Iolanna
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 4:02 pm
Iolanna Arele
Appearance:
Like many of her race, Iolanna (eye-oh-lah-nah) could be considered quite a beautiful young woman, however, does little to embellish this trait; by human standards, she appears to be in her early twenties. She is a touch short for an Aasimar however and has unusually dark hair - uncommon, though not unheard of. It’s not unusual to see her smudged with dirt or with a leaf or twig trapped in her hair, though by preference or perhaps old habit she does her best to keep clean - usually by means of waterfalls or rivers.
She aims for function over fashion when it comes to her attire; one of her usual outfits was once a fine dress that she had of necessity pulled apart and re-made into a sturdier robe, patched with flax and hide. Shoes are often optional, particularly when the weather is warm, and rarely wears jewellery unless it offers a useful enchantment.
Despite this, Iolanna has the accent and poise of a young lady of good breeding, which can be in stark contrast to her often scruffy or careless appearance. It’s not a conscious effort, rather a remnant of her former way of life that is too ingrained into her behaviour. Another Aasimar trait would be her penetrating look; her expression is almost always a pensive one, lost in contemplation.
Race: Aasimar
Age: 29
Height 5’4”
Weight: 138 lb
Eyes: Gold
Hair: Black, with a propensity to curl
Facial Hair Style: None
Personality Profile:
Imaginative yet decisive, ambitious yet private, idealistic yet cynical, and curious but would not squander her energy, her personality is something of a paradox. Iolanna usually sees the Big Picture or does her best to look for it, rather than focus on smaller and more trivial matters. She possesses rationalism that prevents her from being blinded by rhetoric, but tempers this with hopeful ingenuity. However, this constant churning of her mind can cause her to become withdrawn, or even argumentative with herself.
Unsurprisingly, Iolanna possesses a deep love and reverence for nature and all its creatures - so much so, she will rarely ever eat meat, trap, or hunt, unless her survival is absolutely on the line. As she sees it, if she can survive on plants, fish, or insects, there’s no call for an animal to die just for her to have dinner.
For all her rationalising, her Aasimar nature still tends to shine through when it comes to questions of morality; simply put, she finds the most sensible route of action is often the kindest one. She’s likely to help a wounded stranger not because of a great feeling of benevolence or compassion, but because, in her own words, “What would letting them die achieve?”
Her connection with her familiar Kuma sometimes resembles more of a mother-child bond. She’s protective of the bear, and even as it grows to a formidable size Iolanna still falls into old habits of treating it as an infant.
General Health: Fit, youthful.
Deity: Eldath
Initial Alignment: Neutral Good
Profession: Druid
Base Class & Proposed Development: Pure Druid
Habits/Hobbies: Herbology - born of her learning to survive in the wilderness, Iolana enjoys studying plants and their uses and experimenting with them, be it in medicine, cooking, crafting or dyes. When in a more civilised society her preference is to read or sketch and document things she has learned or discovered. She enjoys swimming and won’t often pass up the chance to be in the water. Iolanna is more recently very passionate about druidic spellcraft, and determined to gather as much knowledge and lore as she can, for her own sakes, and for posterity.
Languages: Common, Druidic, Draconian, Celestial, Cormanthyan, Sylvan, Gnoll
Weapon of Choice: Staff
Background:
Goals:
To gather and develop as much lore and knowledge of the Druid's way as possible and now mentor others along that path.
Relationships/Affiliations:
Aiden Vega: Her mate of many years now, Iolanna and Aiden have developed a deep and lasting attachment.
The Green Enclave: Holds the position of High Druid
Crescent Moon Circle: Holds the position of Arch
Greenest: Was named by Queen Dharva as the Druid of Greenest (DM Spartacus 2018)
Rocky Creek Trade Company: Considered 'old friends', the druidess has a surprising amount of respect and even affection for the merchant guild's leaders.
House Vale: A former member, she relinquished her position when unable to give her loyalty to Bauldr's Gate. She maintains a friendly relationship with members.
Radiant Heart: Though not closely tied to the Order, she views Lord Aaron Lyonaler as a sort of 'brother in-law', due to his old friendship with her mate Aiden.
Order of the Blackrose: After a long time the blatant animosity felt for the Blackroses has noticeably diminished, not so much due to reconciliation, but that the House itself had changes hands and people enough to be considered a rather new entity altogether. She is cautious regarding them, but not antagonistic.
Church of Ilmater: Iolanna holds the church in high regard, and has made a habit of trading healing knowledge and supplies with them. These days, the temple is one of the only causes left for her to visit the city.
Appearance:
Like many of her race, Iolanna (eye-oh-lah-nah) could be considered quite a beautiful young woman, however, does little to embellish this trait; by human standards, she appears to be in her early twenties. She is a touch short for an Aasimar however and has unusually dark hair - uncommon, though not unheard of. It’s not unusual to see her smudged with dirt or with a leaf or twig trapped in her hair, though by preference or perhaps old habit she does her best to keep clean - usually by means of waterfalls or rivers.
She aims for function over fashion when it comes to her attire; one of her usual outfits was once a fine dress that she had of necessity pulled apart and re-made into a sturdier robe, patched with flax and hide. Shoes are often optional, particularly when the weather is warm, and rarely wears jewellery unless it offers a useful enchantment.
Despite this, Iolanna has the accent and poise of a young lady of good breeding, which can be in stark contrast to her often scruffy or careless appearance. It’s not a conscious effort, rather a remnant of her former way of life that is too ingrained into her behaviour. Another Aasimar trait would be her penetrating look; her expression is almost always a pensive one, lost in contemplation.
Race: Aasimar
Age: 29
Height 5’4”
Weight: 138 lb
Eyes: Gold
Hair: Black, with a propensity to curl
Facial Hair Style: None
Personality Profile:
Imaginative yet decisive, ambitious yet private, idealistic yet cynical, and curious but would not squander her energy, her personality is something of a paradox. Iolanna usually sees the Big Picture or does her best to look for it, rather than focus on smaller and more trivial matters. She possesses rationalism that prevents her from being blinded by rhetoric, but tempers this with hopeful ingenuity. However, this constant churning of her mind can cause her to become withdrawn, or even argumentative with herself.
Unsurprisingly, Iolanna possesses a deep love and reverence for nature and all its creatures - so much so, she will rarely ever eat meat, trap, or hunt, unless her survival is absolutely on the line. As she sees it, if she can survive on plants, fish, or insects, there’s no call for an animal to die just for her to have dinner.
For all her rationalising, her Aasimar nature still tends to shine through when it comes to questions of morality; simply put, she finds the most sensible route of action is often the kindest one. She’s likely to help a wounded stranger not because of a great feeling of benevolence or compassion, but because, in her own words, “What would letting them die achieve?”
Her connection with her familiar Kuma sometimes resembles more of a mother-child bond. She’s protective of the bear, and even as it grows to a formidable size Iolanna still falls into old habits of treating it as an infant.
General Health: Fit, youthful.
Deity: Eldath
Initial Alignment: Neutral Good
Profession: Druid
Base Class & Proposed Development: Pure Druid
Habits/Hobbies: Herbology - born of her learning to survive in the wilderness, Iolana enjoys studying plants and their uses and experimenting with them, be it in medicine, cooking, crafting or dyes. When in a more civilised society her preference is to read or sketch and document things she has learned or discovered. She enjoys swimming and won’t often pass up the chance to be in the water. Iolanna is more recently very passionate about druidic spellcraft, and determined to gather as much knowledge and lore as she can, for her own sakes, and for posterity.
Languages: Common, Druidic, Draconian, Celestial, Cormanthyan, Sylvan, Gnoll
Weapon of Choice: Staff
Background:
Hidden: show
Goals:
To gather and develop as much lore and knowledge of the Druid's way as possible and now mentor others along that path.
Relationships/Affiliations:
Aiden Vega: Her mate of many years now, Iolanna and Aiden have developed a deep and lasting attachment.
The Green Enclave: Holds the position of High Druid
Crescent Moon Circle: Holds the position of Arch
Greenest: Was named by Queen Dharva as the Druid of Greenest (DM Spartacus 2018)
Rocky Creek Trade Company: Considered 'old friends', the druidess has a surprising amount of respect and even affection for the merchant guild's leaders.
House Vale: A former member, she relinquished her position when unable to give her loyalty to Bauldr's Gate. She maintains a friendly relationship with members.
Radiant Heart: Though not closely tied to the Order, she views Lord Aaron Lyonaler as a sort of 'brother in-law', due to his old friendship with her mate Aiden.
Order of the Blackrose: After a long time the blatant animosity felt for the Blackroses has noticeably diminished, not so much due to reconciliation, but that the House itself had changes hands and people enough to be considered a rather new entity altogether. She is cautious regarding them, but not antagonistic.
Church of Ilmater: Iolanna holds the church in high regard, and has made a habit of trading healing knowledge and supplies with them. These days, the temple is one of the only causes left for her to visit the city.