KNIGHT OF THE RUBY ROSE
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Personality: While once Yashe would be described as being open, naive, and almost childish, moons in and around the city without her mentor to lean on lead to her hardening herself some, and tempering her expectations with others. While she is still patient, empathetic, and emotional, she has become more guarded with her innermost thoughts and feelings, less willing to share her burdens with others, and ultimately a little more closed off to her companions. Instead, her heart's troubles and aches are given over to her goddess, who through repeated trials and tribulations has seen her faith steeled and enforced with zeal and warmth. Yashe might have been readily defined as naive and accepting when she came to Baldur's Gate, she has since become more inquisitive; following through with investigating accusations and ongoings.
She is strongly given to preferring diplomatic solutions to problems, a bloodless resolution to a conflict greatly preferred to smiting her foes first and letting the gods sort out the rest. Her preferences for discussion, patience, and temperance has to lead to a number of parties attempting to manipulate her in the past, such situations have generally led to her putting down her foot harder in defense of her ideals and principles, however. She will stand by what she believes, even if it's politically crippling or leads to the creation of adversaries instead of allies.
Religious:
Sune: The Lady Firehair represents the heart of Yashe's beliefs through two of her divine tenants; Love and passion. The world would truly be a better place if only more people loved one another. Romantic love falls somewhat to the wayside for platonic love though, her preferences being aligned strongly toward building strong, life-long friendships wherever people will allow her. Tirelessly; she also tries to feel love for her foes, compassion for what may have led them toward dark paths, and to stand against her. Additionally; beauty to her is less a focus; but a manifestation of self-love; taking care of oneself, proper hygiene, body paints, style of clothes, and makeup all weave together to help an individual feel more complete.
Lathander: The Morninglord for Yashe represents optimism and hope, after Sune she offers a brief prayer to Lathander each morning when she wakes. Bolstered by tales of the Knights of Aster as a youth Lathander was likely a greater inspiration for Yashe becoming a Paladin. The Morninglord rests close to Yashe's heart as a brace against her fiendish heritage, as hope for a better future for herself and others like her persecuted and living in the shadows. In desperate situations, she may lean on the Morninglord as much as Sune, for his optimism and hope that she might see a new dawn.
Chauntea: Holding generally less zealous beliefs than many Paladins, Yashe also holds a deep love and appreciation for the natural world. Often traveling, she is easily lured into hiking across woodlands and through trails rather than sticking to main highways between settlements. When in these wild places, she tends to try to consider the way druids of good-natured deities work to maintain balance. For her, the Earthmother is a primary muse and inspiration, growing beyond simply existing in the wilds and adapting to the changing world. Chauntea holds a special place in the tiefling's heart, and since arriving in Baldur's Gate she has even begun taking pause at her shrines and temples.
Selune: A goddess whom Yashe didn't put much thought into for most of her life, when she was introduced to the Moonmaiden she found her lessons on tolerance, standing for the downtrodden and abused, folks of normally evil races seeking a better life all inspiring. While Yashe would choose not to convert to the Moonmaiden's faith, she still holds the goddess and these teachings in high regard.
Finder Wyvernspur: A wanderer and adventurer by occupation, while Yashe feels no specific pull toward Finder, she will stop by any of his shrines to make small offerings when passing by.
Noteworthy Equipment:
The Summer's Breeze: An old longsword of unknown origins, the powerful relic is enchanted with icy magic, and wielding it bolsters confidence and self-assuredness. Drawing the blade summons forth a light gust of cool air about the wielder, like a refreshing breeze on a hot summer's day. The sword was gifted to Yashe by Szarilana Hezret, as thanks for the paladin standing by the fellow tiefling and continuing to believe in her.
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