Melia Blake

Melia Blake

Elven Royalty
Contact Owner	Archtmag
Owner's Discord Name	Archtmag
Connection	8
Public Contact?	Yes
Archetype	Custom(N,K,A,G)
Location	Tír Tairngire
Metatype	Elf
Gender	Female
Awakened/Emerged	Magician
Age	Elven Adult
Preferred Payment Method	Services, Knowledge
Hobbies/Vice	Magical Power, Tasteful Luxury
Personal Life	Publicly Uninvolved
Aspects	Society Connections Royal Estates Elven Expert Soft Power Neo-Feudalism Hard Power Land of Promise Dusty Lore Noblesse Oblige

Overview

Princess Melia Blake is a member of the ruling class of Tir Tairngire. Holding her position since before the revolution, she's lost status, publicly, with the turn to democracy in the Tir government. However, while the faces of open power changed, much of the same players continue to pull the strings behind the curtain. Melia is a relatively private prince, avoiding public spectacle and celebrity among the commons. Regardless, she has a habit of appearing in places of note, often making small interventions with larger consequences. Despite her general reclusivity, for those she deigns to give access, she is considerate and open in receiving petitions and messages. For those she views as peers, well, she could be even different still, but those few in that circle haven't been sharing.

Notes for GMs

• Melia at times displays a patronizing attitude towards pro-democracy types. She pays lip service to the new face of power in the Tir, but, like many in her social circles, it's a contrivance.

• She does truly believe in the ideals of the Rite of Progression though, that the best of common birth will rise, reaching the status they belong in. Likewise, those who are frivolous and unworthy of their station will be made lesser. A meritocratic ideal, of a sort.

• She has a bias towards elves. She also has a slight disdain for dwarves. She doesn't express it much. It's a very subtle thing. She's also not a huge fan of humans in the Tir, mainly due to geopolitical concerns and because of the various human supremacy movements. Orks and trolls are fine though. Really everything else too.

• Melia recognizes that runners are exceptional people, and as a result, has a solid respect for them. This doesn't always translate to a friendly relationship, runners can be quite contentious as well after all, but it does underlie her interactions with runners.

• Melia tends to watch and plot, rather than make rash action. She's not the type to betray a runner calling them for help on a job. It's much better to build ties, and learn things, rather than burning bridges for short term gain. She's in a secure position, so she can afford that attitude.

• Melia is protective of people she views as hers. Serve her well in her times of need, gain a solid relationship with her, and she will try to provide for you in turn. That is the ultimate responsibility of rulership after all.

Aspects Description

Aspect	Description
Land of Promise	Melia's reach is longest in the heart of her power. +2 to Tests involving Tir Tairngire.
Society Connections	Social events aren't just for fun. +2 to Knowledge or Networking Tests involving government officials, the wealthy, or the famous.
Royal Estates	Melia owns many properties, and her position shields her from inquiry. +2 to Tests to find a safehouse. +2 to Tests to divert law enforcement attention.
Noblesse Oblige	Those of power have a responsibility to those they rule. +2 to Tests if Melia considers herself under obligation. See below.
Dusty Lore	Melia is a bit of a scholar. She's interested in all the dusty old secrets of the world. +2 to Tests involving history, lore, or discovery.
Elven Expert	You could say it's a bit of a personal concern. +2 to Tests relating to elves, elven culture, elven organizations, and elven magic.
Neo-Feudalism	While the Tir has liberalized economically in the aftermath of the Revolution, much still remains the same. Melia has ownership, whether fully or partial, in many different lands and businesses. +2 to tests involving businesses, properties, and corporations in the Tir. +2 to tests involving any people she might have economic power over.
Soft Power	The right word said at the right time can be more valuable than any runner. +2 to Tests involving a diplomatic touch.
Hard Power	Other times, violence really is the answer. +2 to Tests involving the Tir Military, Tir Ghosts (Whether in official service or not), Shadowrunners, and bribable tools of violence in general.

Sources of Obligation

• Character has a Tir Tairngire SIN. Can't be fake.

• Character has more than 30 positive rep with Tir Tairngire

• Melia owes a character a chip

• Character is an elf with membership in a Tir associated group. Ex. Ancients, Laesa, Telestrian Industries, etc

• A character is sworn to her service.

Dicepools

Dicepools
Knowledge Checks	12 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Active Checks	8 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Gear Acquisition Checks	6 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Networking Checks	16 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety

Network

Player Characters with this Contact

Name	Loyalty	Chips
Babylon	4	Even

Narrative Significant Runs

Name	GM	Metaplot	Date of Run
See-lie You Later	Asmodeus	The Crow of Seattle	4 January 2084
Scarlet Footsteps	Archtmag	By Royal Decree	5 April 2083