Rian

"Civilisations rise and fall - the constant and interminable force is that of the wild."

Born in Ireland to a mundane family, even as a baby Rian discomforted those around him. As a young infant, he grew to much prefer the company of animals to the humans who so often steered clear of him. He readily formed the bonds with these animals that he was unable to with those of his own species. Eventually he came to the notice of Lóegaire of House Ex Miscellanea - a proud and stern, but well-respected and skilled mage of the Beast Master tradition.

After being taken in as his apprentice and taught the principles of hermetic magic, Rian was then left in the middle of a forest for several years. Though lacking exposure to societal customs or even what should have been his native language, Rian developed the ability to communicate with the animals of the forest, as well as being able to call upon them in times of need. During this time he formed a bond with a raven named Ciara, who then accompanied him once he'd survived this harsh method of training. Lóegaire remained a demanding master upon resuming his direct tutelage, often chastising Rian for the strange side-effects his casting would produce and for his "pathetic" inability to bypass magical resistance.

Despite having circumnavigated such issues and spending more than enough time as his apprentice, Lóegaire refused to permit Rian to attempt his Gauntlet. Tiring of this (to him, unjust) delay, Rian went directly to a Quaesitor of House Guernicus to plead his case, and was granted the opportunity to attempt a Gauntlet with her. Rian passed, greatly embarrassing Lóegaire amongst the Hibernian Tribunal, who then made it a point of pride to "prove" that Rian was no true Beast Master and unworthy of the title of Magus due to not passing a Beast Master's Gauntlet. It was decided that it would be for the best if Rian were to moved out of the bounds of the Hibernian Tribunal, so he was sent to England, to a new covenant being established at Sherwood...

Characteristics
Strength -1, Stamina +2, Dexterity +0, Quickness -1, Perception +0, Intelligence +3, Presence +0, Communication +2

Virtues
Animal Ken, Cautious Sorcerer, Flawless MagicM, Hermetic MagusFree, Improved Characteristics, Inoffensive to Animals, Minor Magical Focus (birds of prey), Skilled Parens, Study Bonus, Summon Animals.

Flaws
Continence, Feral Upbringing, Incompatible Arts (Mu Co, Pe An), Magical Animal Companion (Raven - Morvan), Study Requirement, Tormenting MasterM, Temperate, Weak Magic, Weird Magic.

Personality Traits
Cunning +3, Patient +2, Loyal +2

Wizarding Sigil
Eyes turn completely black

Spells Known
Beast of Outlandish Size, Doublet of Impenetrable Silk, Ward Against Beasts of Legend, Panic of the Elephant’s Mouse, The Command of Every Beast, Intuition of the Forest, Pass the Unyielding Portal, Acorns for Amusement, Dance of the Staves, Repel the Wooden Shafts, Strike of the Angered Branch, Wizard’s Sidestep, Gather the Essence of the Beast.

Rian's Laboratory
Size: 0 Refinement: 0 General Quality: 0 Upkeep: 0 Safety: -1 Warping: 0 Health: +2 Aesthetics: 0

Virtues: Idyllic Surroundings

Flaws: Infested (Crows)

Specializations: An: +1 He: +1

Opinions on Others
Mages Essel - Pleasant enough, but there's steel in those eyes. Not to be trifled with. Companions Will Scarlet - Undoubtedly useful, but needs to be kept on a leash. Literally and figuratively. Grogs Alfred - A good cook. Big, and seems to know how to swing that sword of his, but thankfully he's yet to need to draw it. Gillian - A romantic soul inside a killer's body. Lohse - I generally don't have time for bards, but there's more to her music than others. Whether she realises or not remains to be seen. Silk - A troublemaker and a scoundrel, but he has utility. Don't gamble with him.