Annika Lux
(a.k.a. Annie)
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Early education
When she came of age, like many of the town's children, she was taken into the Tutelage as part of the Choosing. Her potential in engineering and the blending of machinery with magical forces was plain to see even then. Her time at the Tutelage was hard though, and she constantly fought against the stifling and overbearing methods that were employed, and she was in constant conflict with the teachers, and the other more dutiful students as a result. Her greatest influence at this time was the influence of Usohati, one of the Motu slaves who worked at the Tutelage . He became a close friend and mentor of Annika during this time, and encouraged her support of the oppressed. Her rebellion intensified over the years she was there, and culminated in a particularly dangerous incident where Annika tried to steal back a Motu artafact on behalf of Usohati. The heist went terribly wrong, and Annika accidentally destroyed part of the dormitories with uncontrolled magic. Usohati died in the incident, and another of her fellow students, Gorias De Soto was permanently disfigured. Annika was immediately expelled in shame.Travels
After this incident, Annika left Uferbrech, and travelled extensively around the Lands of Twilight becoming enamoured of the diversity and variety of peoples she met, and the many ways of living beyond the borders of the Protectorates. She found a number of tutors and mentors in her travels, including her time in Glimmertown, where she learnt much about the brewing of strange and mind-bending potions from the SporeMinds, and with the Stoneforged Assembly where she further developed her skills engineering and stone magic. She travelled with caravans across the Shimmerlands, discovering the vast vineyards and the wonders of Sunwine, and spent time far to the north with the chaos and freedom loving peoples of the Circle of Malama. She spent a few months with the Icerunners on the Sea of Black Ice as they collected huge bergs to sail west to the parched markets of Kukutana. This is when she met Utzo, the imposing Iceward goblinkin who has been her constant companion for nearly 30 years.The Lost Journals
Annika's travels in her 23 year exile were documented by her in The Lost Journals of Annika Lux, two of which have recently been recovered by the academics in New Lafaelle.Return to Omberstad
Upon her return to Uferbrech, she was determined to bring a change to the autocratic control exercised by Lord Protector Ackron Der Kustos. Her first project was the development of the Lux Steam House , inspired by the contructions left behind by the Motu at Windwheel Pass. She saw the potential to channel the wind energy gathered at the pass into extensive underground pumping systems to draw steam and hot water from beneath the island to heat the town of Omberstad. Now, many years later, she still maintains the pipe and pumping network beneath the town and the entire town benefits from her invention. Her popularity is enduring, and has protected her from any reprisal as she exercises her biting criticism of Lord Akron, and actively tries to undermine his authority. Annika makes no secret of her feelings towards Ackron , and his crony Gorias De Soto. Her history with Gorias in particular colours her dealings with the authorities, even now so many years after the incident, but he still wears the scars, and she still carries the guilt.Sexuality
Accomplishments & Achievements
- Development of the Lux Steam House
- Invention of Sporespray
- Author of The Lost Journals of Annika Lux
Failures & Embarrassments
Mental Trauma
Intellectual Characteristics
Morality & Philosophy
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
- peacefully end Lord Akron's rule
- establish a more positive relationship with the Motu and other peoples of Uferbrech and the sorrounding regions.
- ensure the Lux Steam House retains its reputation as a safe and welcoming place for people of all stripes to connect, unwind and enjoy life.
- keep Utzo safe from his people in Torik
Vices & Personality flaws
Relationships
History
Gorias and Annika grew up together, and both went to schoole at the Tutelage at the same time. They were originally friends, but began to grow apart as Annika rebelled against the schools teachings, and Gorias embraced them. The growing conflict culminated in the incident where Annika destroyed part of the dormiotry by accident, and seriously injured Gorias in the process.
History
The conflict between Lord Akron and Annika it has intensified in recent years. While publicly thankful for Annika's contributions to town through the Steam House, Akron sees it as a soft-touch that will make them weaker against their enemies. He resents her growing influence and easy popularity, and thinks she carries a dangerous naivety. Meanwhile, Annika detests Akron's cruel and autocratic rule, and his crimes against the Motu.
History
Annika met Utzo during her travels to Torik. He had become outcast from his clan for reasons he has never revealed. She found him near death and saved him. He has been her loyal companion ever since. Rumours and innuendo abound, some believing their relationship more than just friends. Neither Annika or Utzo will comment on such conjecture.
History
Annika met and became friends with Usohati during her time in the Uferbrech Tutelage where she stidied, and he worked as a slave. He begrudgingly became fond of the young Annika, who became enraptured with his stories of the Motu and the unujust invasion of their lands by Lord Ackron's forces. Usohati became a mentor of sorts, and was constantly trying to teach Annika patience and care when dealing the powerful forces around them. To Annika's deepest shame, Usohati was killed when she attempted to steal back artefacts of the Motu from Lord Ackron's plunder. Her rash actions led directly to his death, her expulsion from the Tutelage and her self-imposed exile from Omberstad.
Owner of the Steam House in Omberstad and open critic of Lord Akron's rule. Known as a supporter of the down-trodden.
Related timelines
The Life and Exile of Annika Lux"Gods and Akron be damned, more Sunwine!"
Annika seems like a very strong character. She's got an interesting backstory and great motivation. You do well to expand upon the different nuances of the character. I'd love to see some more quotes mixed in to give her a bit more of a voice. Great work!
Thanks Jacob! I'll work on some quotes... good feedback :)
Check out Shadowfire and my SummerCamp Pledge and Progress