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|Description= A wavering leader can be worse than no leader at all, and Yelena still finds herself falling short of the challenge even when she should be more than capable. In high intensity situations (GM discretion) Yelena suffers a -4 to all checks she makes. A successful Leadership test (threshold 4) will calm her nerves back down. | |Description= A wavering leader can be worse than no leader at all, and Yelena still finds herself falling short of the challenge even when she should be more than capable. In high intensity situations (GM discretion) Yelena suffers a -4 to all checks she makes. A successful Leadership test (threshold 4) will calm her nerves back down. | ||
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|Description= The incident involving the Sevenfold Staff's retrieval and The Key which bound itself to the artifact piece still lingers in the young woman's mind, and similar incidents are not ones she wishes to involve herself in if she can avoid it. Yelena will refuse to assist in matters involving the 4th world or cults such as the Aleph Society without a loyalty test, and even if successful her assistance will cost a chip. Furthermore, even when she decides to assist you despite the nature of the task, she is penalized by Ever Doubtful and a successful Leadership test only reduces the penalty to a -2. | |Description= The incident involving the Sevenfold Staff's retrieval and The Key which bound itself to the artifact piece still lingers in the young woman's mind, and similar incidents are not ones she wishes to involve herself in if she can avoid it. Yelena will refuse to assist in matters involving the 4th world or cults such as the Aleph Society without a loyalty test, and even if successful her assistance will cost a chip. Furthermore, even when she decides to assist you despite the nature of the task, she is penalized by Ever Doubtful and a successful Leadership test only reduces the penalty to a -2. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:10, 17 November 2025
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| Headmistress of the Salem Wiccans | |
|---|---|
| Quiet | |
| Demure | |
| Knowledgeable | |
| Contact Owner | buhbuhbrez |
| Owner's Discord Name | Breeze5768 |
| Owner's Wiki Name | Breezy |
| Connection | 4 |
| Public Contact? | Yes |
| Archetype | Legwork |
| Location | Salem, Masachuesetts |
| Metatype | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Awakened/Emerged | Awakened |
| Age | Young |
| Preferred Payment Method | Favors/Nuyen |
| Hobbies/Vice | Teaching |
| Personal Life | Single |
| Faction | Wiccans |
| Aspects | Ever Doubtful Haunted Magical Expert Accomplished Ritualist Reagent Supplier Eager Teacher Salemite through and through What ails You? Sanctuary |
Overview
Headmistress of the Wiccan community in Salem, though she abhors the notion of placing herself above her peers, Ms. Yelena Monroe is a quiet and knowledgeable young woman who has been an active member of the Salem community for almost all her life. Awakened at a young age, she spent much of her time rather bookishly pursuing a higher understanding of the magical world, but her true passion lay in the teaching of others and elevating those around her. It was this passion for teaching which drove her to success and made her well liked in her community, and her charitable work in aiding others in this dark world of greed has made her out to be a de facto leading figure in the Salem Witches.
This is part of her greatest flaw however: Yelena Monroe is not a leader in heart. Though she has taken the nominal title of "Headmistress" she still finds herself undeserving, and while she has had a few years now to learn and better herself to build her confidence, in moments of crisis or guilt she finds herself lacking in every regard, and her ability to lead others dwindles. Still, a full magician who is quite powerful with the arcane and skilled in all forms of magic is not someone to take lightly or to underestimate, and to those she is loyal to she will spare no effort in seeing them through their darkest times.
GM Notes
- Very softspoken woman, polite and never eager to start a fight.
- Being a Wiccan, Yelena is a pacifist. Though she will defend herself if absolutely necessary, she finds herself lacking in the heart to do so and does not appreciate her services being put to use for the sake of harming others without cause. Even with sufficient reason, expect hesitation and a need to be persuaded and limited support.
- After the recovery of the Head of the Sevenfold Staff, Yelena has witnessed and experienced things she cannot tell another soul. Those who know may find themselves in favor with her, but those who seek to chase those secrets down may find a shockingly resilient obstacle in their way should she have a say about it.
Aspects Description
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Ever Doubtful | A wavering leader can be worse than no leader at all, and Yelena still finds herself falling short of the challenge even when she should be more than capable. In high intensity situations (GM discretion) Yelena suffers a -4 to all checks she makes. A successful Leadership test (threshold 4) will calm her nerves back down. |
| Haunted | The incident involving the Sevenfold Staff's retrieval and The Key which bound itself to the artifact piece still lingers in the young woman's mind, and similar incidents are not ones she wishes to involve herself in if she can avoid it. Yelena will refuse to assist in matters involving the 4th world or cults such as the Aleph Society without a loyalty test, and even if successful her assistance will cost a chip. Furthermore, even when she decides to assist you despite the nature of the task, she is penalized by Ever Doubtful and a successful Leadership test only reduces the penalty to a -2. |
| Magical Expert | A thaumaturgical expert, Yelena is clearly well read on magical matters, from the common to the esoteric. +2 to knowledge checks regarding magical phenomenon and theory |
| Accomplished Ritualist | One of Yelena's common duties that she has been imposing upon herself since her teens is assisting in and leading rituals. She may assist in rituals, and may lead in rituals of the following: Remote Sensing, Circle of Healing, Circle of Protection, Ward, Watcher, Homonculus, |
| Reagent Supplier | Yelena often has a surplus of refined reagents from her work for her community, and even if she does not have a particular tradition she's rather confident that she can refine what you need. +2 to acquiring rare reagents. |
| Eager Teacher | Yelena utterly adores teaching! If you wish for her assistance, feel free to ask. Yelena may serve as a Sensei for the Sorcery Skill Group |
| Salemite through and through | Yelena has lived in Masachusetts, and Salem in particular, her entire life, and she is well connected to the goings on in the surrounding area. +2 to knowledge check regarding Salem and the surrounding area (Peabody, Boston, etc.) |
| What ails You? | Yelena is kind, and she has spent quite some time assisting in those she can in recovering from injuries. +2 to Knowledge checks and Active checks regarding medicine and medical practice |
| Sanctuary | Safeguarding the city is a part of Yelena's duty, and for those she is loyal to she shall extend the same offer to them. For a chip, Yelena will safekeep a runner from authorities in Salem, serving as a bolthole in case of emergencies for up to a week. |
Dicepools
| Dicepools | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Checks | 12 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety |
| Active Checks | 8 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety |
| Gear Acquisition Checks | 2 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety |
| Networking Checks | 4 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety |
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