Appearance

Physical Description

Serendipitys hips and bust are nearly equal in size, her waist is well-defined and narrower than both. She's of average height, her general physique lithe and lissome.

Body Features

Her cinnabar-red skin makes her stand out from most common crowds. She is partially tanned a little darker in some spots due to years of high sunlight exposure. Like many other folk with devilish roots, her head is crowned with curved aries-like horns. Finally, the long flashy tail whimsically coiling behind her back dispels any doubts one might have had about her ancestry.

Facial Features

She wears her silky, aubergine-colored hair long and layered. Her oval face with its high cheekbones, tapered eyebrows and flawless skin is well defined. Almond-shaped, onyx-black, pupilless eyes, further emphasized by the surrounding dark yellow sclera, twinkle from under her half-opened eyelids. Her countenance seems relaxed and controlled. While her gaze is penetrating, her enchanting smile softens the overall infernal impression.

Apparel & Accessories

As is customary for a representative of the royal court, Serendipity's attire consists of comfortable ankle-length linen trousers, over which layered fabric forms a skirt. A carefully sewn linen cloth covers her chest while her stomach remains bare.
The fabric of her clothing is magically enhanced through a process called Spellweaving, providing protection similar to that of light armor.


It is not uncommon for an official of the kingdom to openly display its pomp. Many of the uncovered areas of her body are decorated with piercings made of rose gold, fine rings and rare gemstones. Most noticeable is a ruby-studded necklace, which adorns her delicate neck, as well as a magnificent signet ring with a set arcane stone on her right index finger. Her horns are crested with gold clasps and filigree chains.


She will go to great lengths to keep her well-groomed appearance. Wherever she goes, she always carries a mirror and three vials of different perfumes buckled to her left thigh with her.

Special abilities

As one would expect from the daughter of a Succubus, Serendipity possesses innate Enchantment magic which, among other things, was the sole reason wherefore the headmaster of the academy ultimately ordered debate exams to be held exclusively within an Antimagic Field.


The majority of her magic however was bestowed upon her through a modified version of a binding ritual used by Sha'ir to enslave Geniekind. The ritual establishes a magical bond between a Genie and a Vessel and can only be completed if both parties voluntarily consent to do so.

As the Vessel of a Noble Djinn, Serendipity is able to draw on Eldritch magic. She is capable of conjuring illusions and protective barriers. She has also become adept in commanding the elements of wind, lightning and thunder and only recently her bond has grown strong enough to give her the ability to defy gravity.


Usually she is accompanied by her Gen, an elemental spirit providing the means to communicate with her patron. The summoning ritual however requires a substantial amount of fulgurite which is hard to come by.


Furthermore, her body and mind are host to a mighty spell. Such things happen when unprepared people (such as her alter ego) read from old folios or tomes that contain power much greater than their minds can comprehend. It is now lodged in her very being, waiting for something to occur that only it knows about.

Mentality

Personal history

While some cling to the idea of predetermined destiny, others believe that luck and misfortune are individually chosen by the gods for each being brought into existence. Old tales narrate, that before a soul merges with the body, Tymora, goddess of good fortune flips a coin in the air which is then called by her sister Beshaba, godess of misfortune. If she calls it right, that person is cursed with misfortune – Serendipity being an epitome of such consequences. However, touching the icosahedron seems to have reset the result of either the coin flip or Beshaba’s guess and so Lady Luck had Serendipity escape the Braccus’ curse altogether…


In this alternate reality, Serendipity is the daughter of Marwrick Laughingbluff, a traveling merchant who settled in Huzuz in 1377 DR. He was as brave as he was audacious and earned respect and favour of Grand Caliph Khalil al-Assad al-Zahir.

In 1392 DR he meets Thelema, a renegade Succubus who had used the chaos caused by the Spellplague to escape the grasp of Baator. She had longed for independence and a mundane life.

Work in Progress.

Education

I was admitted into the Academy of Diplomacy at the age of 18. There I was taught the principles of economics, political bargaining and appropriate behaviour in the presence of royalty among other things.


(She would have graduated effortless had she not proven to be rather indifferent to her future profession. Instead, she was prematurely charged with her first diplomatic assignment and sent to Inquest.)

Mental Trauma

I vaguely remember the past and the feelings of my alter ego. The fear and humiliation she endured as a child after being sold into slavery. Day after day she was mistreated and exploited until she was able to get rid of her chains on her own. I sense her hatred of men and her thirst for revenge when she learned of the betrayal of her own patron. I admire her for her cold bloodedness and for the fact that she somehow managed not to go insane.


(In reality, a mind unprepared should burst when exposed to such overstimulation. For now, Serendipity is holding it to together but she does not know to what extent these memories might affect her in the future.)

Morality & Philosophy

One should be bold, for to be bold is to live. But one can be bold and still have a plan.


My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world, but one has to acknowledge the importance of a healthy self-interest.


Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. I will not tolerate slavery.


Only when a conflict cannot be resolved through discourse will I use violence.


I have great confidence in my magical abilities; I don't need a sword to fight evil.

person.sexuality

There have been a few women and men in my life, but none have been anywhere near better than Balthazar. He certainly lived up to his position as patron. Anyway, I'm young and beautiful, I like to experiment and not every devil has to fall in love with the first halfling they meet.

person.gender_identity

I identify as female.

Known Languages

At home, my parents usually spoke to me in Infernal and Halfling. It was very important to them that I speak their mother tongue.
During my time at the academy, Primordial was taught, among other things, as a sign of the willingness of the local population to facilitate the integration of the Genie.
Of course I also speak the common language.

Personality

Motivation

All my life I have been overshadowed by my parents' success. Most of our acquaintances see me as a spoiled brat, but I know that I am capable of greater things. I would like to help shape the island of Inquest and ideally bring it on a more peaceful and fruitful course. I will make a name for myself and earn people's respect. I will hone my skills and prove to Balthazar that I am worthy of being a Vessel.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

To be honest, I am not particularly gifted at anything craftsmanship related which is not surprising as I have never really been interested in it. Neither could I have suspected that my first diplomatic trip would lead me to a war zone in which people have to fight for their survival every day. I want to try to learn so that I can do my part.

Virtues & Personality perks

I would describe myself as open-minded and I'm very interested in understanding what makes people tick. Most of the time I use my talents to support my fellow human and non-human beings. It can take a while before I can bring myself to contribute, but when it comes down to it, I am passionate about it.

To quote my father, anything worth doing is worth doing right.

To quote my mother however, if you want someone to do something, make them think it was their idea in the first place.

Vices & Personality flaws

People often refer to me as arrogant and presumptuous. The truth is, few can hold a candle to me. But why should I feel guilty for my persuasiveness? After all, my mother is my greatest role model in that regard. However, she is also my biggest critic. She often reprimanded me for using my infernal blood because she feared her previous employers might take notice of me.


Nonetheless, I remember how my alter ego treated her companions and, according to her diary entries, she probably didn't think very highly of them. They don't deserve to be treated like that and even though I understand that trust can be difficult to build, I am going to try to make it up to them in her stead.

Hygiene

Of course, water is usually scarce in the desert and personal hygiene is paramount, but the mere thought of spending my whole day in a bathhouse fills me with bliss.

Social

Birthplace

Huzuz, City of Delights

Current Residence

Iverbent, Inquest

Contacts & Relations

Besides my dear parents, I had to leave behind my childhood friends and colleagues; Farah, daughter of Grand Calipha Ashgan bint Janya and heiress to the throne. We grew up together and eventually attended the same school. Farah is keen-witted, very competative and an overachiever by nature. Rarely was I able to convince her to skip class. Fortunately, my friend Balthazar the Fabulous, son of Husam al-Balil ben Nafhat al-Yugayyim, also known as the Great Caliph of the Citadel of Ice and Steel, rarely needed convincing to do so and had a well-developed tendency towards mischief. He was also the one who agreed to be my patron. I think by now he must have returned to the Elemental Plane of Air and I hope to be able to visit him some day.

Wealth & Financial state

Honestly, apart from the coin acquired by my alter ego and my families' fortune, I don't have a copper piece to my name. After seeing that the capital is in ruins, gold probably wouldn't be of much use to me anyway.

Family Ties

My proud parents stayed behind when I left Huzuz. Father had tears in his eyes when I boarded the ship to Faerûn. Later that night I even found a small container in my satchel, filled with all kinds of my favourite food and a small coin purse. If Mother had seen that, she would have accused him of spoiling his little devil too much again. Still, I know, her rigid nature is merely a façade. Both of them love me in their own quirky way and while I wouldn't admit it to them, I feel very grateful. Especially now that I know how it feels to grow up without parents or people you trust like my alter ego.


According to my father, relatives of ours still live in and around Halruaa, but I have not yet had the opportunity to meet them.

Religious Views

Rather liberal I'd say. People should believe in and pray to whoever they want. Personally, I have adopted my father's faith in Tymora, mainly because I can easily identify with her creed to bear and conduct myself as my own master and to pursue my own unique goals.

Social Aptitude

I'd like to believe that my ability to read people is well developed and I usually try not to take advantage of the common folk or my friends. Sometimes though, I can't help it.

Mannerisms

As part of my training, I was taught to consciously control my act. It is helpful and necessary in the presence of nobles to be taken seriously, especially as a woman.

Hobbies & Pets

I am relatively indifferent to animals in general. In my experience, most animals are unable to have intelligent conversation and, moreover, they smell.


In my spare time I mostly dabble in the arcane. I'm fascinated by Spellweaving and Halruaan shipbuilding technology.

Speech

Sophisticated and polite when necessary, presumptuous and sarcastic otherwise. She has a voice as soft as wild honey dripping from a tree.