Jadna Sani String
Jadna Sani (a.k.a. Thread)
Name pronunciation: yad-nah sah-nee
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Described as "flat and stiff as a table," but the "stiff" part generally refers to her personality. Somewhat bony; angular. Near-sighted. Shows some signs of age but is very fit/able-bodied; people suspect she has used magic to retain youth.
Facial Features
Pointed face; no wrinkles yet, but sense of age
Identifying Characteristics
3 claw mark scars on right cheek; different-colored eyes
Physical quirks
Very poised; limited movements (can stand uncannily still, blend into background)
Special abilities
Alchemy
Apparel & Accessories
Dresses modestly in dark, cool shades; still wears Bdali-style head/hair cover; wears spectacles
Specialized Equipment
Tends to carry scissors, needles, waterskin, thread
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Jadna's mother, Abil Sani, was happily married for many years until she and her husband tried to raise a family and Abil's first three children died before childbirth. She was distraught, and her husband suspected her of being touched by Emamam or otherwise cursed and left her. After years of solitude and heartache, however, she met a stranger playing chess at a bar and slowly fell in love again. The stranger never told Abil his true name, but the night he left, he told Abil that if she was ever cursed, then the curse had come undone; and sure enough, their child, Jadna, survived.
She was born during Abil's voyage to a farther north area of the eastern Halad. In spite of the difficult circumstances and premature birth, she was a very healthy and curious child. She was raised as a devout Ardivid and avid scholar. As a girl, she was often argumentative, cheeky, rebellious, and remarkably intelligent. Adults either praised her appetite for knowledge or annoyed by her impudence. Her peers admired and feared her for her boldness and for the rumors of her divine birth. Many things, however, she kept secret from all, including her talent for alchemy.
When the Deepening came, however, her comfortable life was shattered. All of her friends and family were lost. She managed to hold on as the waves grew ever higher and the ground shook and the storms raged. Even when things seemed to be settling down, she stayed hidden, deeply hateful and mistrustful of the world in general. When she heard of a group of refugees venturing further south in the hopes of high ground, she fled the remains of her country and never looked back.
By then, scattered communities were forming in the Southern Floodlands. Jadna wandered between them for many years, scavenging or doing odd jobs until finally settling in Godll Hao Heavenward, a town on the northern edge of the Jubarian mainland. There, she has long lived her days quietly making candles and clothing, doing small trades in the market to survive.
She's also a vigilante on the side.
Gender Identity
Female (limited)
Sexuality
Asexual
Education
Academy (religious and scholarly; 8 years)
Employment
Chandler and tradeswoman since 20; vigilante since 43
Mental Trauma
Survivor of the Deepening; trust issues, tries not to "get attached"
Intellectual Characteristics
Very wise and knowledgeable; analytical, skeptical; philosophical
Morality & Philosophy
If there's an objectively better, more justifiable choice, choose it. No exceptions. If the answer isn't clear, make a choice, and own it. Take responsibility.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Survival and justice; seeks to do what is necessary and what is right.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Excellent at mind games, sneaking around, hand-to-hand combat, keeping secrets; not very good at relationships or expressing her feelings; can't carry a tune to save her life
Likes & Dislikes
Loves the ocean, books, monsters, dragons; dislikes unstable ground, creaky floors/doors, drama, being the center of attention
Virtues & Personality perks
Wise/smart/savvy; stealthy; prudent, independent, frugal; good teacher, patient, calm; loyal
Vices & Personality flaws
Can/pretends to be cold/aloof; secretive, miserly, quiet, impulsive liar, still argumentative, tends to think she knows better; acts distant but is just shy (would kill/die for her friends)
Hygiene
Neat and orderly in every way
Social
Family Ties
None
Religious Views
Ardivid
Social Aptitude
Doesn't go out of her way to socialize, but is polite (not subordinate; very stern, knows-better-than-you attitude expects to be listened to, commands respect through poise. Mostly keeps to self. Sure of self but not full of self.
Mannerisms
Calm, measured, authoritative tone; controlled, limited movements
Hobbies & Pets
Meditation, weaving, reading, and wandering. The rabbit by her house she's feeding is definitely not a pet. She's definitely not attached. She would definitely eat the rabbit if she had to and she has definitely not named it Fuzzy.
Speech
Quiet voice but can be loud if need be. Tends to speak plainly; perfect grammar.
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Year of Birth
12 ME
72 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Thought to be divinely blessed, but every parent says that; born prematurely on a ship during religious pilgrimage
Birthplace
Off the coast of Umi Halad
Children
Current Residence
Godll Hao Heavenward
Eyes
Narrow; right pale gray, left very dark
Hair
Long, smooth, black
Height
5'6
Weight
125 lbs
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