# #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Sorina Calvain - **Race/Species:** Human - **Class/Profession:** Noble/Arcanist - **Alignment/Morality:** Neutral Good - **Age:** 36 - **Gender & Pronouns:** Female (She/Her) - **Appearance:** A striking figure who embodies the scholarly tradition of House Calvain, standing five feet seven inches with a slender build that suggests more time spent in libraries than training yards. Her face features delicate aristocratic features—high cheekbones, fine nose, and expressive eyes—combined with an intensity of focus that can be unsettling to those unused to true intellectual passion. Her eyes are a deep violet, unusual even among the Calvain line known for this trait, and seem to gleam with an inner light when she discusses magical theory or historical mysteries. Her hair is raven-black with a single streak of silver running from her left temple, typically worn in an elegant but practical style that keeps it from interfering with her work. Unlike many nobles who favor ornate attire, Sorina dresses in well-crafted clothing that prioritizes comfort and functionality for long hours of research—quality materials in House Calvain's colors of deep green and silver, with subtle arcane symbols embroidered along hems and cuffs. She adorns herself with minimal jewelry beyond a silver pendant containing a small arcane focus crystal and several rings that serve magical rather than decorative purposes. Her hands show the ink stains of a scholar despite servants' best efforts, and she moves with a distracted grace, often seeming partially present in another world of thought. A thin scar runs across her right palm—the result of an early magical experiment gone awry—which she occasionally traces unconsciously when contemplating difficult problems. #### **Personality & Traits** - **Personality Summary:** Sorina embodies the intellectual heritage of House Calvain—a noblewoman who values knowledge and arcane understanding above political power. She approaches both magical research and family responsibilities with intense focus, often becoming so absorbed in her work that mundane concerns fade to insignificance. To her family, she represents their scholarly tradition, working to restore House Calvain's former reputation as magical innovators and keepers of historical knowledge. To those outside her house, she presents a carefully balanced blend of aristocratic dignity and intellectual passion that earns respect from both noble circles and academic communities. Her Calvain heritage manifests in her natural affinity for arcane magic, her talent for connecting seemingly unrelated fields of knowledge, and her belief that understanding the past is crucial to navigating the future. Though capable of courtly manners when necessary, she makes little effort to hide her impatience with social obligations that take time away from her research. Beneath her scholarly exterior lies a woman driven by the conviction that House Calvain's decline can be reversed through the rediscovery of lost knowledge and magical innovation—a perspective that occasionally puts her at odds with family members focused on more traditional paths to power. - **Strengths & Skills:** - **Arcane Expertise** – Exceptional understanding of magical theory and practical application - **Historical Knowledge** – Comprehensive familiarity with Brevoy's past and the rise and fall of noble houses - **Analytical Thinking** – Remarkable ability to identify patterns and connections others miss - **Linguistic Talent** – Fluency in multiple languages, including several ancient tongues - **Research Methodology** – Disciplined approach to investigating complex magical and historical questions - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - **Social Awkwardness** – Difficulty relating to those who don't share her intellectual interests - **Hyperfocus** – Tendency to become so absorbed in research that she neglects other responsibilities - **Impatience with Ignorance** – Occasional inability to hide frustration with those slower to understand - **Physical Frailty** – Limited stamina and combat ability due to scholarly focus - **Family Pressure** – Struggles with expectations to use her talents for House Calvain's political advancement - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** - Speaks in precise, detailed sentences that sometimes include obscure terminology - Unconsciously traces arcane symbols in the air when thinking deeply - Maintains intense eye contact when discussing subjects of interest, often forgetting social norms about appropriate duration - Carries a small notebook at all times, frequently pausing conversations to jot down ideas - Transitions abruptly between topics when her mind makes connections others don't follow #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** Born to the main branch of House Calvain during a period of continued decline for the once-prominent family, Sorina showed magical aptitude from an early age—a trait increasingly rare in a bloodline once known for its arcane talent. Recognizing this as potentially crucial to the house's restoration, her parents invested their limited resources in providing her with the best magical education possible, often at the expense of more immediate political advantages. Her formal arcane training began with tutors brought to the family estate, but her talents soon outgrew their teachings. Against tradition but with her parents' blessing, she sought education at several magical academies, including a controversial period studying with elven mages. These diverse influences shaped her into a uniquely talented arcanist with a perspective broader than most human practitioners. Her defining discovery came during research into her family's archives, where she uncovered references to a collection of magical texts and artifacts hidden during House Calvain's fall from prominence generations ago. Through painstaking historical research and magical investigation, she located and recovered several of these items, including spell formulations unique to her bloodline. This success brought new respect to House Calvain in scholarly circles and hinted at the possibility of restoring some of their former status. In recent years, she has balanced her ongoing research with increasing responsibilities representing House Calvain in academic and magical communities. Though her methods sometimes frustrate more politically minded family members who want quicker results, her growing reputation as a serious arcanist has opened doors previously closed to her declining house, gradually rebuilding connections and influence through intellectual rather than political channels. - **Current Motivations:** - Recovering more of House Calvain's lost magical knowledge and artifacts - Restoring her family's reputation as significant contributors to arcane scholarship - Researching the connection between Brevoy's noble bloodlines and magical aptitude - Establishing a formal academy to preserve and expand magical knowledge - Personally balancing her scholarly passions with family obligations - **Connections & Relationships:** - **[[House Calvain]]** – The noble family she serves with dedication despite occasional frustration with their political focus - **[[Halden Varst]]** – Elderly archivist who helps manage the growing collection of recovered texts - **[[The Arcane Collegium]]** – Loose association of magical practitioners with whom she shares research - **[[House Lebeda]]** – Noble family whose patronage of the arts occasionally extends to her magical research - **[[Kasmira Rogarvia]]** – Disappeared noblewoman whose journals contain tantalizing references to Calvain magic - **Factions or Allegiances:** - **House Calvain** – Her primary identity and responsibility - **The Historical Society of Brevoy** – Academic organization where she has recently gained influence - **The Arcane Exchange** – Network of magic practitioners who trade spells and magical knowledge - **The Old Families Coalition** – Alliance of lesser houses working to reclaim former prominence - **Notable Items or Equipment:** - **The Calvain Grimoire** – Partially recovered family spellbook containing unique arcane formulations - **Research Journal Collection** – Extensive personal notes on magical theory and historical connections - **Arcane Focus Pendant** – Silver necklace containing a crystal that enhances her magical precision - **Enchanted Rings** – Collection of magical items that serve various practical research purposes - **Family Archives Key** – Enchanted key that grants access to House Calvain's remaining historical records #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Themes:** - The connection between knowledge and power - Balancing personal passion with family responsibility - Restoring lost legacy through scholarship rather than politics - Finding value in history that others consider irrelevant - **Player/GM Notes:** - Can serve as a valuable ally for characters interested in magical or historical research - Might provide quests related to recovering lost artifacts or knowledge - Could become a mentor for characters with arcane abilities - Her research might uncover information crucial to understanding regional mysteries - Despite her scholarly focus, has access to unique magical abilities when necessary