Sebastienne: Difference between revisions

From Elanthipedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Undo revision 45613 by Reene sylverwind (Talk))
No edit summary
 
(4 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[Category:Player Characters]]
[[Category:Player Characters]]
{{Player character |
{{Player character |
Player Name = Sebastienne Kellivra Dane |
Player Name = Sebastienne Dane |
Race = Human |
Race = Human |
Gender = Female |
Gender = Female |
Line 7: Line 7:
Instance = Prime |
Instance = Prime |
}}
}}
⚫
== Introduction ==


⚫
=== Introduction ===
''A crumpled set of documents found along the northern trade route:''


Infamous for numerous misdeeds, the matriarch of the human-only [[Dane Family]] became a thief at the age of fifteen and began her criminal career with simple pickpocketing. Over time she progressed to higher profile theft and then to murder, establishing herself as a skilled and morally ambiguous assassin willing to work for nearly any employer. Sebastienne was a prisoner of the Inquisition for a time and was tortured, branded with a wound that can't be healed, executed, and very nearly walked. She recently counter-attacked, helping engineer the ruin of a priceless holy artifact and murdering and cannibalizing [[Sinstra]], a high-ranking member of the Inquisition.
Report on this subject for end of year 389. Information was obtained through agent observation and through questioning those who once knew her or know her now. Some coercion was necessary, mostly bribes. Names of contributors will be kept in a separate document, for even those willing to speak of her were adamant that she never know.


=== Notable Events ===
Subject: Sebastienne Kellivra Dane<br />
Known Aliases: The Empress<br />
Date of Birth: Unknown<br />
Age: Unknown, believed to be in her early 20's<br />
Race: Human<br />
Guild: Thief<br />


* At the request of trader guild leader [[Ansprahv]], she was arrested by [[Zukir]] and incarcerated in Ulf'hara Keep for attempting to hold a very public auction of stolen goods. After sixteen days she was fined and deported to Aesry.
== Early Life ==
* Helped unmask [[Veyne]] as the Lord of the Xala'shar.
* Has a painting on display in the VIP area of Raven's Court.
* Assassinated guild leader [[Ansprahv]] during the unveiling of the Raven's Court art gallery in retaliation for her earlier arrest at his request. The fine was 285 platinum kronars.
* Destroyed the [[Sewer Rat Gang]] when it announced its intention to take over the [[Crossing]] by kidnapping gang leader [[Zurato]]'s child, [[Faziro]] and using him as leverage. The child was killed several times in the standoff by both Sebastienne and [[Pormithius]], who's help was instrumental to success. Zurato eventually surrendered his gang insignia and left the province.
* Was employed by Ilithi under the title Ambassador to Qi for nearly a year. It has since come out that her actual job was Court Assassin.
* Lured [[Sahfra]] through a moongate to Ratha and encouraged her to slaughter the inhabitants of the island. She was employed by Ilithi at the time and when questioned openly admitted to the deed, causing her to be dismissed and confined to Ilithi's dungeon. Sebastienne is unusually reluctant to discuss the details behind the incident.
** While awaiting trial in the dungeon she was informed that she was going to be handed over to Khurek for 'questioning'. She escaped the dungeon after overpowering Guard Captain [[Cierzen]] and killing Handmaiden [[Amaldriel]], prompting a bounty to be placed on her head.
** After some time at large and several unsuccessful attempts to catch her, she was apprehended by agents of the Grey and returned to Ilithi.
** Despite assurances from Cierzen that she would be held for trial in Ilithi and not subjected to the Inqusition, she was taken by Acolyte [[Sinstra]] to the Red Buzzard Dungeon in the Crossing High Temple and tortured by Khurek, who accused her and [[Ignifera]] of working for [[Xerasyth]].
** At the end of the interrogation she was stripped of all favors, burned alive, and expected to walk the starry road. Timely intervention by an Immortal (Sebastienne is unsure which one at this time) and several people, most notably [[Taghz]], prevented her from walking, making her the only known survivor of the Red Buzzard Dungeon.
* Over a year after her defeat by the Inquisition, Sebastienne, Ignifera, [[Totenus]], Xerasyth, and others struck back. Sebastienne, having carefully pretended to be remorseful and seeking redemption for her past acts, arranged for Xerasyth to be captured and taken to the Red Buzzard dungeon where he damaged the holy shard used to walk people suspected of using or promoting necromancy.
** During the chaos immediately following the destruction of the shard, Sebastienne lured [[Szrael]] and Sinstra to a private home, where Szrael was killed. Sinstra was bound and forced to watch as Ignifera performed a necromantic act. Sebastienne then killed Sinstra, cut out her heart, and ate it.
* Was present for the final battle with [[Lyras]] and managed to make off with her scythe, a powerful artifact said to enhance necromancy. The scythe has been given to Ignifera and the two are eagerly attempting to unlock its secrets.


=== Other Info ===
She was born healthy to common parents in Riverhaven and has no siblings. She was by all accounts a normal child; she was happy, curious, outgoing, had an excellent relationship with her parents and excelled as a student. She had a healthy interest in botany and was fond of the swamps surrounding Riverhaven. There are no notable events from her childhood. No loss, accident, or disappointment exists to possibly explain why she has become what she is.


* During her torture in the Red Buzzard dungeon, she was branded by Khurek and Sinstra. The brand is a permanent neck wound that resists empathic healing. It ruined and eventually replaced her tattoo.
== Flight from Riverhaven ==
** Before: She has a tattoo of an iridescent pipevine butterfly in flight. Its widely spread wings appear honed to razor sharpness and fade from intense viridian to a deep metallic indigo hue. Tiny arrow-shaped markings inked in pale lavender add further detail. Blood runs down the flank of the butterfly's right wing, a single drop poised to fall at any moment on her shoulder.

** After: A large crimson-edged spiral has been cruelly seared into the flesh of her neck. Damaged blood vessels have blackened into dark tendrils which radiate from the wound, as if the brand has caused the corruption within to manifest physically.
In the spring of 381 Sebastienne fled south to the Crossing with no prior warning, taking only clothing and a few personal possessions. Her parents disappeared the same night; bodies have never been found, and there was no evidence of foul play at the home. Sebastienne, however, has remarked on more than one occasion that her parents are dead. We were unable to obtain any information from Riverhaven authorities.
* Learned her craft and much of her personal philosophy from [[Sinone]], a bone elf and thief who took Sebastienne under her wing after a chance meeting in Zoluren. The two became fast friends, then lovers, and remained together for four years before Sebastienne went her own way in an amicable parting. Though they haven't seen each other in many years, Sebastienne has a strong case of hero-worship and remains almost fanatically loyal to her.

== Emergence ==

Information on this time of her life is lacking. How she sustained herself is unknown. We also don't know how she gained entry to the Crossing's organized criminal element. We know only that she reappeared with command of a ship, high quality clothing, armor and weapons, and that she possessed a completely different personality than the girl that was, by all reports from Riverhaven, perfectly normal. She has made occasional mention of being taken in by a female elf named Sinone, who Sebastienne describes as her mentor. Efforts to discover information about this person have been fruitless, but are still ongoing. During this time she wore clothing with the Eye of Dergati and the Shriike on it, but has abandoned these now and seems to have no particular religious interest. The reason for the apparent abandonment of her faith is unknown at this time

== Arrest and Imprisonment ==

In early 389, in a move many called reckless, Sebastienne publicly declared that she would be auctioning off goods stolen from various victims over the previous months. She also claimed that 50% of the money earned would be donated to the Zoluren orphanage fund. To further spread word of the auction and to gain access to the Crossing Trader's auction hall she enlisted the aid of a trader named Martyka. The declaration drew the interest of many and polarized opinions formed. Some thought the move a show of generosity by Sebastienne, others thought it a stunt to draw more bidders and doubted if she would even make good on her promise to the orphans.

Among those who took notice were Brigadier General Zukir and Ansprahv. It is assumed, though not confirmed, that the Crossing thieves also took notice. Sebastienne and Martyka were arrested at the start of the auction. Martyka was soon released; Sebastienne was imprisoned and held for over a week before being deported to the islands. Rumors of a private and somewhat amiable meeting with Prince Vorclaf are unconfirmed.

== Recent Activities ==

After months in seclusion on M'Riss, she has returned to the Crossing as of late 389. She has not committed any high-profile crimes of late, but its unknown just how much of her activities remain clandestine.

Sebastienne carries one of Veyne's rings but does not wear it publicly. Of the ring, she has said, "I do not wear the ring because I have no spoken with Veyne personally and alone yet. I would be quite a fool to commit to someone's cause without getting it from the man himself, would I not? Until then I carry it close to the heart." Sebastienne has expressed criticism over the choice to give rings to certain people, believing them unworthy. She also claims to have "an amiable relationship with a young dragon priest" who shares things with her.

== Personality ==

Sebastienne, at least on the surface, gives little regard to subtlety. While we have never heard her openly admit to being a thief, she makes no attempt to hide it and her affiliation is now fairly well known. She also speaks openly about past crimes.
In her interactions with others, it has been observed that she tends to adopt a friendly manner in both words and general demeanor, albeit tempered with a reserved formality. Contrary to some of the more damning citizen reports that we have gathered, she seems willing to speak to anyone, so long as they maintain civility in the interaction. Despite this outward friendliness, our agents have noted that she is quick to anger and will dismiss anyone she deems weak or foolish. The displays of her temper, both those directly obvserved and those reported by the Crossing populous, have nearly all cumulated in some form of violence. All observations point to her having some form of personal philosophy that guides her actions.

== Goals and Motivations ==

Entirely unknown at this time. She appears to have a more-than-passing interest in every major power. Rumors of her hiring herself out as an agent persist, with at least one incident confirmed. Her end goal however remains a mystery. What motivates her can likely be traced back to whatever caused her to flee Riverhaven as a teen, but is also unknown.

Latest revision as of 10:04, 22 August 2010


Sebastienne Dane
Status
Race Human
Gender Female
Guild Thief
Instance Prime


Introduction

Infamous for numerous misdeeds, the matriarch of the human-only Dane Family became a thief at the age of fifteen and began her criminal career with simple pickpocketing. Over time she progressed to higher profile theft and then to murder, establishing herself as a skilled and morally ambiguous assassin willing to work for nearly any employer. Sebastienne was a prisoner of the Inquisition for a time and was tortured, branded with a wound that can't be healed, executed, and very nearly walked. She recently counter-attacked, helping engineer the ruin of a priceless holy artifact and murdering and cannibalizing Sinstra, a high-ranking member of the Inquisition.

Notable Events

  • At the request of trader guild leader Ansprahv, she was arrested by Zukir and incarcerated in Ulf'hara Keep for attempting to hold a very public auction of stolen goods. After sixteen days she was fined and deported to Aesry.
  • Helped unmask Veyne as the Lord of the Xala'shar.
  • Has a painting on display in the VIP area of Raven's Court.
  • Assassinated guild leader Ansprahv during the unveiling of the Raven's Court art gallery in retaliation for her earlier arrest at his request. The fine was 285 platinum kronars.
  • Destroyed the Sewer Rat Gang when it announced its intention to take over the Crossing by kidnapping gang leader Zurato's child, Faziro and using him as leverage. The child was killed several times in the standoff by both Sebastienne and Pormithius, who's help was instrumental to success. Zurato eventually surrendered his gang insignia and left the province.
  • Was employed by Ilithi under the title Ambassador to Qi for nearly a year. It has since come out that her actual job was Court Assassin.
  • Lured Sahfra through a moongate to Ratha and encouraged her to slaughter the inhabitants of the island. She was employed by Ilithi at the time and when questioned openly admitted to the deed, causing her to be dismissed and confined to Ilithi's dungeon. Sebastienne is unusually reluctant to discuss the details behind the incident.
    • While awaiting trial in the dungeon she was informed that she was going to be handed over to Khurek for 'questioning'. She escaped the dungeon after overpowering Guard Captain Cierzen and killing Handmaiden Amaldriel, prompting a bounty to be placed on her head.
    • After some time at large and several unsuccessful attempts to catch her, she was apprehended by agents of the Grey and returned to Ilithi.
    • Despite assurances from Cierzen that she would be held for trial in Ilithi and not subjected to the Inqusition, she was taken by Acolyte Sinstra to the Red Buzzard Dungeon in the Crossing High Temple and tortured by Khurek, who accused her and Ignifera of working for Xerasyth.
    • At the end of the interrogation she was stripped of all favors, burned alive, and expected to walk the starry road. Timely intervention by an Immortal (Sebastienne is unsure which one at this time) and several people, most notably Taghz, prevented her from walking, making her the only known survivor of the Red Buzzard Dungeon.
  • Over a year after her defeat by the Inquisition, Sebastienne, Ignifera, Totenus, Xerasyth, and others struck back. Sebastienne, having carefully pretended to be remorseful and seeking redemption for her past acts, arranged for Xerasyth to be captured and taken to the Red Buzzard dungeon where he damaged the holy shard used to walk people suspected of using or promoting necromancy.
    • During the chaos immediately following the destruction of the shard, Sebastienne lured Szrael and Sinstra to a private home, where Szrael was killed. Sinstra was bound and forced to watch as Ignifera performed a necromantic act. Sebastienne then killed Sinstra, cut out her heart, and ate it.
  • Was present for the final battle with Lyras and managed to make off with her scythe, a powerful artifact said to enhance necromancy. The scythe has been given to Ignifera and the two are eagerly attempting to unlock its secrets.

Other Info

  • During her torture in the Red Buzzard dungeon, she was branded by Khurek and Sinstra. The brand is a permanent neck wound that resists empathic healing. It ruined and eventually replaced her tattoo.
    • Before: She has a tattoo of an iridescent pipevine butterfly in flight. Its widely spread wings appear honed to razor sharpness and fade from intense viridian to a deep metallic indigo hue. Tiny arrow-shaped markings inked in pale lavender add further detail. Blood runs down the flank of the butterfly's right wing, a single drop poised to fall at any moment on her shoulder.
    • After: A large crimson-edged spiral has been cruelly seared into the flesh of her neck. Damaged blood vessels have blackened into dark tendrils which radiate from the wound, as if the brand has caused the corruption within to manifest physically.
  • Learned her craft and much of her personal philosophy from Sinone, a bone elf and thief who took Sebastienne under her wing after a chance meeting in Zoluren. The two became fast friends, then lovers, and remained together for four years before Sebastienne went her own way in an amicable parting. Though they haven't seen each other in many years, Sebastienne has a strong case of hero-worship and remains almost fanatically loyal to her.
Retrieved from "https://elanthipedia.play.net/index.php?title=Sebastienne&oldid=68412"