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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Old Fezziwig" data-source="post: 2722561" data-attributes="member: 59">A background for Octavian...[sblock]The son of some wealthy German merchants, Octavian was apprenticed to Daria la Gris in his mid- to late teens, having already shown marked mathematical aptitude.  She sent the lad to Coeris to learn advanced engineering theories involving the construction of siegeworks, fortifications, bridges, and so on.  Afterwards, she trained him in Rego and Terram, teaching him to use his magical abilities to enhance his mundane skills and aptitudes.  Although he has proven to be a less than capable soldier (he is nowhere near as rugged as most Tremere magi, nor does he have any specific prowess in melee combat), he has proven to be a solid poltician and officer — and his engineering training makes him an excellent aide to a field commander.  A traditionalist, Octavian is also somewhat pragmatic, something Daria has tried to instill in him with mixed results; he belongs to the Apple Gild and has rather progressive views regarding Hermetic politics, for instance, but still believes in the rigid hierarchies and social codes of his time, regardless of how outdated they might be.  He has gone to Teneo at her command, to solidify the Gild presence there, but also to work with an apprentice of Stentorious that has been assigned there, too.Description: Tall and somewhat handsome, Octavian has a decidedly academic air to him — he is clearly not a soldier.  He wears plain robes and clothing and frequently carries an ornate walking staff.[/sblock]Do you want me to write up the engineering grog?Nick</blockquote>

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