Nearl
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| I think i'd love you... | |
|---|---|
| In every universe... | |
| I know that for a fact... | |
| The wind to my fire | |
| Discord | near_light_ |
| Fangblade_ | |
| Metatype | Human (Nartaki) |
| Street Cred | 50 |
| Notoriety | 1 |
| Public Awareness | 0 |
| Ally Spirit | Halflight |
| CDP | 78 |
| D.O.B. | 2053, December 21st |
| Age | 31 |
| Folder | Fangblade's Drive |
| Priority | Metatype - E Attributes - B Magic/Resonance - A Skills - B Resources - E |
| Initiations total | 9 |
Character Information
Summary
Talulah Ashlocke Nearl is an infected Sage working for Louhi under the teachings of Kalma. Initiated in the ways of Necromancy through Wychking's ally spirit, the Lady of Pain. Balancing the worlds of life and death, she walks back from twisted path with her ally spirit Halflight, and her long term partner, Młynarz.
"To have been seen by you, to have earned your respect, to have fought by you. I know I made the right choice in my life. From now on, I won't go regretting what I've done. Thank you. Now and forever your ever-faithful student, Nearl."
Study of Necromancy
- To create balance in life and death, preserving the weight of spirit and soul.
- To seek temperance in the face of the chaos, to shred indulgence in the eye of the abyss.
- To break the chains of boundary and servitude that lie in my heart, and to seek the truth of self.
- This is my covenant, and I took this vow knowing I was unwell, but through the warmth of your guidance have I slowly found my way.
Goals
- Study Under Louhi's teachings and purge the bugs from the world.
- Noir had always thought highly of Wychking. Having heard of her ability and efforts to destroy the invae, it rubbed off on her and instilled an urge to help. Noir was already in a rut, so finding true meaning to her life inspired her to take up the torch, as it were.
Learn Ally Spirit Metamagics and ArtCreate Ally spirit formulaConjur Ally Spirit- Teach Halflight about the world
- Keep Halflight Safe
Upgrade Halflight to force 10
- Retire from the shadows and work in the light with Wychking.
- In November 2084, Nearl finally met with Wychking in Wichita. Their meeting was serene, almost as if the two had met before, and returned after years apart. Even though she was a fledgling, Nearl was heard, and respected. In those moments she felt a yearning and completeness that had eluded her for some time. Nearl asked that if once her training had ended, she could find a position inside of Wychking's Sphere. With moment of thought, they figured it could potentially be done, should Nearl prove her devotion to her path and goals.
- Start up Silver Ash Investigations with Halflight
- She had a dream once, to start a detective agency. Now, Nearl wishes to make that dream a reality, so persuaded by the actions of her mentor, and her past partners. Halflight will help, too!
- Explore Młynarz's Life.
- This person who, out of the black, entered into Nearl's life in 2080. Młynarz has been a stalwart ally and helped Nearl through the bleakest time's in his life. The two bonded over their experiences and work, with Młynarz even teaching Nearl how to summon and improve his ally spirit, Halflight.
Completed Goals
Understand the rumors of her family being in Seattle.- Nearl has reconnected with his sister and brother. Sadly, his brother has since passed away. All that's left is his sister, Celicy, and her niece, Koori.
- Kelia Kotomine, Mother†
- Miorine Kotomine, Mother†
- Lath Kotomine, younger brother†
- Celicy Vist, older half sister
- Minerva Kotomine, younger half cousin
Manage His Infection.- Talulah feels a completeness in themselves, and while they are not cured of their infection, they feel more sound and resolute than how they had once before.
Understand Magic.- Noir was born into his magical powers. He did not earn them by might or by practice, instead inherited them from birth. One of his goals in life is to understand better understand his ability to cast and weave magic. Now he works as a Sage in the name of Kalma, bringing balance to the scales of life and death.
Further the goals of The Night Throne.- They've been working with the Night Throne, but may soon depart...
Background
Talulah Ashlock Nearl was born into the secretive confines of a cult that worshiped ancient and forbidden deities. From an early age, Talulah displayed an uncanny aptitude for the arcane arts, and she was groomed to become a powerful mage within the cult's ranks. Her upbringing was characterized by strict doctrines and rituals, leaving her with a profound sense of isolation and a longing for freedom beyond the cult's oppressive boundaries. At the age of 20, Talulah's longing for liberation culminated in a daring escape from the clutches of the cult. Fleeing into the bustling underbelly of the city, she found herself struggling to survive, ultimately being drawn into the dark and dangerous world of sex work. It was during this tumultuous period that she discovered her resilience and resourcefulness, navigating the treacherous streets and honing her skills in self-preservation.
However, the shadows of her past continued to haunt her, and it wasn't long before the allure of the shadows themselves beckoned to her. Embracing the life of a shadowrunner, Talulah learned to harness her magical abilities in the pursuit of lucrative and often perilous contracts. Her experiences as a shadowrunner exposed her to the ruthlessness of the world, pushing her to adopt a hardened and pragmatic outlook on life.
Yet fate had more in store for Talulah, as she found herself unwittingly drawn into the dark embrace of vampirism. The transformative process unleashed a maelstrom of conflicting emotions within her, fueling her sense of detachment from humanity. Struggling to reconcile her newfound predatory instincts with her lingering moral compass, Talulah sought solace in the pursuit of ancient magical knowledge, delving deep into the teachings of the enigmatic Louhi.
Driven by an insatiable thirst for understanding and purpose, Talulah eventually established her own private investigation agency, Silver Ash Private Investigation. While her skills as a mage and a former shadowrunner made her an asset in uncovering secrets and solving mysteries, her ongoing inner turmoil threatened to consume her.
Battling profound feelings of disillusionment and alienation, Talulah struggled with an existential crisis, questioning her place in a world marred by darkness and deceit. Her growing resentment for the society she now inhabited fueled a deep-seated hatred, leaving her torn between the desire for redemption and the temptation to succumb to the shadows that had defined her existence. As she grapples with the complexities of her identity and the weight of her past, Talulah Nearl stands at a crossroads, her future shrouded in uncertainty and the specter of her inner demons looming ever closer.
Narrative Significant Qualities
Positive
- Nearl works as a Sage for Louhi under the teachings of Kalma, and her Mentor spirit, Death. Over the years, she has gained knowledge and power through the forms of Alchemy, conjuring, spellcasting, and all sorts of magical qualifications afforded to a trained Sage.
- Astral Chameleon
- Durable Preparations
- Mentor Spirit: Death
- Mentor Mask
- Practiced Alchemist
- Sensei - Arcana
- Spirit Affinity
- Spirit Whisperer
- Witness My Hate
- Nearl was also infected with the HMHVV Strain 1, and as such she is a vampire. Her mother, Heart of the Tempest is the one who willingly infected Nearl.
- HMHVV1 - Vampire
- Infected Powers
- Enhanced Sense - Smell
- Immunity - Pathogens
- Immunity - Toxins
- Mist form
- Regeneration
- Nearl, through past work and street knowledge, as garnered abilities to help keep herself alive, and below is a list of qualities aforded to her by her extensive storied past working on the streets and in brothels alike.
- Shoot first, Don't ask.
- Tough as Nails - Stun
- Focused Concentration 3
Negative
- Deaf
- Gremlins 2
- Simsense Vertigo
SINner - Criminal (Talulah Thomson - Knight Errant)
Initiations
- Initiation 1
- Masking
- Initiation 2
- Fixation, Advanced Alchemy
- Initiation 3
- Advanced Greater Ritual Casting, Greater Ritual
- Initiation 4
- Centering
- Initiation 5
- Flexible Signature
- Initiation 6
- Necromancy, Reckless Necro Conjuring
- Initiation 7
- Invocation Art, Summon Ally Spirit Ritual
- Initiation 8
- Cleansing
- Initiation 9
- Apotrophic art and Extended masking metamagic
Run History
Affiliations
Trusted contacts
For some reason or another, Nearl trusts these people more than the other contacts she knows.
| Contact | Connection | Loyalty | Archetype | Profession | Aspects | Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Mage | 3 | 3 | Fixer | Black Lodge Network Specialist | Black Lodge Loyalist, Black Lodge, Black Mage, Magical Theory, Spirits, Astral Topography, Metaplanar Denizen | Even |
| El-Ahrairah | 5 | 2 | Fixer | Ex-Assassin | Family Bonds, Infected, Syndicate, Technomancy, Shadow Magic, Private Investigations, Armor Clad Faith, LGBTQ Organizer | Even |
| Ivan Kolchev | 6 | 2 | Fixer | Ex Military Owner of Small Merc Outfit | Russian Born, Duty, Honor, Sacrifice, Guns Gun Guns, You make strange friends on the battlefield, Drugs are good at tempering the body for battle, but keep the spirit clean., I trust my Kalashnikov with my life., You know I love a good explosion. | Even |
| Rahmi | 4 | 1 | Generalist | Lt. In the Grey Wolves | This is Home, I like my Drinks, I know where that is!, Do not hurt my friends., My home is in my heart. | Even |
| Sandalphon | 6 | 4 | Custom(K,N,G,A) | Corporate Envoy | Tir National, Telestrian Industries, Corporate Court, Black Ops, Metaplanar Denizen, Elvar, Seelie and Unseelie Courts, Pitch Black, Pure White | Even |
| Amducias and Orobas | 3 | 3 | Generalist | House Stilray Cleaners | Sourcerror Technomancy, Necromancer Mystical Adept, House Stilray - Lesser Goetia, Fae Courts | Even |
| Adem Quel | 2 | 2 | Service | Personal Driver | Personal Driver, Vehicles, Your Vehicle | Even |
| Minerva Kotomine | 1 | 2 | Fixer | Office Receptionist | Reception!, Info broker! | Even |
| Loputyn | 1 | 4 | Custom(A,G,K,N) | Parabotanist | Bored and bratty, Fixated and faulty, Elvar Fae...?, Un/Seelie Courts, Astral Navigator, Master Alchaparabotamist | Even |
| Celicy Vist | 4 | 1 | Fixer | Vampire Taskmage | Born in Blood, Stained in Red, Bound by Blood, Purpose Fed, HMHVV-1 Vampire, Necromancy, Cults, Foci, France, Magical Threats, Drakes, Saedar-Krupp, Forbidden Gear | Even |
| Lady of Pain | 6 | 3 | Legwork | Matrix Offline, Honor First, Necromancer, Bard, Metallurgy, Corpse Catalogue, Autopsy Aspirant, Forensics, Invae Investigator, Underworld Understudy, Ritual Reanimator | Even | |
| Sylphiette | 2 | 4 | Fixer | Burnout | Noblesse Oblige, Street Gangs, Fence, Infobrokers, Love thy subhuman self, Non ware Gear, Drugs | Even |
| Otsdarva | 4 | 2 | Custom(A,G,K,N) | Barrier Mage | Chaos Magic, Manipulation Magic, Fixated Master Alchemist, Advanced Alchemy, Magic Lodges | Even |
| Johan Liebert | 6 | 1 | Gear | Coroner | Sociopathic Tendancies, Prejudice: Mundane, Ritual Equipment, Morgue Supplies, Foci, Necromancy, Erased, Talismonger, Magical Forge, Forbidden Gear, Spirit Formulae | Even |
| Femmetocelle | 1 | 3 | Service | Decker | Terminally online, Curiosity of the other | Even |
| WRN3 | 4 | 2 | Service | Feedback Seer | Technomancer, Matrix Search, Electronics Hardware, Reticent, Hosts, Infected Sympathizer, Vision through the feedback | Even |
Other contacts
Perhaps it was a single gig, perhaps she knew them before she became a vampire and a necromancer... either way, these are contacts that Nearl has in her commlink but rarely, if ever calls.
| Contact | Connection | Loyalty | Archetype | Profession | Aspects | Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Młynar | 4 | 2 | Service | Knightclub Leader | France, Knowledge of Gangs - Occitanie, Government Connections - Southern France, Eclessian Knightclub, Awakened | Even |
| Amelie and Jean-Baptiste | 5 | 1 | Fixer(A,N,K,G) | Infected Cabal Leaders | Ghoul Royalty, Vampire, SK Kid, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Corporate Kid | Even |
| Crazy Eight | 8 | 1 | Networking | Example Negative Aspect, Casino Owner, Curious little thing, Triad Networking, Wanna make a bet?, In the Shadows, High Roller | Even | |
| $p1keslinger | 4 | 2 | Custom(K,N,G,A) | White-Hat Hacker | Matrix Native, Deep in the Weeds, You'll Never Turn Me, Yeah, I've been around., High and Mighty | Even |
| Xyvis | 2 | 1 | Service | Bat Shifter, Hard to Call, Very Good Listener, Moonlit Mage, Learning Time! | Even | |
| Rev. Toby Newton | 3 | 4 | Networking | Catholic Priest | Charitable, Homebody (Redmond), Priest, Street Medic | Even |
| Alessa P | 4 | 3 | Fixer | Owner of The Daze | The Daze, Shadow Connections, Ear to the Ground, Punk Rocker, Bootleggers | Even |
| Ella "Unraveled" Wyatt | 1 | 1 | Legwork | Recovering BTL Addict | Unreliable, Recovering Chiphead, Redmond, Gang Relations, BTLs, Vice Knowledge | Even |
| Hez-kukra | 5 | 2 | Fixer(G,N,A,K) | Sons of Sauron Fixer and Black Clinician | Anger Issues, Once Burned, Twice Shy, Us or Them, Good Trouble, Uncle Sauron, A Common Enemy, Ork Forges, Wizard of Isengard, Secrets of the Uruk-hai, What Can Men Do Against Such Reckless Hate?, Advantage of Angband, The Fire of Orthanc | Even |
| Geneva | 3 | 1 | Gear | Ganger Boss | Red District Sinner, Fetters and Chains, Bazaar's Business, Secure spots, Beggars can be choosers, Dealing with the bringers | Even |
Organizations
| Contact | Position | Connection | Faction Rep | Archetype | Health | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Software and Special Investigations | Operation Malkuth Div Lead | 2 | 1 | Security Firm | Maintaining | Seattle |
| The Night Throne | Network Specialist | 2 | 40 | Infected Underground Cabal | Maintaining | Redmond |
Allies
| Faction | Rep | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Erika | 5 | Nearl's mentor, Wychking works for Erika, and it is one of Nearl's Twin Mirror Fantasies to join with them someday. |
| Black Lodge | 2 | Was suggested to join by Someone. Having nearly attained 10 magic, Nearl is quickly becoming a useful tool... |
| People of Redmond | 4 | Having saved the people of Redmond from multiple different gangs, as well as being as generous as she is, the people are pleased with her at this time. |
| Sons of Sauron | 1 | She had the gall to take KE head on, and the Sons of Sauron thought that was way cool. |
| Red District ((The Spire)) | 20 | She chose to side with the people as opposed to the company that owns the spire. |
Enemies
- -10 Laesa Rep
- -2 Halloweeners
- -20 Genqo Pharmaceuticals
In Character Information
Spirits
Matrix Search Table
| Threshold | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | A 1 star review of a Neo Curry restaurant with the name Oona Lovelace saying 'NEO CURRY SUCKS! GAVE ME FOOD POISONING!" |
| 3 | A once deleted but retrieved through cache post about a young nartaki looking for a transgender support group and place to live in Redmond in the year 2075 under the name "Kolya Kotomine" |
| 6 | Rumors of a mage stolen away from SK durring a midnight raid on a blood magic cult. Is Noir the blurred out boy in these images? |
Shadow Community Table
| Threshold | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | Surtr is a magician for hire that has a very low bar for things he won't do. |
| 3 | Noir Larvor is in league with the Night Throne, and an infected Runner |
| 5 | Noir used to be known as Fia Fields and ran under the name Bonfire. |
Assensing Results
| Hits | Information Gained |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nearl is Ill, they are awakened. |
| 2 | No Cyberware, R4 Power Foci, R6 Casting and Centering Foci, R3 Alchemy Foci. |
| 3 | No Cyberware, infected with HMHVV1 - Vampire |
| 4 | No bioware or cyberware, Essence 12, Magic 8, Necro Magician. |
| 5+ | No Cyberware, Gene treatments, nanotech. |
SINs
Fake Sin - Kolya Kotomine - R6, UCAS
- Fake R6 - Mage Licence
- Fake R6 - Private Investigator Licence
- Fake R6 - Firearms Licence
- Fake R6 - Concealed Carry Licence
Appearance
Clothing
A well dressed Sage, wearing a tan peacoat, beige button up paired with a deep red tie and gold tie clip. Dark red suspenders with golden clasps holds up her high waisted suit pants, a dark brown paired with a leather holster and belt. Paired with brown leather shoes.
Matrix Persona
A yellow shield featuring a stylized flaming helmet surrounded by coffin nails that Noir uses for magical drams.
Gallery
Nearl's Current outfit
Nearl using her weapon foci in astral combat
Noir's first attire
Noir's Second attire
Noir's dreamed third attire
Proposed third outfit
Noir's fourth outfit
Noir's fifth attire
Noir with her sword from Ez-Azael
Noir's logo feature many coffin nails as drams
Noir performing alchemy in early 2083
Nearl's outfit as she started working as a private investigator
Noir's custom battle armor
Short Stories
ShadowGrid Profile Comments
Character Plot Hooks
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