Varriya Eldonna Elna-Merkhana
Supreme Priestess of Celyar Varriya Eldonna Elna-Merkhana (a.k.a. The Sea Witch)
Varriya is the former queen of the Kingdom of Merras. When the Capital was about to fall she managed an effort by most of the Royal Clans female members to escaping the city. Accompanied by a few of the younger males, the women reached a waiting ship and went so sea. However the ship only had a couple of crewmen on board and the women carried out most the work getting the vessel to sea. No one on the ship had any skills as a navigator and Varriya's party soon found themselves lost and adrift in the Northern. With no food remaining and only rainwater to drink the situation became increasingly desperate. Varriya appealed to every god she could think of until one finally listened, it was the Sea Demoness Celyar. The Demon-Goddess made a harsh bargain, if Varriya and her women would sacrifice the adult males and two male children on board she would save the rest. But it would that be that simple, Varriya must consent to become her priestess and have the other women join in the pact. She convinced the other women to go forward with the pact, the sacrifices were made and Celyar kept her part of the bottom. The ship was guided to a safe landing in an isolated patch of the north Coast. Here the women spent a half a year regaining their strength from the plentiful foodstuff they found there and learning how the use the power of their new Goddess. The new High Priestess and her coven were no ready to go fourth and reclaim control of their fates. .
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Varriya is fit, but she is relatively small and not particularly strong.
Body Features
Palw skinned, short, curvy and strikingly beautiful.
Facial Features
Delciate features with high cheekbones and full lips.
Apparel & Accessories
When exposed to the outside world Varriya typically wears the flowing black robes and cloak of a Priestess. She will wear a leather half masked or a black scarf to partially conceal her face.
Mental characteristics
Gender Identity
Female
Sexuality
Hetrosexual
Education
Varriya is a product of a typical upper class educaiton in which not only did she learn the basics, but history, religion and art were all included. In adulthood she learned how to be the Supreme Priestess from the Goddesses Avatar.
Employment
Varriya is not only a Supreme Priestess, she is also the ruler of the island of Aldoris.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Varriya has three interlinked motivations. She wants to protect her clan, build their power and eventually retake the Kingdom of Merras.
Social
Family Ties
Varriya is the unquestioned leader of her clan which now includes some 26 women divided between the two covens and seven young.
Social Aptitude
Despite her relatively small size, Varriya is a commanding presence with a commanding voice and air.
Relationships
Wealth & Financial state
Under Varriya's leadership the sect has earned considerable wealth through working as magic wielding mercenaries. Varriya and her coven also control numerous slaves and are the effective owners of the island of Aldoris.
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Current Location
Ethnicity
Other Ethnicities/Cultures
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Queen of Merras (former), Supreme Priestess of Celyar.
Family
Spouses
Fortin Vennos-Merkhana
(spouse)
Siblings
Zhara Eldonna Kallios
(Sister)
Current Residence
Aldoris
Gender
Female
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Curly Black, medium length
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale White
Height
5', 4"
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
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