home.
Clutching her ruby amulet, Caelynna Arannis' last gift to her, she swore she would make it right. It would take more than a kind word.
Skills:
Small Arms Proficiency
Val is trained in, and proficient with crossbows and pistols. She is above average in their use, compared to the average Aleraran soldier.
Mechanics
Valenae is knowledgeable in the realm of technology, with disciplines ranging from steam and clockwork, to the application of forces both magical and mundane. With a day's (or night's) work, she can create small, useful devices from spare parts.
Spells:
Tranquilizing Bolt
As she fires her crossbow, the bullet it holds becomes imbued with a poisonous quality, causing whomever it strikes to grow sluggish and less aggressive. This is not feasible with firearms, however, as they are far more devastating to the body, all but overriding the spell's effects. As the spell is weak, however, it can be resisted with some effort. Valenae can use this spell up to three times in a day.
Chill Raiment
Valenae can, with focus and contact upon the targeted clothing or armor, channel her magic into it, creating an aura of cold around the armor that does not hinder its wearer. When the wearer is struck, the energies discharge in a freezing blast in the direction of the point of impact. Val can use this spell up to three times in a day.
Aggravating Vibrations
With a wave of her hand, and a flex of her will, Val can cause an object to vibrate violently. This can cause armor to be difficult to move in, an unattended object to fall over, or a weapon to attempt to leap from its owner's hand. Valenae can use this spell almost without limit, though the effect lasts only as long as her concentration on it.
Infusions: These are magical constructs that Val works into objects with great effort. For now, they are minor - though varied - in power, useless in combat, and require hours of work to create. As she works out particular formulae, however, specific infusions may be listed here that are more powerful or are useful in confrontations.
Noteworthy Equipment:
Crossbow
Valenae carries an oaken hand crossbow on her at all times, as well as a quiver of 24 bolts. This model's design is such that while it is easy and quick to load, it has a hair trigger and should only be loaded when intended to be fired.
Short Sword
Though she is untrained in its use, Val carries this simple steel sword of unremarkable make for the purpose of deterrence in the mean streets of Ettermire.
Leather Armor
These light raiments cover and protect her chest and lower body, while allowing for near perfect range of motion.
Star Ruby Choker
This most treasured possession is all Val has left of her homeland, and of her parents. It carries an enchantment, but one that requires activation, and Caelynna never told her what, if anything, it did. For now, it is only jewelry and momento, and Valenae would sooner part with her life than this.
Disclaimer: All items created and intended to be kept outside of a thread must be level-appropriate, and requested as spoils. As such, they are fully subject to moderator approval.