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Verena Lorak

Postby Verena Lorak on August 3rd, 2013, 7:42 am

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Full Name: Verena Calaine Lorak
Title: Half-Sister of Lorana Lorak, Healer of the Mortal Solace
Race: Mixed-Blood Human (Half-Vantha)
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Birthday: 67th of Winter, 493 A.V.
Birthplace: Kenash, Cyphrus Region


Physical Details: In the city of Kenash, Verena is not the sort of young woman that attracts everyone’s attention. She is graced with a delicate beauty, but no more than the other Dynasty members. With a quick glance, the Lorak might look sweet and innocent, childish even, but a further inspection might be returned with a pair of dark purple irises looking back coldly – far too intelligent and calculating to be gullible. Lush dark hair framed the pale face of the woman per her Vantha lineage, though it did not retain Morwen’s gift of shimmering colors because of her mixed blood. She can claim partially though, considering the reddish shade it changed to when shined by sunlight. Her hair is always kept in a practical length, long enough to be styled without being a nuisance, though she could often be found pulling it back into a rather careless braid.

Unlike most Dynasty women, Verena is considerably fit and made an effort to be in good shape. She can go on running for distances in the haste of reaching her patient or merely withstanding the high-pressured and sleepless days of a doctor. Her slight figure is not muscular, but she was lean and lithe enough. Nothing too intimidating, especially considering that the Lorak stands at 5'3.

Much to her family’s dismay, the Lorak has no taste for fancy dresses. Her clothing usually consists of something rather practical light cotton dresses and a pair of worn boots hidden underneath during. While on social events, Verena will have very little control of what she will be wearing as she isn’t trusted to choose her own wardrobe.

 
Markings
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1 Healing Mark of Rak'keli

Since the moment of her birth, Verena was marked by the white swirling sigil of the goddess Rak'keli. Lots of times it was what brought the people's interest to her, to the shimmering gnosis that rested between her collarbones.

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Lorak Family Symbol

An intricate tattoo depicting the coiled serpent of the Lorak. It is obvious that the small illustration was expertly made, its details prominent. She had it made on her inner wrist when she was seventeen. In her own way, it was a show of sympathy to the marked slaves.
 
Injuries
Type Received Location Description
None None None None
 
Scars
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Verena Lorak

Postby Verena Lorak on August 4th, 2013, 5:18 am

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ImageVerena Lorak is no ordinary Dynasty lady, not when most women in Kenash are so charming and sweet. She is perhaps the exact opposite. Having little care for social finesse, Verena will say what she thinks bluntly and with no consideration of what others might think. At first, her family thought that it was just her nature to be rude. It was only later that her brother, Zorane, realized a different problem. As she finds social niceties a waste of time, Verena rarely pays any attention to conversations unless it was directed right at her. When she did pay attention, the Lorak lacks the empathy to read and understand other people’s expressions and emotions, often puzzled at their reactions to certain things. Verena will be surprised when told that her words often offend people, for she is simply laying out the truth. Or maybe even puzzled when she took sarcasm in its literal meaning. Despite her efforts, understanding people is always mentally exhausting.

This problem also manifests itself physically, for it is noticeable that her mannerism is odd. Verena avoids eye contact in most conversations and stares to intensely the rest of the time. Her expressions are impossible to read, showing nothing at all. It is very difficult to tell whether she is pleased or upset or even she felt anything at all.

Clearly, socialization is not an art she mastered. But that was not a choice for a member of a Dynasty where politics are unavoidable. With the help of Zorane, Verena retains a thin mask of normalcy. She smiles when she has too, holds back her tongue if she remembered, and even strike up a conversation in a conversation. Still, all of it felt like an act to her and at times, her discomfort can be clearly visible. Unfortunately, this means the general populace of Kenash thinks she is somewhat mad.

There is one good thing Kenashians can say about Verena though, that is her skill as a healer. The young woman is truly dedicated to her line of work, spending hours and hours burying her nose in a book or holing up in her lab for some experiments – always trying to improve her skills. The Lorak will be most often found either at her work or in her room, experimenting with various herbs and medicines.

People often question what Lady Verena Lorak is really like, for almost no one can understand her. There are a few qualities that stick out – such as her stubbornness and her intelligence. Straightforwardness is always prominent in her character. What is often missed is her genuine to be good, to be understood, to be accepted – all of it hidden a wall of aloofness.

Verena Lorak is not what she seems, but neither is everyone.

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Born as the daughter of the Head of House's second wife, Verena had always been secluded and singled out in her childhood, even without her oddity. Nevertheless, the whole family tolerated her once they saw the Mark of Rak'keli on her skin, as soon as she was out of her mother's womb. After all, who could waste such a gift? As a child, Verena was taught almost everything everyone could possible think of about the medicinal practices and it was clear she was intelligent. Verena would spent bells upon bells in the library, swallowed by a massive velvet armchair, a thick leather-bound book resting on her skinny laps. The little girl rarely spent her time with other kids, if at all, or anyone really. She didn't talk much, seemingly constantly distracted.

Stepping into her adolescent years, her odd mannerism became more noticeable, even disturbing to most people - so much that her brother, Zorane, decided to step in and teach her the skillful art of socialization. Image is everything in Kenash. In front of strangers, Verena will seem like a shy girl who preferred to be alone, while the Loraks knew better. When the girls her age started to fall in love and faun over boys, she barely regarded them at all. Almost like she possessed no heart.

However, as the culture of her people, Verena is supposed to be married before she hit the age twenty. Tough luck on that. No men seem to be interested to this indifferent, work-obsessed young woman - as pretty as she is. At least for a while. It was her 16th birthday when she came to know Caedmon Paille.

When the girl turned 18, her family got even more desperate, searching through their list of friends and allies, well anyone, to be a husband for her - completely unaware of her relationship with Caedmon. At long last, they found a suitable match - not much as a suitable match as it was a last choice. A Paille, Cassius, not far too old from Verena, and a notorious pleasure-seeker who seems to be having the same trouble as the Lorak did. As the world loves irony, it was Caedmon's own brother. There, a perfect match to both families. A woman who cared almost nothing if her spouse is dallying out in the brothels and a man who appreciate the lack of attention from his partner. Despite Caedmon's protests, Steven Paille insisted that Cassius was the one to marry Verena, figuring that Caedmon will be more suited for a proper lady. Forced to drift apart, the two rarely ever seen each other anymore and kept their past a secret. As honorable as he was, Caedmon kept his distance, respecting his brother's betrothal.

Not long after that, Verena decided to open up her own business. It was simply an outlet for her talent - it beats sitting and gossiping on a mansion porch. And to distract herself from the whole romantic ordeal she was tangled in. The simple clinic located on the Dry Island Plaza was becoming a second home to her.

*subject to minor changes
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Verena Lorak

Postby Verena Lorak on August 4th, 2013, 5:18 am

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Fluent Language: Common
Basic Language: Vani


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Skill EXP Total Proficiency
Medicine 15 RB + 15 SP + 26 XP 56 Expert
Observation 45 XP 45 Competent
Socialization 26 XP 26 Novice
Drawing 10 SP + 2 XP 12 Novice
Herbalism 10 SP + 1 XP 11 Novice
Auristics 5 SP + 5 XP 10 Novice
Rhetoric 11 XP 11 Novice
Investigation 11 XP 11 Novice
Leadership 6 XP 6 Novice
Philtering 5 SP 5 Novice
Gardening 5 SP 5 Novice
Interrogation 4 XP 4 Novice
Persuasion 4 XP 4 Novice
Stealth 3 XP 3 Novice
Intelligence 3 XP 3 Novice
Logic 3 XP 3 Novice
Tracking 2 XP 2 Novice
Sewing 2 XP 2 Novice
Unarmed Combat 1 XP 1 Novice
Endurance 1 XP 1 Novice
Planning 1 XP 1 Novice
Organisation 1 XP 1 Novice
Diplomacy 1 XP 1 Novice
Negotiation 1 XP 1 Novice
Stalking 1 XP 1 Novice
Running 1 XP 1 Novice
Philosophy 2 XP 2 Novice
Animal Husbandry 1 XP 1 Novice


Gnosis: 1 Mark of Rak'keli - Rena acquired Healing during the moment of her birth. The mark manifested itself as a white, swirling sigil of Rak'keli between her collarbones, shimmering and nearly impossible to be ignored. This allows her to heal some basic wounds and discomforts with her touch, along with minor psychological problems.


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Medicine and Healing
Lore of the Human Anatomy
Trying to Heal a Lost Cause
Treating a crocodile attack
Alcohol as an anaesthetic
Swollen Wounds: Ante-Mortem Injuries
Conducting an Autopsy
Lore: Human Bone Structure
Treatment is my Responsibility!
Finding the Cause of Injuries through Questions
Healing: A Grand Convulsion to Act
Healing: Staunching Bloodflow
Medicine: Internal Bloodflow
Medicine: You can't simply "stitch him up"
Medicine: Cauterizing
Medicine: Suturing
Medicine: Making a Splint
Medicine: Tallying Up the Damage
Medicine: Focused Pupils = No Last Head Injury
Medicine: Tightening Bandages
Medicine: Checking for Pupil Dilation
Medicine: Symptoms of a seizure
Medicine: There is no cure gangrene
Medicine: Using blood loss to help determine the severity of an injury
Medicine: How to set a fractured bone
Medicine: Cleaning a wound
Medicine: The difference between a fatal and nonfatal injury
Medicine: Checking vital signs
Medicine: Preventing infection
Medicine: Cleaning wounds using divine mark
Medicine: Sunstroke
Medicine: Identifying the Symptoms of a Miscarriage
Knot Tying: Suture knots
Doctoring and Healing: Same Thing, Different Djed
 
People
Achenar: A Soul in Need of Balm
Zaelsen Radacke: Monster in Human Form
The Radacke: Cruel Even by Kenash Standards
Cassius Paille: My Betrothed, but Not My Love
Yvenna: Resigned but Dignified Before Death
Lorana Lorak: Cold and Furious
Zorane: Dislikes being Commanded
Lorenzo Konrath: Experienced Fighter
Lore: Adelaide Sitai
Lore: Caedmon Paille
Taloe: Out of Place
Taloe: Keeping Secrets
Taloe: Planning to Escape
Hallan: In love with me?
Hallan: Suffering for My Sins
Jed Radacke: Attacked his Slave
Timothy Mered
Timothy: Jed's Slave
Caedmon Paille: Source of Heartache
Caedmon: Injured
Payne Paille: A kind man
Chayton: The Chaktawe
 
Magic
Auras: Colour
Checking a Slave's Aura
Using Auristics to Sense Pain
Sensing Fevers and Hunger
 
Rujaro
The Ackina Survivor: Kaziu?
Rujaro: The Bulishan?
Haskel: Injured Rujaro
Rujaro: Becoming more Aggressive
Increased Rujaro Activity results in Slave Abuse
 
Other
Lore of Lorak History
Disobeying a Magistrate
Slaves: Can't pay treatment
Kenash Dynasty: The Radacke
Fear of a Dream
A Cold Winter Night
Fresh Blood on the Trail
Don't Touch Me!
Questioning a Slave
Violence is NOT the Answer
Aha, Poison!
Self: An Escort of Death
Self: Self-loathing due to one's failure.
Self: Not easily discouraged
Self: Not showing sister the respect she deserves
Self: A soft-spot for foreigners
Clinic: More Important than a Show.
Using Hallan's Cloak
Being Alone is Better to Become Invisible
Premonitions
I don't care what you have to say
Letting Slaves Borrow Books
Infiltrating the Rujaro?
A Stupid Plan
Fires in the Plantations
Vantha: Eye colour changes are Stupid
Forcing Smiles
I don't belong
I hate parties
Remembering the Greenhouse
A Drykas Song
Request to Sing
Don't Call me Crazy!
Dat Sass: "I am Quite Smarter than Most People"
Following a Slave
Insistence that Violence Solves Nothing.
Avoiding prolonged contact with Caedmon
Pressured into Lessons by Caedmon
Drawing: Working with charcoal
Kenash: Most dynasty women faint at the sight of blood
Drykas: Wildings from the Sea of Grass
Sea of Grass: Home to the Drykas
Askara Livery Stables: For riders and their horses
Rak'keli's healing mark
Ravok: Home of the evil god
Drykas Striders are Intelligent animals
Rhetoric: Asking the right questions
Diplomacy: Dealing with difficult customers
Leadership: Making decisions under pressure
Socialisation: Social cues
Kenash: Always Tension Between Dynasts and Slaves
The Caged Sun: Debauchery, Subjugation and Sadism
Seeing the Power Plays in a Dynasty
The Dynasties: Slave Life is Not Real Life
The Lorak Dynasty: Special Occasions, Mandatory Attendance
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Verena Lorak

Postby Verena Lorak on August 4th, 2013, 5:19 am

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Clothing
Image Cotton Dress 1 a simple, floor-length dress made of the cotton. worn mostly at the clinic.
Image Satin Dress 1
Image Silk Dress 1 same as above, but with silk.
Image Silk Chemise 2 worn as nightgown. the fabric is thin and light and worn after years of continuous usages.
Image Silk Shirt 2 sleeveless shirts made of silk, slightly loose for comfort and the ease to move. worn during her rounds around the plantations.
Image Leather Corset 1 worn with the shirt.
Image Leather Breeches 1 pair a pair of breeches made of dark-colored leather. worn during her rounds.
Image High Leather Boots 2 pairs she wore these everywhere and anywhere, finding the footwear very practical.
Image Satin Gloves 1 pair worn at home when not dealing with drawings or experiments.
Image Leather Gloves 1 pair worn and regularly used on her rounds.
Image Velvet Cloak 1 deep green in color. she wears it almost everywhere in fall and winter seasons.
Image Silk Undergarments 4 self-explanatory.
 
Jewelries
Silver Bracelet 2 mostly worn on special occasions.
Silver Ring 2 worn on her right ring finger and pinky finger. one is intricately carved to look like a coiling serpent and the other like wings.
Silver Brooch 2 mostly worn on special occasions.
Silver Armband 2 one is shaped like a coiling serpent.
Jewelry Box 1 placed in bedroom, on the dresser. contains most of the jewelries above.
 
Various
Image Charcoal Sticks 20
Image Ink Sticks 10
Image Herbalist's Toolkit 1 includes various pots, grinding tools, some plants and common seeds.
Image Dagger 1 a simple dagger. she's not trained in using it, but it's always to keep a weapon close.
Image Cutlass 1 made of cold steel, usually strapped to her belt.
Image Waterskin 1 always handy to have water nearby, either for her or the slaves that might need it.
Image Backpack 1 contains most of the items mentione above. carried around during her rounds through the plantations. usually she will bring a healer's kit from the clinic too.
 
Toiletries
-Ebony Comb
-Ebony Brush
-Razor
-Mint-scented Soap


Heirloom: A journal filled with notes and experiments of various Lorak doctors passed down through generations. It was filled with useful information regarding the medical world. The thick book was not yet completed and therefore Rena constantly add her own researches and sketches there.

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Location: Whitesnake Plantation, Kenash

Suite: Verena owns what seemed like a simple suite located on the attic of the mansion. A double bed stood stoically as a center piece, the cotton mattress covered with silky sheets and toss pillows. Two bookcases stood guard on both its sides along with matching end tables, flowing with books and jars of various liquids. A medium-sized ornate chest was placed on the foot of the bed, storing her various tools and kits. A simple wooden writing desk sat on one corner of the room, its surface scattered with her notes and sketches and books.

One side of her room held a massive, full-height window that covered nearly the entire wall, showing a scenery. Normally its open, but there were rich curtains available. A long table was pressed against it, lined with pots of herbs and plants, bathing in the sunlight. A dresser with a mirror and a wardrobe could be seen in the room, holding the simple but fancy clothes Verena owns. On the walls were various sketches she made, from scenery to people. To warm the room was a fireplace, lit only at night and especially cold days, a lavish couch in front of it. The room could usually be found in a state of organized chaos, for Verena rarely let anyone inside, not allowing the servants to clean up.

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Name of Business: The Mortal Solace
Type of Business: Services
Location: Kenash
Description: The closest thing to a clinic or hospital in Kenash. The Mortal Solace was built by the Lorak Family, on the request of the young Verena, turning out to be a great way to channel their talent for profit. It was a simple place, practical and nothing too lavish. Most of the injured came here to be treated and all would leave feeling better. The Mortal Solace charged an acceptable amount of Mizas for almost every sort of treatment. The clinic also had an odd policy that might be interpreted as a fondness for slaves - they would treat any slaves for free.
Debt: 1975 GM 6 SM owed to the Whitesnake Plantation

Season Debt Remaining
Starting -1975 GM 6 SM -1975 GM 6 SM


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Purchase Cost Total
Starting +1000 GM 1000 GM
Satin Dress -16 GM 984 GM
Velvet Cloak -10 GM 974 GM
Leather Corset -6 SM 973 GM 4 SM
Leather Boots, High (2) -2 GM 971 GM 4 SM
Silk Chemise (2) -5 GM 966 GM 4 SM
Leather Breeches -1 GM 6 SM 964 GM 8 SM
Herbalist Toolkit -20 GM 944 GM 8 SM
Silk Undergarments (4) -10 GM 934 GM 8 SM
Satin Gloves -10 GM 924 GM 8 SM
Leather Gloves -1 GM 923 GM 8 SM
Backpack -2 GM 921 GM 8 SM
Waterskin -1 GM 920 GM 8 SM
Dagger -2 GM 918 GM 8 SM
Silk Dress -20 GM 898 GM 8 SM
Silver Ring (2) -6 GM 892 GM 8 SM
Silver Armband (2) -3 GM 889 GM 8 SM
Silver Bracelet (2) -4 GM 885 GM 8 SM
Silver Brooch (2) -9 GM 876 GM 8 SM
Jewelry Box -2 GM 874 GM 8 SM
Charcoal (20 sticks) -1 SM 874 GM 7 SM
Ink Sticks (10 sticks) -3 GM 871 GM 7 SM
Bookcase, Average (2) -16 GM 855 GM 7 SM
Small Flower Pots (10) -3 GM 852 GM 7 SM
Rare Plant Seed -5 GM 847 GM 7 SM
Uncommon Plant Seeds (5) -5 GM 842 GM 7 SM
Common Plant Seeds (4) -2 GM 840 GM 7 SM
Fall 513 Living Cost (Good) -450 GM 390 GM 7 SM
Fall 513 Wage +1092 GM 1482 GM 7 SM
Slave's Living - Fall (3) -405 GM 1077 GM 7 SM
Winter 513 Living Cost (Good) -450 GM 627 GM 7 SM
Slave's Living - Winter (3) -405 GM 222 GM 7 SM
Cotton Dress -10 GM 212 GM 7 SM
Cold Steel Cutlass -36 GM 176 GM 7 SM
Winter 513 Wage +1104 GM 1280 GM 7 SM
Summer 514 Living Cost (Good) -450 GM 830 GM 7 SM
Fall 514 Living Cost (Good) -450 GM 480 GM 7 SM
Summer 515 Living Cost (Good) -450 GM 30 GM 7 SM
Summer 514 Wage +1092 GM 1122 GM 7 SM
Fall 514 Wage +1092 GM 2214 GM 7 SM
Slave's Living - Summer (3) -405 GM 1809 GM 7 SM
Slave's Living - Fall (3) -405 GM 1404 GM 7 SM
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Verena Lorak

Postby Verena Lorak on August 4th, 2013, 5:20 am

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Flashbacks
67th of Winter, 509 A.V. - Stiff Lover - Graded+2 Observation, +2 Rhetoric, +3 Socialization, +1 Leadership
69th of Winter, 509 A.V. - Luminescent
16th of Spring, 510 A.V. - Thorns and Ties
21st of Winter, 510 A.V. - Map of the Problematique - GradedObservation - 4
Leadership - 2
Medicine - 4
Socialization - 2
Investigation - 4

67th of Winter, 510 A.V. - Gift of Ruination
80th of Winter, 511 A.V. - Ravaged

513 A.V.
7th of Fall - A Last, Dying Breath - Graded+3 Observation, +1 Interrogation, +1 Herbalism, +1 Medicine
10th of Fall - Starting the morning off (Morning) - GradedObservation +3, Socialization +2, Drawing +1, Philosophy +1, Rhetoric +1
10th of Fall - Interruptions (Afternoon)
14th of Fall - Meandering at Midnight - GradedObservation +1, Socialization +2, Stalking +1, Stealth +2
14th of Fall - Only a Flesh Wound - Graded+3 Observation, +1 Running, +1 Auristics, +1 Animal Husbandry, +1 Interrogation, +2 Medicine
5th of Winter - Death of a Slave - Graded+5 Observation, +5 Medicine, +1 Rhetoric, +2 Investigation, +2 Auristics, +1 Tracking, +1 Interrogation
25th of Winter - A Liberty Sought: Part One - Graded+2 Observation, +1 Stealth, +1 Tracking, +1 Investigation
59th of Winter - The Dynasties Meet
82nd of Winter - Fractured - Graded+2 Observation
+1 Interrogation
+1 Medicine
+1 Socialisation


514 A.V.
1st of Summer - Unlikely Relations - Graded+ 4 Observation
+3 Socialisation
+1 Intelligence
+1 Rhetoric

7th of Summer - Percipience
13th of Summer - Encounters - Graded+2 Observation
+1 Intelligence
+1 Drawing
+3 Socialisation
+1 Logic

21st of Summer - Wrong Place, Right Time
28th of Summer - The Secret of the Swamplands
40th of Summer - Hysteria
43rd of Summer - A Radacke's Handiwork - Graded+2 Observation, +1 Auristics, +2 Medicine, +1 Socialization, +2 Leadership, +1 Rhetoric
46th of Summer - Extra-Marital Affairs
66th of Summer - When in Kenash
69th of Summer - Adelaide Sitai's Surrealist Soirée
72nd of Summer - Pierced
1st of Fall - Ain't that a Kick in the Head
29th of Fall - Healing on the Arm
30th of Fall - A Dynast to Break it, A Dynast to Fix it - Graded+1 Logic
+3 Observation
+3 Rhetoric
+1 Diplomacy
+3 Medicine
+1 Socialisation
+1 Intelligence

67th of Fall - Gone Astray
82nd of Fall - Eye of the Storm - GradedObservation - 3
Persuasion - 2
Medicine - 2
Investigation - 2
Endurance - 1

86th of Fall - Whitesnake Blues - GradedMedicine - 1
Observation - 3
Investigation - 2
Philosophy - 1
Socialization - 2
Negotiation - 1
Rhetoric - 1


515 A.V.
40th of Summer - Melting Point
76th of Summer - The Broken One

516 A.V.
7th of Spring - Alliances
14th of Spring - Distorted
25th of Spring - Verena's Rhetoric Lesson
42nd of Spring - Healing Body and Soul
57th of Spring - Quest
72nd of Spring - No Refunds
76th of Spring - A Peculiar Headcase
78th of Spring - Gimme Shelter
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Postby Verena Lorak on September 13th, 2013, 2:42 pm

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Lorak
 
Zorane
ImageDate of Birth: 2nd of the Spring Season, 491 AV
Age: 25
Relation: Older Brother

Verena can easily say that Zorane is her closest and most trusted relative. He has been the most constant figure in her life and a good friend. Ever since they were young, the two were almost inseparable. Seeing a young Zorane pulling at his sister’s hand as they ran around the plantation was a common sight.

In character, they are almost opposites of each other. Verena is reserved and private, while Zorane knows how to charm a crowd. For some reason, that merely strengthened their bond. Zorane will often be seen hovering near Verena, ready to swoop in and save his sister from the pressures of society. He will try to smooth out Verena’s usually unfiltered words, sparing his sister from getting despised by most people they met. In addition, Zorane dedicated at least a bell each day in order to teach Verena the ways of socialization – from simple things like keeping a sufficient eye contact to spotting sarcasm.

As they grew older, their interest branched out into two different directions. While Verena was obviously groomed into a proficient healer, Zorane discovered the arts of poison. Despite that, the siblings are often seen sitting together conversing lightly about things only the two of them understand.

Zorane is probably the only person Verena can really confide in so far. She won’t hesitate to ramble in front of him and he won’t mind listening.
 
Doromer
ImageDate of Birth: 1st of the Summer Season, 468 AV
Age: 48
Relation: Uncle

Doromer is Verena’s mentor first and foremost. They have this inexplicable bond that everyone cannot help but notice. Considering that Doromer is averse to meeting most people, it is amazing to see that the man had accepted his niece under his wings without much trouble. He often seeks out Verena and invite her to his greenhouse, bestowing his knowledge to her when he refused everyone else. This leads to some speculation that Verena is actually his daughter, considering the rumors floating around Doromer and Yvenna.

To Verena, Doromer is almost-like a father figure she never had. He was not patronizing or particularly loving, but he is someone for her to look up to. She also cannot help liking him more due to the fact that they were almost alike in their odd ways – as they both did not fit in with the rest of their family. While he is confusing to most, Verena had developed a way to understand him and to calm him down in one of his fits.

Years ago, Verena would visit him nearly everyday, insisting him to teach her about new things or simply telling him of the things she learned that day. Nowadays, the healer barely have the time to come to him except for occasional advices and lessons.
 
Yvenna
ImageDate of Birth: 77th of the Spring Season, 474 AV
Age: 42
Relation: Mother
 
Lorana
ImageDate of Birth: 25th of the Winter Season, 481 AV
Age: 35
Relation: Older Half-Sister
 
Calisha
ImageDate of Birth: 91st of the Fall Season, 491 AV
Age: 25
Relation: Cousin


Dynasty
 
Cassius Paille
ImageDate of Birth: 29th of the Winter Season, 490 AV
Age: 25
Relation: Betrothed

At first, Verena and Cassius had a tense and awkward relationship. Both of them were resentful at the betrothal, seeing each other only when they absolutely have to. It was especially difficult for the Lorak, for every time she looked at him, she was reminded of her former lover – Cassius’s own brother, Caedmon – and their forced separation. She did not try to hide discomfort and it drove the Paille away even if he did not understand why she was acting so.

Tired of the young woman’s treatment, Cassius soon considered her a challenge. He was relentless as he tried to get to know his betrothed. It had annoyed Verena, but slowly got used to his presence. Still, she avoided most of the Paille’s advances. Despite his habit of frequenting the brothels, Verena soon learned that Cassius was a good man. He was polite and kind and slightly temperamental. He was patient with her, seemingly accepting her odd ways.

Years passed and they kept learning about each other. She would not be able to pinpoint the precise moment, but Verena has started being fond of him. Enough that despite her discomfort, the Lorak will let him embrace her, hold her hand. He had spent so many time by her side that most people would just assume they are in love – especially when Cassius decided to stop going to brothels entirely for the sake of his betrothed. But those closes to the couple would know that their relationship was not so romantic just yet. Verena cannot help putting up a wall between them still.

With the day of their wedding closing in, the Lorak has slowly accepted the fact that she will have to spend the rest of her life with him.


 
Caedmon Paille
ImageDate of Birth: 4th of the Spring Season, 492 AV
Age: 24
Relation: Former Lover

Caedmon Paille is probably one of the few people who left a lasting impact on Verena’s life. They first met on accident on the Lorak’s birthday celebration. Their interaction was brief, but for some unknown reason, Caedmon sought after her the very next day. A few days after that, they met again in the city and he asked her for a lunch together. The Paille constantly found her and truth be told, his efforts touched her. As she was growing up, the young woman was not able to form a proper friendship and Caedmon’s insistence to befriend her was unexpected.

It did not take long until their relationship went further. Verena started forming a strong attachment to Caedmon, seeing him as perhaps the only person who tolerated her most. She also noticed the changes she felt when being around him – her heart beating faster, the inexplicable longing. It was a strong feeling, so strong that it terrified her. And she told Caedmon just that. He had laughed, told her what it meant, and kissed her right then. Much to her surprise, Verena did not find the intimate gesture uncomfortable, in fact, it was then she realized she wanted it all along.

Their bond strengthened even more when the Paille saved her from an assault, instilling a deep-rooted trust in Verena’s heart. He comforted her. He gave her space. He guided her. He made her laugh. The Lorak had never been so fond, so needy of a relationship like she did with him. She was truly and deeply in love with him.

Everything was perfect, at least until Verena’s and Cassius’s betrothal was announced. Angered, Caedmon had tried everything to convince Steven that he should be the one to marry the Lorak, but he was denied. Their families threatened them to end their relationship and pretend not to know each other, to avoid the unpleasant rumors. Verena had cared little about their request, but Caedmon immediately pushed her away without any explanation. It caused frustration for the young woman, making her even more reserved than usual.

Their relationship was slightly mended however when the Lorak asked Caedmon to teach her to use the cutlass. It was soon clear that they still care for each other.

Despite her efforts, Verena still harbors feelings for the younger Paille. They keep a distance between each other, but sometimes she cannot help seeking him out. A part of her still wishes that they could be together. She misses him still.


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ImageDate of Birth: 9th of the Spring Season, 490 AV
Age: 24
 
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ImageDate of Birth: 67th of the Fall Season, 476 AV
Age: 37
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Verena Lorak
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