Simon ex Jerbiton
Simon ex Jerbiton Covenant: Lux Semper Ardentius Saga: A Family Affair Characteristics: Int +3 (Erudite), Per -1 (Distracted), Pre +1 (Gentile), Com +2 (Refined), Str -1 (Slight), Sta +1 (Willful), Dex -1 (Lanky), Qik -1 (Unhurried) Appearance: Simon of Baux Size: 0 Age: 27 (27), Height: 5'7, Weight: 140 lbs, Gender: Male Decrepitude: 0 Warping Score: 0 (0) Confidence: 1 (3) Virtues and Flaws: The Gift, Hermetic Magus, Puissant Artes Liberales*, Guardian Angel (Soak: +5, Magic Resistance: 15), Minor Magical Focus (Ward/Bind Ignem), Gossip, Dark Secret: Converted to Islam, Deleterious Circumstances (Head must be covered), Busybody Personality Traits: Pious +2, Inquisitive +2, Scholarly +2 Combat: Knife: Init: -1, Attack +0, Defense -1, Damage +1 Dodge: Init: -1, Attack --, Defense -1, Damage -- Fist: Init: -1, Attack -1, Defense -1, Damage -1 Kick: Init: -2, Attack -1, Defense -2, Damage +2 Soak: +1 Fatigue levels: OK, 0, -1, -3, -5, Unconscious Wound Penalties: -1 (1-5), -3 (6-10), -5 (11-15), Incapacitated (16-20), Dead (21+) Abilities: Provençal 5, Concentration 2, Charm 2, Organization Lore: Nobility 2, Arabic 5, Latin 5, Artes Liberales 3+2, Magic Theory 2, Finesse 2, Parma Magica 2, Order of Hermes Lore 2, Theology, Islamic 2 Arts: Cr 9, In 0, Mu 0, Pe 0, Re 9, An 0, Aq 0, Au 0, Co 5, He 0, Ig 5, Im 0, Me 0, Te 0, Vi 0 Equipment: Scholarly Robes and Hat Encumbrance: 0 (0)
Spells Known: Purification of the Festering Wounds (CrCo 20) +15 Bind Wound (CrCo 10) +15 Lamp Without Flame (CrIg 10) +15 Pilum of Fire (CrIg 20) +15 The Gift of Vigor (ReCo 20) +15 Rise of the Feathery Body (ReCo 10) +15 Ward Against Heat and Flames (ReIg 25) +20 Unseen Arm (ReTe 5) +10
What he does? Simon struggles with his place within society as a wizard and a scholar. He seeks to do right by his guardian angel while hiding his faith as a devout muslim. He wants acceptance by his family and is a prolific letter writer with many and varied contacts.
Why he does it? He love astronomy. He loves God. He loves people. He wishes to do right and honor the gift God has given him. He wants to find new things and new ideas.
What made him do it? As a member of House Baux, Simon did not fit in at court and was raised by his tutor. The Gift is more common in his noble family and once his magical talent manifested he was sent a covenant in Valencia. There he learned Arabic and was awaken to Islam. Under his pater he discovered his love for astronomy and practiced magic diligently. His Gauntlet, a viva voce, was to defend his tractatus on astronomy.
What do people think of him? He is known as the scholarly cousin of the Duke of Baux who keeps a wide range of correspondences and who knows some strange things. It is rumored he is a wizard.
What are his habits? He prays five times a day at sunrise, midday, afternoon, sunset, and night.
What are his Talents? Astronomy, written correspondances, and fire abjuration. He knows spells that can help the sick.
What does he like? He enjoys his academic and social correspondences. He has a sweet tooth.
What doesn't he like? He does not care for zealots or those who exploit the less fortunate. He avoids going to church as it makes him uncomfortable. He does not eat pork, drink wine, or gamble.
What does he look like? He wears fine scholarly clothes but always looks hasitly dressed. He is slight of build an a bit akward phsyically. Ink stains his left hand.