Richelle de Mauvais - Revision history

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Rock: /* Darkon: the Elixir, the Kargat, the Ebon Fold and the King */

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Darkon: the Elixir, the Kargat, the Ebon Fold and the King

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	In [[741 BC]], the [[Lich]]-[[King]] finally deigned to contact Richelle, inviting her to work for him by ferrying [[Kargat]] agents around the [[Core]] as she had ferried [[spy\|spies]] for other countries in [[Dementlieu]]. Knowing better than to defy the ruler of Darkon, Richelle accepted, but asked to be paid not just in gold, but in life. Amused by the Red Widow's temerity, Azalin agreed to her terms. During Richelle's service, she would periodically be invited to [[Castle Avernus]], so that Azalin might use his magic to drain the life of prisoners and bestow it upon her.		In [[741 BC]], the [[Lich]]-[[King]] finally deigned to contact Richelle, inviting her to work for him by ferrying [[Kargat]] agents around the [[Core]] as she had ferried [[spy\|spies]] for other countries in [[Dementlieu]]. Knowing better than to defy the ruler of Darkon, Richelle accepted, but asked to be paid not just in gold, but in life. Amused by the Red Widow's temerity, Azalin agreed to her terms. During Richelle's service, she would periodically be invited to [[Castle Avernus]], so that Azalin might use his magic to drain the life of prisoners and bestow it upon her.

	Richelle served the wishes of her dreadful employer, mostly faithfully, until the start of the [[Requiem]]. The Red Widow was growing increasingly restless, seeing the reaping of so much life as dangerous, especially since she was ~~sometimes~~ required to ferry ~~Azalin's killers~~ to and from their blood-soaked work. When Azalin was seemingly destroyed in [[750 BC]], rather than ally herself with any of the major Kargat cells, Richelle cut ties with the organisation and took her Théàtre d'Atroce out of Darkon for good.		Richelle served the wishes of her dreadful employer, mostly faithfully, until the start of the [[Requiem]]. The Red Widow was growing increasingly restless, seeing the reaping of so much life as dangerous, especially since she was now required to ferry members of the [[Ebon Fold]] to and from their blood-soaked work on her employer's behalf. When Azalin was seemingly destroyed in [[750 BC]], rather than ally herself with any of the major Kargat cells, Richelle cut ties with the organisation and took her Théàtre d'Atroce out of Darkon for good.

	===[[Dementlieu]]: A 'Quiet' Retirement in [[Chateaufaux]]===		===[[Dementlieu]]: A 'Quiet' Retirement in [[Chateaufaux]]===

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	==Background==		==Background==
	===[[Dementlieu]]===		===[[Dementlieu]]: Origins and Adoption===
	The Red Widow's unknown [[:Category:Mother\|mother]] implanted a clutch of eggs in an unnamed [[human]] man, abandoning him to be devoured from the inside out by their offspring. Before this could happen, the man was purchased by the two [[scholar\|scholars]] [[Albert de Mauvais\|Albert]] and [[Giles de Mauvais]]. The clutch hatched in [[709 BC]], but the hatchlings were trapped in Albert's [[laboratory]], where he subjected them to inhumane experiments. In the year [[714 BC]], due to her extremis of terror and pain, one hatchling discovered a spark of [[arcane magic]] within herself, which she tried to use to secure her escape. Instead, Albert stated out loud his intention to dissect her brain.		The Red Widow's unknown [[:Category:Mother\|mother]] implanted a clutch of eggs in an unnamed [[human]] man, abandoning him to be devoured from the inside out by their offspring. Before this could happen, the man was purchased by the two [[scholar\|scholars]] [[Albert de Mauvais\|Albert]] and [[Giles de Mauvais]]. The clutch hatched in [[709 BC]], but the hatchlings were trapped in Albert's [[laboratory]], where he subjected them to inhumane experiments. In the year [[714 BC]], due to her extremis of terror and pain, one hatchling discovered a spark of [[arcane magic]] within herself, which she tried to use to secure her escape. Instead, Albert stated out loud his intention to dissect her brain.

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	Unusually, the Red Widow felt a deep and lasting sense of gratitude for the human who had saved her life. As she gained control of her shapeshifting powers, the Red Widow and Giles started to claim they were a travelling father and daughter to deflect awkward questions, and he bestowed upon her the name '''Richelle de Mauvais'''.		Unusually, the Red Widow felt a deep and lasting sense of gratitude for the human who had saved her life. As she gained control of her shapeshifting powers, the Red Widow and Giles started to claim they were a travelling father and daughter to deflect awkward questions, and he bestowed upon her the name '''Richelle de Mauvais'''.

	===[[Nova Vaasa]]===		===[[Nova Vaasa]]: Studies and Loss===
	The unlikely pair wound up in [[Kantora]], where Giles took up a teaching position at the [[University in Kantora]] and enrolled 'Richelle' as a student. He was honest with her about his intention to monitor her capacity to learn and her mental growth when compared to the human children with whom she must take classes. Rather than be offended, Richelle considered the idea to be interesting and a challenge; she focused on her studies, rather than the appetites of the flesh.		The unlikely pair wound up in [[Kantora]], where Giles took up a teaching position at the [[University in Kantora]] and enrolled 'Richelle' as a student. He was honest with her about his intention to monitor her capacity to learn and her mental growth when compared to the human children with whom she must take classes. Rather than be offended, Richelle considered the idea to be interesting and a challenge; she focused on her studies, rather than the appetites of the flesh.

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	Richelle graduated ''summa cum laude'' from the University in Kantora in [[722 BC]]. Suddenly realizing that half of a Red Widow's average lifespan had already passed, she was suddenly gripped by the fear of [[death]] and resolved to find ways of extending her lifespan. As none of her studies in Kantora had offered her any leads, Richelle travelled west to find superior houses of learning.		Richelle graduated ''summa cum laude'' from the University in Kantora in [[722 BC]]. Suddenly realizing that half of a Red Widow's average lifespan had already passed, she was suddenly gripped by the fear of [[death]] and resolved to find ways of extending her lifespan. As none of her studies in Kantora had offered her any leads, Richelle travelled west to find superior houses of learning.

	===[[Dementlieu]]===		===[[Dementlieu]]: [[Biology]], [[Sleight of Hand]] and [[Espionage]]===
	Richelle enrolled in the [[University of Dementlieu]] in [[724 BC]], planning to engage in postdoctoral studies and perform advanced experiments in the field of [[biology]]. As part of her research she started trapping and vivisecting any other [[Red Widow\|Red Widows]] she encountered, an activity that led to her failing a [[Powers Check]] -- an unusual achievement for a creature whose humanity should be nothing but an illusion. Although her research did teach her a lot about Red Widows in general and herself in particular, she found nothing to help her extend her lifespan. What she did find, was an explanation why she found it so much easier to resist the urges of the flesh than most of her kind; be it due to a natural mutation or due to [[Albert de Mauvais\|Albert de Mauvais']] experiments, but Richelle was both sterile and asexual, neither inclined to nor capable of producing offspring.		Richelle enrolled in the [[University of Dementlieu]] in [[724 BC]], planning to engage in postdoctoral studies and perform advanced experiments in the field of [[biology]]. As part of her research she started trapping and vivisecting any other [[Red Widow\|Red Widows]] she encountered, an activity that led to her failing a [[Powers Check]] -- an unusual achievement for a creature whose humanity should be nothing but an illusion. Although her research did teach her a lot about Red Widows in general and herself in particular, she found nothing to help her extend her lifespan. What she did find, was an explanation why she found it so much easier to resist the urges of the flesh than most of her kind; be it due to a natural mutation or due to [[Albert de Mauvais\|Albert de Mauvais']] experiments, but Richelle was both sterile and asexual, neither inclined to nor capable of producing offspring.

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	Alas for Richelle, [[Dominic D'Honaire]] got wise of her business and subtly blacklisted the Théàtre d'Atroce, cutting it off from sponsorship by the nobility and discouraging paying customers from attending its performances. Aware that this was little more than a warning shot from the master [[manipulator]] of Dementlieu, Richelle decided to take her company on the road, and started a grand tour of the [[Core]]. She would eke out her supply of Vital Venom for as long as it would last while searching for other ways to extend her life.		Alas for Richelle, [[Dominic D'Honaire]] got wise of her business and subtly blacklisted the Théàtre d'Atroce, cutting it off from sponsorship by the nobility and discouraging paying customers from attending its performances. Aware that this was little more than a warning shot from the master [[manipulator]] of Dementlieu, Richelle decided to take her company on the road, and started a grand tour of the [[Core]]. She would eke out her supply of Vital Venom for as long as it would last while searching for other ways to extend her life.

	===[[Darkon]]===		===[[Darkon]]: the [[Elixir]], the [[Kargat]], the [[Ebon Fold]] and the [[King]]===
	In [[737 BC]], the [[Théàtre d'Atroce]] was performing in [[Martira Bay]] when Richelle came to learn of the unusual longevity of several of its inhabitants. Without knowing what the [[Kargatane]] were, Richelle still considered them a useful resource. She personally organized one of her company's greatest performances ever, urging her employees to give their very best even as she herself laboured on devising new and daring illusions for the magic show.		In [[737 BC]], the [[Théàtre d'Atroce]] was performing in [[Martira Bay]] when Richelle came to learn of the unusual longevity of several of its inhabitants. Without knowing what the [[Kargatane]] were, Richelle still considered them a useful resource. She personally organized one of her company's greatest performances ever, urging her employees to give their very best even as she herself laboured on devising new and daring illusions for the magic show.

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	Richelle served the wishes of her dreadful employer, mostly faithfully, until the start of the [[Requiem]]. The Red Widow was growing increasingly restless, seeing the reaping of so much life as dangerous, especially since she was sometimes required to ferry Azalin's killers to and from their blood-soaked work. When Azalin was seemingly destroyed in [[750 BC]], rather than ally herself with any of the major Kargat cells, Richelle cut ties with the organisation and took her Théàtre d'Atroce out of Darkon for good.		Richelle served the wishes of her dreadful employer, mostly faithfully, until the start of the [[Requiem]]. The Red Widow was growing increasingly restless, seeing the reaping of so much life as dangerous, especially since she was sometimes required to ferry Azalin's killers to and from their blood-soaked work. When Azalin was seemingly destroyed in [[750 BC]], rather than ally herself with any of the major Kargat cells, Richelle cut ties with the organisation and took her Théàtre d'Atroce out of Darkon for good.

	===~~Twilight~~===		===[[Dementlieu]]: A 'Quiet' Retirement in [[Chateaufaux]]===
	In [[755 BC]], Azalin returned to the throne of Darkon. Richelle started corresponding with the dread king, offering to return to his service if he would agree to compensate her as he had done before. Azalin sent a reply that explained he had decided not to directly punish her for abandoning his service while he was indisposed, but that he was not interested in retaining her services in future. In addition, he forbade her from ever returning to Darkon, thus consigning her to the touch of time and eventual [[death]].		In [[755 BC]], Azalin returned to the throne of Darkon. Richelle started corresponding with the dread king, offering to return to his service if he would agree to compensate her as he had done before. Azalin sent a reply that explained he had decided not to directly punish her for abandoning his service while he was indisposed, but that he was not interested in retaining her services in future. In addition, he forbade her from ever returning to Darkon, thus consigning her to the touch of time and eventual [[death]].

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Dementlieu

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	===[[Dementlieu]]===		===[[Dementlieu]]===
	Richelle enrolled in the [[University of Dementlieu]] in [[724 BC]], planning to engage in postdoctoral studies and perform advanced ~~studies~~ in the field of [[biology]]. As part of her research she started trapping and vivisecting any other [[Red Widow\|Red Widows]] she encountered, an activity that led to her failing a [[Powers Check]] -- an unusual achievement for a creature whose humanity should be nothing but an illusion. Although her research did teach her a lot about Red Widows in general and herself in particular, she found nothing to help her extend her lifespan. What she did find, was an explanation why she found it so much easier to resist the urges of the flesh than most of her kind; be it due to a natural mutation or due to [[Albert de Mauvais\|Albert de Mauvais']] experiments, but Richelle was both sterile and asexual, neither inclined to nor capable of producing offspring.		Richelle enrolled in the [[University of Dementlieu]] in [[724 BC]], planning to engage in postdoctoral studies and perform advanced experiments in the field of [[biology]]. As part of her research she started trapping and vivisecting any other [[Red Widow\|Red Widows]] she encountered, an activity that led to her failing a [[Powers Check]] -- an unusual achievement for a creature whose humanity should be nothing but an illusion. Although her research did teach her a lot about Red Widows in general and herself in particular, she found nothing to help her extend her lifespan. What she did find, was an explanation why she found it so much easier to resist the urges of the flesh than most of her kind; be it due to a natural mutation or due to [[Albert de Mauvais\|Albert de Mauvais']] experiments, but Richelle was both sterile and asexual, neither inclined to nor capable of producing offspring.

	Regrettably - for Richelle - her research was cut short before she could find a scientific way to extend her life. Her biological experiments, once discovered by the University's leadership, led to general outcry and her forced ejection from the University in [[730 BC]]. With most of her inheritance spent on necessities, the cost of her education and a laboratory that was now lost to her, Richelle needed to secure an income. She decided to ply her abilities with [[arcane magic]] at the venue most tolerant of it in Dementlieu, and she applied for a membership with [[:Category:La Société de Legerdemain\|la Société de Legerdemain]] in [[731 BC]]. To her relief, she managed to secure a sufficient income to meet her needs. To her surprise, she found she had a knack for stage magic and quite enjoyed it.		Regrettably - for Richelle - her research was cut short before she could find a scientific way to extend her life. Her biological experiments, once discovered by the University's leadership, led to general outcry and her forced ejection from the University in [[730 BC]]. With most of her inheritance spent on necessities, the cost of her education and a laboratory that was now lost to her, Richelle needed to secure an income. She decided to ply her abilities with [[arcane magic]] at the venue most tolerant of it in Dementlieu, and she applied for a membership with [[:Category:La Société de Legerdemain\|la Société de Legerdemain]] in [[731 BC]]. To her relief, she managed to secure a sufficient income to meet her needs. To her surprise, she found she had a knack for stage magic and quite enjoyed it.

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