Art Credit: @Charybdis

Ciren'na
(see-ren-nuh)

The Meddling One

Though songs may be sung of grand conquerors and warriors throughout the ages, true power is found with those who hold influence, those with ambition beyond what their own hands can forge.

Once the daughter of a humble apothecary in the far north, Ciren'na has risen to greater heights: a drow-toned Arsa Sidhe who tapped into raw magicks thought untolerable, she has firmly planted herself in the chambers of power of the Valkian Realm. Travelling from court to court, whispering in the ears of those seeking power, she relishes in meddling in the affairs of others, especially to her own benefit. While not seeing herself as good nor evil, the pursuit of one's own desires is the highest calling.

Values

Nothing is more important than making something of yourself. Ciren'na cares not if you seek to be the greatest doctor, a bard of the ages, or, despite her leanings, a warrior. What is most important is an ambition, a desire to be something more than you are. What is a life if spent always sitting down, following another?

To this end, magic is a means to this end: magic is a powerful thing, and should be used by those with ambition to achieve heights above what people would normally say isn't possible. If we only limit ourselves to what we think we can do, the world will become a dull, stagnant place.

Views on Other Patrons

While unlikely to admit it aloud, Ciren'na finds the other patrons to be a serious annoyance. Perhaps because she is one of the youngest patrons (a true 'upstart'), she finds herself jealous of precious few other than those who can rival her in power — or perhaps even surpass.

Being a Mage under Ciren'na

Of all the patrons, Ciren'na is one who will give a mage only so much as they put into it; she isn't interested in hovering over the shoulder of the pacted — she has better things to do, after all — but doesn't give out favours for free. Known to have eclectic requests on occasion such as obtaining a wagonload of flowers or a very particularly-shaped rock, she is not particularly demanding, but certainly takes a personal interest in those who wish to be more involved.

Primary Branch

Ciren'na's primary branch is Ether, the most unstable of the mediums.

Patron Cantrips

Minor Illusion

Effect: The caster is able to alter the appearance or sound of an object no larger than a small painting, living or dead. They can change how it appears: colour, shape, texture, and so on, or make it elicit a brief sound (e.g. a click, tap, etc.) it otherwise would not make. The illusion will remain until dissipated by being touched or a day has passed. No more than a single illusion can be active at any given time.

Method: A waving of a hand over the desired object; an illusion left in its place.

2 actions | No requirement.

Emotion Bridge

Effect: The caster is able to tap into another's emotions, feeling them for themselves. The target's feeling in turn is slightly dulled - a pain or joy shared. If the target is willing, the caster can attempt to get a general sense of the cause of the emotions from them through a HAR: Arcana check.

Method: Making eye contact or physical contact with a target and holding it while bridging emotions.

1 action | No requirement.

Inspire

Effect: The caster is able to give a rousing speech, inspiring others to action. The caster must make a HAR: Arcana check: on a success, all who heard the speech are inspired and get a +1 modifier to their next roll. On a failure, the effect is muted, and the listeners have only the words to rely on, without any arcane inspiration. Can be used only once per event / combat, unless otherwise allowed by a DM.

Method: Giving a rousing speech, long or short, about the task to be done.

1 action | No requirement.