Maya

Maya

Maya, the albino Yuan-Ti chronurgy wizard. Her passion for knowledge, resilience, and dedication to mastering chronurgy and time magic define her captivating presence on a journey filled with arcane arts and mystery.

## **Description**

### **Appearance**

Maya is a striking albino Yuan-Ti, her snake-like appearance setting her apart from other humanoid races. Her skin is a pale, pristine white, and her piercing red eyes hold an enigmatic and mesmerizing quality. Cascading down to almost her waist, her long, snowy-white hair serves as a captivating feature, drawing attention to the magical snakes that seem to weave through her locks. These strands of hair, magically transformed into snakes, exhibit a unique symbiosis with Maya's emotions, acting as subtle indicators of her feelings. When annoyed or angered, the hair snakes emit soft hisses, while expressions of confusion cause them to look directly at Maya's face, other times covering her face when she is feeling embarrassed; their movements mirroring her internal state.

Her usual attire embodies both comfort and practicality, reflecting her preference for a long white coat reminiscent of a laboratory coat. Maya effortlessly pairs this coat with a range of outfits, including shorts, dresses, or long pants, making her wardrobe versatile and suitable for her diverse interests. Her choice of tops typically consists of buttoned t-shirts and shirts, allowing her to maintain a balance between a scholarly appearance and a touch of casual elegance.

### **Spellcasting Focus**

Maya's Magic Focus is an enchanting clouded orb, delicately suspended on a necklace. When invoked, the orb detaches and expands, fitting into her palm. As she casts her spells, the orb's interior transforms into a mesmerizing display of white clouds forming a graceful snake, alternating between the ouroboros and infinity symbol shapes. Its transparent exterior reveals the captivating serpent within, symbolizing the cyclical and infinite nature of magic. This alluring focus epitomizes Maya's profound connection to the arcane arts, enhancing her prowess as a skilled wizard throughout her journey at the Arcane school and beyond.

### **Spellbooks**

#### **Original Spellbook**

Maya's first spellbook is an exquisite violet hardcover with an imprinted white ouroboros containing clock-like symbols, symbolizing her mastery of chronurgy and time magic. The elegant design represents the infinite possibilities of magic and the cyclical nature of existence. Within its pages, meticulously inscribed with Maya's precise calligraphy, lies a wealth of arcane knowledge and chronurgy spells. The spellbook serves as both a source of inspiration and a guide on her magical journey, a cherished possession that reflects her unwavering dedication to the pursuit of understanding the intricacies of time manipulation.

#### **Jihl's Enduring Spellbook**

This spellbook, a gift from her dear friend Jihl, mirrors the original's intricate ouroboros design, but its covers bloom in a vibrant orange, a hue of creativity and change. Constructed with the intention to endure, the spellbook's pages are alchemically treated to resist the ravages of the elements and time. As her now main spellbook, it carries Maya's more advanced spells and current research, while her first spellbook serves as a backup and a symbol of her magical beginnings.

### **Personality**

Maya possesses a multifaceted personality that is shaped by her experiences and deep connection to magic. Despite facing prejudice and fear due to her Yuan-Ti heritage, she is a resilient and compassionate individual, choosing to embrace understanding and empathy rather than succumbing to bitterness.

As a passionate scholar and eager learner, Maya finds solace and joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Her insatiable thirst for understanding drives her to spend hours in the library, devouring tomes on history, arcane arts, and various subjects of interest. Her inquisitive nature makes her a valuable asset in unraveling the mysteries of the world around her.

Though she may appear reserved or introverted, once Maya forms connections and friendships, she proves to be a loyal and devoted companion. Despite her initial fears about being accepted by her peers at the Heron School of Arcane, Maya gradually opens up to the possibilities of forming new bonds with fellow students who share her passion for magic and knowledge.

At times, Maya's emotions are subtly mirrored by the magical snakes in her hair, offering a glimpse into her inner world. When angered or annoyed, the hair snakes hiss, providing a unique form of expression. In contrast, their confusion reflects her own moments of contemplation or uncertainty. When Maya feels shy or embarrassed, the enchanting snakes respond in a charming manner, gently covering her face as if to provide a protective shield from prying eyes.

The snakes' actions becomes a subtle yet touching gesture, revealing Maya's sensitivity and creating a sense of empathy in those who observe this unique aspect of her personality. This interaction with her magical hair snakes serves as an intimate glimpse into her inner thoughts and emotions, forging a deeper connection with those she trusts and allowing her to express herself in a way that words alone cannot convey.

Her pursuit of mastering chronurgy and time magic aligns with her sense of responsibility, and she understands the potential consequences of tampering with such powerful forces. Maya strives to use her abilities wisely and with care, recognizing the need for balance and caution in wielding magic.

### **Religion**

Maya's beliefs are deeply rooted in her reverence for the God of Arcane, whose domains of Balance, Responsibility, and Learning resonate with her the most. She holds the God of Arcane above all others for their embodiment of these crucial values, embracing the delicate equilibrium that magic demands, shouldering the responsibility that comes with wielding such power, and maintaining an insatiable thirst for knowledge and understanding.

While Maya's admiration for the God of Light is also evident, she finds herself more aligned with the domains of Learning, Fascination for the unknown, and Argumentation that this deity embodies. Maya's quest for knowledge is relentless, and she is endlessly fascinated by the mysteries that lie beyond the realms of the known. The art of persuasive argumentation serves as a powerful tool in her pursuit of truth and enlightenment.

However, there is one aspect where Maya differs from the God of Light, and that is the domain of Levity. Maya acknowledges the importance of humor and the light-hearted treatment of certain matters, but she struggles to fully embrace this aspect of the deity's values. For her, the world of magic and academia demands a level of seriousness that sometimes contrasts with the more lighthearted approach advocated by the God of Light.

Maya's beliefs are centered around her unwavering devotion to the God of Arcane and her deep respect for the God of Light's domains of Learning, Fascination, and Argumentation. She strives to strike a balance between her pursuit of knowledge, her responsibilities as a wizard, and her reverence for the divine values that shape her journey in the arcane world.

## **History**

### **Background**

Maya's early life was fraught with the burden of prejudice due to her Yuan Ti heritage. Her parents, deserters of their kind, instilled in her a sense of resilience and compassion, teaching her not to harbor hatred towards others despite the fear and hate she faced from different humanoid races. The library became her sanctuary, where she sought refuge in the words of tomes and developed her exceptional talent in both studies and magic, guided by her mother, who was a skilled wizard herself.

With the support of two friends she made at the library, the librarian, and the janitor, Maya found the courage to attend the Heron School of Arcane, following in her mother's footsteps. Excitement and fear mixed within her as she imagined the possibilities of learning and mastering magic but also dreaded the potential judgment and rejection from other students due to her Yuan Ti origins. Nevertheless, Maya persevered, determined to prove her worth and overcome the challenges that lay ahead.

In her journey as a wizard, Maya sought to dispel stereotypes and prejudices, symbolizing this belief by summoning her familiar, Pogu, a hawk that befriended a snake, signifying that anyone, regardless of their origin, could find trust and friendship in one another.

(During her second year at the Heron School of Arcane, Maya's mentor, Immianthe, rewarded her exceptional growth and dedication with an artifact that transformed her familiar, Pogu, into Cogu, an ouroboros. Cogu's ability to roll around and envelop Maya enhances her magical prowess, symbolizing the deep bond between them and their shared understanding of the cyclical nature of magic and time. With Cogu by her side, Maya's magical abilities flourish, empowering her to delve deeper into her studies of magic under the guidance of her mentor.)

Her parents gifted her a precious necklace with a clouded orb as a focus, a symbol of her magical prowess. When used as a focus, the orb transformed, revealing a mesmerizing white snake shape shifting between an ouroboros position and the infinity symbol, representing the cyclical nature and infinite potential of magic.

Before her enrollment at the Heron School of Arcane, Maya also received a custom-made spellbook from her mother, becoming a cherished possession that held her knowledge and magical growth.

Guided by her values of compassion, determination, and a thirst for knowledge, Maya embarks on her journey at the Arcane school, aiming to prove that trust and understanding can bridge gaps between races and forge lasting connections in the world of magic.

### **Archived Arcanes (A.A.)**

#### **1st year**

During her first year at the school, Maya encounters a multitude of students, some displaying pettiness and arrogance due to their noble backgrounds. However, she finds genuine connections with a girl named D'ai Quill and forms lesser but still meaningful bonds with four boys: Nathaniel Belvedere Primavera, a Tiefling; Kowaku, a Tortle; Valen, an Ashen Elf, and the mischievous goblin named Redgal.

During their studies at the school, Maya and her friends immerse themselves in a vast array of spells, delving into the intricacies of magic and the arcane arts. As they progress, they are tasked with creating their own signature cantrips. While translating an enigmatic text, Maya stumbles upon information about forbidden Essence magic, and realizing its danger, she sets it aside and crafts a different cantrip, "Void Coffin," utilizing Void magic instead.

However, Maya later learns that Valen took the Essence knowledge for his own cantrip, causing a mix of frustration and guilt for her. Essence magic proves to be both powerful and perilous, inflicting damage on its wielder, and Valen's use of the spell lands him in trouble. This revelation weighs heavily on Maya's conscience, as she grapples with the consequences of her discovery and its impact on her friend's actions.

During a 2v2 duel with D'ai-Quil, Maya inadvertently lands a critical hit on Lena with her new cantrip, "Void Coffin". Lena falls unconscious, leaving Maya devastated by the unintended harm caused. Full of remorse, she rushes Lena to the infirmary, deeply troubled by the unforeseen consequences of her spellcasting.

In the process of practicing the Art of Magic Missile, both Nathan and Maya experience significant growth in their expertise. Their Magic Missile [Mastered] evolves to an even more potent spell. Additionally, Maya's "Shield [Mastered]" now provides full protection against all force damage, extending beyond its original capacity of only shielding against Magic Missile. These advancements in their magical abilities mark important milestones in their development as formidable wizards.

As the school year progresses, Maya's capabilities draw the attention of Leo, who invites her to join his group of "smarter" students. However, Maya declines the offer, standing firm in her loyalty to her friends and disliking Leo's disrespectful attitude towards them.

During a harrowing night, the party encounters a maddened student who has lost his magical abilities and familiar. That is the first time the group learns about the possibility of a magic-stealing curse, a theory that, at the time, was dismissed by the staff of the school. Not much later, the first year students find themselves in a dangerous situation during a tampered teleport to some dark woods infested with deadly creatures. Though they manage to escape with some losses, many students perish in the ordeal, leaving the first-year students, including Maya's group, deeply affected by the traumatic experience.

With the help of the enigmatic Cloud Witch, the surviving students are safely returned to the school, where efforts are made to revive those who lost their lives. However, the incident leaves a lasting impact, and many students choose to leave the school due to the hardships they endured.

In the following months, not much else of note occurs, but the first-year students carry the weight of their difficult experiences with them, subtly shaping their perspectives and forging a bond among them that will endure through their journey.

## **Character Information**

### **Proficiencies**

Skills

* Proficiencies: Arcana, History, Investigation, Religion

Languages

* Common, Draconic, Abyssal, Elvish

### **Notable items**

* Enduring Spellbook
* Purple Ring of Teleportation

### **Abilities**

#### **Yuan-Ti**

* Darkvision
* Magic Resistance
* Poison Resilience
* Racial casting:
	+ Animal friendship(Snakes only)
	+ Suggestion

### **Spells**

#### **Cantrips**

* Void Coffin (Custom)
* Minor Illusion
* Summon Schedule
* Mage Wand (formerly a very capable Invisible Mage Hand)
* Mind Sliver
* Poison Spray
* Fire Bolt
* Prestidigitation

#### **1st Spell Slot**

* Find Familiar
* Gift of Alacrity
* Mage Armor
* Comprehend Languages [Novice]
* Endure Elements [Basic]
* Tasha's Hideous Laughter
* Alarm
* Absorb Elements
* Detect Magic
* Magic Missile [Mastered]
* Shield [Mastered]
* Silvery Barbs [Mastered]

#### **2nd Spell Slot**

* Wristpocket [Mastered]
* Misty Step [Mastered]
* Vortex Warp [Mastered]
* See Invisibility [Novice]
* Maximilian's Earthen Grasp [Mastered]
* Scorching Ray
* Hurry/Delay [Mastered]
* Hold Person [Novice]
* Tasha's Mind Whip
* Invisibility
* Mirror Image
* Suggestion

#### **3rd Spell Slot**

* Counterspell
* Haste
* Fireball

## **Other**

* Maya's favourite meals consist of poultry.
	+ Despite that, she studies and learns about a wide variety of dishes to present to her mentor, Immianthe.

## **Gallery**

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1. ↑ +Maya's Height Chart:

	* 5'0" ft (152 cm) | 14 years (1st year)
	* 5'1" ft (155 cm) | 15 years (2nd year)
	* 5'2" ft (157 cm) | 16 years (3rd year)
	* 5'3" ft (160 cm) | 17 years (4th year)
	* 5'4" ft (163 cm) | 18 years (5th year)
	* 5'5" ft (165 cm) | 19 years (6th year)
	* 5'6" ft (168 cm) | 20 years (7th year)
2. ↑ +Maya's Weight Chart:

	* 95 lbs (43 kg) | 14 years (1st year)
	* 100 lbs (45 kg) | 15 years (2nd year)
	* 105 lbs (48 kg) | 16 years (3rd year)
	* 110 lbs (50 kg) | 17 years (4th year)
	* 115 lbs (52 kg) | 18 years (5th year)
	* 120 lbs (54 kg) | 19 years (6th year)
	* 125 lbs (57 kg) | 20 years (7th year)