# #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Kasmira Rogarvia - **Race/Species:** Human - **Class/Profession:** Noble/Battlemage (Presumed Deceased) - **Alignment/Morality:** Lawful Neutral with Evil tendencies - **Age:** 36 (at time of disappearance) - **Gender & Pronouns:** Female (She/Her) - **Appearance:** Historical accounts describe Kasmira as the embodiment of Rogarvia's martial mystique—tall and powerfully built, with the commanding presence that characterized her bloodline's warrior tradition combined with the arcane aura of a trained battlemage. Her face featured the strong features typical of her family—prominent cheekbones, aquiline nose, and intense eyes—enhanced by an almost predatory alertness that many found unsettling. Her eyes were a distinctive amber-gold that contemporary accounts described as "dragon-like," seeming to glow with inner fire when she channeled arcane energies. Her hair was deep auburn, typically worn in a complex braid that kept it secure during combat while displaying the ornate golden clasps that marked her rank within House Rogarvia. She dressed in well-crafted battlemage attire that reflected her dual identity as noble and arcane warrior—quality materials in House Rogarvia's colors of crimson and gold, with protective enchantments woven into the fabric itself. Unlike many noble spellcasters who avoided physical training, her body showed the defined musculature of someone who combined martial and magical disciplines, and she moved with the fluid grace of a trained combatant. A distinctive burn scar along her right forearm—reportedly from a magical experiment in her youth—was typically visible, as she considered it a reminder of the respect due to arcane forces. #### **Personality & Traits** - **Historical Personality Summary:** Contemporary accounts describe Kasmira as embodying the more aggressive aspects of House Rogarvia's legacy—a battlemage who viewed power, both arcane and political, as tools to be wielded decisively rather than contemplated. She approached both magical research and political maneuvering with focused intensity, assessing situations primarily in terms of how they could advance House Rogarvia's dominance and her position within it. To her family, she represented their martial and mystical heritage, combining the warrior tradition with arcane mastery in a way that recalled the house's rumored draconic connections. To allies and rivals alike, she presented a carefully calibrated blend of aristocratic authority and arcane intimidation that commanded respect and fear in equal measure. Her Rogarvia heritage manifested in her unwavering confidence, her talent for combining magical and martial strategies, and her belief that power must be actively exercised rather than merely possessed. Though capable of charm and diplomacy when it served her purposes, she preferred direct approaches that demonstrated strength and left no doubt about consequences of opposition. Beneath her controlled exterior lay a woman defined by ambition and the conviction that House Rogarvia's rule was both natural and necessary for Brevoy's stability—a perspective that occasionally put her at odds with more moderate family members like her cousin Rordan. - **Strengths & Skills:** - **Arcane Combat** – Exceptional ability to integrate magical attacks with physical combat techniques - **Tactical Adaptation** – Remarkable talent for adjusting strategies mid-battle as conditions changed - **Intimidation** – Natural capacity to project authority and instill compliance through presence alone - **Political Maneuvering** – Skill at identifying and exploiting weaknesses in opposing factions - **Magical Research** – Focused expertise in combat-applicable arcane innovations - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - **Excessive Aggression** – Tendency to favor overwhelming force over subtler approaches - **Impatience** – Frustration with diplomatic processes that delayed immediate action - **Arrogance** – Overconfidence in her abilities and House Rogarvia's rightful dominance - **Ruthlessness** – Willingness to sacrifice others when necessary to achieve objectives - **Magical Obsession** – Dangerous fascination with expanding her arcane power regardless of cost - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** - Spoke in direct, authoritative sentences that expected immediate compliance - Maintained intense, evaluative eye contact during conversations, a technique developed to intimidate - Used precise, controlled gestures that mirrored the disciplined movements of her combat style - Unconsciously traced the burn scar on her arm when considering magical solutions to problems - Employed arcane terminology even in non-magical contexts, viewing the world through a battlemage's lens #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** Born to a prominent branch of House Rogarvia during the height of their rule, Kasmira was raised with both the privileges of nobility and the expectations of a family with rumored draconic bloodlines. From an early age, she showed natural aptitude for both martial combat and arcane magic, a combination that marked her for the prestigious but demanding path of a battlemage. Her formal training began with the royal battlemages at age twelve, where her natural talents were honed through rigorous discipline and increasingly challenging trials. Her defining moment came during a border skirmish with barbarian raiders when she was just twenty, where she not only defeated multiple opponents through a combination of swordplay and spellcasting but developed a new combat technique on the battlefield that integrated defensive wards with offensive strikes. This innovation brought her to the attention of House Rogarvia's leadership and established her reputation as a rising power within the family. Over the subsequent years, she systematically expanded her influence, becoming first a military commander specializing in magical warfare, then a key advisor on arcane security matters, and finally one of House Rogarvia's most feared enforcers. Her particular expertise lay in identifying and eliminating magical threats to the family's rule, a role that earned her both respect and wariness even among her relatives. Her relationship with her cousin Rordan was complex—while they respected each other's capabilities, they frequently clashed over methods and priorities. Where Rordan sought diplomatic solutions and measured responses, Kasmira advocated for demonstrations of power and preemptive strikes against potential threats. This tension reflected broader divisions within House Rogarvia in its final years. When the Vanishing occurred, Kasmira disappeared along with all other members of House Rogarvia. Unlike some family members who were publicly visible at the time, she was reportedly conducting a secretive magical experiment in a warded chamber deep within the family stronghold, adding another layer of mystery to the event. Some scholars speculate that her research into forbidden magics may have contributed to the Vanishing, though no concrete evidence supports this theory. - **Historical Significance:** - **Military Innovation** – Developed several battlemage techniques still studied by arcane warriors - **Political Impact** – Represented the more aggressive faction within House Rogarvia's final years - **Magical Research** – Conducted controversial studies into the connection between draconic bloodlines and arcane power - **Security Operations** – Established protocols for identifying and countering magical threats to the realm - **Vanishing Theories** – Her magical experiments feature prominently in speculations about the cause of the Vanishing - **Historical Connections:** - **[[House Rogarvia]]** – The ruling family of which she was a prominent and feared member - **[[Rordan Rogarvia]]** – Cousin with whom she maintained a respectful but tense relationship - **[[Aldus Myrvayne]]** – Diplomatic advisor whose moderate approach she frequently challenged - **[[The Royal Battlemages]]** – Elite force she helped train and command - **[[The Arcane Collegium]]** – Magical institution with which she maintained complex relations - **Magical Contributions:** - **"The Crimson Ward"** – Combat technique integrating defensive magic with offensive strikes - **"Draconic Channeling"** – Controversial method for amplifying spellcasting through bloodline traits - **"The Battlemage's Codex"** – Tactical manual for military spellcasters - **"Warding Protocols"** – Security systems implemented throughout Rogarvia holdings - **"Blood and Magic"** – Research notes on the connection between heritage and arcane potential #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Historical Themes:** - The tension between power and restraint - The integration of martial and magical disciplines - The draconic heritage rumors surrounding House Rogarvia - The mystery of her possible role in the Vanishing - **Player/GM Notes:** - Can serve as a historical figure whose legacy impacts current magical practices - Might be connected to quests involving lost Rogarvia magical artifacts or techniques - Could be used in storylines exploring the mystery of the Vanishing - Her research provides context for current magical phenomena or threats - Despite her presumed death, her magical innovations continue to influence battlemage training