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<blockquote data-quote="Brother Shatterstone" data-source="post: 1194068" data-attributes="member: 13442"><p><strong>Loviana: half-nymph/female (Corruptor/Bondblade/Rogue)</strong></p><p></p><p><strong> Loviana Balsarat</strong></p><p><strong>Female Half-Nmyph (Human) Corrupter/4 Bondblade/4 Rogue 2</strong></p><p><strong>Alignment:</strong> Neutral Evil</p><p><strong>Height:</strong> 5' 8''</p><p><strong>Weight:</strong> 117 lbs</p><p><strong>Hair:</strong> Coppery Red</p><p><strong>Eyes:</strong> Sea Green</p><p><strong>Age:</strong> 22</p><p></p><p><strong>Str:</strong> 12 (+1) [Points 4]</p><p><strong>Dex:</strong> 18 (+4) [6 points +2 Magical]</p><p><strong>Con:</strong> 14 (+2) [6 points] </p><p><strong>Int:</strong> 16 (+3) [6 points] </p><p><strong>Wis:</strong> 14 (+2) [4 points] </p><p><strong>Cha:</strong> 20 (+5) [6 points. + 2 Levels] </p><p></p><p><strong>Class and Racial Abilties:</strong></p><p>Awesome Beauty, Fey Bloodline, Low-Light Vision, Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty +3, Knowledge: Religion +3, 1 feat at first level, 4 skill points at first level, 1 skill point at each additional level, Sneak Attack +1d6, Simple Weapons, Material Weapons, Exotic Weapon: Scourge, Light Armor, Medium Armor, shields (Minus Tower), Evasion, Divine Grace, Aura of Fear (10 feet), Immune to Fear, Aura of Evil, Detect Good (At will), Smite Heathen 1/day, Hidden Faith, Rebuke Divine Magic, Disguise Self, as spell (5/Day), Intercession (9/Day), Awaken the Blade II, It's a Kind of Magic II, Weapon Specialization, Brothers in Arms, Soul of Steel.</p><p></p><p><strong>Hit Dice:</strong> 2d6 + 8d10 (ECL 2d8)</p><p><strong>HP:</strong> 106</p><p><strong>AC:</strong> 21 (+4 Dex, +7 Armor)</p><p><strong>Init:</strong> +4 [+4 Dex)</p><p><strong>Speed:</strong> 30ft (30ft in armor)</p><p><strong>Armor Check Penalty:</strong> -1</p><p></p><p><strong>Saves:</strong></p><p>Fortitude +12 [+5 base, +2 Con, +5 Divine Grace]</p><p>Reflex +17 [+8 base, +4 Dex, +5 Divine Grace]</p><p>Will +9 [+2 base, +2 Wis, +5 Divine Grace]</p><p></p><p><strong>BAB:</strong> +10/+5</p><p><strong>Melee Atk:</strong> +18/+13 (1d8+6, x2, +3* Scourge, +4 bypassing damage reduction)</p><p><strong>Ranged Atk:</strong> +14/+9 (None)</p><p></p><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><p>Appraise +5 [2 ranks, +3 Int]</p><p>Balance +5 [2 ranks, +3 Dex]</p><p>Bluff +16 [5 ranks, +5 Cha, +6 Magic]</p><p>Concentration +4 [2 ranks, +2 Con]</p><p>Craft: Weaponsmith +14 [11 ranks, +3 Int]</p><p>Decipher Script +8 [5 ranks, +3 Int]</p><p>Diplomacy +17 [6 ranks, +5 Cha, +6 Magic]</p><p>Disable Device +5 [2 ranks, +3 Int] </p><p>Disguise +6 [1 Rank, +5 Cha]</p><p>Escape Artist +5 [2 ranks, +3 Dex]</p><p>Forgery 6 [3 ranks, +3 Int]</p><p>Gather Information 15 [4 ranks, +5 Cha, +6 Magic]</p><p>Handle Animal +8 [3 ranks, +5 Cha]</p><p>Hide +17 [4 ranks, +3 Dex, +10 Magic]</p><p>Innuendo +4 [2 ranks, +2 Wis]</p><p>Intimidate +15 [4 ranks, +5 Cha, +6 Magic]</p><p>Intuit Direction +6 [4 ranks, +2 Wis]</p><p>Knowledge: History +7 [4 ranks, +3 Int]</p><p>Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty +7 [4 ranks, +3 Int, +3 Racial]</p><p>Knowledge (religion) +7 [1 ranks, +3 Int, +3 Racial]</p><p>Listen +10 [6 ranks, +2 Wis, +2 Alertness]</p><p>Move Silently +17 [4 ranks, +3 Dex + 10 Magic]</p><p>Open Lock +6 [3 ranks, +3 Dex]</p><p>Read Lips +8 [5 ranks, +3 Int]</p><p>Search +8 [5 ranks, +3 Int]</p><p>Sense Motive +8 [6 ranks, +2 Wis]</p><p>Spot +10 [5 ranks, +3 Wis, +2 Alertness]</p><p>Tumble +5 [2 ranks, +3 Dex]</p><p>Swim +12 [8 ranks, +4 Str]</p><p></p><p><strong>Feats:</strong></p><p>Vile Feat: Immunity to poison (Bliss)..[Human]</p><p>Exotic Weapon Feat: Scourge…………[Unholy]</p><p>Weapon Focus: Scourge ……………...[1st]</p><p>Weapon Finesse: Scourge…………….[2nd]</p><p>Alertness……………………………...[3rd]</p><p>Quick Draw…………………………...[4th]</p><p></p><p><strong>Languages</strong></p><p>Common, Abyssal, Elven, Dwarven, Draconic, Goblin, and Halfling.</p><p></p><p><strong>Equipment:</strong></p><p>Loviatar’s Guardian [Mirthral Breastplate +2; Glamered, Shadow, Silent Moves (29250 GP)], Skada [Scourge +1(+3), Bloodfeeding, Defender, Vile, Nystul's Undetectable Aura (18720 GP)], Akin’s Last Resort [Adamantine Stiletto (3202 GP)], One’s Thoughts, [Ring of Mind Shielding] (8000 GP)], Second Skin, [Possum Pouch (1800 GP)], Moon's Secret, [Circlet of Persuasion (4,500)], Shadow Hands, [Gloves of Storing and Dexterity +2 (12,800 GP)], Light of Love, [Earring of Attraction (4,000 GP)], Potion Belt, Masterwork (60 gp), Potions: Cure Light Wounds, x10 (500 GP), Pouch, Belt (1 GP), Herb, Nararoot x 10 Doses (20 SP), Backpack, 2 lbs, Waterskin x 2 (2 GP), Thieves’ tools, Masterwork (100 GP), Trail Rations 6 Days (60 SP), Flint and Steel, (1 GP), Doses of Beautiful x1, nil lbs. (1,200 GP), Doses of Bliss x2, nil lbs. (2,000 GP), Doses of Smile x2, nil lbs. (200 GP), Scroll: Fallen Soul (844 GP), 614 gp</p><p> </p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong></p><p>With ample curves, toned muscles, and perfectly flawless porcelain pale skin Loviana physically, and literally, radiates beauty from her five and three-quarter foot half-nymph frame. To those who find a woman appealing her beauty is an unparalleled work of art and almost all of them find themselves smitten with her in some way. Loviana is aware of this and utilizes her beauty as a tool for her cause. The few people that have seen the true face of Loviana realize that even as she tantalizes them with her lush copper hair, her pouty full lips and her sea green eyes that she isn’t someone to ever take with indifference or carelessness.</p><p></p><p>Loviana almost entirely wears black and most people see this as a simple fashion statement as it sets off her flawless pale skin rather than a reflection of her black soul. The truth is that the black is simply the hide effect that is left over when she uses the glamered effect and shifts her armor. This glamered effect is used for day-to-day use as Loviana is slightly paranoid when it comes to her protect.</p><p> </p><p>Sometimes her duties to her goddess do not allow for the full protection of her armor. In times like this she has many outfits given to her by suitors, both old and young, and in styles to match. One of her most popular outfits, for her and for others, is a black flowing gown, with sea green highlights and sequence, of exquisite design and it’s often rumored that a noble suitor spent a fortune having it crafted for Loviana as it fits her perfect down to the last curve and detail.</p><p></p><p><strong>Personality:</strong></p><p>Loviana is a two-sided coin with the public side being very much being a forgery as she appears to be nothing more than a charismatic member of society that catches the eye of many suitors and who isn’t above helping the deprived and the poor. The truth is Loviana is a fanatical follower of Loviatar, whom she was also named after. This obsession has driven her to mimic and model her life after her goddess; she is a cruel sadist who enjoys the torment of others, a masochist in her desire to suffer for her goddess, and lastly she has developed an obsessive-compulsive behavior when it comes to her goddess’ weapon of choice a scourge. Her behavior is quite extreme regarding this weapon, or her previous Skada as she calls it, confidant, and loyal companion Skada has been with her for almost the bringing of her training by her by the church. Her last obsession might come from both her linage and her training. Nymphs are fickle bunch who are attracted to charismatic males, and Loviana in her zeal to damage the good gods has developed a craving for corrupting the paladins of these gods, though she will corrupt the clerics on a slow day. Her “pastime” has evolved over time to the point where she has turned herself into a carrier of poison that hinders the powers of these holy warriors. Her preferred method for delivering the poison, and the way gives her the utmost pleasure, is in the form of a kiss. This delivers the poison but also means that it can cost the paladin his adoration of their god/goddess, as vows of chastity are not uncommon.</p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong></p><p>Loviana (Pronounced: Loh-vee-on-a) Balsarat, grew up with little more than a first name in the church of Loviatar. The church of Loviatar has never been known for their compassion and Loviana story doesn’t show a more friendly side as she was always looked at as a possible tool and never as a young child that needed love and kindness, though for a time they where unsure how to best use her unique talents. Loviana wasn’t born evil and may never have been considered to be a great tool by Loviatar if her lineage has been any different than what it was. Her mother was a nymph and her father was a human. This is an unusually bond that leads to even fewer babies but all of these children seem destined for great things. </p><p></p><p>A group of priestesses devoted to Loviatar stumbled across the Nymph in the forest of Drell Wood, which is on the western side of the Firespine Mountain range in southern Low'verok, not long after Loviana birth, but enough time had passed for the father to be gone as nymphs and their love is a fickle bunch. It’s unknown rather or not the Nymph was trying to protect its forest and underestimated the priestesses or that the priestesses where able to sneak up upon the nymph while she was distracted. Either way the nymph was captured in short work and the priestesses set up a make shift alter for a sacrifice to their goddess… Shortly after the ceremony had begun but before the final blow was delivered the sounds of a crying baby could be heard resonating threw the nearby woods. Figuring that the baby was not alone a few of the priestesses stalked the sound unsure what they would end up encountering. After a search a baby with an aura of beauty was located and the priestesses took the child back to the nymph. The nymph hoping that her life would be spared, or that at least the life of her baby would be told one of the priestess the truth, and admitted that the baby was indeed hers. The nymph got half of what she had hoped for, her baby was indeed spared, but if she could see what has to become of her child she might in retrospect have given an different answer, but the last thing the nymph saw as she bled out on that unholy altar was her smiling baby.</p><p></p><p>The priestesses set out to the closest church of Loviatar for the baby was still too little to travel far. Lucky, while on the journey one of the younger priestess was able to provide nourishment for the young infant but there was no bond formed between the two. This was something that would continued on during Loviana’s childhood, as she would never experience the love and joy from another mortal, and the only love she would experience was from a god devoted to pain and suffering. Loviana grew up slowly as her half-fey blood stalled the aging process for a normal human and this almost caused the church to miss use her. During her very early years she was used mostly on the streets for she had the uncanny ability to always talk passersby out of an extra coin. The people giving the coins had no idea that the young street orphan, so poor and sad looking, wasn’t using the coins for her belly but to line her church’s coffers.</p><p> </p><p>That all changed when the church realized she was learning the languages she was being exposed too from her time on the street. No longer would she be expected to beg for coins in the street for her goddess. Now, she with formal training she would be expected to spy for her goddess. Though spying was far more dangerous than simple begging for coins she excelled at it. </p><p></p><p>With the coming of womanhood the church realized that they had the makings of a very unique tool. Already devoted and intelligent, with the changes of womanhood came a tool that was by far the most unique tool they could have imagined, a woman who’s beauty of the flesh could corrupt even the most faithful of people. Upon discovery of this Loviana was placed in the ranks of Loviatar’s Corrupters, a group devoted to making other churches weaker by destroying their power base, their clerics and paladins, some lose the lose their faith but others find a new faith, Loviatar.</p><p></p><p>Loviana as of late has done most of her work in the city of Albon, with it being the second biggest city and its free trade zone makes it a perfect place for someone to come and go as they please. Their Loviana is given free roam of the city, she does report via some means to her church but her work is mostly undercover and the need for security and her ability to get results gives her a freedom to roam where she fills her skills are needed the most. This allows her to do what she desires when she desires it. From roaming dungeons in search of objects of either rare or evil powerful magic, to the fields of small village and the almost forgotten clerics of small churches or her most favorite to the cities so large that one can be lost for days in them. </p><p></p><p><strong>Magical Items Histories</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Loviatar’s Guardian</strong>, this was a gift from her goddess, Loviatar, and her church when she was first starting out upon her mission to spread the faith of Loviatar and to corrupt the other faiths. This breastplate was design to being the wearer a lifetime of protection. As the wearer demonstrates her faith it provides more and more protection. </p><p></p><p><strong>Skada</strong>, Loviana has bonded to this scourge as they have been together since day one of her training. Loviana treats the scourge as her best friend, confident, and not as the weapon it is. She’s been known to carry out conversations with the weapon in site of others.</p><p></p><p><strong>Akin’s Last Resort</strong>, one of the few items of serious value that Loviana has ever had to buy herself. She had it commissioned after an incident in which everything went wrong and she was unarmed and unarmored. The stiletto and sheathe together are designed to look like an elegant hairpin. The hairpin can be removed from her hair without its true nature being apparent but if the stiletto is removed from the sheathe than Loviana’s hair is unbound. </p><p></p><p><strong>One’s Thoughts</strong>, another gift from her goddess this one was given for progression through the ranks. The reason for this gift is to show that evil can hide in plan sight and never be detected.</p><p></p><p><strong>Shadow Hands</strong>, Appearing as a pair of fine black silk gloves, these gloves enjoy a certain popularity amongst rich thieves and assassins. This pair is opera length and was commissioned by Keel Blackshadow, a less than scruples assassin that was a suitor many years ago, it was given as a goodbye gift after a successful mission. </p><p></p><p><strong>Moon's Secret</strong>, A fine tiara of silver set with moonstones, this was owned by a priestess of Sune, who gave it to Loviana as a gift for leading her to her new goddess, Loviatar. </p><p></p><p><strong>Second Skin</strong>, Made involuntary from the skin of a woman who’s only crime to mankind was her skin tone was a perfect match to Loviana’s, this pouch often carries Loviana poisons and the few scroll she has and allows her to conceal small items. </p><p></p><p><strong>Light of Love</strong>, An elegant set of silver earrings, delicately wrought into intertwining heart-shapes. These earrings have found memories for Loviana as they where a gift from Daelric Lovesword, a paladin of Sune, that was enthralled with Loviana and what he saw her as. Unfortunately, when he discovered the truth of what Loviana was he committed suicide rather than try to live with the truth. </p><p></p><p>These earrings provide the wearer with a +4 circumstance bonus to all Charisma-based social skill checks, stackable with all other bonuses. The earring may also be used to attract a member of a similar race to the wearer's side. The target must make a Will save (DC 18), to resist the effect; otherwise the target finds the wearer irresistible and walks to her side. This power is effective up to 100 ft. (<em>Earrings of Attraction</em> from Materia Magica)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brother Shatterstone, post: 1194068, member: 13442"] [b]Loviana: half-nymph/female (Corruptor/Bondblade/Rogue)[/b] [b] Loviana Balsarat Female Half-Nmyph (Human) Corrupter/4 Bondblade/4 Rogue 2[/b] [b]Alignment:[/b] Neutral Evil [b]Height:[/b] 5' 8'' [b]Weight:[/b] 117 lbs [b]Hair:[/b] Coppery Red [b]Eyes:[/b] Sea Green [b]Age:[/b] 22 [b]Str:[/b] 12 (+1) [Points 4] [b]Dex:[/b] 18 (+4) [6 points +2 Magical] [b]Con:[/b] 14 (+2) [6 points] [b]Int:[/b] 16 (+3) [6 points] [b]Wis:[/b] 14 (+2) [4 points] [b]Cha:[/b] 20 (+5) [6 points. + 2 Levels] [b]Class and Racial Abilties:[/b] Awesome Beauty, Fey Bloodline, Low-Light Vision, Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty +3, Knowledge: Religion +3, 1 feat at first level, 4 skill points at first level, 1 skill point at each additional level, Sneak Attack +1d6, Simple Weapons, Material Weapons, Exotic Weapon: Scourge, Light Armor, Medium Armor, shields (Minus Tower), Evasion, Divine Grace, Aura of Fear (10 feet), Immune to Fear, Aura of Evil, Detect Good (At will), Smite Heathen 1/day, Hidden Faith, Rebuke Divine Magic, Disguise Self, as spell (5/Day), Intercession (9/Day), Awaken the Blade II, It's a Kind of Magic II, Weapon Specialization, Brothers in Arms, Soul of Steel. [b]Hit Dice:[/b] 2d6 + 8d10 (ECL 2d8) [b]HP:[/b] 106 [b]AC:[/b] 21 (+4 Dex, +7 Armor) [b]Init:[/b] +4 [+4 Dex) [b]Speed:[/b] 30ft (30ft in armor) [b]Armor Check Penalty:[/b] -1 [b]Saves:[/b] Fortitude +12 [+5 base, +2 Con, +5 Divine Grace] Reflex +17 [+8 base, +4 Dex, +5 Divine Grace] Will +9 [+2 base, +2 Wis, +5 Divine Grace] [b]BAB:[/b] +10/+5 [b]Melee Atk:[/b] +18/+13 (1d8+6, x2, +3* Scourge, +4 bypassing damage reduction) [b]Ranged Atk:[/b] +14/+9 (None) [b]Skills:[/b] Appraise +5 [2 ranks, +3 Int] Balance +5 [2 ranks, +3 Dex] Bluff +16 [5 ranks, +5 Cha, +6 Magic] Concentration +4 [2 ranks, +2 Con] Craft: Weaponsmith +14 [11 ranks, +3 Int] Decipher Script +8 [5 ranks, +3 Int] Diplomacy +17 [6 ranks, +5 Cha, +6 Magic] Disable Device +5 [2 ranks, +3 Int] Disguise +6 [1 Rank, +5 Cha] Escape Artist +5 [2 ranks, +3 Dex] Forgery 6 [3 ranks, +3 Int] Gather Information 15 [4 ranks, +5 Cha, +6 Magic] Handle Animal +8 [3 ranks, +5 Cha] Hide +17 [4 ranks, +3 Dex, +10 Magic] Innuendo +4 [2 ranks, +2 Wis] Intimidate +15 [4 ranks, +5 Cha, +6 Magic] Intuit Direction +6 [4 ranks, +2 Wis] Knowledge: History +7 [4 ranks, +3 Int] Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty +7 [4 ranks, +3 Int, +3 Racial] Knowledge (religion) +7 [1 ranks, +3 Int, +3 Racial] Listen +10 [6 ranks, +2 Wis, +2 Alertness] Move Silently +17 [4 ranks, +3 Dex + 10 Magic] Open Lock +6 [3 ranks, +3 Dex] Read Lips +8 [5 ranks, +3 Int] Search +8 [5 ranks, +3 Int] Sense Motive +8 [6 ranks, +2 Wis] Spot +10 [5 ranks, +3 Wis, +2 Alertness] Tumble +5 [2 ranks, +3 Dex] Swim +12 [8 ranks, +4 Str] [b]Feats:[/b] Vile Feat: Immunity to poison (Bliss)..[Human] Exotic Weapon Feat: Scourge…………[Unholy] Weapon Focus: Scourge ……………...[1st] Weapon Finesse: Scourge…………….[2nd] Alertness……………………………...[3rd] Quick Draw…………………………...[4th] [b]Languages[/b] Common, Abyssal, Elven, Dwarven, Draconic, Goblin, and Halfling. [b]Equipment:[/b] Loviatar’s Guardian [Mirthral Breastplate +2; Glamered, Shadow, Silent Moves (29250 GP)], Skada [Scourge +1(+3), Bloodfeeding, Defender, Vile, Nystul's Undetectable Aura (18720 GP)], Akin’s Last Resort [Adamantine Stiletto (3202 GP)], One’s Thoughts, [Ring of Mind Shielding] (8000 GP)], Second Skin, [Possum Pouch (1800 GP)], Moon's Secret, [Circlet of Persuasion (4,500)], Shadow Hands, [Gloves of Storing and Dexterity +2 (12,800 GP)], Light of Love, [Earring of Attraction (4,000 GP)], Potion Belt, Masterwork (60 gp), Potions: Cure Light Wounds, x10 (500 GP), Pouch, Belt (1 GP), Herb, Nararoot x 10 Doses (20 SP), Backpack, 2 lbs, Waterskin x 2 (2 GP), Thieves’ tools, Masterwork (100 GP), Trail Rations 6 Days (60 SP), Flint and Steel, (1 GP), Doses of Beautiful x1, nil lbs. (1,200 GP), Doses of Bliss x2, nil lbs. (2,000 GP), Doses of Smile x2, nil lbs. (200 GP), Scroll: Fallen Soul (844 GP), 614 gp [b]Appearance:[/b] With ample curves, toned muscles, and perfectly flawless porcelain pale skin Loviana physically, and literally, radiates beauty from her five and three-quarter foot half-nymph frame. To those who find a woman appealing her beauty is an unparalleled work of art and almost all of them find themselves smitten with her in some way. Loviana is aware of this and utilizes her beauty as a tool for her cause. The few people that have seen the true face of Loviana realize that even as she tantalizes them with her lush copper hair, her pouty full lips and her sea green eyes that she isn’t someone to ever take with indifference or carelessness. Loviana almost entirely wears black and most people see this as a simple fashion statement as it sets off her flawless pale skin rather than a reflection of her black soul. The truth is that the black is simply the hide effect that is left over when she uses the glamered effect and shifts her armor. This glamered effect is used for day-to-day use as Loviana is slightly paranoid when it comes to her protect. Sometimes her duties to her goddess do not allow for the full protection of her armor. In times like this she has many outfits given to her by suitors, both old and young, and in styles to match. One of her most popular outfits, for her and for others, is a black flowing gown, with sea green highlights and sequence, of exquisite design and it’s often rumored that a noble suitor spent a fortune having it crafted for Loviana as it fits her perfect down to the last curve and detail. [b]Personality:[/b] Loviana is a two-sided coin with the public side being very much being a forgery as she appears to be nothing more than a charismatic member of society that catches the eye of many suitors and who isn’t above helping the deprived and the poor. The truth is Loviana is a fanatical follower of Loviatar, whom she was also named after. This obsession has driven her to mimic and model her life after her goddess; she is a cruel sadist who enjoys the torment of others, a masochist in her desire to suffer for her goddess, and lastly she has developed an obsessive-compulsive behavior when it comes to her goddess’ weapon of choice a scourge. Her behavior is quite extreme regarding this weapon, or her previous Skada as she calls it, confidant, and loyal companion Skada has been with her for almost the bringing of her training by her by the church. Her last obsession might come from both her linage and her training. Nymphs are fickle bunch who are attracted to charismatic males, and Loviana in her zeal to damage the good gods has developed a craving for corrupting the paladins of these gods, though she will corrupt the clerics on a slow day. Her “pastime” has evolved over time to the point where she has turned herself into a carrier of poison that hinders the powers of these holy warriors. Her preferred method for delivering the poison, and the way gives her the utmost pleasure, is in the form of a kiss. This delivers the poison but also means that it can cost the paladin his adoration of their god/goddess, as vows of chastity are not uncommon. [b]Background:[/b] Loviana (Pronounced: Loh-vee-on-a) Balsarat, grew up with little more than a first name in the church of Loviatar. The church of Loviatar has never been known for their compassion and Loviana story doesn’t show a more friendly side as she was always looked at as a possible tool and never as a young child that needed love and kindness, though for a time they where unsure how to best use her unique talents. Loviana wasn’t born evil and may never have been considered to be a great tool by Loviatar if her lineage has been any different than what it was. Her mother was a nymph and her father was a human. This is an unusually bond that leads to even fewer babies but all of these children seem destined for great things. A group of priestesses devoted to Loviatar stumbled across the Nymph in the forest of Drell Wood, which is on the western side of the Firespine Mountain range in southern Low'verok, not long after Loviana birth, but enough time had passed for the father to be gone as nymphs and their love is a fickle bunch. It’s unknown rather or not the Nymph was trying to protect its forest and underestimated the priestesses or that the priestesses where able to sneak up upon the nymph while she was distracted. Either way the nymph was captured in short work and the priestesses set up a make shift alter for a sacrifice to their goddess… Shortly after the ceremony had begun but before the final blow was delivered the sounds of a crying baby could be heard resonating threw the nearby woods. Figuring that the baby was not alone a few of the priestesses stalked the sound unsure what they would end up encountering. After a search a baby with an aura of beauty was located and the priestesses took the child back to the nymph. The nymph hoping that her life would be spared, or that at least the life of her baby would be told one of the priestess the truth, and admitted that the baby was indeed hers. The nymph got half of what she had hoped for, her baby was indeed spared, but if she could see what has to become of her child she might in retrospect have given an different answer, but the last thing the nymph saw as she bled out on that unholy altar was her smiling baby. The priestesses set out to the closest church of Loviatar for the baby was still too little to travel far. Lucky, while on the journey one of the younger priestess was able to provide nourishment for the young infant but there was no bond formed between the two. This was something that would continued on during Loviana’s childhood, as she would never experience the love and joy from another mortal, and the only love she would experience was from a god devoted to pain and suffering. Loviana grew up slowly as her half-fey blood stalled the aging process for a normal human and this almost caused the church to miss use her. During her very early years she was used mostly on the streets for she had the uncanny ability to always talk passersby out of an extra coin. The people giving the coins had no idea that the young street orphan, so poor and sad looking, wasn’t using the coins for her belly but to line her church’s coffers. That all changed when the church realized she was learning the languages she was being exposed too from her time on the street. No longer would she be expected to beg for coins in the street for her goddess. Now, she with formal training she would be expected to spy for her goddess. Though spying was far more dangerous than simple begging for coins she excelled at it. With the coming of womanhood the church realized that they had the makings of a very unique tool. Already devoted and intelligent, with the changes of womanhood came a tool that was by far the most unique tool they could have imagined, a woman who’s beauty of the flesh could corrupt even the most faithful of people. Upon discovery of this Loviana was placed in the ranks of Loviatar’s Corrupters, a group devoted to making other churches weaker by destroying their power base, their clerics and paladins, some lose the lose their faith but others find a new faith, Loviatar. Loviana as of late has done most of her work in the city of Albon, with it being the second biggest city and its free trade zone makes it a perfect place for someone to come and go as they please. Their Loviana is given free roam of the city, she does report via some means to her church but her work is mostly undercover and the need for security and her ability to get results gives her a freedom to roam where she fills her skills are needed the most. This allows her to do what she desires when she desires it. From roaming dungeons in search of objects of either rare or evil powerful magic, to the fields of small village and the almost forgotten clerics of small churches or her most favorite to the cities so large that one can be lost for days in them. [B]Magical Items Histories[/B] [B]Loviatar’s Guardian[/B], this was a gift from her goddess, Loviatar, and her church when she was first starting out upon her mission to spread the faith of Loviatar and to corrupt the other faiths. This breastplate was design to being the wearer a lifetime of protection. As the wearer demonstrates her faith it provides more and more protection. [B]Skada[/B], Loviana has bonded to this scourge as they have been together since day one of her training. Loviana treats the scourge as her best friend, confident, and not as the weapon it is. She’s been known to carry out conversations with the weapon in site of others. [B]Akin’s Last Resort[/B], one of the few items of serious value that Loviana has ever had to buy herself. She had it commissioned after an incident in which everything went wrong and she was unarmed and unarmored. The stiletto and sheathe together are designed to look like an elegant hairpin. The hairpin can be removed from her hair without its true nature being apparent but if the stiletto is removed from the sheathe than Loviana’s hair is unbound. [B]One’s Thoughts[/B], another gift from her goddess this one was given for progression through the ranks. The reason for this gift is to show that evil can hide in plan sight and never be detected. [B]Shadow Hands[/B], Appearing as a pair of fine black silk gloves, these gloves enjoy a certain popularity amongst rich thieves and assassins. This pair is opera length and was commissioned by Keel Blackshadow, a less than scruples assassin that was a suitor many years ago, it was given as a goodbye gift after a successful mission. [B]Moon's Secret[/B], A fine tiara of silver set with moonstones, this was owned by a priestess of Sune, who gave it to Loviana as a gift for leading her to her new goddess, Loviatar. [B]Second Skin[/B], Made involuntary from the skin of a woman who’s only crime to mankind was her skin tone was a perfect match to Loviana’s, this pouch often carries Loviana poisons and the few scroll she has and allows her to conceal small items. [B]Light of Love[/B], An elegant set of silver earrings, delicately wrought into intertwining heart-shapes. These earrings have found memories for Loviana as they where a gift from Daelric Lovesword, a paladin of Sune, that was enthralled with Loviana and what he saw her as. Unfortunately, when he discovered the truth of what Loviana was he committed suicide rather than try to live with the truth. These earrings provide the wearer with a +4 circumstance bonus to all Charisma-based social skill checks, stackable with all other bonuses. The earring may also be used to attract a member of a similar race to the wearer's side. The target must make a Will save (DC 18), to resist the effect; otherwise the target finds the wearer irresistible and walks to her side. This power is effective up to 100 ft. ([I]Earrings of Attraction[/I] from Materia Magica) [/QUOTE]
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