Miyuki

"Ya know, some people have claimed that books made me into the violent, yet respectable, woman I am today. Right now? I'd argue that not having my books is making me pretty, fucking, violent."

## History

From the moment Miyuki was born she was marked for great things. Not only did the Yaesano clan produce a voidkin of snow white fur, but one who even demonstrated an odd lack of body heat that suggested the deity she was destined to serve would be one with the domain over cold, or perhaps the cycle of winter itself. While her home only permitted a few tutors to come and attempt to bring the young voidkin up as tradition dictated, eagerly watching for signs of which deity had claimed them, certain 'issues' were becoming more and more apparent as the years progressed. It started innocently enough, a general exhaustion and lack of interest in the divine studies that wasn't uncommon for the young and believed that she would grow into her role with time. Then there was the skipping of such lessions to do practically anything else, though it was noted she spent quite a bit of time 'spying' on the mages around town as they worked their craft. However, it was only when the priestess assigned to mentor young Miyuki attempted to scold her that said priestess began to regret her current line of work.

The first time Miyuki earned such a punishment was for something only, slightly, insulting. Having not been able to manifest any sort of divine power she questioned if the gods were really watching over them. When the priestess explained that they did and devotion drew their gifts in return Miyuki stated that it sounded like the gods were just using them as slaves. Normally, it was quite common to simply pinch an ear to punish a young kitsune, and sure enough it got a yelp out of Miyuki, but afterwards her attitude started to steadily degrade with those of various faiths. Her questions did not stop, Miyuki showing herself to be absolutely brilliant when it came to picking out small details and contradictions, and never bothering to keep said discoveries to herself even if it got her in trouble as a result. While frustration with the fox continued to build those interested in her future as a priestess or maiden were looking forward to Miyuki's twelfth birthday when they could conduct a communion ritual to see where to send her off to. Upon that fateful day the group waited...and waited...and waited some more while any and all went to look for the girl. At last she was found though in a situation that most all their were horrified by. It just so happened that a coven of Iborighu worshipers had set up nearby led by a powerful wizard, a wizard who just so happened to have captured Miyuki's attention for years now with steadily more impressive feats of arcane might and now was suggesting to her a loophole in this whole 'voidkin' deal.

In a way, Miyuki had successfully started down the road she was 'destined' to from birth. After all, she was working with a 'church' dedicated to a known 'deity' which should've meant that her connection to the divine would strengthen. Truth be told, it sort of did, though in the same manner that her teacher got closer to said divine. Namely paying some lip service to them every once in a while, cutting their cult a decent deal on good and services, and saying suck it to all other deities that dared to try and hold dominion over the domain of cold. She was taught that Iborighu was a god that desired results, not stupid little rituals to appease them and certainly no prayer! If anything her continued interest in the ancient arts of cryomancy served as a more earnest and respectful means of honoring the Frozen King than anything else she could do as murder and destruction were somewhat out of the question for a kitsune who was only now getting the hang of entry level arcana. Patience, was the name of the game for Miyuki, with patience brought knowledge, and knowledge was power.

Though just as the seasons changed, so too did this comfortable life the fox had settled into have to change. A shame too, as it had been seen as promising that her eyes underwent a change in coloration that could've been seen as Iborighu's doing. But also possibly of Iborighu's doing was her teacher managing to botch a spell and turning himself, along with a good section of the camp they had established, into a fine red mist while Miyuki was out working on her more damage focused studies in a snowfield. Upon returning to what was left of the camp she was spotted by a few of the survivors, their resulting announcement of seeing her making her assume that, somehow, they thought she was responsible for this. So, heeding the words of her mentor to think before she acted, Miyuki thought about what a group of psychotic lunatics dedicated to a war god might do if they assumed she had a hand in this, and acted in the most logical manner by turning into a small fox form and running the fuck away.

While admitting to herself that it probably hadn't been the 'best' choice to hang out with a group of cultist out in the middle of nowhere it was also hindsight and unless she was going to spontaneously develop chronomancy then all she was doing was bitching about being alone in the middle of said nowhere. No, Miyuki was a realist first and foremost, the entire reason she didn't get along with the normal kitsune faiths, and as such took a few hours to rest and think of her next move.Admittedly she could be worse off, still had a decent amount of gear, a crossbow that she was no stranger to using, and the cold didn't even bother her anyway. If it came down to it Miyuki figured she had days at least to wonder about looking for a town before she was in any real danger. But as fate would have it she didn't need to go to even those extremes as with no small degree of dread she realized she could spot the entrance to a city off in the distance, and it was Tel'alu.

Shit...she was still in Tel'narrun.

## Appearance

When she first set out on her little learning trip with the cult of Iborighu it could be argued that Miyuki looked typical of most of the white furred voidkin. Snow white hair, bright blue eyes, even possessing an air of clam around her during those rare times she wasn't arguing with a priest or hiding from those duties and responsibilities said priests put on her. Her time out in the frozen wilds of Tel'narrun changed a bit of that. Be it from her own natural cold affinity or perhaps some form of the Frozen King's power affecting her a few changes came around, most notable being her eyes changing from an icy blue to an almost feral yellow at times when she's in her natural form. More evidence is given to this being tampering given that changes into a human guise, or even into the form of a fox have an equal chance of assuming either eye color seemingly without any sort of input from Miyuki herself. A more stable change and one that is more often mistaken for a fashion choice is the icy blues creeping into her hair as well as its change from white to an almost silver-grey coloration. While not unusual for the more devout voidkin to have their features change to be more in line with their deity that does usually require them being well, devout, and unless reading an arcane tome such a word hardly ever properly describes the cyromancer. Due to her comfort even in the coldest of environments she dresses rather commonly all year round, preferring comfort over most else save for perhaps pockets to hide various items and spell components.

## Personality

Being from a mix of a noble and religious background one would expect Miyuki to be calm, soft spoken and overall an exemplar of finer points of elegant speechcraft. What people actually find is a rather cold kitsune who if not getting straight to the point of the matter is often showing a complete lack of social decorum by pointing out the flaws of or outright insulting those that annoy her. It isn't to say that she goes out of her way to be rude to anyone she meets, Miyuki would just argue that the world seems hell bent nowadays at annoying her in the most mild ways possible and she hasn't the patience to coddle it. This could be attributed to having spent her childhood around the more devout of her people, and as a result picking up on a rather inflexible view of things even if she did not develop such devotion to go with it. Now, if one were to approach her with an intellectual discussion, especially those centered on the arcane, they may find a far more sociable kitsune speaking to them.

## Loves

Despite a frigid outward appearance and general sense of disinterest in most things Miyuki still possess the same degree of likes and dislikes as any other kitsune. If anything her love for her family is evidence that she is still rather normal for the race, even if said family is anything but. Be it a sibling or, Iborighu help her, Kasumi herself it's rare that Miyuki avoids them and rare still that she shows the same rudeness towards. At least, not without proper provocation, which her mother is often easily able to provide. Upon returning to Tel'sha though she has been purposely staying in human guise and keeping clear of her clan, not entirely sure how to approach them again after nearly a decade.

Like many a caster she possesses a love, if not borderline obsession for the study and practice of arcane magic. If Miyuki could have her way she'd be sitting nice and comfy in a library of such knowledge steadily working her way towards overwhelming power with only the occasional food and smoke breaks to keep the biological functions going in the mean time. At least, until she figures out immortality or lichdom or something. Miyuki is a patient sort, figuring either time will be kind enough to let her figure out one such option, or she'll blow herself up like her teacher did and not have to worry about it. Optimism at its finest.

## Fears

Fire. Though not the normal, controlled, and peaceful kinds of fires that one would find in a fireplace or the like. Or those that she generates herself because it's entirely different when they're magically generated, that's arcana and she loves that shit. No, it's more that Miyuki goes into a particular kind of panic if, say, the town is catching fire around her or she happens to be in a building while it's burning down. Then, it becomes a legitimate fear.

Given she comes from a frozen land where insect life is rare at best, those creepy crawlies also hold a special place in Miyuki's heart. Namely the place she draws evocation magic from before obliterating them in the most complete manner available should they be, unavoidably, in her way. While just going around and leaving them to their buggy ways would be preferred, sometimes peace simply isn't an option.

## Hobbies

Reading forms the basis of a good number of her hobbies. Reading for knowledge, like historical texts or news on this and that. Reading for power, because what the hell else does she have that spellbook for other than summoning terrifying amounts of arcane ice? Then reading for...just enjoyment really. Fanciful stories of great and amazing deeds meant to inspire and provoke a sense of wonder? Sign her right the fuck up, the number of magical misdeeds that could come of such things is endless!

Back when she was with the Frozen King's cult Miyuki also showed an interest in the crafting arts though as fate would have it her teacher sort of blew up the camp before she could really start an apprenticeship under the forgemaster there. She still toys around with certain things however, drawing out rough designs and the like for items she currently has no idea how to create.

## Family

Mother - Kasumi Yaesano

Sister - Emiko Yaesano

## Aspirations

Despite a rather, significant, setback Miyuki is hoping to get back on track with her arcane studies. If her teacher was any indication she could be summoning entire buildings made of ice or blinking blizzards into existence atop those that are troubling her. Though to do that she's kind of hoping for a home, stable work, and generally the basic things that come before stocking up an arcane library. Preferably she'd like to do this all while continuing, not, living with her mother. As much love as she has for the older fluffer, their talks are rarely productive and at worst an active detriment to her mental well being.