mickilennial
Altered Tundra
Sloane Shields | 35 | Witch
Appearance: Despte her age, Sloane can be easily mistaken to be in her mid 20s. Her pale green eyes stand out the most: although mostly a clear and icy green, flecks of deeper emerald and gold dot the irises. She tends to wear dark eyeliner and eye shadow that compliments the color. Sloane’s skin is dark brown in contrast, and she wears make up to accent her high cheekbones. Her dreadlocks are dark brown–nearly black–in color and are styled like a Mohawk with both sides shaved close to her scalp. Sometimes they're down, but she usually ties them back. She walks with a tall, confident demeanor but also hides herself under layers of robes. Under her clothes, toned arms and legs stretch far, emphasizing her height and slimness. She also has tattoos behind her ear, neck, on her back and legs, hips, below her chest, and..elsewhere. When it comes to jewelry, she has multiple piercings in her ears. She’ll sometimes have thick bracelets and rings on, as well.
Height/Weight: 5'10" / 135 lbs
Notable Tattoos: A tree of life on the back of her neck that has roots that extend down to her back tattoos. This tattoo is what gives her extended life. On the inside of her arm, she has “seize the night” scripted in Elvish. It allows her to read and speak the language fluently and was one of her first tattoos.
Personality: When it comes to people, she can come off friendly enough, though she’s rather apathetic behind the smiles. She’s far more interested in art and animals and magic, but she recognizes the importance and usefulness in others. Still, when her mood is soured, she can be sadistic and cruel to those she feel has wronged her–though, at times, she finds herself acting pointlessly cruel sometimes out of impatience or defensiveness. Needless to say, Sloane tends to look out for herself before others. However, she can easily bond with another over similar interests. She likes being active and loves to travel when she’s comissioned for a tattoo from someone out of town.
Magic: Her general magic isn't particularly strong, but she spends a lot of time on her spells. And the spells linked to her tattoos are particularly strong. However, her tree of life of tattoo works by stealing life from others via the ink of tattoos she gives them. Some she convinces by making deals with them--promising them something in exchange for the tattoo--and business has grown with the chaos. Few--typically bandits--simply want a tattoo. And why shouldn't a woman witch bow to their wishes? So she does, without mentioning the fact their life will end prematurely.
Equipment:
Cloak, to hide her person when she wants to be inconspisious.
Dagger, under her skirt on her thigh. Used not only for self defense, but blood magic.
Bag. Leather. Relatively large, compared to her thin frame, and carries some of her money and supplies.
History:
Pre-Grey: Magic has run in her family for a long time, though the farthest back she remembers is her grandfather who was particularly powerful. He taught her the magic she knows now growing up since his next in line–her father–wasn’t around to do so. While he raised her in magic, her mother raised her in a normal life of chores and child rearing. Of course, she wasn't particularly interested in all that, but she was interested a boy.
She became pregnant well before marriage; then the two planned to marry. Although upset, her mother and grandfather were supportive and life mostly continued as normal.
Post-Grey: Until she lost everything, save for her newborn daughter. But she was young and alone, and she couldn't raise the girl on her own. So she struggled to find someone who would take in the baby. She was continuously turned away...but she eventually found a noble--in every sense of the word--to take in the child. Relieved but alone, Sloane was able to focus on supporting herself: she took odd jobs, fortune telling, and occasionally worked in a tavern but she never stayed in one place for long.
However, it was difficult. She refused to fall into prostitution, and she would steal as she needed; all the while, struggling with her magic. And in her late teens, she developed her enchanted ink for her tattoos.
Her aging is slowed and has been for almost 20 years, and she continues to travel. She has plans to return to her daughter soon, as well.
Height/Weight: 5'10" / 135 lbs
Notable Tattoos: A tree of life on the back of her neck that has roots that extend down to her back tattoos. This tattoo is what gives her extended life. On the inside of her arm, she has “seize the night” scripted in Elvish. It allows her to read and speak the language fluently and was one of her first tattoos.
Personality: When it comes to people, she can come off friendly enough, though she’s rather apathetic behind the smiles. She’s far more interested in art and animals and magic, but she recognizes the importance and usefulness in others. Still, when her mood is soured, she can be sadistic and cruel to those she feel has wronged her–though, at times, she finds herself acting pointlessly cruel sometimes out of impatience or defensiveness. Needless to say, Sloane tends to look out for herself before others. However, she can easily bond with another over similar interests. She likes being active and loves to travel when she’s comissioned for a tattoo from someone out of town.
Magic: Her general magic isn't particularly strong, but she spends a lot of time on her spells. And the spells linked to her tattoos are particularly strong. However, her tree of life of tattoo works by stealing life from others via the ink of tattoos she gives them. Some she convinces by making deals with them--promising them something in exchange for the tattoo--and business has grown with the chaos. Few--typically bandits--simply want a tattoo. And why shouldn't a woman witch bow to their wishes? So she does, without mentioning the fact their life will end prematurely.
Equipment:
Cloak, to hide her person when she wants to be inconspisious.
Dagger, under her skirt on her thigh. Used not only for self defense, but blood magic.
Bag. Leather. Relatively large, compared to her thin frame, and carries some of her money and supplies.
History:
Pre-Grey: Magic has run in her family for a long time, though the farthest back she remembers is her grandfather who was particularly powerful. He taught her the magic she knows now growing up since his next in line–her father–wasn’t around to do so. While he raised her in magic, her mother raised her in a normal life of chores and child rearing. Of course, she wasn't particularly interested in all that, but she was interested a boy.
She became pregnant well before marriage; then the two planned to marry. Although upset, her mother and grandfather were supportive and life mostly continued as normal.
Post-Grey: Until she lost everything, save for her newborn daughter. But she was young and alone, and she couldn't raise the girl on her own. So she struggled to find someone who would take in the baby. She was continuously turned away...but she eventually found a noble--in every sense of the word--to take in the child. Relieved but alone, Sloane was able to focus on supporting herself: she took odd jobs, fortune telling, and occasionally worked in a tavern but she never stayed in one place for long.
However, it was difficult. She refused to fall into prostitution, and she would steal as she needed; all the while, struggling with her magic. And in her late teens, she developed her enchanted ink for her tattoos.
Her aging is slowed and has been for almost 20 years, and she continues to travel. She has plans to return to her daughter soon, as well.
