[Burning Wheel] Celestine Patriarch - as yet unamed religious leader

Celestine Patriarch
Elven Patriarch
history: Citadel born, Student, Song Singer, Adjutant, Spouse, Patriarch

Beliefs
- Only by bringing the flock back into the fold can we end contact with the humans and regain our former glory.

- The Celesine Patriarchy must ensure that the Corona remains a distant and lofty ideal lest we lose perspective on our better selves.

- The further the peolpe are from Heaven's Tower the easier it is to see the Corona. I will see to it that the decisions that map our fate are made by those people who see it more clearly in hopes that the Celestine Patriarchy may soon replace the Citadel's need for the Steward.

Instincts
- When approached by an elf always extend the hem of my vestments
- Get help (circles test) before participating in any challenge where victory is not assured.
- On each holy day he personally sings the Lyric of Law to the populace.

Traits
Organized (character)
Patient (character)
Perfect Pitch (call-on for singing and musical instruments)

Stats
Will 2, Perception W4, Agility 5, Speed 4, Power 4, Forte 4

Attributes
Refelxes 4, Steel 2, hesitation 8, Health 5, Grief 1

Skills
exp 6 - Lyric of Law W6, Lament of the Stars 6, Rhyme of Rules 6
exp 4 - Elven Script W4, Doctrine W4, Song of Soothing 4
exp 3 - Sing 3
exp 2 - Ballad of History W2, Song of the Citadel W2, Administration W2, Etharch-wise W2,Citadel-wise W2, Protector-wise W2, Etiquette 2, Song of Feasting 2, Suasion 2
exp 1 - Oratory 1, Song of Songs 1, Homesong 1, Lyric of Healing 1, Dignity of the Wilderlands 1

Resource 0

Gear
Quilted Eleven armor
Elven Finery

Circles 1
High Patriarch +2D
Affiliation with the Celestine Patriarchy +2D

Relationships
nuncio in the wilderlands
rival patriarch

Artha
Fate 2
Persona 1
Deeds 0

[Burning Wheel] The Steward of the Citadel

The Steward
Elven Steward
history: born Wilder, Student, Spouse, Patriarch, Soldier-protector, Steward

Beliefs
- Although I must secure the lands encircling the citadel I will not allow the deaths of those who do not take up arms.

- By doing my duty as Steward of my domain and providing safety and sustanence belief in the trappings of religion will dwindle as the need for it dies.

- Bolstering its ranks by conscripting the Wildings the army of elves will expand elvish influence to swallow whole the realm of man and end their selfish and chaotic ways.

Instincts
- Protect those who seek it
- Always exploit loopholes
- Always omit all but neccessary info

Traits
Darling of the Court (character)
Cool-headed (die; reduce hesitation against surprise)

Stats
Will G6, Perception 4, Agility 64 Speed 5, Power 4, Forte 3

Attributes
Refelxes 5, Steel G3, hesitation 4, Health 2, Grief 3

Skills
exp 6 - Sword 6, Estate management 6, Estate-wise 6
exp 5 - Command G5
exp 3 - Sing G3, Song of Soothing G3, Homesong G3, Alarm G3, Lyric of Healing G3, Lyric of Law 3, Etiquette 3, Dignity of the Wilderlands 3, Shield 3, Knives 3, Bow 3

Resource 1

Circles G3
Son of a murderer +1d
Steward of the Abyssal Cascade +2d

Relationships
Lord of Arbors - rival
Eldest Daughter of the Etharch - forbidden love
Major Domo (cousin)

Artha
Fate 0
Persona 1
Deeds 0

[Burning Wheel] Elrond Helyanwe

Elrond Helyanwe
Elfen Sword Singer
6 lifepaths

Beliefs
- The only way to unify our splintered society is by rediscovering the secrets of the Throne of Selene, it's mysteries hidden by the Loremaster, Aranel.

- Man has somehow redicovered it's purity through it's mortality. If we can find that which separates us from death we can lift this ancient curse of agelessness.

- Noble hearts dwindle in the growing grief of the elven nobility. Only by teaching the ways of the sword singers to every worthy elf can I build a school strong with the number of the stars and rekindle the flame that once shone bright.

Instincts
- Never stand down to a challenge
- Children must always be told the truth
- body and sword is always kept clean

Traits
Stoic, organized, Eagle Eye
Etharchal, Lesson of One, Sword of the White Tower

Stats
Will 5, Perception 6, Agility G6, Speed 4, Power 3, Forte 3

Attributes
Reflexes 5, Steel G4, hesitation 5, Health 6, Grief 5

Skills
exp 6 - Sword G6, Bow G6, Song of the Sword 6
exp 3 - Brawling G3, Shield G3, Sleight of Hand G3, Elven Script 3, Sing 3, Rising 3, Mounted Combat 3, mending 3, hunting 3

Songs
Alarm 3, Paen of Deeds 3, Song of Bonding 3, Code of Citadels 3, Recitation of Ages 3

Resource 1

Circle 2
Etharchy +1d
Hero and Protector of the Citadel +2d
Affiliation with the Sword Singer's School +1d
Affiliation with the Etharchy +1d

Relationships
Barnabaas - human chief

Gear
Elven sword
Elven Steed (Gwindor)
Bow
Elven Chainmail
Traveling gear
Elven clothes
Elven shoes

Artha
Fate 1
personal 1
Deeds 0

[Burning Wheel] Nessa Ancalime Telrunya

Nessa Ancalime Telrunya
Stock: Elf
Age: 425 yrs

History
Born Etharch, Attendant, Second, Sword Singer, Princess, Princess

Stats
Will G4, Perception 6, Agility 5, Speed 4, Power 3, Forte 4

Attributes
Health 6, Reflexes 5, Steel TBD, Grief TBD

Physical Tolerance
Superficial 3, Light 5, Midi 6, Severe 7, Traumatic 8, Mortal 9

Beliefs
- Not until a proper elven host is assembled (144 elven souls) can my father take his long overdue journey to the west and lead his people to eternal glory.

- From the shadows I will dissolve the trust the elves have for the priesthood so that the glory of the star can be deliver directly to it's people.

- As long as my father does not falter in his path I seek a mortal life so that I amy live out my days with the man I love.

Instincts
- Use inconspicuous whenever I make a political move.
- I will bring to bear my royal standing whenever I feel I am getting into a social conflict (Intimidation).
- Always know who weilds the best sword in the room (Blade-wise)

Traits
Character traits
Aman, Born Under the Silver Stars, Fair and Statuesque, Fea, Fealty to the Fea, Patient

Call-on traits
Calm Demeanor (Steel, DoW)

Die traits
Etharchal (+1D with Etharchs), Cool-headed (-1 hesitation from surprise), Prince of the Blood (gave +1 base circle; figured in), Essence of the Earth (+1D Health test vs fatigue and poison), First Born (max Perception 9), Grief, Keen Sight (+1D seeing long distances)

Resources 9

Gear
Elven Knives (pwr 1, add 1, fast, va 1, shortest)
Elven Cloak (ob4 observation test to notice)
Starlight
Citadel Apartment
Country Estate

Circles G4

Relationships
Daughter of the Etharch
Lover of the Human Chief, Barnabaas

Affiliations
2D Wife of the Steward
1D Princess of the the Blood

Reputations
2D lady of Cornona's Light
1D Duelist of the Court

Skills
exp 6 - Elven Script 6
exp 5 - Etiquette G5, Sing G5, Inconspicuous G5, Song of Bonding G5, Song of the Sword G5, Song of Leadership G5, Voice of the Ages G5, Sword 5, Knives 5
exp 4 - Blade-wise 4
exp 3 - Falsehood G3, Intimidation G3