Lucrezia Eeze Caerellius

Distorted Reflection | Pathwalker | Battlemage

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NAME: Lucrezia Eeze Caerellius
TITLE: The Heartstone
RACE: Cyro-Nord (Colovian)
PRONOUNS: She | Her
OCCUPATION: Ex-Battlemage | Noble & Scholar
AGE: 36
BIRTHDATE: The 3rd of Rain's Hand, 2E 559
BIRTHSIGN: The Mage
APPEARANCE: A crown of deep ebon curls, hazel colored eyes and an olive complextion. She carries magicka infused inks along her arms and hands. She is tall, standing at 5'7'' with a balanced, buxom build. Regularly seen in enchanted steel, leathers and expensive silks of the hues from the house she hails from. She is the picture of North Colovian beauty and Nordic warrior-maidens of Old.LIKES: Her pipe, imported from Morrowind. Tobacco. Daedric mysteries. Fargrave. Absinthe.
DISLIKES: Heat. Her parents. The Worm Cult & anyone foolish to follow them.

ORIENTATION: Queer
STATUS: Single
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
✦ Common Cyrodiilic
✦ Ayleidoon
✦ DaedricTAROT:
✦ The Devil
✦ The Tower (Reversed)
✦ The High Priestess
✦ Queen of Cups (Reversed)
✦ Seven of PentaclesALIGNMENT: Chaotic Neutral
AFFILIATION:
✦ Herself (Mostly)
✦ House Decentius
✦ House CaerelliusVOICE CLAIM: Michelle Pfeiffer as Eris from Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

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"Batter my heart, three-person'd God, for you as yet but knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend;
That I may rise and stand, o'erthrow me, and bend / Your force to break, blow, burn, and make me new."

- Holy Sonnet, John Donne

Born on the the Caerellius estate in the Velkrovna Vales, she and her twin were a symbol of strange and obscure portents. Born under the sign of the Mage, they had untapped magical potential and so endured rigorous training at the hands of their uncle Otius, a battlemage bent on her father's behalf to bring more prestige to their noble lineage.The pressure was intense. The training dangerous. Their exposure to the arcane and Oblivion was early on, as tensions rose within the courts of the Imperial Throne. They were pushing to instate these aspiring battlemages within important roles to further the House's political agendas, as being decorated war-heros of the Legion was no longer enough. The stress and the manipulation forced upon them by their parents caused the twins' relationship to fracture and grow tumultuous at best. But something happened. A field mission gone awry had left Lucrezia comatose for several weeks under the influence of a mysterious ailment that nearly killed her.It was a mistake. Or so one would think. The details were concealed but she was discharged and labeled a failure where her sister excelled. With further tutoring from her uncle Otius, she enrolled in the Arcane University. Her attempt to make up for her failures to the name and House.While unable to bring glory to her lineage in the means decided for her, she did her best with what she had. For a couple of years things worked out well, enought that it had improved her relationship with her family. They were amicable. Placated in a way that gave way to redeem herself again. She showed promise as an excellent Ayleid-focused anthropologist and Daedrologist. In between all of that she found love in a fellow student named Titus Nevra. With his influence she grew confident and slowly but surely would have begun to change for the better. The positive and promising influence of another that made her have hope that things could be better.Unbeknownst to them all though, a presentation was due to take place on the unforunate day the Anchors came crashing down. By then the Worm Cult was nestled firmly in the city like a stubborn weed and Mannimarco's hold upon the Imperial Throne was absolute. When they struck, they began killing and enthralling innocents and summoning all sorts of abominations to contest with the unprepared masses, much to the surprise and dismay of them all. In the ensuing conflict the University had tried to help as many escape as possible but in the chaos she lost sight of her parents. It in the complete loss of control over the situation as they tried assist the remaining survivors in their escape that the worst had come to pass, and the man she loved did not make it amongst many other casualties.Enemies were everywhere. Undead. Daedra. Mages and spell-casters alike mad from the breakdown and brutalization of the veil that separated Oblivion from Nirn. He was forced to be slain. Eviscerated in ways she could not unsee. His screams and that of other victims and following chaos echoed throughout the air, the memory of the day fragmented.As one of few survivors of their family's unfortunate decimation in the City and resulting war, Lucrezia and Lars were left to mourn. The fate of her sister and uncle remained unknown, but it took time. She was an empty shell of her former self, helping her brother however she could to reestablish what remained of their family. Her only request was that she could be left in peace when she required it.This was not as good for her as Lars had thought. Through Lucrezia's efforts and a stroke of fortune, she would take the opportunity to abandon everything to escape to Fargrave.For years worked to keep her busy. She found herself in her own element now free of mortal constraint. Free to roam the Planes of Oblivion. Free to study and drink and fuck and do every little thing her heart desired...until that soothing palm worked no further. The terrors that haunted her dreams had pushed her to her limits--her mind unable to cope. Memories became fragmented, unable to be recalled properly if at all. After a couple years in this broken state, she would ache for something familiar. Something she had left behind. It did not take long for her to decide to go home. Her brother feared for the worst and was more than relieved to discover that she still lived. He accepted her and currently allows her to serve as the Lady of the House, working through the affairs of their lands and complexities of noble society.

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strengths

✦ Blessed by the Mage | Fortune from Birth
Lucrezia was born under the sign of the Mage, thusly blessed with a better pool of magicka and a talent for spellcasting. This blessing was used to learn a wide range skills regarding the arcane and is considered to be a talented mage.✦ The Mettle of Caerellius | The Diamond's Shield
As a planned political tool for her House, she has trained extensively beneath the careful hand of her battlemage uncle and later the Spire and Arcane University. She is well-versed in magical theory, application and in combat.✦ The Rose of the Colovian Estates
Despite her failures and short-comings, she is adept at hiding each and every flaw. She is skilled in manuvering as required of her, adopting and mimicking positively viewed traits to survive. Her beauty is unmatched, oft called the Rose of Caerellius.

Weaknesses

✦ The Folly of the Mage | The Forces of Nature versus Nurture
Whether it be the nature of her birthsign or circumstance, she is a haughty and terrible vixen, bent on moving solely for her own purposes. She can be a worthy ally or the most vexing of enemies.✦ Oblivion's Rot | The Influence of Other Planes
Having been trained in the pocket realm of the Spire and exposed further to the rest of Oblivion, she hungers for power to correct mistakes made. No matter the cost.✦ A Battlemage's Scars | Failures that Endure
While she was never the Battlemage she was destined to be, but bears the unfortunate mentality of one following the training of her youth. As such she can be paranoid, slow to trust and quick to betray as she sees fit.

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Titus Laeca (Nevra)

Ex-Partner | Fellow Scholar
Loved, Deceased

"Even when I was dismissed, or neglected and wronged, you demanded respect and honor in my name. You loved me. Truly. Saw what others never did. I can almost see your face whenever I close my eyes."

Castus Nevra

Merchant Lord
Friendly

"By the recommendation of my sweet Brother I entertain your visits and inquiries, but you do not have a knack for pissing me off. Not yet, at least."

Lucrezia Cosma

Fellow Scholar & Colleague
Liked, Respected

"I feared for the worst when our beloved City had fallen, and our University with it but I could not be happier seeing you still live and breathe. There are so many things you have not been there for. I only hope that I get enough time to spend with you again. Like old times."

Arrenis Valori

Notarius & Colleague
Complicated

"Both a devastating poison and a soothing balm to the mind and heart. It's as if you've stirred up feelings inside of me that I have not known in a long, long time."

Argentus Ignatio

Zenitharian Priest | Civil Servant
Friendly, Respected

"In a whirlwind romance almost out of the books the noble ladies gush over during tea, you've stolen my brother's heart. Your intellect, your ability. Few rival your competence and I admire that you've proved to be a good match."

Volund Decentius

Emperor-Regent
Admired

"Though many would contest your rule, I find few that manage to hold a candle to the iron grip you possess over your holdings and even fewer still who do so while retaining the admiration of those who serve him. I will do as you wish."

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Octavious & Hedrynne Caerellius

Father & Mother | Legion Veterans
Estranged, Deceased

"I close my eyes and I see you dying all over again. Both of you. We barely managed to escape, my brother and I. We are all that's left of you and your legacy. Do not hate me too much for not being a better daugher, because the Divines know I hated you both for not being better parents."

Otius Caerellius

Uncle | Mentor & Battlemage
Adored, Uncertain Fate

"You supported me regardless of whether or not I benefitted our House, or our standings. You understood the utility and practicality in the skills you have taught me. And when my parents did not, you helped me out of the kindness of your heart. For that, I owe you everything."

Lucinia Caerellius

Twin Sister | Rival & Battlemage
Complicated, Uncertain Fate

"Our parents poisoned our minds. But you? You had contempt for me, for not seeing their vision. Their goals. Their way. The 'best' way. I could see the anger in your eyes...but now I will never see you again."

Lars Caerellius

Elder Brother | Current Viscount
Loved, Complicated

"My dearest brother. The only other one of our direct lineage, holding everything together. I know you try in your own way but I fear your efforts will only drive us apart. Do not make me angry. I know not what will become of it should you interfere too much."

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Common

✦ The Spire & The Arcane University | A Failure's Scholarly Pursuits
Following her failure to become an accomplished Battlemage, she enrolled in the Arcane University. It was here that she found her passions and studied Ayleid anthropology and Daedrology, a focus on theory and study than the battle-focused applications and skills of the Spire. It was here that she blossomed among other scholars and academics despite the shame of her past.

✦ House Caerellius | The Trials and Tribulations of Kinfolk
Rumors from courtiers and maids alike speak of the turmoil within the confines of House Caerellius going back many years. A firm, even cruel upbringing for the sake of their political goals and aspirations. Abuse. Strife where there should have been sisterhood. Distance where there should have been warmth.A new leaf had been turned, and she made her debut once again into the fold with unmatched grace and wonderous veneer of propriety. Beneath this facade is nothing more than a woman bent on orchestrating things that benefit her House, the Empire and those she deems worthy enough to endure.

unCommon

✦ Pathwalker | Wanderer of Realms
Though it is not common, it's not exactly a secret to any who know better of her that she is a traveler of realms. Coldharbour, the Shivering Isles, the Spiral Skein, the Field of Regrets, you name it, she has likely visited. If any who wish to contract her for work to access these realms, she would be that person to do so.

✦ Big Goals, and Bigger Ideas | Sins of Greed
With each step forward, Lucrezia finds herself seeking to climb more heights. Finger of the Mountain. Binding spells to catch the deadliest of Daedra and Dremora. Jobs that yield unimaginable wealth. Rarer tomes and spells. Procuring rare goods, even people, for the highest bidder. Will she fly too close to the sun? Or will the light of Magnus blind her before she has the chance to?

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✦ Cyrodiil | The Red Diamond's Rememberance
Lucrezia travels these lands out of her home, often times by cart, by portal (paying well with the Mages Guild, or by Mark and Recall) or by seas, going anywhere that the heart desires.✦ Oblivion | The Celestial Palanquin & Beyond
Lucrezia can be found here at the absolute worst of her internal turmoil, hiding away from Nirn entirely. She's in Fargrave, performing work for her Benefactor and indulging in other tasks. She might be lounging by the fountain or striking deals with it's residents.