Alarise Stormshore¶

Summary¶

Where is She Now?¶

Description¶

Personality¶

Alarise is a Dwendalian “mall goth.” Impetuous and somewhat hot headed as a child, she learned discipline in school and clings to that discipline in a world that she finds both overwhelming and deeply frustrating.

Key Relationships¶

Family¶

Alarise had a “typical” upper middle class upbringing. Her parents, who are alive, work as scribes, providing accounting services to the wealthy business owners of Zadash society. Alarise is an only child; her parents weren’t even sure that they wanted one kid and decided to stop after her when she proved to be something of a handful.

As a child, her parents enrolled her in a private school run by a clerical order devoted to the Matron of Ravens. They chose the school largely because of its reputation and because she could live at home while attending. They certainly did not expect her to become a devotee of the Goddess of Death--let alone a monk--and probably think that this is “just a phase.” That said, they are happy that she is doing something with her life, even if they don’t get it.

Affiliation¶

Alarise is a member of …

Information on the Raven Queen

She enjoyed the religious community at the school and found it deeper and more honest than much of her own upbringing. When she reached adulthood, she chose to pursue a monastic life largely because she wanted to remain part of the community.

The clerics of the Matron are not an ascetic order. They subscribe to a “work hard / play hard” philosophy. They are also not a cloistered order, though they do keep to themselves somewhat. However, some of their ranks can be found throughout society filling various roles and generally contributing.

Quest¶

Her order sent her to Nicodranas.

Being in such a free-wheeling, colourful place has filled her with some tension. On the one hand, she is a young, energetic, and eager woman who is thrilled to be somewhere exotic and fun. On the other hand, she’s experiencing some culture shock and feeling a bit overwhelmed. The experience has also mixed her up, making her question her vocation just as she was coming to truly identify with it.