Mara
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| Slinger of Magics and notta face. | |
|---|---|
| Former Tír na nÓg operative who let her social skills atrophy while she escaped reality in the woods. | |
| Discord | @Synonym#6076 |
| SynonymPseudonym | |
| Metatype | Elf - Dryad |
| Street Cred | 0 |
| Notoriety | 1 |
| Public Awareness | 0 |
| CDP | 48 |
| D.O.B. | 14-June-2026 |
| Age | 59 |
| Folder | Mara-Dropbox |
| Priority | Metatype - C Attributes - A Magic/Resonance - A Skills - E Resources - E |
Character Information
Summary
Former diplomatic and overt operative for Tír na nÓg in Seattle. After having her perspective on the world altered by reality she made some trouble, biting off a little more than she wanted. She took some time off and has decided to go into 'business' for herself.
Goals
- Make peace with Spirits of Man
- Increase her influence in her 'neighborhood'
- Live outside corporate control
Background
Born early in the century, she grew up during the formation of Tír na nÓg. A sense of patriotism for the new state, coupled with her magical talents and the right ear shape made her a shoe in for work with the diplomatic service and as an overt agent for more clandestine actions. During the mid century she climbed the ranks, working for the betterment of her homeland. Negotiation, metahuman intelligence, and, quite obviously, magic were her specialties.
On being assigned to Seattle, she established a home in the eastern reaches of the city-state and quickly found herself attuned to the land. This is the home she currently occupies, an interesting, mostly underground domicile in a partially wooded area. It incurred a lengthy commute, but when you have a driver that seems like much less of an issue.
While in Seattle, she had contacts in the underworld, the corporate arena - practically everywhere one could imagine, including eco-terrorist cells. At the same time, she was becoming more and more aware of the suffering of the down trodden and the treachery of corporations. It might not be empathy, but she certainly feels pity for those at the bottom rung and is even inclined to help them. Along with this pity, she detests the corporate single minded focus on profit, ignoring the meta-human cost, and perhaps more importantly the effect their actions have on the natural world. This disdain comes through in how she behaves with corporate managers.
In early 2070, her connection to her home started to cause her problems. She constantly felt slightly ill. This nagging unease and discomfort was enough to draw her focus and after a month of digging she found that detergent manufactured and used by Sumitomo Chemicals were seeping into Snohomish river. The chemicals were slowly drifting upstream in small tributaries including a creek that ran through her 'neighborhood'.
Her own political and diplomatic efforts were always applied in service of her country leaving her feeling hamstrung in using these means to solve her own problem without revealing her own susceptibility. The persistent ill feeling, though, drove her to find a solution. Over the course of several weeks, she periodically invaded the dreams of a city environmental inspector (Dave Nelson, human, magic 2 Shamanic summoner) that she had become friendly with and who nearly always had a specific Spirit of Man with him. The point of these invasions was to induce him to visit the source of the pollutants and carry a specific package with him. Eventually he did and when the bomb went off, Dave was also killed. It wasn't her intent to kill him as well, but the cleanup meant that new proper drainage systems would be put in place and her problem solved.
His constant companion was understandably upset. But while the spirit was able to put things together, meta-human authorities chalked it up to eco-terrorism as she had planned. The fact that she had killed Dave and angered the Spirit of Man hit her harder than she would have expected, though. She stepped back from her work, officially separating from the diplomatic service in 2072. The intervening years she has spent mostly at home conversing with spirits and traveling occasionally. Her social skills have understandably atrophied.
Over the course of her semi-solitude persistent dream of an expanse of land, natural, free and wild with her as it's protector have enthralled her. This coupled with boredom, confidence and a desire to grow has motivated her to rejoin society for lack of a better description. She intends to improve herself, her reputation and her holdings, starting in the shadows.
Magic (Path of the Wheel)
In the Tír, when one has magic and pointy ears (and a touch of nobility) they are destined for the Path. Aisling was schooled in Path magic and generally followed the path of the Steward. Lately she has felt more like a guardian protecting her lands.
The Trust Fund
Her parents did well investing within the budding Tír. Her mother was a savvy business woman and her father a local politician. The combination was potent and they were able to build a decent monument of wealth, which has been able to support Aisling. Thus far she hasn't looked into the specifics of this financial cushion, but it might be time.
Narrative Significant Qualities
Positive
- Glamour
- Yeah, she seems like one of those magical wood elves from the trids.
- Quick Healer
- She's always been quick to get back on her feet. Maybe it's magic. Maybe it's biology.
- Trust Fund I
- Wealth stockpiled by her savvy parents and available to her at a trickle. It's plenty to get by on, though.
Negative
- Distinctive Style (Glamour)
- Yeah, she seems like one of those magical wood elves from the trids. It's almost like light beams come out of her, you know, like, 'here I am'.
- Dry Addict (Moderate - Novacoke)
- Years of use and addiction for the leg up it provides followed by withdrawal, suffering and finally some measure of freedom.
- Favored - biased - Metahumans with no prospects
- They have no way to better themselves or their position. If anyone deserves pity, they do.
- Prejudiced - biased - Corporate Managers
- The worst kind of scum, riding the backs of others to wealth and sharing none.
- SINner - Tír na nÓg
- Born and raised and recruited into the diplomatic service.
- Spirit Bane - Spirit of Man
- They don't like her.
- Symbiosis
- She becomes very attached and aware of the surroundings of her home.
Run History
| Name | GM | Metaplot | Threat | Date of Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Memories That Bind | Sarcarian | High | 3 May 2085 | |
| 751's Local Disappearance | LHOG | High | 30 December 2084 | |
| GTFO of GeMiTo | Sarcarian | Semi-Prime | 5 November 2084 | |
| Navigating the Noosphere | Sarcarian | The Metroplex Governor Race of '84 | High | 4 August 2084 |
| Metroplex Muckraking | Sarcarian | The Metroplex Governor Race of '84 | Deadly | 16 July 2084 |
| Sangre Por Sangre | Sarcarian | Semi-Prime | 2 April 2084 | |
| The Sixth World Is Not Enough | Sarcarian | Semi-Prime | 9 March 2084 | |
| Neither Lost Nor Found | Sarcarian | Medium | 20 November 2082 | |
| Moon Catcher | Sarcarian | Deadly | 11 November 2082 | |
| The Anniversary | OrionsRequiem | Prime | 29 August 2082 | |
| For Elven Eyes Only | Sarcarian | High | 15 August 2082 | |
| The Money Pit | Sarcarian | Semi-Prime | 8 August 2082 | |
| Izanami's Haunted Mansion | Asmodeus | High | 17 July 2082 | |
| The Mane Man | Sarcarian | High | 16 June 2082 | |
| The Bloody Path to Truth | OrionsRequiem | High | 14 June 2082 | |
| Of the Goddess of Love | OrionsRequiem | Medium | 31 May 2082 | |
| The Lady From Tír na nÓg | Sarcarian | Medium | 27 May 2082 | |
| True Names, Mood Wanes | Asmodeus | Hail to the Pumpking | Semi-prime | 18 May 2082 |
| Throwing Shade | Sarcarian | Medium | 12 May 2082 | |
| Cultivation Crisis | OrionsRequiem | Medium | 30 April 2082 | |
| Buyer's Remorse | Sarcarian | Medium | 28 April 2082 | |
| Second Cleansing of Mara | Sarcarian | Medium | 24 March 2082 | |
| The Flamesaw Redemption | OrionsRequiem | Semi-Prime | 18 March 2082 | |
| Stand Tall for the Man Next Door | Sarcarian | Medium | 12 March 2082 | |
| Trick or Truce | Asmodeus | Hail to the Pumpking | High | 8 March 2082 |
| Maccy B's - Act II | Ryncewynde | Low | 5 March 2082 | |
| I've Been Followed | Aurora | High | 3 March 2082 | |
| The Most Urban Brawl | OrionsRequiem | Cross Flight Love Fight | High | 24 February 2082 |
| Perchance to Dream | Sarcarian | Medium | 19 February 2082 | |
| Bloom in Darkness | OrionsRequiem | Medium | 17 February 2082 | |
| Shades of Grey's Anatomy | Sarcarian | Medium | 12 February 2082 | |
| Where Lobsters Spend the Winter | OrionsRequiem | Medium | 10 February 2082 |
| Co-contractors | Runs | Significant runs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delphi | 5 | Took a blood magic Athame | Detective, has been to her office in Puyallup. Two cats. |
| Frostbite | 1 | Astral hazing and creepy feelings. Competent operator. | |
| Spider | 1 | Decker - perhaps a bit overconfident. | |
| Vichnozeleny | 1 | 'Vic' - has a blimp. | |
| Fidem | 2 | A nun or a BTL actress? | |
| Pell | 2 | Into fashion. | |
| Sp4rks | 1 | Decker - programed a synthskin mask. Doesn't like killing. | |
| Tora Kokoro | 1 | Very distracted by animals. Superhero? | |
| Lil' Boomer | 2 | Very small Ghoul. Talkative. Probably won't kill me and eat me. | |
| Samsara | 2 | Elf that wants to be an Ork? Why? Tough and possibly crazy. | |
| Charon | 1 | Seems older. Blown up by a rocket and survived. | |
| Black Samurai | 2 | He does indeed wear black. Very fast, physically. Lots of augments. | |
| Pulse | 1 | Decker. Seems to know what he's doing, but also maybe takes unneccessary risks. It seems to be a pattern with matrix types. | |
| Slowik | 1 | Muscle - an Oni, I believe, if the legs are any indication. Successful at not hitting our compatriot when it was asked of him. | |
| Chammy | 1 | Infected - HMHVV I. Banshee. Social focus. I didn not witness her feed, though the process intrigues me. | |
| Shutdown | 1 | A hacker who apparently can fight. I don't have direct proof of this only their persistent calls for violence. | |
| Canis | 1 | Technomancer with limb replacements. They didn't seem to ruffle too much when I mentioned that I knew what they were. | |
| Relay | 1 | Rigger with lots of tools at his disposal. Vehicles, weapons, drones in his arm. Wheelchair bound. | |
| Setback | 1 | This one has all her limbs replaced with mechanical parts. Seems fairly hardy. | |
| Vip3r | 1 | Another technomancer. Fomerly incarcerated, though I'm not sure what for. Had a hard time with the 'hosts' on the run, apparently they were rather high grade. | |
| Kitsune | 1 | Journalist. Possibly competent at what they call body snatching. | |
| Gigabite | 1 | Giant decker mostly interested in drinking Hurlg. Continues in the trend of most Shadow Haven deckers - most likely not worth the risk. |
Affiliations
Contacts
| Contact | Connection | Loyalty | Archetype | Profession | Aspects | Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde | 2 | 1 | Service | Taxi Driver | Sports Fan, Druggie, Taxi Driver | Even |
| Jacqueline Grant | 1 | 1 | Networking | Bartender | Elven Blood, Pointy Ears to the Ground | Even |
| Ohrwurm | 5 | 3 | Custom(G,N,K,A) | Fixer | Fake SINs, Tír na nÓg Loyalists, The Fix Is In, HUMINT, Fashion, Psychology | Even |
| Lisa "Lady J" Jenkins | 4 | 2 | Custom(G,K,A,N) | Talismonger | My Grandchildren Are Visiting, Arcanoarchaeology, Detection Magic, History, Ley Lines, Magical Theory, Power Foci | Even |
| Dameon Morris | 4 | 2 | Networking | TerraFirst! recruiter | Conspiracy Theories, Direct Action Operatives, Drugs, Environmental Science, Walking Away is Winning the Day | Even |
| Informer | 2 | 3 | Legwork | Private Investigator | Truthseeker, Magical Expert, Trid Aficionado | +1 |
| Eli Johnson | 2 | 4 | Custom(N,K,A,G) | Soup Kitchen Owner | Spark, Community Activist, Man of the People | +1 |
| Kenneth "Flamesaw" Murphy | 2 | 4 | Custom(A,G,N,K) | Ganger / Tough Guy | Not the Brightest Bulb, Firesaw, Fraggin' Handsome, People Pleaser, WAIT I'm a runner too! | Even |
| Cascade | 4 | 4 | Service | International Smuggler and Fence | It's not fun if there's no Risk!, Smuggler Specialist, Garage of Ganked Gear, Stimulant Savant, Getaway Driver, Driver picks the Music, Passenger shuts their trap | Even |
| Malia Strongoak | 3 | 4 | Legwork | Wood Elf | Hard to Reach, Accomplished Spellcaster, Breaker of Chains, Elven Blood, Ley of the Land, Path of the Druid | Even |
Organizations
Allies
Enemies
In Character Information
Symbols and Signatures
Matrix Search Table
| Threshold | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elf Magician - likely druid or some weird variation of shaman |
| 3 | Older than appears, highly skilled with spellcasting |
| 6 | A 30 year old photo - Someone exactly matching Mara's description. Also pictured - TNN Diplomatic Envoy to Seattle. |
Shadow Community Table
| Threshold | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mage and off-face. Reliable for job completion. |
| 3 | Possible appearance in 'The Most Urban Brawl'. Generally prefers a softer touch. Likely hails from TNN. |
| 5 | Rumored persistent issues with certain spirits. |
SINs
| SIN | Issuer | Rating | Licenses | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Shirley | UCAS | 5 | Mage, Talismonger, Driver's, Firearms |
Appearance
Slender with long dark hair and light blue eyes. Hair will often be braided with flowers or vines running through it. She avoids makeup.
Clothing
Casual, preferring natural fabrics where possible. Comfortable, but fitted sweaters, long sleeved t-shirts, jeans, jumpers, etc. May go shoeless in grass or light woods.