Retro_hagrid
Patron
Name: Elise Briarwood - Base character
In-game name: Retro_voldemort
Patron: Visage
Spell points: 7
Tier: IV
Known spells:
Artifacts/trinkets:
NAME: Pearls of the SyrenDESCRIPTION: A necklace of ocean pearls bound by a silver chain.
PASSIVE: A sense of greater calm and serenity surrounds the attuned in a 5 block radius
[ABILITY]: With a touch, the attuned may bestow(and or themselves) others with the ability to breathe and swim through waters at a faster rate. Able to accelerate to speeds equal to running on land. This may be apparent as gills, webbed hands, scales or none at all. It may be used up to three people per day for up to an hour.
ATTUNED TO: Elise Briarwood
NAME: Ring of the Syren
DESCRIPTION: A silver ring bound with an ocean blue sapphire
PASSIVE: The attuned may move and levitate up to a gallon of water in a 5b radius, in a passive and harmless manner.
[ABILITY] Three times per day, the attuned may move a wave of water to ebb and flow around themselves or someone within a 10 block radius to ward against an incoming attack. It may happen only once per turn as a reaction, and only persists for that turn. This will use water from the environment if available and within the radius, but will otherwise manifest as fog that rapidly condenses to produce the effect.
ATTUNED TO: Elise Briarwood
Sacrificed to Visage and given as gifts
Deity Passives:
Tier I
]1 - Aesthetic[ Divine markings thematic to their divine form (in color as well as design) upon the body. This can be as simple as bands around the wrists, or an entire intricate design across the back, left up to the player.
]1 - Quirk[ Natural smoke, mist, or fog no longer becomes an obstacle to them, able to see through it as if it were hardly there at all.
Tier II
]2 - Aesthetic[ The eyes take on a ring of color about the pupil thematic to their Divine, intensifying in spellcasting or heightened emotional states.
]2 - Quirk[ They are able to change their voice at will, sounding different every day if they so desire. Any speech used in a mental way (telepathy, divine word, etc) will use their natural voice.
Tier III
]3 - Aesthetic[ In certain conditions, their fingertips or hands glow a color themed to Visage. This can be when casting, going through tomes, or another thematic action at the choice of the player.
]3 - Quirk[ They are able to breathe underwater as if it were air, and seem to be good swimmers.
Tier IV
]4 - Aesthetic[ They may impose the image of a third eye upon their forehead at will, though it offers no benefits and cannot be seen through, as if illusory.
]4 - Quirk[ ][ They can will their eyes to become akin to mirrors, obscuring what they are truly looking at.
Universal Passives:
|| PROVIDENCE ||The blessed’s soul is warded by their faith in their Divine. If something tries to possess them, or they’re targeted by an effect that is functionally identical to possession, the blessed may roll a d6 save to resist it. If they roll their tier or lower on the d6, the possession fails and has no effect. They are additionally fully immune to any attempts to lay claim to their soul (in terms of it being trapped, imprisoned, or otherwise by some entity. This is not expected to come up much in RP, but exists for flavor). For curses or afflictions like Vyrism or Spiritblessed, they may resist it outright or optionally roll a possession save against it.
Tier I
|| BLESSED FORM || Universal: Fortitude
Tier II
|| MARTYR ||
By placing hands to either side of a recent injury and focusing/channeling for a minute the blessed may remove an injury from another and take it upon themselves instead, making their body whole at the cost of their own. This does not replace lost limbs or body parts; it’ll stem the bleeding, but at cost of opening a similarly grievous wound upon the blessed’s limb. It doesn’t apply to conditions like being poisoned, only flesh wounds, and the target must be living for this to work.
Tier III
|| INSPIRATION ||
The blessed serves as a beacon of hope to their allies, bolstering their resolve. Allies within 5 blocks may substitute the blessed’s Soul score for their own on checks to resist effects or conditions.
Tier IV
|| UNWOVEN ||
A divine aegis protects the blessed and extends to those in their vicinity. If the blessed successfully saves against an effect caused by a magical creature/environment, all allies within 10 blocks are considered to have saved as well. If they successfully save against an effect caused by a spell, arcane or divine, the spell is neutralized before having any significant effect.
Status: Writing out reports, discarding reports that mention Visage worshippers, writing out lists on vyres and mages. Charting out an intent to establish Visage's claim across the entire ocean.
Sworn oaths:
Oath of the puppeteer
Briarwood has sworn never to be the direct cause of death of a single mortal soul. To intentionally render someone dead will be a result of manipulation, power and strategy. To forever give a display of one's power over others and their ability to maintain their own identity discrete from it. Only hard exception being during ones own defense.
Oath of allegiance
Briarwood has sworn to never betray or act in the disinterest of Xozu Zalster. The oath was repeated from Xozu's side as well, forging an unbreakable bond between the two apostles.
Oath of the oceans
Briarwood has sworn to help and deliver the oceans to Visage and to always defend its sanctity as one of Visage's domains. In perpetuity
Other notes:
Briarwood keeps a dagger and lockpicks in [ELUSIVE OBJECT]
Briarwood keeps an anchor in the Eastern Sea Palace for {Recall}
Different identities for [Skinwalk]
Gerald: Taken 21/03/2022
Duncan: Taken 29/05/2022
Cadein: Taken 17/12/2022
Duncan returned to 19/01/2023
Cadein returned to 09/02/2023
Gerald returned to 17/06/2023
[New Identity]: TBD
Note: Artifacts are not always kept on person.
Worship begun 22 day of Snowdown.
- Begins to keep personal track of all guard happenings while stationed in SL. Especially the controversial such.
- Actively writes down records of reports of the guard happenings, crossing out certain lines or destroying evidence that would advance her faith or help other likeminded worshippers of visage.
- Took evidence pertaining to the visagite known as Foxbells, making sure there isn't another record in the guard house. Making an offering of it in the Storm's landing cathedral during an hour where none were present.
- Constant writing of reports, storing information so that they are not lost in time. 26 reports in total stored in by Briarwood herself
- Offered to be an informant to criminals in exchange for knowledge
- Gained an informant to work keep an eye in the criminal under-ground of Storm's landing.
- Offered 4 bodies in total to the Watcher by the ocean after leading an event in the name of visage in the pursuit of sacrifice to them [link]
- Swore an oath to never again kill anyone directly as a means to serve the watcher:
- Show extended worship since T1 [One month]
- Attend or host two events thematic to Visage
- Must keep something on them that represents Visage Briarwood keeps a mirror on her person at all times.
- Creation of a small shrine and offering of an item A hidden shrine to Visage has been built in Praes Divina. An offering sits in a chest within said shrine.
- Five instances of something done in favorable light to Visage
- Attend or host two events thematic to Visage
- Must keep something on them that represents Visage Briarwood keeps a mirror on her person at all times.
- Creation of a small shrine and offering of an item A hidden shrine to Visage has been built in Praes Divina. An offering sits in a chest within said shrine.
- Five instances of something done in favorable light to Visage
- Creation of the coven of the Faceless. A group defined to the searching and distribution of knowledge.
- Attained information over a plot to murder Etrius Romandin and those involved thanks to her informant: Alfonso Cesares with hardly any effort on her end.
- Later used this information to barter with Malark Tallstag who was evidently involved in the plot.
- Briarwood bargains with Rolland, attaining information about his social connections to the Hardangers, and whomever else might be backing him. As well as his grudge to Vidar Alekov
- Over questioning with Branko, Briarwood attains more information about Rolland schiff, Bennett and the Hardanger's situation as a whole.
- Selectingly gave Podric Flanders knowledge about Rolland Schiff so as to derive further knowledge from Rolland via Podric's truth compellings, and to return order to Storm's landing.
- Completed a book on vyrism, which she spent many days of effort on by first investigating vyrism from other existing vyres, and then writing it. This is now much of the old vyre lore, becoming more like a history book.
- Taught Aelnic Brynn visage teachings
- Has secured Visage two 'flesh' banks of memories and knowledge, by having individuals surrender all knowledge and memory should they break their oaths they swore to become a member of the coven of the faceless.Thereby, protecting herself from them. Namely: Aelnic and Kublai
- Briarwood convinces Captain Alekov to accept vyres in the guard. In doing so, allowing her influence to grow across her friends who bestow upon her knowledge in turn.
- This later plays a part with Xozu, who was a vyre who she convinced to join the guard. Having suspicions of his faith to Visage already. This is revealed and has strengthened the bond between the two Visage blesseds.
- Selectingly gave information about blooded silver to Bennett Varyn. Hoping that he could keep a check on the rampaging vyres in Storm's landing to maintain order. As a sort of unofficial and loose cannon that wouldn't get her hands dirty.
- Gave birth to Aldrich Briarwood, baptising them in a Visage shrine past Storm's landings cathedral, by the hillside. Prior to leaving her child by Frostwarts to grow in a font of knowledge. Keeping her own identity secret from them, even as it broke her heart to do so.
- Continued record writing of the crime reports within Storm's landing, counting at: 15 reports since achieving T1 (41 in total) storing them in permanent form.
- One report involving a Visagite Clarity has been crossed off and disposed of.
- Assumed an apprentice to teacher relationship with Xozu. Xozu teaching her the teachings of Visage henceforth.
- Establishes an information relationship with Eden Calear
- Information gained: n/a
- After bartering with Branko Callas Briarwood receives a list of known mages, which she begins to work with in terms of more information, pertaining to said mages
- List of known mages: Niko, Vidar, Milah, Nwalme, Fronslin / Frost, Sugar Silveira
- Completed profiles of known mages: 0
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- Information relationship established with Branko Callas
- Information gained: List of arcane users
- Relations to Rolland Schiff
- Begins to compile a list of known vyres and any information known of them, giving each known vyre a books worth of information, with their own profiles
- List of known vyres: Xozu, Helena, Vidar, Branko,
- Completed profiles of known vyres: 2
- Begins to weave together intricate masks of porcelain color and intricate design in the name of Visage. Discretely dropping them in random spots in Storm's landing for people to find.
- Amount of completed masks: 3
- Travels with the AFN crew to a mysterious island to uncover secrets through a puzzle, lock-picking and fights. The journey is to continue, though maintains a path related strongly to the oceans. Which has Briarwood in exceptional interest.
- Arranged the second death of Aki Bellamy. Doing this after Aki had begun to dig into certain topics that should remain a secret. She was not directly involved.
T3 Achieved 29/11//2021
In order to first become tier three, the following requirements should be met;
Show extended worship, with two months OOC since achieving T2.
Must significantly contribute to (by attending) or host at least five events which are of thematic significance to their divine.
Events attended: [A new direction], [Growing and Giving], [Pic nic on the oceanside], [Children of the crooked crown], [Pic nic on the oceanside II]
The character must have earnest and genuine faith to their Divine.
Evidence of a more unique understanding and outlook towards their own faith.
Considers the oceans to be the true domain of the watcher, and often would refer to the one to watch from the depths rather than from the above. As such, aspires to inspire all to he calmer and more focused than erratic and violent, akin to the ocean. One capable of violent ends, but one that remains in harmony more often than not. Briarwood shows this in her actions, but also visually characterizes this with tattoos pertaining to the ocean and the watcher, and consistent speaking of it.
Must show evidence in their log of teaching another something thematic to their Divine. (Hunting, Fighting, Dancing, etc)
Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant in the name of their faith separate to the event(s) above.
- Completed complete full profiles on Asfrid, Erwin, Oleg, Helena and Valerie. An instance that she used to do in the guard.
- Through gathering information and pairing evidence with another, Briarwood successfully framed and exposed Klaus as the corrupt guard in Storm's landing.
- Rises to the rank of Captain after convincing Vidar Alekov to resign with her knowledge of him. Though, this did not cope well with her personal feelings towards the man. Striving towards a path where she would place faith over love at her own personal sacrifice.
- Attains a ladyship over land and village at the eastern ocean of Altera. Using it and the workforce now afforded to her to construct great temple and shrines across the ocean and as a safe hub to Visage worshippers.
- Offers the essence of Archon at a temple of her making
[To Great Lengths]
They must showcase ten additional instances of significance in the name of their Divine. These should be of importance, be it through protecting a group, hunting down something of significance, the poisoning of a town, or some other action. Why these actions are considered significant should also be added to your logs, how your character personally feels them necessary or important.
1. After inspiring her faith again, Briarwood takes on the student Asfrid. Teaching her the ways of Visage in particular towards the themes of the ocean.
2. Constructs a shrine deep underwater through the use of her shrine. A time costly effort of day after another diving to bring materials and carving out the necessary room. The shrine can only be accessed those who can hold their breaths for long enough.
3. Has the [House of Visage] constructed on her orders, a temple to Visage where she casts [Shroud of Visage], a mini-divine region.
Offering her other essence of Archon and whale tooth horn there, while accompanied by Aelnic, Valerie and Xozu for the sanctification. A plethora
of other offerings are laid there as well.
4. Attends the [Autumn masquerade] where she attends others masked for the present angel of Visage of masquerades.
There she speaks with several other nobles, particularly on the topic of Visage. Convincing minds towards a more positive outlook
on the god without suffering reputation losses.
5. Largely designs and leads the construction of a grand temple in the oceans. Utilizing her vast resources and leadership to manage the
bulk of its construction.
6. Hosts [Pic nic by the oceanside III] where she leads cultists to Visage to consecrate the shrine she made in an underwater cave. A discussion to future plans is
held. Select individuals who make the sacrifice to be in more open worship to Visage are chosen, options of alliances with other faiths considered (Sallana, Skraag) with a sermon to conclude the affair. Secrets pertaining to the inquisition of Ignis are shared.
7. Joins [A response] where a prophet of Jax makes their stand before the masses in defense of the oceans. Briarwood, knowing she'ds ultimately sire her sacrifice to become a public figure of Visage, proceeded to present herself as one in order to defend Visage's claim on the seas.
8. Becomes a public figure of Visage, at the sacrifice of taking damage to her name. This is done as her choice was already taken in the matter somewhat, choosing to embrace it instead. Sparing others in her cult from becoming of it.
The significance is that she can publicly speak for the masses without fear and defend the name of Visage. It may even stand as a layout to attain and build trust. A selfless, but meaningful sacrifice for others of Visage. To defend their right to anonimity.
9. Through her power and influence, allows for the construction of a ground to soon become divine ground. Providing construction workers and materials.
10. Grows Drakenport as a town that publicly gives worship to Visage. Shrines and temples given property within city reach, as well as nearby locations of shrines, shared within the town populace. In addition, the peoples of Drakenport are given growth as 'seaborn' people. An idea from Briarwood that has since sprung into action. The smiths and workers in the town being given a specific way to construct armor. To be more scaly and ocean like. The significance is that the populace learns to be more accepting of there being a god for the seas. Certain phrases and even [A song] to reflect this was commissioned. The promoted and public worship of Visage making them more inclined to Visage.
(OOC)
In order to first become tier three, the following requirements should be met;
Show extended worship, with two months OOC since achieving T2.
Must significantly contribute to (by attending) or host at least five events which are of thematic significance to their divine.
Events attended: [A new direction], [Growing and Giving], [Pic nic on the oceanside], [Children of the crooked crown], [Pic nic on the oceanside II]
The character must have earnest and genuine faith to their Divine.
Evidence of a more unique understanding and outlook towards their own faith.
Considers the oceans to be the true domain of the watcher, and often would refer to the one to watch from the depths rather than from the above. As such, aspires to inspire all to he calmer and more focused than erratic and violent, akin to the ocean. One capable of violent ends, but one that remains in harmony more often than not. Briarwood shows this in her actions, but also visually characterizes this with tattoos pertaining to the ocean and the watcher, and consistent speaking of it.
Must show evidence in their log of teaching another something thematic to their Divine. (Hunting, Fighting, Dancing, etc)
Must have at least five instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant in the name of their faith separate to the event(s) above.
- Completed complete full profiles on Asfrid, Erwin, Oleg, Helena and Valerie. An instance that she used to do in the guard.
- Through gathering information and pairing evidence with another, Briarwood successfully framed and exposed Klaus as the corrupt guard in Storm's landing.
- Rises to the rank of Captain after convincing Vidar Alekov to resign with her knowledge of him. Though, this did not cope well with her personal feelings towards the man. Striving towards a path where she would place faith over love at her own personal sacrifice.
- Attains a ladyship over land and village at the eastern ocean of Altera. Using it and the workforce now afforded to her to construct great temple and shrines across the ocean and as a safe hub to Visage worshippers.
- Offers the essence of Archon at a temple of her making
[To Great Lengths]
They must showcase ten additional instances of significance in the name of their Divine. These should be of importance, be it through protecting a group, hunting down something of significance, the poisoning of a town, or some other action. Why these actions are considered significant should also be added to your logs, how your character personally feels them necessary or important.
1. After inspiring her faith again, Briarwood takes on the student Asfrid. Teaching her the ways of Visage in particular towards the themes of the ocean.
Briarwood shows Asfrid her aquatic form in an effort to re-inspire Asfrids faith, by allowing her to
witness a 'miracle'. Provided with her success, she follows up with a vision that shows Asfrids destiny and Briarwoods promise to her
should they pursue it under her guidance.
After having to persistently care for Asfrid, Briarwood finally managed to breach through Asfrid's stern fear of the oceans. Aiding her fear of abandonment and drowning by Visage by allowing a vision to manifest in her, during the trial where she almost drowned. The vision, detailing a period where Asfrid is rewarded by Visage himself. Though it is done at the expense of her current identity, where she then takes on the new name of Neomi. The person to resurface no longer as afraid and more ready for the path of blessing.
witness a 'miracle'. Provided with her success, she follows up with a vision that shows Asfrids destiny and Briarwoods promise to her
should they pursue it under her guidance.
2. Constructs a shrine deep underwater through the use of her shrine. A time costly effort of day after another diving to bring materials and carving out the necessary room. The shrine can only be accessed those who can hold their breaths for long enough.
3. Has the [House of Visage] constructed on her orders, a temple to Visage where she casts [Shroud of Visage], a mini-divine region.
Offering her other essence of Archon and whale tooth horn there, while accompanied by Aelnic, Valerie and Xozu for the sanctification. A plethora
of other offerings are laid there as well.
4. Attends the [Autumn masquerade] where she attends others masked for the present angel of Visage of masquerades.
There she speaks with several other nobles, particularly on the topic of Visage. Convincing minds towards a more positive outlook
on the god without suffering reputation losses.
5. Largely designs and leads the construction of a grand temple in the oceans. Utilizing her vast resources and leadership to manage the
bulk of its construction.
6. Hosts [Pic nic by the oceanside III] where she leads cultists to Visage to consecrate the shrine she made in an underwater cave. A discussion to future plans is
held. Select individuals who make the sacrifice to be in more open worship to Visage are chosen, options of alliances with other faiths considered (Sallana, Skraag) with a sermon to conclude the affair. Secrets pertaining to the inquisition of Ignis are shared.
7. Joins [A response] where a prophet of Jax makes their stand before the masses in defense of the oceans. Briarwood, knowing she'ds ultimately sire her sacrifice to become a public figure of Visage, proceeded to present herself as one in order to defend Visage's claim on the seas.
8. Becomes a public figure of Visage, at the sacrifice of taking damage to her name. This is done as her choice was already taken in the matter somewhat, choosing to embrace it instead. Sparing others in her cult from becoming of it.
The significance is that she can publicly speak for the masses without fear and defend the name of Visage. It may even stand as a layout to attain and build trust. A selfless, but meaningful sacrifice for others of Visage. To defend their right to anonimity.
9. Through her power and influence, allows for the construction of a ground to soon become divine ground. Providing construction workers and materials.
10. Grows Drakenport as a town that publicly gives worship to Visage. Shrines and temples given property within city reach, as well as nearby locations of shrines, shared within the town populace. In addition, the peoples of Drakenport are given growth as 'seaborn' people. An idea from Briarwood that has since sprung into action. The smiths and workers in the town being given a specific way to construct armor. To be more scaly and ocean like. The significance is that the populace learns to be more accepting of there being a god for the seas. Certain phrases and even [A song] to reflect this was commissioned. The promoted and public worship of Visage making them more inclined to Visage.
(OOC)
T4 Achieved 21/03/2022
TIER FOUR
In order to first become tier four, the following requirements should be met;
Show extended worship, with three months OOC since achieving T3. 3/3
Must have a significant presence in the world as an embodiment of the virtues of their divine. Must make a constant effort to guide and foster their faith through either significant personal acts or active participation in events. Actively holds [Enactment] event(s) where Briarwood trains students of the faith with less knowledge of their spells. As well as trains herself.
Must hold at least one sermon in which they explain their own unique views and understanding of their Divine. [Summer under the sea]
An event held to sanctify an area/region in the name of their Divine, or the creation of a larger secondary shrine/church. [Dominion across the oceans]
Must be part of or create an organisation dedicated to their Divine. [Reflection's Truth]
Must show further evidence of having a unique view and understanding of their Divine and their faith. To truly show how they differ, and what faith means to them personally. Actively prefers ocean based themes of Visage and shows it in her every day life. All commissions are done in theme to this, in her ships, her soldiers and their gear, she herself spends a good portion of her time underwater or in a ship than on land.
Must have at least ten instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant in the name of their faith separate to the event(s) above.
1. Is actively teaching Branko Callas and lecturing him into something else. Somebody else. Slowly, allowing his worship not only to exist for Skraag but also for Visage.
2. Through her vast infuence and support, managed to become a council member of Storm's Landing. Even as she's known to publicly worship Visage. A true example of her ability to rule and appeal to others.
3. Establishes support for interests in Knowledge sharing or with siding Visage for the sea across different houses (House Fuvur, Clan Kov'Gra'Sek, House Solivu)
4. Aids in the construction of a new Village intended to serve as divine ground for Visage. It is largely due to her that it is possible at all.
5.Through the information of her allies, Briarwood managed to chew out a spy (Reinhard von Strussenblud). Though beyond going through the ordinary method of capturing him, she allowed Reinhard to decide on what to do, beyond her own demand that he follow the standard procedure of Kaltic Law. Meaning to find who he will talk to first and what. A show of grand manipulation and strategy without losing an ounce if he should do as she told him. Upholding her oath of the puppeteer as such.
6. Gives birth and baptizes her children in the Celestial reservoir. Granting her children a birthright to represent Visage and his connection to the sea from the moment they've been birthed, while setting them on his a path in an ultimate score of legacy.
Baptized children:
- Heloise von Briarwood
- Alexandra von Briarwood
- Bernard von Briarwood
7. Aids in the siege of Eldpoint. While naturally this is done out of political deeds, an exchange between the Count of Eldpoint and Countess of Drakenport (Briarwood) was made to lighten up the position of Visage as their aid should be recognized by the council of Eldpoint. Allowing for more free worship of Visage in an entire Kingdom.
8. Through her skill in diplomacy and manipulation, she cordially convinces Charles Roberts to swear fealty to King Asher Varyn, adding to the powers of her faction. Moving gone state away from Halbed, a faction lead by a Jaxite prophet. While also, she convinces Charles to contribute to her fight against the Apostles of the Sea, through commissioning Charles to utilize his shipbuilding skills for the Sealords of Drakenport. Furthermore, she instills ideas and offers spiritual aid to Charles to Visage. Meaning to spark his faith and further bolster Visage.
Briarwood accompanies Charles to the Celestial Reservoir, where she bestows a vision to Charles where he can see his own reflection being projected to different faces in the shards of a mirror.
Projecting Charles as different people and with different faces, allowing him to realize that he can affect the world without ever having to fear for judgement. For he can always hide in the faces of
others through Visage. To be nobody and still earn everything.
9. Through her efforts in statecraft and diplomacy, Briarwood convinces Theodosius Herennius to give those of Visage room to publicly worship, transcending her efforts from maintainin Drakenport as the only place of such public worship, to now two regions.
10. Lead the event for {Rolling in the Deep} where the Reflection's Truth Cult sucessfully receive the "Unknown Depths" figment to join the divine court of Visage. A total of 11 sacrifices from herself were given during this event. Her oath of the oceans was upheld during this event.
An offering of something of great personal value to the character themselves given to their Divine. Include evidence of why this offering is of importance and significance.
Briarwood offers [Promise] A letter written to her by her beloved, formerly of Visage, along with her [Mollusca memoire} both are figuratively important in her love to those around her. She sacrifices the letter in her final farewell to romance as she proceeds to a greater worship, unbound by such things. While her mollusca memoire allowed her to remember moments with her firstborn child and other inherently important figures to her. Doing so in her wish to show her ability to look past her mortality in worship to the divinity of Visage.
An Oath of personal and religious significance must be sworn in the name of their God. [Oath of the oceans]
TIER FOUR
In order to first become tier four, the following requirements should be met;
Show extended worship, with three months OOC since achieving T3. 3/3
Must have a significant presence in the world as an embodiment of the virtues of their divine. Must make a constant effort to guide and foster their faith through either significant personal acts or active participation in events. Actively holds [Enactment] event(s) where Briarwood trains students of the faith with less knowledge of their spells. As well as trains herself.
Must hold at least one sermon in which they explain their own unique views and understanding of their Divine. [Summer under the sea]
An event held to sanctify an area/region in the name of their Divine, or the creation of a larger secondary shrine/church. [Dominion across the oceans]
Must be part of or create an organisation dedicated to their Divine. [Reflection's Truth]
Must show further evidence of having a unique view and understanding of their Divine and their faith. To truly show how they differ, and what faith means to them personally. Actively prefers ocean based themes of Visage and shows it in her every day life. All commissions are done in theme to this, in her ships, her soldiers and their gear, she herself spends a good portion of her time underwater or in a ship than on land.
Must have at least ten instances in their divine log where they have personally done something significant in the name of their faith separate to the event(s) above.
1. Is actively teaching Branko Callas and lecturing him into something else. Somebody else. Slowly, allowing his worship not only to exist for Skraag but also for Visage.
2. Through her vast infuence and support, managed to become a council member of Storm's Landing. Even as she's known to publicly worship Visage. A true example of her ability to rule and appeal to others.
3. Establishes support for interests in Knowledge sharing or with siding Visage for the sea across different houses (House Fuvur, Clan Kov'Gra'Sek, House Solivu)
4. Aids in the construction of a new Village intended to serve as divine ground for Visage. It is largely due to her that it is possible at all.
5.Through the information of her allies, Briarwood managed to chew out a spy (Reinhard von Strussenblud). Though beyond going through the ordinary method of capturing him, she allowed Reinhard to decide on what to do, beyond her own demand that he follow the standard procedure of Kaltic Law. Meaning to find who he will talk to first and what. A show of grand manipulation and strategy without losing an ounce if he should do as she told him. Upholding her oath of the puppeteer as such.
6. Gives birth and baptizes her children in the Celestial reservoir. Granting her children a birthright to represent Visage and his connection to the sea from the moment they've been birthed, while setting them on his a path in an ultimate score of legacy.
Baptized children:
- Heloise von Briarwood
- Alexandra von Briarwood
- Bernard von Briarwood
7. Aids in the siege of Eldpoint. While naturally this is done out of political deeds, an exchange between the Count of Eldpoint and Countess of Drakenport (Briarwood) was made to lighten up the position of Visage as their aid should be recognized by the council of Eldpoint. Allowing for more free worship of Visage in an entire Kingdom.
8. Through her skill in diplomacy and manipulation, she cordially convinces Charles Roberts to swear fealty to King Asher Varyn, adding to the powers of her faction. Moving gone state away from Halbed, a faction lead by a Jaxite prophet. While also, she convinces Charles to contribute to her fight against the Apostles of the Sea, through commissioning Charles to utilize his shipbuilding skills for the Sealords of Drakenport. Furthermore, she instills ideas and offers spiritual aid to Charles to Visage. Meaning to spark his faith and further bolster Visage.
Briarwood accompanies Charles to the Celestial Reservoir, where she bestows a vision to Charles where he can see his own reflection being projected to different faces in the shards of a mirror.
Projecting Charles as different people and with different faces, allowing him to realize that he can affect the world without ever having to fear for judgement. For he can always hide in the faces of
others through Visage. To be nobody and still earn everything.
10. Lead the event for {Rolling in the Deep} where the Reflection's Truth Cult sucessfully receive the "Unknown Depths" figment to join the divine court of Visage. A total of 11 sacrifices from herself were given during this event. Her oath of the oceans was upheld during this event.
An offering of something of great personal value to the character themselves given to their Divine. Include evidence of why this offering is of importance and significance.
Briarwood offers [Promise] A letter written to her by her beloved, formerly of Visage, along with her [Mollusca memoire} both are figuratively important in her love to those around her. She sacrifices the letter in her final farewell to romance as she proceeds to a greater worship, unbound by such things. While her mollusca memoire allowed her to remember moments with her firstborn child and other inherently important figures to her. Doing so in her wish to show her ability to look past her mortality in worship to the divinity of Visage.
An Oath of personal and religious significance must be sworn in the name of their God. [Oath of the oceans]
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