Post by freezn on Jan 28, 2022 11:38:22 GMT -5
Meesha Grimm:
Titles: Governess and Archmagician of the Gargoyle Citadel, Mistress of Sorcery and Enchantment of the Alizarin Academy of Bardic Lore
Rumored/Common Knowledge:
Meesha often spoke early in her career of only staying in Cormyr long enough to master the Arcane Arts, before returning to her home city of Silverymoon. She claimed to have come from a well off or perhaps even noble family in the Jewel of the North. However some of the more vicious rumors speak of a nasty falling out between herself and this far off family.
Within her first year in Cormyr, Meeesha was a part of the final confrontation with Ixamarumaughzeraph. During the Ancient Red Dragon’s assault on Suzail she stood as the lone mage that assisted adventurers at holding the Eastern gate from assault by Ettins and Ogres that poured forth from the steel fields.
It’s said that it was in the final moments of the battle, after the chase from the Capital of Cormyr and during the resulting destruction of Hilp that Meesha’s legendary hatred of dragons was born. She has since openly advised against any seeking to align or associate with the “beasts” as she calls them. Often she can be found gathering large parties, or paying bounties for proof of a dragon’s demise.
She quickly came to rise after these events through the Alizarin Academy under her mentor’s guidance, at the time Headmaster Card of Marsember. Under his tutelage she became an instructor and took up the title of Enchantress of the Alizarin. She built up a reputation of being a no nonsense instructor. Those under her care were quickly brought in line with a disciplined regiment and strict schedule. A regiment she often proclaimed the wild orphans needed after the destruction of Hilp.
Her next claim to fame came after the rise of Cyrist and serial killer Abii. In an attack on Great Gaunt in which multiple people were killed or grievously wounded to include Commander Dimitri of the Ironsworn, Meesha was able to hold and subdue Abii. The serial killer was turned over to the Red Ravens and it is rumored that Bentin even had Meesha over for dinner as a reward.
In the time following, it may have been noted that Meesha’s relationship with Card grew strained. In the year following she was rarely seen in Cormyr aside from teaching her lessons at the Academy. Some reported she was often traversing the cosmos from one plane of existence to the other. Others stated she had returned to her family in Silverymoon.
Whatever the case, Meesha returned sometime after the execution of her one time mentor. It was around this time that she assumed the role of Mistress of Sorcery at the Academy. And though she once more came to be seen around Cormyr, she continued to remain inactive in the Western Reach. The wild magic that surrounded the conflict in the Zorastryl family reportedly not sitting well with her. Instead, she focused on the war with the orcs. She often experimented with a combination of enchantments and surgery for some far flung theory of bringing an end to the war.
After the mysterious and explosive events that tore down the Gargoyle Citadel upon the Ashen Isle, it was believed by many that Meesha was dead. She had not been seen nor heard of in many months. However, at the turn of the year of the Halfling's Lament, with Cyrists and other dark forces afoot, rumors have spread of her return.
Famed Features:
Hazel eyes that are writhed in shimmering green arcane energy.
Ears that are heavily scarred around the edges.
A seemingly eternal, youthful figure. Despite having spent some many years in and out of Cormyr and claims to have recently passed her 30th year, she continues to look as though she isn’t a day past the apex of youth.
Known associates: Card of Masember, Headmaster Vennis Haler, Elvewyn Cenocelin, Mouse, the Longsword Clan, Heather Hearthwood (Self-Proclaimed Paladin of Malar), Kai, Leah Shadowvein
Titles: Governess and Archmagician of the Gargoyle Citadel, Mistress of Sorcery and Enchantment of the Alizarin Academy of Bardic Lore
Rumored/Common Knowledge:
Meesha often spoke early in her career of only staying in Cormyr long enough to master the Arcane Arts, before returning to her home city of Silverymoon. She claimed to have come from a well off or perhaps even noble family in the Jewel of the North. However some of the more vicious rumors speak of a nasty falling out between herself and this far off family.
Within her first year in Cormyr, Meeesha was a part of the final confrontation with Ixamarumaughzeraph. During the Ancient Red Dragon’s assault on Suzail she stood as the lone mage that assisted adventurers at holding the Eastern gate from assault by Ettins and Ogres that poured forth from the steel fields.
It’s said that it was in the final moments of the battle, after the chase from the Capital of Cormyr and during the resulting destruction of Hilp that Meesha’s legendary hatred of dragons was born. She has since openly advised against any seeking to align or associate with the “beasts” as she calls them. Often she can be found gathering large parties, or paying bounties for proof of a dragon’s demise.
She quickly came to rise after these events through the Alizarin Academy under her mentor’s guidance, at the time Headmaster Card of Marsember. Under his tutelage she became an instructor and took up the title of Enchantress of the Alizarin. She built up a reputation of being a no nonsense instructor. Those under her care were quickly brought in line with a disciplined regiment and strict schedule. A regiment she often proclaimed the wild orphans needed after the destruction of Hilp.
Her next claim to fame came after the rise of Cyrist and serial killer Abii. In an attack on Great Gaunt in which multiple people were killed or grievously wounded to include Commander Dimitri of the Ironsworn, Meesha was able to hold and subdue Abii. The serial killer was turned over to the Red Ravens and it is rumored that Bentin even had Meesha over for dinner as a reward.
In the time following, it may have been noted that Meesha’s relationship with Card grew strained. In the year following she was rarely seen in Cormyr aside from teaching her lessons at the Academy. Some reported she was often traversing the cosmos from one plane of existence to the other. Others stated she had returned to her family in Silverymoon.
Whatever the case, Meesha returned sometime after the execution of her one time mentor. It was around this time that she assumed the role of Mistress of Sorcery at the Academy. And though she once more came to be seen around Cormyr, she continued to remain inactive in the Western Reach. The wild magic that surrounded the conflict in the Zorastryl family reportedly not sitting well with her. Instead, she focused on the war with the orcs. She often experimented with a combination of enchantments and surgery for some far flung theory of bringing an end to the war.
In the last few years she has gained notoriety as a representative of the Gargoyle Citadel upon the Ashen Isle. After the assassination of Zodika Alho’ohani, Meesha began introducing herself as the Archmagician of the Citadel and then shortly after that she assumed the title of Governess of the Gargoyle Citadel. With this she began representing the Gargoyle in council meetings in Valkur’s Roar and through smaller meetings throughout Cormyr.
After the mysterious and explosive events that tore down the Gargoyle Citadel upon the Ashen Isle, it was believed by many that Meesha was dead. She had not been seen nor heard of in many months. However, at the turn of the year of the Halfling's Lament, with Cyrists and other dark forces afoot, rumors have spread of her return.
Famed Features:
Hazel eyes that are writhed in shimmering green arcane energy.
Ears that are heavily scarred around the edges.
A seemingly eternal, youthful figure. Despite having spent some many years in and out of Cormyr and claims to have recently passed her 30th year, she continues to look as though she isn’t a day past the apex of youth.
Reputation: Meesha is often spoken of belonging in polite and high society. Her speech is the practiced and cadenced manner of one tutored in public oration. She openly despises both violence and those whom she considers fools. She is often described as being a touch aloof, yet will nearly always respond with a pleasant smile and curiosity towards others. So long as she doesn’t consider them fitting in the category aforementioned fools. When in public she is generally respectfully dressed in comfortable clothes befitting a woman of her stature and a book is never far from reach.
Epic Reputation (Because bumping there is bad but here is good!)