Tragedy Khalls Character

Well to mix up ideas if both of the new PC was from the same Chantry which was destroyed by the Nephandi, the two are called to Horizon to get help with the Paradox from the fight and to give testimony and the mages from Steelhaven are asked to give them a ride home. If Tragedy are Amadeus old student that will give a link to Steelhaven and then they can be asked if they want to joint he Chantry later once they have gotten to know some of the other characters. That seams like pretty simple way to do it to me.

A Boston Chantry nobody heard of until now. Who's leading the clean-up effort? Do we need to secure a Node? Do you know who did it? Will the other Boston Chantries spear-head a 'refounding'? etc. These are questions which may come up. If said 'destroyed Chantry' was off the doorstep [even as near as Hartford or Springfield] it becomes 'easier' as those issues vanish. [And the benefit of those named places is that they're still 'close enough' for Contacts etc to still work].

Oh, and one more thing. Do you think the likes of Nicole or in fact any of the SH characters shall be able to relax at all, fearing that whatever just destroyed this Boston Chantry might happen to SH next. Perhaps... while some of their security staff and Chief were on Horizon?

As discussed earlier it is a new Chantry that had just started up. The clean up efforts would be lead by the Senior Enforcer Vittoria D'Angelo. THey might have had minor node the clean up team will deal with that or the node might one day become a plot point as several Chantries might want it. I mean they have had several Nephandi attacks so I assumed tensions was already fairly high, that a minor, newly started Chantry was attacked, while tragic will not change that.

Tragedy is the descendent of an ancient people called the Ophites ‘Serpent Maidens’. The Ophites are a matriarchal society with breeding practices similar to that found in the praying mantis; the women are presented to wealthy men to wed, following the birth of their first child the mothers assassinate the father and son if applicable before returning to the Ophite colony in the Columbian rain forests.

Mothers bring their new daughter to begin grooming them to be assassins or return to the cycle of available brides following the killing of their sons. From a young age onward, they ingested small amounts of snake venom daily making them poisonous for any man to touch. The Maidens performed contract assassinations without spilling blood until the bodies could be delivered to a secure pool and allowing the assassin to bathe in the blood.

Tragedy’s mother was named Sabaia.(Sa-Buy-A) was a maiden, but disillusioned with the constant killing of people that hadn’t deserved the gruesome deaths. She knew that other sisters would be hunting her to bring the child back to the colony, so she delivered Tragedy to the doorsteps of a Catholic Church and fled the country. Sabaia hasn’t made contact with Tragedy and up to this point the Maidens of Fate haven’t identified her as a daughter.

The constant consumption of snake venom by Sabaia and generations before her, has led to the same venomous mixture in Tragedy's blood. The blood has created the link between her and the Snake spirits as portions of the snake DNA has also contributed to her rare appearance.

Ohh that is a pretty interesting detail.

A intro post is up, not as good as I wanted it to be but I am having a busy day and I thought it was best to just get you guys into the game as soon as possible than wait for the time to do it perfectly.

Anja Rebekka Schultze wrote:As discussed earlier it is a new Chantry that had just started up. The clean up efforts would be lead by the Senior Enforcer Vittoria D'Angelo. THey might have had minor node the clean up team will deal with that or the node might one day become a plot point as several Chantries might want it. I mean they have had several Nephandi attacks so I assumed tensions was already fairly high, that a minor, newly started Chantry was attacked, while tragic will not change that.

Are you telling me how Nick is to react on this news, Great One? And that if the NPCs appear blase over the attack, punish Nick when she blows up at them over what appears to be a criminal level of incompetence which very well shall get people killed?

Nicole Bouchard wrote: Are you telling me how Nick is to react on this news, Great One? And that if the NPCs appear blase over the attack, punish Nick when she blows up at them over what appears to be a criminal level of incompetence which very well shall get people killed?

Is this anger towards the new PCs? or the Council? Clarifying that will help in how we respond IC. I certainly hope nobody is trying to steer anyone into a 'first contact all happy connection' I have no issues going through conflict if need be.

Nah, not at the PCs, don't worry. In fact, the PCs might actually like the fact that it seems that someone actually does give a shit.

Allies;
Agreshia Gaines; Social Worker and Wiccan practitioner
Dr. Xing Bu Wei; Alternative Medicine Doctor and Professor.
Robyn Vines; Owner of Black Bay Florist
Donald Styles; City Records, Taxes, and Liens Department

Belongings:
old 1979 Ford Econoline Camper
5 Acres  Paid $12,000 in back taxes to get the deed.
(Cabin 2 bed/1 Bath Barn with snakes in cases)
, near Massasoit State Park MIDDLEBORO)  40 miles; 50 Minutes to Boston.
Chemistry Equipment; Jars, Salve Jars, Garden Tools, Planters

Clothing;  Tragedy focuses on survivalist outfits that are loose fitting button up shirts, thick drab jacket, loose pants, and high work boots.  She carries gloves on the loop of her belt. She wears casual wear when just hanging around the house, but has a diverse wardrobe for dresses to wear in public. The colors for most cloths are Read, Orange, Yellow, Green, Dark Blue, and Black.

Handyman Tools (Hammer, Drills, Saws, Screwdrivers, Pliers, Wrenches, etd)

Weapons
Steel Whip; STR+2, 2’long.

Personality;
Tragedy believes in treating everyone with respect, while she will compliment people around her, she has a tendency to be ‘doom and gloom’ during various situations.  She is a good listener and speaks only when she has something important to say. She doesn’t sway from her goal of becoming an alternative medicine practitioner.  Tragedy is able to hear as a normal human, but also has developed a tremor sense from the textures of her scales.  She is instinctive with her intuition and follows her gut feelings.  Her personality switches according to her moods by not trying to suppress her emotions.

Hobbies/Interests: Goth Events, Camping, Charity cleaning highways, Volunteer at animal shelters, Dancing a variety of genres, Listens to Goth, Heavy Metal, and Big Band.

Personal Details:
The unknown truth of Tragedy’s origin;  Descendent of an ancient people called the Ophites ‘Maidens of Fate’.  This culture is matriarchal with breeding practices similar to that found in the praying mantis; the women are presented to wealthy men to wed, following the birth of their first child the mothers assassinate the father and son if applicable before returning to the Ophite colony in the Columbian rain forests.  Mothers bring their new daughter to begin grooming them to be assassins or return to the cycle of available brides following the killing of their sons.  From a young age onward, they ingested small amounts of snake venom daily making them poisonous for any man to touch. The Maidens performed contract assassinations without spilling blood until the bodies could be delivered to a secure pool and allowing the assassin to bathe in the blood.

Tragedy’s mother was named Sabaia.(Sa-Buy-A) was a maiden, but disillusioned with the constant killing of people that hadn’t deserved the gruesome deaths.  She knew that other sisters would be hunting her to bring the child back to the colony, so she delivered Tragedy to the doorsteps of a Catholic Church and fled the country.  Sabaia hasn’t made contact with Tragedy and up to this point the Maidens of Fate haven’t identified her as a daughter.

No I am telling you that the Senior Enforcer would be handling the investigation. How anyone's characters react to that is up to their players. But I mean since the PCs do not like Vittoria chances that someone will look into what she is up to is non zero.

Ohh more details for Tragedy. Take another two freebie points for filling in more hobbies and details to work with.

Equipment;
Mini-Freezer (-4 deg F/-20 deg C)
In Freezers; Sealed containers labeled with type of venom and date.
Containers of freeze-dried venom.
Aluminum salts (adjuvant)
potassium sulfate (adjuvant)
Mortar and Pestle
Needles
Ritual cups
Blender
Paints created by plants (Turmeric, sunflower petals, bay leaves, dandelion flowers, marigolds, and celery leaves)
pigment powder
binding agent (like arrowroot powder or tapioca starch)


Foci: Blood, offerings, scarification

Ritual; Embracing the Viper;
Ingredients;
Squirrel blood
1 Oz. Copperhead, Coral, or Timber Rattlesnake venom.
Measuring Cup

"For those who bring change, For those who Renew our bodies, For those who removes the toxins of our past and brings renewal and health; We embrace your gifts and join with you as one."

Blend With Surroundings
Ingredients;
Ground Spinach, lilacs, and grass.
Moss
Lemon
Snake Blood
Paint camouflage (natural colors)

"Shield us from the light, Deafen the sound of our movement, Dull our scent to escape the hunter, We call on the powers of the great spirit to protect us."



Notes on anti-venom.
Antibodies purified antibody product is freeze-dried or concentrated into powder or liquid form and put into vials for shipment. The antivenom usually needs to be refrigerated or frozen.

$1600 per vial, and can produce 40 vials per month ($64,000 each month and $768,000 annually)

A snakebite that needs antivenom requires an average of 20 to 25 vials.
One case in Massachusetts where a man was bitten by a timber rattlesnake required 30 vials.

Avatar Spirit; Snake: Impulsive, power, shrewdness, transformation, magic, fear, wisdom and healing.

Ant: Diligence, unity, patience, self-control, sacrifice, loyalty and honesty.
Armadillo: Sensitive, defensive, trustworthy, calm, isolated and humble.
Beaver: Determined, visionary, defensive, inventor, fantasizer and subliminal.
Bat: Ego, fear, challenge, keen-observation, inner-depth, illusion and clairvoyance.
Bear: Power, Bravery, understanding, peace, aggressive, authority, solitude and majesty.
Bee: Communication, love, success, wisdom, wealth, hard work, protection and chastity.
Butterfly: Joy, romance, celebration, transformation, spirituality, creativity, and peace.
Bluebird: Flexibility, innovation, kindness, thankfulness, togetherness and glory.
Cardinal: Cheerful, brilliant, bold, extraordinary, dignity and trust.
Cat: Magic, curiosity, affection, observational-skills, secretive, supernatural, and mystery.
Cougar: Patience, observation, sensuality, courage, responsible, dependable and spiritual warrior.
Crow: Magical, fearless, adaptability, manipulative, wisdom and transformation.
Deer: Love, generosity, elegance, grace, compassion, caring, safety, and determination.
Dove: Purity, gentleness, devotion, hope, love, communication, peace, and sacrifice.
Dog: Loyalty, bravery, friends, affection, protection, communication, patience, and devotion.
Dragonfly: Transformation, lively, flexibility, connection, emotional and illusionary.
Eagle: Goal-oriented, focused, adventurous, resilient, vision, power and freedom.
Elk: Strength, self-reliant, cleverness, magnificent, generosity and dignity.
Falcon: Goal-oriented, fearless, authoritative, freedom, intelligence and victory.
Fox: Quick-witted, wisdom, luck, cleverness, curiosity, cunning, adaptability, and playfulness.
Frog: Transformation, sensitivity, peace, fertility, cleansing, rebirth, peace and power.
Goat: Firmness, self-reliant, isolated, vigor, alert and strength.
Grasshopper: Good fate, wealth, innovative, visionary, dynamic and progressive.
Goose: Joy, bravery, guidance, fertility, loyalty, reliability, teamwork, vigilance, and wisdom.
Hawk: Vision, alertness, nobility, cleansing, goal-oriented, strength, creativity and courage.
Ladybug: Good fate, true love, innocence, metamorphosis, pious intervention and illusionary.
Lizard: Imagination, spirituality, sensitivity, adaptability, ego, intrusion, and quick-witted
Moose: Endurance, intelligence, dignity, feminine, strength and impulsive.
Mosquito: Persistence, feminine, agility, direction, detection, self-confidence, and blunt.
Mouse: Stealth, modesty, understanding, dishonest, grounded, eye-for-details and innocence.
Opossum: Wisdom, sensible, humble, togetherness, extraordinary and decisive.
Otter: Lively, cheerful, kindness, sensibility, dynamic and happiness.
Owl: Wisdom, secret-keeper, freedom, comfort, stealth, vision, protection and deception.
Panther: Courage, valor, power, protective, aggressive and feminine.
Porcupine: Innocence, visionary, self-involved, humble, togetherness and anxious.
Rabbit: Creativity, prosperity, intensity, love, cleverness, sensitivity, harmony, and imagination.
Rat: Kindness, fertility, foresight, intelligence, abundance, strength, success, and stealth.
Ram: Aloof, sensitive, hard-working, anxious, visionary and transformation.
Raccoon: confidentiality, illusionary, bravery, emphatic, versatility and protection.
Rooster: Fearless, unique, intimacy, ego, nonconformity and intrusive.
Spider: Patience, creativity, protection, growth, aptitude, networking, balance and wisdom.
Sheep: Compassion, peace, purity, courage, progress, level-headed and humble.
Squirrel: Playful, social, balanced, passionate, trust, hardworking, and resourceful.
Turkey: gratification, generosity, connection, togetherness, hard-working and wealth.
Wasp: Aggressive, creative, fertility, intelligence, teamwork, enthusiasm and determination.
Wolf: Protection, partnership, loyalty, compassion, spirituality, togetherness, and power.

Plant combinations

Manchineel

Powdered Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac; Causes breathing problems.
Wild Parsnip; toxic sap causing inflammation, burning, and welts when exposed to sunlight.
hyacinth; Causes swelling, itching and a sting for up to 24-hours.
Water Hemlock; Painful convulsions, abdominal cramps, nausea, death, amnesia or permanent tremors.
White Snakeroot; Loss of appetite, nausea, muscle weakness, abdominal discomfort, swollen tongue, abnormal acidity of the blood, and death
Onion/Red Pepper; Eye and Skin irritant

Oh, you're gonna love Doris, I see - Nick's lodger.

Warpmind wrote:Oh, you're gonna love Doris, I see - Nick's lodger.

The more I work on the pagan shaman concept the more I decide to move away from the gothic concept.
I'm going to go full boar into the survivalist, pagan shaman.

Since my Avatar Spirit Animal is the Snake; I'm trying to use some of the characteristics of the snakes in Tray's personality.

Yeah Doris is a giant spirit rat she is very overweight and quite adorable.

Amazing details take another three freebie point for all the work you have done. I really appreciate it.

Doris might not overly like Tragedy, though; she'll sense her 'connection' to Snake [something way bigger than her] and be correspondingly more wary. Plus, snakes and rats?

Nicole Bouchard wrote:Doris might not overly like Tragedy, though; she'll sense her 'connection' to Snake [something way bigger than her] and be correspondingly more wary. Plus, snakes and rats?

It certainly opens opportunities for RP scenes.

Indeed. Let me know by the way if you need any help catching up.

Anja Rebekka Schultze wrote:Indeed. Let me know by the way if you need any help catching up.

Finally got that out of the way. 10 pages defending Military Intelligence units. They notified Truman and generals a year before the North Koreans invaded South Korea, but the big wigs blew them off. Oh and then blamed the Intelligence afterwards.

Anyway, I'm back and will be trying to catch up.

In short what have happened is that Amadeus the two younger mages went to a foci shop and picked up some thing and then talked a bit and have now ended up in Jeffry's house being offered tea by Beatrice so not allot have happened. Tragedy was also offered if she wanted something at the foci shop.

Tragedy wears two Bandoliers, each holding eight test tubes filled with various chemical mixtures.
She wears surgical gloves when proceeding into dangerous situations.

Types of Salves
Anti-bacterial; Yarrow,
Anti-Inflammatory; Malva, Honey, and Mint mixture
Pain Relief; Verbena, Sage,  lavender, peppermint, chamomile, and damask rose (Any Combination)
Stop Bleeding;Shepherd’s purse, Pyrola, Crushed Nettle, Burnet Roots, Goldenrod Solidago (Any combination)
Crushed Nettle and Pyrola juice can also be drunk for internal bleeding

Offensive Chemical Mixtures; imitate snake venom.

Skin irritation, swollen, and blistering; Asparagus berries, Poison Ivy/Oak, and Hot Peppers. (Any Combination)

Hallucinations (Illusion Magic as well); Salvia, Ayahuasca

Dizziness, nausea, violent vomiting, blurred vision: Low dose Heartbreak Grass. Alphine Honeysuckle, and Atractylate. (Any combination)

Convulsions. paralysis of the spinal cord, complete loss of muscular power and asphyxia. (Heartbreak Grass, Water Hemlock, Nightshade, Wolfsbane,)  (Any Combination)




Note;
Current Spheres; Life 3, Spirit 2, Force 2
Priority new Spheres; Mind (10 pts)