Mary Sternbridge Character in Kastrea | World Anvil
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Mary Sternbridge

(a.k.a. Orchid)

Physical Description

Apparel & Accessories

Wears a long Orchid colored dress. A pair of reading glasses.
Has a small golden moon locket on a necklace.
Her mask is the Hood of Aeons, when worn it obscures the wearer’s face in perpetual shadow.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Once an outcast due to her perceived dealings with unsanctioned witchcraft, Mary has become a somewhat well-known member of House Davenport due to her arcane talents. She runs a small magic item shop known as Mary’s Curiosities through which she buys and sells magical items.

Education

Highly educated in both history and psychology.

Failures & Embarrassments

Lost her lover Amelia to a band of Holy Order Knights after Amelia had lied to protect Mary. This caused Mary to turn away from and eventually grow resentful towards the institutions which allowed Amelia to die so needlessly. She has since softened her stance but is still a devout antitheist and has little patience for the faithful or the teachings of the churches.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

To spread the joy she was robbed of.

Relationships

Amelia Dale

Lover

Towards Mary Sternbridge

4
0

Mary Sternbridge

Lover

Towards Amelia Dale

4
0

History

Started as a strong friendship while Mary and Amelia were studying in Magtormens, eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship while the two traveled to Magtria Vlia, much to the displeasure of Mary's Noble family, who wished to further their family's bloodline. While staying in Portempest a group of Witch Hunters accused the pair of witchcraft, for which Amelia took the blame, resulting in her being burnt at the steak.

Shared Secrets

Mary's magical abilities.

Elena Fenoff

Friend

Towards Mary Sternbridge

3
0

Mary Sternbridge

Friend

Towards Elena Fenoff

2
0

Commonalities & Shared Interests

While Elena doesn't strictly engage in the practicing of magic, her shop's array of medicinal herbs and unique plant life is exceptionally beneficial for the more magically inclined. It was through Elena's contacts in the botanical world that she met Mary and the two very rapidly bonded over their shared interest in magical plants, Elena's botanical knowledge helped Mary discover better methods of finding and cultivating crops of wild magical plants while Mary's knowledge of the arcane helped Elena to improve her plants' growth and expand her sales to cater to mages.

A reclusive magician and collector of arcane curiosities. She has served as house Davenport's arcanist for several decades and is highly trusted among the Davenport family. Her demeanor is often very melancholy and reserved and she seems to have just recently rolled out of bed no matter the hour.

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Current Location
Species
Year of Birth
549 50 Years old
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Gender
Female
Eyes
Dark blue, w/ golden half-moon glasses
Hair
Long, sleek, purple/black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale white
Height
5'7"

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