About Virgil ArdeleanMale Human Fighter (Ustalavic Duellist) 3/Champion Tier 1
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Feats Noble Scion (Scion of Lore), Shamed, Weapon Focus (Rapier), Weapon Finesse Mythic Feats Weapon Finesse Traits Northern Ancestry, Ustalavic Noble, Bastard Drawback Pride Skills
Languages Common, Skald, Varisian SQ Cold Resistance 2 Combat Gear Masterwork rapier, masterwork cold iron longsword, dagger, masterwork chain shirt, buckler, acid Other Gear courtesan's kit, cloak of the yeti, swashbuckler's kit, explorers outfit, 42 gp Special Abilities
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History:
Virgil is the illegitmate son of Count Magnus Ardelean of Ustalav and Anja Olofdotter, an ulfen serving girl. Magnus originally met Anja whilst part of a noble party venturing across Irrisen. Magnus was as smitten with the young womans fair beauty as Anja was charmed by the foreigners noble ettiquette. What began as a brief fling quickly escalated and when Magnus learnt Anja was pregnant he made the decision to whisk her back to his estate in the Immortal Principality. Virgil was born shortly after the group arrived back ino the fog-shrouded realm and despite Magnus and Anjas best efforts, came to the attention of Magnus wife, Countess Gabriela Ardelean. Surprisingly, the Countess did not hold Magnus infidelity against him. Unable to bare children herself, Gabriela knew how important the Ardelean lineage was to her husband. The three agreed that the Countess would act as if the baby were her own and raise him as the legitmate heir to the Ardelean name, whilst Anja would remain as the childs nanny. Gabrielas only request was that the affair between her husband and the ulfen maid came to an end. All parties agreed, and the Ardelean family publicly celebrated their 'firstborn'. However, as is so often the case in Ustalav, things did not end happily. Despite their promise, Magnus and Anja continued their affair in secret. The Countess remained unaware, fuelling all her energy into raising the child. While Virgil was fond of his adoptive mother, he instinctively bonded with Anja. The youngsters 'nanny' would put him to bed every night with fantastical stories of her northern homelands. Over time Gabriela grew jealous of Anjas relationship with 'her' son and began to regret the agreement she had made. For years she requested that Magnus send the girl away so that they could be a normal family, but Magnus deflected the requests, not wishing to lose his northern love. As Virgil grew his appearance began to mirror that of his biological parents, sharing his fathers fine, jet black hair and his mothers fair complexion. The more obvious it became that the child was truely not hers, the further Gabriela retreated into seclusion within the estate. The harder Virgil tried to communicate with his 'mother', the faster she withdrew. Magnus made a token effort to reach his wife, but his attentions were reserved for Anja and his son. Matters came to an unpleasant end during Virgils late teens. Countess Gabriela had taken heavily to rich wines in her seclusion, frequently drinking herself into a stupor. One evening, when Magnus was hosting a dinner for several of his noble associates and his teenage son, the drunken Countess appearanced at the dinner, screaming the truth of Virgils heritage and her husbands ongoing affair. Magnus quickly dismissed his guests, and an argument between husband and wife ensued. Gabriela fled the dining room to her quarters, where she tragically hung herself, unable to deal with her life anymore. The months that followed were traumatic for the young Ardelean. Dealing with the loss of his adoptive mother and his true heritage was painful enough. But as word spread, the backlash and shame that was levelled at his family in the wake of the scandal added insult to injury. Magnus attempted to defend Virgil from much of the distain that was directed at them, but the Counts influence was all but gone. In one final, desperate attempt to protect his beloved son, Magnus enrolled the youth at the University of Lepidstadt. Virgil had frequently displayed an interest in the duelists school, and the Count hoped that success there would mask the shame of his only sons illegitmate origins. Eager to please his father and birth mother, Virgil agreed to attend the University and worked tirelessly while there. Thankfully, the young man proved to be a impressive swordsman, a skill which earned him several friends amoungst his fellow students. While the dark memories of home remained with Virgil, the University proved a welcome respite and allowed him to develop into a surprisingly well adjusted and popular young 'noble'. However, despite his best efforts he could never shake of the shame attached to his family name, a name he took pride in regardless of the public perception of it. When Virgil graduated from the Univeristy and earned his "Lepidstadt scar" he elected to travel the Inner Sea, prove his worth and regain the respect that he feels should be afforded to Ardelean family.
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Fencing Grace, Dazzling Display, Skill Trick Intimidate |
