Fiona Lightfellow

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General Info
Fiona Lightfellow

Updated info in Red

Nicknames:

The Ace of Blades
Red Thunder
Killing Machine
Orc's Bane
Member of the "Wrecking Crew"
The "Ace"
Bane Killer



Build:

At 5' 10", Fiona is well-muscled; while not outright being manish, the muscles on her frame diminish her feminine form. Her athleticism leaves her with a remarkably flat chest. Save for the scars, Fiona is pretty enough in the face, and has a mop of hair that draws attention to itself. The long scar across the left side of her jaw looks to have been left there by something heavy, and a small "right angled" scar mark rests right under her right cheek. More scars criss-cross he body, but are not commonly visible due to Fiona almost always donning armor. Almost no one can report to ever seeing her in a dress.


Fiona's features are showing a bit of seasoning now that she is approaching 30 summers in age. New scars have found themselves on her face - the most noticeable being a vertical slash reaching down from her brow to her left cheek. Whatever blow caused that wasn't heavy enough to haven taken her eye with it. While you can't accuse her of actually being skinny, she does look more lean and trim these days.


Personality:

Fiona loves a good battle - She commonly tells people "I almost neva'h say no to a fight." This attitude goes beyond a blood-lust into seeing conflict as a sort of "proving ground" where people are "made or broken." In battle, her friends have claimed her to be "Fearful to behold" and "Grateful that they are on her side" While she cracks jokes on the field, and sometimes carries a seemingly superficial smug attitude with her foes, at her core she takes all combat seriously, considering it her "art".

As a friend, Fiona is unquestionably loyal and quick to forgive, this is in striking contrast to her attitude with the law, which she is frequently quick to question and disobey.

Fiona loves to joke, and particularly enjoys dirty humor. Drinking is also one of Fiona's favorite activities, but is closely watched - she has learned to appreciate moderation.

Fiona is quick to speak her mind and often has a simple way of looking at things. She is aware of her limits but is not ashamed of them - her security largely comes from the trust of her friends and her skill at arms.

Just before leaving Cormyr, Fiona had grown increasingly despondent and frustrated with whatever her situation was at the time. Perhaps this is what motivated her to leave in the first place. Whatever occurred in her absence seems to have quieted her unrest. She smiles more and is quick to laugh. The simmering, seething anger boiling just beneath the surface seems to have been replaced with a disciplined intensity and ironclad resolution. In short, she seems to have found her peace, and its made her more dangerous as a result.


Religion:

Fiona considers herself a "proper" Tempite - as stated before, she loves battle and tries to be the kind of person people can rely on in a conflict. She uses these moments to define her. As soon as Fiona had the will enough to do so, she ran away from home with a Temperian Warpriest who taught her how to fight and the values all Tempites endorse. Similarly, she took further vows in the shrine to Tempus in Suzial - to which, under the watchful eye of her peers and teacher, Tempus did show his approval.

Recently, Fiona has committed herself to the war between Shar and Selune, largely due to the influence of her friends. To Fiona it was a war that needed soldiers, and she had the training to fight it. As a result, Fiona has been spending more and more time involved with the Selunite church, learning and studying, even offering her the occasional prayer.

Fiona's expression of faith has changed in practice, but she still honors the gods important to her. She is quicker to offer praise to Tempus in battle, shouting his name as she charges and wearing the Foehammer's iconography. Whenever passing through Immersea, she makes a point to stop and by the temple of Selune and pray, while getting rather introspective on nights with full moons.

Reputation: ((Not from Epic Reputation, just from info that has gotten back to me))

What people say about Fiona is often colored. Some find her to be a devoted champion of good causes, and others frown at her with dubious concern. Some of the local Dwarven population apparently have cause to mistrust her, while institutions in Arabel see her as a charitable benefactor. Members within he law community are split on the matter as well - some think she would be a good addition to Crown's cause, others are troubled by her.

A bard that travels Cromyr named "Sabel" is in the process of writing a song about Fiona called "Rolling Red Thunder." While the song is still being written, there are those who already recognize the title and the theme; a swordswoman with nearly unparalleled skill.

Since developing a friendship with Arak Smithson and marching with him and his clan mates in the Battle of the Boot Hill, Fiona's rocky reputation with the dwarves seems to have smoothed over considerably.

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At one time, Fiona is draped in the purple uniform of a Firstsword of the Royal Monster Hunting Corps, but this is no longer the case.

A simple charm indicating faith in Selune hangs at her neck, while Tempus' flaming sword is more obviously painted along the armor of her right arm.

Additionally, in those rare times when she is not in armor, one can notice a wedding band on her finger.

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*Commonly known due to Epic Rep*


Dissatisfaction with current political trends, as well as a growing disappointment with Cormyr’s law enforcement practices has led dissentients to cast Fiona as a poster child of vigilantism and rebellion. While these labels might not be wholly accurate, Fiona has previously demonstrated a willingness to stand against forces of evil who would “game the system” in order to prevent being caught. While this has caused her to have occasional problems with the law, it’s had a very popular response from the public. Combining this with a long history of generous donation programs in several cities, general heroics, and a yet-matched skill with a blade makes hers is an easy figure for a disgruntled commoner or adventurer to celebrate as a grounded counterexample to what some claims to be a decaying social system.

To the uninitiated, Fiona’s blade-work looks as fast as it is brutal – she is unquestionably one of the best swordswoman the realm has likey seen. A student of swordsmanship can point out that the Tempurian actually utilizes three different fighting forms; an aggressive, almost reckless, high risk/high reward powerhouse style; a traditional balanced style the focuses on sword-forms; and an acrobatic, evasive style that heavily relies on footwork, precision strikes, and deception. A fellow sword master would claim that Fiona sees so many victories due to her mastery of these styles and how seamlessly she adjusts between them according to the situation. Continued victory in combat has won her fame, glory, and the moniker “The Ace of Blades.”

Fiona’s /lawful/ contributions to the public are many. Spearheading two massive donation programs in Arabel and Valkur’s Roar has earned her a reputation as a generous figure, especially to the downtrodden and needy. Citizens in Immersea occasionally raise their cups, and name their children “Fiona” to honor her for some deeds involving a massive flood, a never-ending torrent of elementals, and a deadly swarm of undead. It is known that Fiona occasionally does work for the Lady Lord of Arabel, Myrmeen Lahl, that she formally served in the Royal Monster Hunting Corps, and is wrapped up in some of the politics in Valkur’s Roar. Fiona also teaches martial classes, for free, to those that are interested and has been considering opening an actual school.

In matters of faith, “The Ace” is boldly vocal and critical of the churches of Shar and Bane. She considers herself a loyal Tempurian in upbringing, but also a “soldier in Selune’s army” to assist in the war of Light and Darkness.

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I thought this picture was a pretty good representation. Thanks to FORSETIS for finding it

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A champion arena fighter calling himself "The Blade" travelled all the way from the Lake of Steam to challenge "The Ace of Blades" for her "title". Apparently Fiona's skill with blades became so legendary that her reputation traveled hundreds of miles south to peak the undefeated gladiator's interest. After a bunch of pomp and showmanship, the two eventually dueled and left "The Blade" quickly defeat in a swift, anticlimactic fashion.


Fiona spent quite a bit of time dabbling in Cormyrian politics within Valkur's Roar. She joined the Reserves at the request of Lady Kiki and rose through the ranks very quickly while eventually earning the trust and confidence of the High Inquisitor and the Baron whom ruled over his territories. This seemed controversially at odds with what was known to be her conventional political attitude and rebellious nature.

Her time within the Reserves allowed her to foster good relations with The Triadic Order and the Hammers of Oghrann (Arak and Holance especially). It was through these alliances, Fiona co-organized and co-lead an army of adventurers, paladins, knights, and dwarven-clan members to destroy a very old Banite Temple outside of Marsember that had been plaguing the realms for years. This act was very illegal and not at all sanctioned by the crown and its authorities. The alliance left the fortified temple in ruins and its defenders overwhelmingly beaten. While this cemented Fiona as a capable general and leader, it earned her eternal enmity from a cultist named Ezmeralda and those parties associated with her. Something from this ordeal has also caused her to have stand-offish attitudes regarding Phelzaron's Cabal, but those details are fuzzy.

Fiona's disposition seemed to change shortly after the destruction of the Banite Keep which was later called "The Battle of Boot Hill". She progressively became disinterested in the affairs of Cormyr and its people. The redheaded made some effort to pick up apprentices and promote her school, but finalized plans were never solidified. Williem Littledale is the last man to receive continued instruction from her.

There was some talk that she was going to try and rekindle the relationship with her ex-wife, but nothing seem to come of it.

The Ace of Blades eventually took to the roads, finding herself in the company of her peers less and less. Eventually, she stopped appearing in public all together. The sword-master's where-abouts is unknown at this point, nor is her reasons for jaded attitude towards her community.

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After disappearing from Cormyr for a period, the Ace of Blades has returned to the Forest Kingdom. The hardship she endured during the absence is seen on her body and features (See updates above), but this seems to have refined her character in ways not immediately obvious yet.

Before, Fiona was a social creature, often in the company of friends, now she seems solitary and not keeping particular confidence with anyone. She's still friendly and starts conversations, but simply doesn't find a need to surround herself with others.

She has been seen in Valkur's Roar, meeting with old contacts but her presence isn't as prominent as it once was. Perhaps this is a sign of weakening ties, but it could be the net result of her obvious disinterest with politicians too.

It remains to be seen what "The Ace's" return to Cormyr means in this current troubled times.


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