Niv'leana Character in Asaria | World Anvil

Niv'leana

High Priestess (a.k.a. Niv)

"True magic is within yourself—the power to change, to transmute the darkness into light, fear into love, and despair into hope. That is magic."
  Niv’leana (or Niv) grew up in the small farming community of Brenloh nestled securely in the Jeweled Woods. A mysterious visitor unlocks her suppressed magical gifts. These powers save her brother, Jarris, and prompt her to journey to Selandis to explore her true destiny.   Niv is intimately in tune with nature. She spent many hours reading in her favorite spot in the woods. She dreams of far off places and lands, making maps and writing journals of her imaginings. Her spirit dances between worlds, providing her frequent, clairvoyant experiences.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Niv has a slender build and is in overall good health.

Body Features

She has a three-inch scar on her chest where the Amulet of Balance shattered during a ritual to free Maeva.

Facial Features

Niv has a slender face with a bright smile.

Identifying Characteristics

Her long, dark, wavy hair and deep blue eyes often catch people's attention.

Special abilities

Niv has powerful magical abilities, once amplified by the Amulet of Balance. Even without the amulet, she is likely the world's most powerful sorceresses.

Apparel & Accessories

Niv commonly wears long flowing dresses or gowns.

Specialized Equipment

Niv once wielded the Amulet of Balance.

Mental characteristics

Gender Identity

Female

Sexuality

Lesbian

Education

Niv was educated at the village school in Brenloh. She received some magical training from Maeva, then extensive instruction on magic and time from Dailen of the Den'tari.   Since then, Niv has embarked on extensive research of the magical texts in the Temple of the Ael'Shanar library.

Intellectual Characteristics

Niv has a probing intellect and seeks to know the intimate nature of all things. She's a voracious student both the material and magical world. She's always seeking to expand her knowledge.

Morality & Philosophy

As a teenager, Niv worked under a "do no harm" principle. At the age of 20, when she embarked on her quest to Selandis , she was forced to defend herself and her friends from mortal danger, thus adding depth to her philosophy of life and equity. As High Priestess, she added pragmatism to her philosophical repertoire.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Insatiable curiosity about the world that surrounds Niv is her core motivation. When she was a child, she voraciously consumed knowledge from books, maps, and any other learning materials she could acquire. As she becomes an adult and grows into her magical talents, this increased capacity to learn benefits her in a wide variety of ways.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Niv is an expert cartographer and skilled at the craft of logomancy (the magic of prophetic writing). She can be too trusting at times.

Likes & Dislikes

Niv loves in-depth conversations and knowledgeable people. She values loyalty and returns it without question. She dislikes vanity, shallowness, and black-and-white thinking.

Virtues & Personality perks

Niv is honest is quick to help those in need. She's not afraid of hard work and sacrifice and is loyal to her friends.

Vices & Personality flaws

Niv can be impatient, often seeking a solution to the problem at hand without asking for help.

Hygiene

Niv is clean and presentable, though goes to no great efforts to enhance her beauty.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Niv is the de-facto leader of Niv'leana's Companions and was involved in several major conflicts.

Family Ties

Niv has a strong relationship with her adoptive parents, Cherin and Ren, and although she understands why they lied to her about her biological parents, she wishes they had been more honest.   Niv had a strained relationship with her biological mother, Maeva. She grew close to Farius, especially with her time spent in the Druid's Grove.

Religious Views

Niv is a member of the Ael'Shanar but is not dogmatic. She constantly seeks to deepen her understanding of the universe.

Social Aptitude

Niv is not overly fond of socialization, preferring the solitude of a good book or a map. She's extremely picky of who she spends time with. She spent a great deal of time with her childhood best friend Frasie and now treasures the company of her wife, Shareis.

Mannerisms

Niv loves to sleep late.

Hobbies & Pets

Reading, writing in her journal, and meditation.

Speech

Soft voice with a Jeweled Woods accent.

Relationships

Niv'leana

Wife (Vital)

Towards Shareis

5
5

Frank


Shareis

Wife (Vital)

Towards Niv'leana

5
5

Frank


History

Niv and Shareis were enemies at first, finding themselves on opposite sides of the conflict with Vorea. After Niv gained a further understanding of Shareis's role and motivations to help the plight of the Proctor race, their tension eased.   After forgiving and healing Shareis, her and Niv formed a close bond and soon fell in love. Niv draw's on Shareis's emotional strength and Shareis is enriched by Niv's passion and zeal for life and the pursuit of knowledge.

Legal Status

Married

Niv'leana

Friend (Important)

Towards Olivia

4
4

Honest


Olivia

Friend (Important)

Towards Niv'leana

4
4

Honest


History

Olivia saved Niv's life at the Battle at the Den'tari Foothills.

Niv'leana

Friend (Vital)

Towards Frasie

5
5

Frank


Frasie

Friend (Vital)

Towards Niv'leana

5
5

Frank


History

Frasie befriended Niv at a young age and the two friends became so close they were nearly inseparable.

Nicknames & Petnames

Frasie calls Niv "Nivvy"

Commonalities & Shared Interests

Frasie and Niv both enjoy spending ample time in nature.

Niv'leana

Daughter (Important)

Towards Maeva

0
0

Honest


Maeva

Mother (Important)

Towards Niv'leana

4
4

Dishonest


History

Niv had a difficult relationship with her mother. Maeva suppressed her magic gave her to Cherin and Ren to raise in the Jeweled Woods.   Niv freed Maeva from Vorea's magical prison in 854.   Maeva strongly disapproved of Niv's relationship with Shareis. Though part of this was due to unresolved trauma from her torture, the bulk of this bias comes from her own prejudices.

Niv'leana

Adopted Daughter (Vital)

Towards Cherin

4
4

Frank


Cherin

Adopted Mother (Vital)

Towards Niv'leana

5
5

Honest


History

Niv and Cherin have an excellent relationship. Niv considers her to be her mother, even though Maeva is Niv's biological mother.   Niv learned that Cherin and Ren adopted her and Niv harbored some resentment for this. Eventually she managed to forgive them, understanding both the situation in Selandis and Maeva's motherly shortcomings.

Niv'leana

Adopted Daughter (Vital)

Towards Ren

4
4

Frank


Ren

Adopted Father (Vital)

Towards Niv'leana

5
5

Honest


History

Niv and Ren have an excellent relationship. Niv considers Ren to be one of her fathers, alongside Farius, her biological father.   Niv learned that Cherin and Ren adopted her and Niv harbored some resentment for this. Eventually she managed to forgive them, understanding both the situation in Selandis and Maeva's motherly shortcomings.

Niv'leana

Daughter (Vital)

Towards Farius

5
5

Frank


Farius

Father (Vital)

Towards Niv'leana

5
5

Frank


History

Niv has a great relationship with Farius, her biological father.   After the traumatic events from 852 to 855, especially the connection she strengthened with her father in the Druid's Grove, the two grew even closer.

Niv'leana

Brother (Important)

Towards Kytis

-5
-3

Honest


Kytis

Sister (Important)

Towards Niv'leana

-2
1

Dishonest


History

Niv was unaware she had a half-brother until 854. Though the two spent little time together, Niv grew to despise Kytis after she learned of his manipulation of Frasie, aggression toward Aiden, and his attempted murder of Olivia.

Niv'leana

Cousin (Trivial)

Towards Vorea

-5
-5

Frank


Vorea

Cousin (Vital)

Towards Niv'leana

-5
0

Subversive


History

From an early age, Vorea was jealous of Niv's magical power. She sought to steal her magic, prompting Maeva to send Niv to the Jeweled Woods to live with Cherin and Ren.

Niv'leana

Friend (Important)

Towards Aiden

5
5

Frank


Aiden

Friend (Important)

Towards Niv'leana

5
5

Frank


History

Niv considers Aiden a dear friend. They met in Ashmar in 852 amid the conflict with Vorea and, together with Frasie and Maeva formed an impromptu rebellion against Vorea's evil designs.

Commonalities & Shared Interests

Both Niv and Aiden treasure Frasie.

Wealth & Financial state

Niv receives a personal stipend as High Priestess, though has no real property.
Alignment
Neutral Good
Current Location
Species
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Currently Held Titles
Year of Birth
832 AAL 23 Years old
Birthplace
Parents
Parents (Adopting)
Ren
Spouses
Shareis (Wife)
Vorea (Cousin)
Siblings
Kytis (Sister)
Children
Current Residence
Gender
Female
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Long, dark hair with curls
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White
Height
5'6" or 1.67m
Weight
120 lbs
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
Common

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