Alexandra

[Alexandra]

Alexandra Appearance Race: Human Gender: Female Age: 19 Birthday: 43, Summer, 493 AV. Birthplace: Zeltiva Appearance: If there was a word to describe Alexandra it would be tall. She stands easily at 6'1", towering over a number of men and women alike, taking after he father's tall and lanky build. Her muscles are toned and ready for combat at a moment's notice. Her auburn hair is cut a little below her shoulders and her elegant features are usually found in serenely calm expressions. She is fair skinned and possesses blue eyes which are often filled with a quiet curiosity of the word around her. Character Concept Alexandra was created to be a weapon of legacy, at least that was what her father wanted her to be. Having been raised by two mages for parents, both with radically different instructional methods Alexandra is often torn between two lifestyles. Her father taught her that only with strength and ruthlessness would she survive in the harsh world, all those weaker than her deserved to either serve her or be crushed under her heel. Her mother was the complete opposite, teaching that contemplation and understanding of the way of the universe was where the truth could be found. Finding that both routes did not exactly suit her Alexandra has managed to find a middle ground, increasing her powers but exercising wisdom and caution in their use. Due to her upbringing in magic the young woman possesses a wide array of knowledge regarding magic and is always seeking new knowledge. Her rather introverted upbringing has left her rather hungry for interaction with others and often she can be a little overeager to know someone. Alexandra values wisdom, good judgment, and friendship above all other things. The young woman takes a very dim view of those who abuse magic haphazardly with no regard for control, as well as people who disdain magic out of ignorance. In combat one should note that Alex become a very different person, possessing a cold and deadly efficiency in dispatching adversaries. Her father taught her well in using magic to augment her physical abilities, and conditioned in her a brutal form of fighting designed to kill quickly. She will be as merciful as she can be if the situation allows for it, often maiming or crippling adversaries rather than killing them. However one should note that Alex has killed before and will do so to protect her friends or her own life. Character History Pre-Creation Alexandra grew up as two different children. She was born to a marriage of convenience between a power hungry wizard and one who sought knowledge to help others. From a very early age her father trained her in the ways of combative uses of magic, his style of instruction passionate and loud. He accepted nothing less than perfection from a child of his blood, expecting her to harness the power within herself rapidly. The training was long and very brutal but Alexandra managed to survive all her father threw at her, learning to appreciate magic as a potent, if dangerous tool. His instruction focused on mainly the destructive aspects of magic, namely reimancy and flux as well as martial arts. When her mother began her instruction later in her childhood it was a stark contrast. While her father had been harsh and passionate, her mother was far more accepting and introspective, calm and collected at all times. Her mother instructed her on the scholarly side of magic, which was a struggle at first as Alexandra was more used to thinking of magic as a tool for power and destruction. It was here that she also learned how to achieve inner peace and a small bit of Auristics, learning the more peaceful and constructive ways of magic. When she came of age at sixteen Alexandra decided to leave her home, wanting to forge her own path in the world. Her father's teachings were the most dominant for the first year of her travels, resulting in her using her power to oppress those weaker than herself. Eventually her mother's teachings managed to gain a foothold, after she was soundly defeated by a fellow martial artist. An equilibrium was found and now Alexandra struggles to lessen her sins by helping others and seeking inner enlightenment. Her travels took her first to Syliras, then to Ravok, and then finally to Avanthal where she hopes to further hone her knowledge. A short while after she entered the city Alex decided that the best place for her to practice her magic away from prying eyes was outside the city. During one of her practice sessions she encountered a wounded Vantha of the Frostfawn Hold, who she brought back to the city as quickly as possible. For her service in this manner Alex was invited to take up housing within Frostfawn Hold, which she accepted. From her time here so far she has gain an admiration for the hardy ways of the northerners. Post-Creation Language Fluent Language: Common Basic Language: Vani Poor Language: Nadar-Canoch Skills   Combat Unarmed Combat-15 RB+5 XP= 20 Novice Acrobatics-2 XP= 2 Novice   Social   Magic Flux-30 SP+3 XP= 33 Competent Reimancy-10 SP= 10 Novice {Fire} Auristics-5 SP= 5 Novice   Mental Meditation-5 SP+3 XP= 8 Novice   Gnosis Lores Lores : Lore of Martial Form (Ruthless Discharge) Lore of Martial Form (Blood Gavel) Cold Air Is Better for Clearing the Mind Flux Technique: Bloody Gavel Flux Technique: Ruthless Discharge Mother’s Words on Contemplation, Strength, and Wisdom Father’s Words on Control and Combat Searching the Balance between Body, Mind, and Spirit Possessions Possessions : Padded fur lined robes Gauntlets -Simple Shirt -Simple Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Cloak -Simple Boots 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains: -Comb (Bone) -Brush (Bone) -Soap -Razor -Balanced Rations (1 Week’s Worth) -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel Training Post, Elaborate 83 Gold Mizas Heirloom: Thick padded, fur lined robes. Housing Location: Avanthal House: 1 basic 20x20 Arvinta in Frostfawn Hold with a hearth, training post, bunk, chest, chair, and small table. Ledger Ledger : Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM Gauntlet -2 GM 98 GM Thread List   Spring 513 Of Body and Mind-Graded Strength and Fire-Grading Pending Oh, Hello!-In Progress   Summer 513   Fall 513   Winter 513