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HP 31 of 31 - AC 19. - Init +3 - Fort +6 - Reflex +4 - Will +4 - BAB +4 |
About Corvus Albus RQ
Female Human Paladin - Level 4 - Alignment LG
Abilities
STR: 10 (+0)
DEX: 16 (+3)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 12 (+1)
WIS: 10 (+0)
CHA: 14 (+2)
Hit Points: 31
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 135lbs
Basic Description
Golden, shoulder length hair, pale skinned and deep blue eyes. She appears tall and wiry.
Combat
AC: 19
Init: +3
Speed: 30
BAB +4
Melee +0
Ranged +4
Scimitar +4
Saving Threows
Fortitude +6
Reflex +4
Will +4
Skills
Acrobatics +3, Bluff +2, Diplomacy +7, Disable Device +3, Intimidate +2, Knowledge (Nobility) +6, Knowledge (Religion) +8, Perform (Dance) +4, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +3, Spellcraft +6, Stealth +3
Languages
Common
Feats and Special Abilities
Weapon Finesse
Weapon Focus
Dervish Dance (Combat)
Traits
Child of the Temple
Suspicious
Equipment
Cold Iron Masterwork scimitar (inlaid with a gold sunburst)
Mithral Chainmail
Dagger
Masterwork Composite Longbow
Silver Holy Symbol (worn around neck)
Vestments
The Birth of Light and Truth
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Background
Other people would pigeon-hole Corvus as a paladin, but she sees herself as long on theory and short on practice. Plus her devotion to the religion of Sarenrae means that she's not the typical lawful good knight in shining armour.
She wants desparately to be devout and she knows all the rules and regulations but she has never had an ephipany that she expects all true followers of Sarenrae to have experienced.
She reads the book of the faith daily and pursues the values of the faith but wonders from time to time if she's actually missing out on something.
In terms of being righteous and doing her goddess' work, her lack of strength means she has developed her dexterity and swordplay to compensate.
As young women go, Corvus is tall and thin. With her tendency to dress in armour or a white cassock (decorated with red and gold thread depicting images of the sun) and with her pale skin, and her golden rather than blonde hair and deep blue eyes; she looks almost like an avenging angel at times - something she's keen to play up.
She may not be strong, but she is agile and uses this to compensate when others underestimate her abilities. She's also charming and has an uncanny nack of knowing when someone's lying in front of her. She has worshipped Sarenrae since she was small and lived by the mantra, "Let the healing light of the sun burn out of the darkness within you."
History
Corvus comes from a long line of Sarenrae priests. Some were clerics and took the fight to evil and others were more sedentary. Corvus realised from a young age that she didn't want to be yet another Albus Sarenrae cleric and instead developed her agility to shine as a swordsman and ultimately be accepted as a crusader for Sarenrae.
Religion
Sarenrae is the goddess of the sun, redemption, honesty and healing.
Known to her faithful as the Dawnflower, the Healing Flame, and the Everlight, Sarenrae teaches temperance and patience in all things. Compassion and peace are her greatest virtues, and if enemies of the faith can be redeemed, they should be.
Yet there are those who have no interest in redemption, who glory in slaughter and death. From the remorseless evil of the undead and fiends to the cruelties born in the hearts of mortals, Sarenrae's doctrines preach swift justice delivered by the scimitar's edge. To this end, she expects her faithful to be skilled at swordplay, both as a form of martial art promoting centering of mind and body, and so that when they do enter battle, their foes do not suffer any longer than necessary.
Swordplay, particularly with the scimitar, is to be held as a form of art by her followers.
Secrets/Plot Hooks
Corvus' faith is a constant challenge. She wants to believe but is doing it by the numbers rather than through conviction.
She won't react well to others' challenging her faith - she is passionate about succeeding - despite her shaky faith.
And finally, the reason Corvus is here and now, is that she was sent as a missionary to the Mwangi expanse. The other fact that Corvus does not like to be reminded of is that she's not great in the saddle. Sometimes Corvus wondered if this was a sign from Sarenrae - but either way her horse, Myst unsaddled her in the middle of nowhere, leaving her in the clothes on her back - and fortunately a weapon - but precious little else. She spent many days foraging until she happened onto a dirst track, which led to a road and finally to the city of Bloodcove. Not wishing to ask if anyone's seen her horse, she is wondering how to get out of this city with as much dignity as possible.
Corvus’ Sarenrae Paladin Code of Conduct
We paladins of the Dawnflower are fierce warriors, like our goddess. We provide hope to the weak and support to the righteous. Our tenets include:
"To be as a caring parent or sibling to all in need. Help heal the sick and lift the fallen. Be a guiding light into the darkest hearts and lands"
1. I shall heal those that ask for it
2. I must grant mercy to those that ask for it
3. I must help those that can't help themselves
4. I shall donate 15% of any monies earned to those in need
5. I will show the less fortunate the light of the Dawnflower
6. I will live life as her mortal blade, shining with the light of truth
"To only respond to violence in kind with swift metal and scorching light"
1. I will not initiate combat if another path seems open
2. I will actively seek out and destroy any cult of Rovagug
3. I will destroy any mindless undead, Demons, Daemons, and any irredeemable fiend as they are beyond redemption
4. I will protect my allies with my life. They are my light and my strength, as I am their light and their strength. We rise together
5. The best battle is a battle I win. If I die, I can no longer fight. I will fight fairly when the fight is fair, and I will strike quickly and without mercy when it is not
6. I shall redeem the ignorant with words and actions. If they will not turn toward the light, I must redeem them by the sword
7. I will not abide evil, and will combat it with steel when words are not enough. I do not flinch from my faith, and do not fear embarrassment. My soul cannot be bought for all the stars in the sky
"Each new day brings hope and renewed opportunity. I will not let darkness into my life"
1. I will not knowingly tell a lie
2. I will not knowingly use poison
3. I will never own a slave, and will do my best to free those in bondage
4. Each day is another step toward perfection. I will not turn back into the dark
"The strength of the sun guides me through the fog of mortal words"
1. I will respect the laws of the land I knows are just, fair and good
2. Whenever in doubt, especially when travelling abroad, it is the spirit of the Law that I must follow, if ever the letter is corrupted or unknown
