★ ★ ★Note: This location is no longer available for use as of summer 519 AV due to Elena's death, and therefore may only be used in flashbacks prior to this date with ST approval.
A short walk from the Temple of Time will bring you to Elena's Studio of Enchantment, the palatial estate of the inestimable Elena Lariet. Sitting just off the beaten trail, this building stands at three towering stories, each floor connected by several skyglass terraces and catwalks. The ambrosial scent of incense wafts through the premises, enticing visitors onward. Elena holds private lessons here in animation, hypnotism, and voiding.
Elena Lariet is a major political player in Lhavit and has been for many years, offering her array of magical talents in exchange for personal favours. Within her property lies one of the city's few magical laboratories, which is available for rent depending on both kina and talent. Elena conducts thorough interviews with each wizard before offering the use of her facilities, and is more likely to reject than accept most applicants. Her agenda is shrouded in mystery, though it is said that she seeks to gain enough power to challege Sagallius Hrinn and restore Aquiras to his throne in the Goldenlands.
Her magical laboratory has been nicknamed the 'Overflowing Phial' and is connected to the second story by a skyglass catwalk. All equipment and supplies are available for use during the leasing period, making it the most popular destination in Lhavit for alchemists in particular; however, while basic equipment is supplied, mages must bring their own materials otherwise. The rest of the compound is simply a series of libraries, classrooms, and study areas, all slightly hedonistic in presentation. Every room possesses a divan or a futon, from which Elena prefers to instruct. Her lessons are very intimate and her employees are hired for their stylistic similarities. Very often she enjoys to eat and teach simultaneously, and gleefully accepts tribute in the form of anything gourmet.
This location requires moderator permission and approval to either attend classes or rent the Overflowing Phial lab; please contact your local ST if you are interested in either (flashbacks only).
A short walk from the Temple of Time will bring you to Elena's Studio of Enchantment, the palatial estate of the inestimable Elena Lariet. Sitting just off the beaten trail, this building stands at three towering stories, each floor connected by several skyglass terraces and catwalks. The ambrosial scent of incense wafts through the premises, enticing visitors onward. Elena holds private lessons here in animation, hypnotism, and voiding.
Elena Lariet is a major political player in Lhavit and has been for many years, offering her array of magical talents in exchange for personal favours. Within her property lies one of the city's few magical laboratories, which is available for rent depending on both kina and talent. Elena conducts thorough interviews with each wizard before offering the use of her facilities, and is more likely to reject than accept most applicants. Her agenda is shrouded in mystery, though it is said that she seeks to gain enough power to challege Sagallius Hrinn and restore Aquiras to his throne in the Goldenlands.
Her magical laboratory has been nicknamed the 'Overflowing Phial' and is connected to the second story by a skyglass catwalk. All equipment and supplies are available for use during the leasing period, making it the most popular destination in Lhavit for alchemists in particular; however, while basic equipment is supplied, mages must bring their own materials otherwise. The rest of the compound is simply a series of libraries, classrooms, and study areas, all slightly hedonistic in presentation. Every room possesses a divan or a futon, from which Elena prefers to instruct. Her lessons are very intimate and her employees are hired for their stylistic similarities. Very often she enjoys to eat and teach simultaneously, and gleefully accepts tribute in the form of anything gourmet.
Elena Lariet
★ ★ ★Note: As of summer 519 AV, Elena was murdered by the Magekiller; therefore, she may only be used in flashbacks prior to this date.
Name: Elena Lariet
Race: Human
Birthdate: 491 AV
Birthplace: Sahova
Occupation: Owner and teacher at Elena's Studio of Enchantment
Skills: Alchemy - 35, Animation - 50, Glyphing - 40, Hypnotism - 65, Intelligence - 60, Persuasion - 80, Politics - 52, Seduction - 48, Subterfuge - 55, Voiding - 75
Languages: Common (Fluent), Nader-Canoch (Basic)
Elena is a sensual woman, blessed with a caramel complexion and eyes the color of steel. She is unyielding, shrewd, ambitious, and determined; yet also self-indulgent and carefree. She was born on the island of Sahova, the child of a slave. Her mother was bought and worked to the brink of death before being discarded like a worthless scrap of cloth. Elena was born on the shore, alone and afraid when a passing Nuit discovered her. Seeing the opportunity, he decided to raise the child in a world of magic, testing the limits of human psychological capacity.
What he did not expect was Elena to flourish. At age five, she was no longer a test subject, but rather a friend. The Nuit took her on as an apprentice, as she was invaluable in the art of Shielding, keeping his laboratory safe. He later taught her hypnotism and used her in his political schemes, skills she still puts to a good end. Through interactions with other mages, she quickly gained other proficiencies.
Her interest in voiding, however, was single-minded, and in the process of one of her experiments, she accidentally took the life of her master and friend. Grieved, she left Sahova to travel the world, finally settling in Lhavit.
As an employer, she maintains strict yet peculiar regulations. Elena is highly eccentric and reclusive, sticking to her own compound. She keeps more acquaintances than friends, and develops relationships based on equivalent exchange. She keeps a regiment of bodyguards and companions, all for their unique potential. She is willing to fight for what she wants and is not above seducing a mage away from any of their previous dedications.
Race: Human
Birthdate: 491 AV
Birthplace: Sahova
Occupation: Owner and teacher at Elena's Studio of Enchantment
Skills: Alchemy - 35, Animation - 50, Glyphing - 40, Hypnotism - 65, Intelligence - 60, Persuasion - 80, Politics - 52, Seduction - 48, Subterfuge - 55, Voiding - 75
Languages: Common (Fluent), Nader-Canoch (Basic)
Elena is a sensual woman, blessed with a caramel complexion and eyes the color of steel. She is unyielding, shrewd, ambitious, and determined; yet also self-indulgent and carefree. She was born on the island of Sahova, the child of a slave. Her mother was bought and worked to the brink of death before being discarded like a worthless scrap of cloth. Elena was born on the shore, alone and afraid when a passing Nuit discovered her. Seeing the opportunity, he decided to raise the child in a world of magic, testing the limits of human psychological capacity.
What he did not expect was Elena to flourish. At age five, she was no longer a test subject, but rather a friend. The Nuit took her on as an apprentice, as she was invaluable in the art of Shielding, keeping his laboratory safe. He later taught her hypnotism and used her in his political schemes, skills she still puts to a good end. Through interactions with other mages, she quickly gained other proficiencies.
Her interest in voiding, however, was single-minded, and in the process of one of her experiments, she accidentally took the life of her master and friend. Grieved, she left Sahova to travel the world, finally settling in Lhavit.
As an employer, she maintains strict yet peculiar regulations. Elena is highly eccentric and reclusive, sticking to her own compound. She keeps more acquaintances than friends, and develops relationships based on equivalent exchange. She keeps a regiment of bodyguards and companions, all for their unique potential. She is willing to fight for what she wants and is not above seducing a mage away from any of their previous dedications.
Prices
Classes
Novice: 25 kina/season
Competent: 50 kina/season
Expert: 75 kina/season
Master: 100 kina/season
Classes are either on animation, hypnotism, or voiding. Most are taught by Elena herself, but there are a few other instructors as well.
The cost of classes is per subject and stacks; anyone wishing to attend classes is expected to pay the per season fees for each subject they wish to attend classes on. Fees must be paid at the start of the season, before classes begin. Should one increase their skill level in a subject mid-season, they will immediately be moved up to the next class level, and expected to pay the difference.
Laboratory Rental
5-day rental: 75 kina
10-day rental: 140 kina
30-day rental: 400 kina
60-day rental: 800 kina
Seasonal rental: 1,500 kina
In order to rent the Overflowing Phial lab, you must first receive ST permission. The lab can be used for a variety of things, though alchemy is its primary use; the Overflowing Phial is not a magecrafting lab.
Novice: 25 kina/season
Competent: 50 kina/season
Expert: 75 kina/season
Master: 100 kina/season
Classes are either on animation, hypnotism, or voiding. Most are taught by Elena herself, but there are a few other instructors as well.
The cost of classes is per subject and stacks; anyone wishing to attend classes is expected to pay the per season fees for each subject they wish to attend classes on. Fees must be paid at the start of the season, before classes begin. Should one increase their skill level in a subject mid-season, they will immediately be moved up to the next class level, and expected to pay the difference.
Laboratory Rental
5-day rental: 75 kina
10-day rental: 140 kina
30-day rental: 400 kina
60-day rental: 800 kina
Seasonal rental: 1,500 kina
In order to rent the Overflowing Phial lab, you must first receive ST permission. The lab can be used for a variety of things, though alchemy is its primary use; the Overflowing Phial is not a magecrafting lab.
OOC Info
Elena is very picky about who she teaches, and about who she rents the Overflowing Phial to. Applicants for both classes and lab rentals undergo an interview by her, where she deems them suitable or not.
Those who have connections in the city, either to the Constellations, the Seekers, the Shinya, or the Towers, are more likely to be approved by Elena. However, more importantly, she looks for competency. She will not stand for idiots learning from her or using her equipment.
Even without connections, Elena may be bribed if someone has information she is interested in or deems valuable; she is not easily swayed by material bribes in this regard. However, attempting to bribe her for favours once one has received her approval is a different story entirely.
If you wish to either attend lessons or rent Elena's lab and believe you have the qualifications necessary to do so, please contact your ST for permission and more information.
Those who have connections in the city, either to the Constellations, the Seekers, the Shinya, or the Towers, are more likely to be approved by Elena. However, more importantly, she looks for competency. She will not stand for idiots learning from her or using her equipment.
Even without connections, Elena may be bribed if someone has information she is interested in or deems valuable; she is not easily swayed by material bribes in this regard. However, attempting to bribe her for favours once one has received her approval is a different story entirely.
If you wish to either attend lessons or rent Elena's lab and believe you have the qualifications necessary to do so, please contact your ST for permission and more information.
This location requires moderator permission and approval to either attend classes or rent the Overflowing Phial lab; please contact your local ST if you are interested in either (flashbacks only).
