Ciska - Revision history

Rock: /* Relationships */

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Rock: /* Powers and abilities */

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	===Powers and abilities===		===Powers and abilities===
	From Ciska's ''Lilliend''-Gazetteer, it is clear she is proficient with the use of both firearms and a [[sword cane]]. She mentions keeping a spellbook, and is capable of casting ''Daylight'' and ''Fireball''. She references alchemical abilities, and mentions she has created a homunculus ([[Firstborn]]), which indicates she is at the very least a 5th-level Wizard with the ''Craft [[Construct]]''-feat (and therefore by necessity, ''Craft Magic Arms & Armour'', ''Craft Wondrous Item'' and ''Scribe Scroll'').		From Ciska's ''[[Lilliend]]''-Gazetteer, it is clear she is proficient with the use of both firearms and a [[sword cane]]. She mentions keeping a spellbook, and is capable of casting ''Daylight'' and ''Fireball''. She references alchemical abilities, and mentions she has created a homunculus ([[Firstborn]]), which indicates she is at the very least a 5th-level Wizard with the ''Craft [[Construct]]''-feat (and therefore by necessity, ''Craft Magic Arms & Armour'', ''Craft Wondrous Item'' and ''Scribe Scroll'').

	{{Spec\|As a Wizard first presented in a [[domain]] created with the rules of the Pathfinder 1E system, Ciska should be entitled to either a [[dread familiar \| familiar]] or a [[Bond item]], but has mentioned neither as of yet -- although her relief at recovering her stolen equipment near the end of the '''Lilliend Gazetteer''' suggests the latter. If Ciska ''does'' use a bond item, it seems most likely that this should be either her [[holy symbol \| unholy symbol]] of the [[Eternal Order]] or her [[sword cane]].}}		{{Spec\|As a Wizard first presented in a [[domain]] created with the rules of the Pathfinder 1E system, Ciska should be entitled to either a [[dread familiar \| familiar]] or a [[Bond item]], but has mentioned neither as of yet -- although her relief at recovering her stolen equipment near the end of the '''Lilliend Gazetteer''' suggests the latter. If Ciska ''does'' use a bond item, it seems most likely that this should be either her [[holy symbol \| unholy symbol]] of the [[Eternal Order]] or her [[sword cane]].}}

Rock: /* Personality */

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Personality

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	===Personality===		===Personality===
	Ciska's writing presents her as being arrogant, prideful and disdainful of those she considers her intellectual inferiors, but willing to instruct those honestly seeking to expand their knowledge and abilities, and respectful of genuine and non-hostile displays of power and ingenuity. She takes great pride in her abilities as a [[scholar]], [[spellcaster]] and [[alchemist]], and is confident in her combat abilities. An observer has described her as having a 'toxic' personality, but it could be argued that she constantly chafes against the ''geas'' placed on her by her mysterious ''Master'', which has forced her to undertake the perilous journey to the [[Wartorn Cluster]] from the [[Core]].		Ciska's writing presents her as being arrogant, prideful and disdainful of those she considers her intellectual inferiors, but willing to instruct those honestly seeking to expand their knowledge and abilities, and respectful of genuine and non-hostile displays of power and ingenuity. She takes great pride in her abilities as a [[scholar]], [[spellcaster]] and [[alchemist]], and is confident in her combat abilities. An observer has described her as having a 'toxic' personality, but it could be argued that she constantly chafes against the ''[[Geas/Quest\|geas]]'' placed on her by her mysterious ''Master'', which has forced her to undertake the perilous journey to the [[Wartorn Cluster]] from the [[Core]].

	She could be said to have a certain code of honour, as she appreciates those who do her a good turn. In addition, she seems to feel a certain (grudging) responsibility to step in when the helpless are being victimized in her presence, as she did when interrupting [[Camille Churnstone]]'s feeding at the Athenaeum Boarding School for Young Ladies, even providing medical care for the victims. It is a dark code, however, as it prompted her to provide a quick death to [[Veronique]] when the latter was being savaged by the [[Lilliender vampire \| vampire]].		She could be said to have a certain code of honour, as she appreciates those who do her a good turn. In addition, she seems to feel a certain (grudging) responsibility to step in when the helpless are being victimized in her presence, as she did when interrupting [[Camille Churnstone]]'s feeding at the Athenaeum Boarding School for Young Ladies, even providing medical care for the victims. It is a dark code, however, as it prompted her to provide a quick death to [[Veronique]] when the latter was being savaged by the [[Lilliender vampire \| vampire]].

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	===Personality===		===Personality===
	Ciska's writing presents her as being arrogant, prideful and disdainful of those she considers her intellectual inferiors, but willing to instruct those honestly seeking to expand their knowledge and abilities, and respectful of genuine and non-hostile displays of power and ingenuity. She takes great pride in her abilities as a scholar, spellcaster and alchemist, and is confident in her combat abilities. An observer has described her as having a 'toxic' personality, but it could be argued that she constantly chafes against the ''geas'' placed on her by her mysterious ''Master'', which has forced her to undertake the perilous journey to the [[Wartorn Cluster]] from the [[Core]].		Ciska's writing presents her as being arrogant, prideful and disdainful of those she considers her intellectual inferiors, but willing to instruct those honestly seeking to expand their knowledge and abilities, and respectful of genuine and non-hostile displays of power and ingenuity. She takes great pride in her abilities as a [[scholar]], [[spellcaster]] and [[alchemist]], and is confident in her combat abilities. An observer has described her as having a 'toxic' personality, but it could be argued that she constantly chafes against the ''geas'' placed on her by her mysterious ''Master'', which has forced her to undertake the perilous journey to the [[Wartorn Cluster]] from the [[Core]].

	She could be said to have a certain code of honour, as she appreciates those who do her a good turn. In addition, she seems to feel a certain (grudging) responsibility to step in when the helpless are being victimized in her presence, as she did when interrupting [[Camille Churnstone]]'s feeding at the Athenaeum Boarding School for Young Ladies, even providing medical care for the victims. It is a dark code, however, as it prompted her to provide a quick death to [[Veronique]] when the latter was being savaged by the [[Lilliender vampire \| vampire]].		She could be said to have a certain code of honour, as she appreciates those who do her a good turn. In addition, she seems to feel a certain (grudging) responsibility to step in when the helpless are being victimized in her presence, as she did when interrupting [[Camille Churnstone]]'s feeding at the Athenaeum Boarding School for Young Ladies, even providing medical care for the victims. It is a dark code, however, as it prompted her to provide a quick death to [[Veronique]] when the latter was being savaged by the [[Lilliender vampire \| vampire]].

Rock: /* Relationships */

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	[[Category:Researcher]]		[[Category:Researcher]]
	[[Category:Rock's Timeline]]		[[Category:Rock's Timeline]]

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	[[Category:Former Inhabitants of Darkon]]		[[Category:Former Inhabitants of Darkon]]
	[[Category:Former Inhabitants of Dementlieu]]		[[Category:Former Inhabitants of Dementlieu]]

Rock: /* Powers and abilities */

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Powers and abilities

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	From Ciska's ''Lilliend''-Gazetteer, it is clear she is proficient with the use of both firearms and a [[sword cane]]. She mentions keeping a spellbook, and is capable of casting ''Daylight'' and ''Fireball''. She references alchemical abilities, and mentions she has created a homunculus ([[Firstborn]]), which indicates she is at the very least a 5th-level Wizard with the ''Craft [[Construct]]''-feat (and therefore by necessity, ''Craft Magic Arms & Armour'', ''Craft Wondrous Item'' and ''Scribe Scroll'').		From Ciska's ''Lilliend''-Gazetteer, it is clear she is proficient with the use of both firearms and a [[sword cane]]. She mentions keeping a spellbook, and is capable of casting ''Daylight'' and ''Fireball''. She references alchemical abilities, and mentions she has created a homunculus ([[Firstborn]]), which indicates she is at the very least a 5th-level Wizard with the ''Craft [[Construct]]''-feat (and therefore by necessity, ''Craft Magic Arms & Armour'', ''Craft Wondrous Item'' and ''Scribe Scroll'').

	As a Wizard first presented in a [[domain]] created with the rules of the Pathfinder 1E system, Ciska should be entitled to either a [[dread familiar \| familiar]] or a [[Bond item]], but has mentioned neither as of yet -- although her relief at recovering her stolen equipment near the end of the '''Lilliend Gazetteer''' suggests the latter. If Ciska ''does'' use a bond item, it seems most likely that this should be either her [[holy symbol \| unholy symbol]] of the [[Eternal Order]] or her [[sword cane]].		{{Spec\|As a Wizard first presented in a [[domain]] created with the rules of the Pathfinder 1E system, Ciska should be entitled to either a [[dread familiar \| familiar]] or a [[Bond item]], but has mentioned neither as of yet -- although her relief at recovering her stolen equipment near the end of the '''Lilliend Gazetteer''' suggests the latter. If Ciska ''does'' use a bond item, it seems most likely that this should be either her [[holy symbol \| unholy symbol]] of the [[Eternal Order]] or her [[sword cane]].}}

	Ciska mentions possessing a certain sensitivity to unusual phenomena, and describes vivid - and disturbing - visions which occur while she is inside what turned out to be the [[lair\|lairs]] of [[vampire]] [[Darklord]] [[Camille Churnstone]], as well as three of the four Darklord candidates of [[Conquista]]. It is possible that she possesses the [[Ethereal Empathy]]-feat or some other ability that allows her to detect [[ethereal resonance]].		Ciska mentions possessing a certain sensitivity to unusual phenomena, and describes vivid - and disturbing - visions which occur while she is inside what turned out to be the [[lair\|lairs]] of [[vampire]] [[Darklord]] [[Camille Churnstone]], as well as three of the four Darklord candidates of [[Conquista]]. {{Spec\|It is possible that she possesses the [[Ethereal Empathy]]-feat or some other ability that allows her to detect [[ethereal resonance]].}}

	As of the [[Wartorn Gazetteer Volume II: Conquista]], it has become clear that Ciska is capable of using [[divine magic]] as well as [[arcane magic]], and prays and holds ceremonies to what she calls the 'dead patrons' of the [[Eternal Order]] for her [[spell\|spells]]. She has described this magic as being more 'limited' than her usual arcane magic, and only relies on it when forced to by circumstances, rather than personal preference.		As of the [[Wartorn Gazetteer Volume II: Conquista]], it has become clear that Ciska is capable of using [[divine magic]] as well as [[arcane magic]], and prays and holds ceremonies to what she calls the 'dead patrons' of the [[Eternal Order]] for her [[spell\|spells]]. She has described this magic as being more 'limited' than her usual arcane magic, and only relies on it when forced to by circumstances, rather than personal preference.

Rock: /* Powers and abilities */

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Powers and abilities

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	As a Wizard first presented in a [[domain]] created with the rules of the Pathfinder 1E system, Ciska should be entitled to either a [[dread familiar \| familiar]] or a [[Bond item]], but has mentioned neither as of yet -- although her relief at recovering her stolen equipment near the end of the '''Lilliend Gazetteer''' suggests the latter. If Ciska ''does'' use a bond item, it seems most likely that this should be either her [[holy symbol \| unholy symbol]] of the [[Eternal Order]] or her [[sword cane]].		As a Wizard first presented in a [[domain]] created with the rules of the Pathfinder 1E system, Ciska should be entitled to either a [[dread familiar \| familiar]] or a [[Bond item]], but has mentioned neither as of yet -- although her relief at recovering her stolen equipment near the end of the '''Lilliend Gazetteer''' suggests the latter. If Ciska ''does'' use a bond item, it seems most likely that this should be either her [[holy symbol \| unholy symbol]] of the [[Eternal Order]] or her [[sword cane]].

	Ciska mentions possessing a certain sensitivity to unusual phenomena, and describes a vivid - and disturbing - ~~vision~~ which ~~occurs several times~~ while she is inside what turned out to be a lair of [[vampire]] [[Darklord]] [[Camille Churnstone]]. It is possible that she possesses the [[Ethereal Empathy]]-feat or some other ability that allows her to detect [[ethereal resonance]].		Ciska mentions possessing a certain sensitivity to unusual phenomena, and describes vivid - and disturbing - visions which occur while she is inside what turned out to be the [[lair\|lairs]] of [[vampire]] [[Darklord]] [[Camille Churnstone]], as well as three of the four Darklord candidates of [[Conquista]]. It is possible that she possesses the [[Ethereal Empathy]]-feat or some other ability that allows her to detect [[ethereal resonance]].

	As of the [[Wartorn Gazetteer Volume II: Conquista]], it has become clear that Ciska is capable of using [[divine magic]] as well as [[arcane magic]], and prays and holds ceremonies to what she calls the 'dead patrons' of the [[Eternal Order]] for her [[spell\|spells]].		As of the [[Wartorn Gazetteer Volume II: Conquista]], it has become clear that Ciska is capable of using [[divine magic]] as well as [[arcane magic]], and prays and holds ceremonies to what she calls the 'dead patrons' of the [[Eternal Order]] for her [[spell\|spells]]. She has described this magic as being more 'limited' than her usual arcane magic, and only relies on it when forced to by circumstances, rather than personal preference.

	===Relationships===		===Relationships===

Rock: /* History */

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History

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	===History===		===History===
	Not much is known of Ciska's history, but she makes several references to life in the [[Core]] (specifically [[Dementlieu]], although she mentions having had to travel to [[Tepest]] and other places) and claims to be a published scholar. It seems clear that at some point she fell under the sway of her unnamed ''Master'', who she detests and wastes no opportunity to mock and insult.		Not much is known of Ciska's history, but she makes several references to life in the [[Core]] (specifically [[Dementlieu]], although she mentions having had to travel to [[Tepest]] and other places) and claims to be a published scholar. It seems clear that at some point she fell under the sway of her unnamed ''Master'', who she detests and wastes no opportunity to mock and insult.
	It is possible, though not certain, that she is of[[Darkon \| Darkonese]] extraction as she carries an [[holy symbol \| unholy symbol]] of the [[Eternal Order]] and swears by its patrons, suggesting she is a member of the faith -- although she herself freely admits she is less devout than her ''[[Ciska's Master \| Master]]''.		It is possible, though not certain, that she is of[[Darkon \| Darkonese]] extraction as she carries an [[holy symbol \| unholy symbol]] of the [[Eternal Order]] and swears by its patrons, suggesting she is a member of the faith -- although she herself freely admits she is less devout than her ''[[Ciska's Master \| Master]]''. It is even possible that Ciska would be considered a [[heretic]] by the priests in Darkon, as she sees no problem with including powers of [[Death]] from other pantheons - such as the [[Lord of the Dead]] - among the ranks of the faith's pantheon.

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