Elizabeth Kane

"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."

A citizen of Aetveris, Elizabeth grew up in one of the smaller villages of Etera, struggling as most did to make a living in a world plagued by monsters, conflict, wars, and more. However, thanks to Aetveris, life became more enjoyable and less dangerous. As a result, Elizabeth took it upon herself to do more than just live as a simple peasant girl. She wanted to give back to the kingdom and people who had given her such relief and hope. Taking up a job as an actor and an innkeeper, Elizabeth has spent the past few years of her adult life work on getting a business up and going, as the fledgling mage wishes to bring spirit and cheer to all she meets, finding faith and a second life in the footsteps of her god, Cayden Cailean.

## History

### Early Life

Elizabeth was born to a rural farming village in Etera. She spent a majority of her life being raised alongside her siblings. All of them played a part in upkeeping the farm, though her mother died when she was young, and Elizabeth recalls very little about her. Being the only girl in a family of boys, it fell to her from a very young age to keep the house, learning the skills of cooking, cleaning, sewing, and more. Her brothers and father were never harsh on her, though, and respected her for the work and effort she put in. This helped Elizabeth feel confident and secure with her own place in the world, as she always felt like a gift to others, instead of a burden.

This carried on for her adolescent and young adult years, where she found faith in Cayden Cailean. She blames her family for being chaotic enough to drive her to such a deity of chaotic whimsy, but in truth there was a lot to be found between Cayden's domains and Elizabeth's own family. After Aetveris had expanded to their small village, Elizabeth's family found stability, and, more importantly, a plethora of wealth. The farm became managed by hired hands, and the Kane family was free to spread out their endeavor elsewhere.

Elizabeth went to a bardic college, where she learned about acting, as well as magic, a plethora of knowledges, and adventuring. Able to blend supernatural knowledge alongside spells and magic, Elizabeth became a rather proficient bard and mage alike, combining her love of theatrics and holiday cheer with her abilities. She learned to tap into the inherent potential of minds, both her own and others, as well as how to bring life to the performances she did with illusions and other conjured spells. Even in combat, her performances lend themselves to having very real results, able to tap into her own luck as well as call forth spells of piercing shards, illusioned to appear like bits of candy.

### Adventuring days

Spending about eight years between tavern work, freelance adventuring, and starting her own business, Elizabeth's life has been fulfilling and exciting, but she feels she has grown past the local heroics, and wishes to contribute more fully to Aetveris. To that end, she's recently signed up to work with the Aetveris military, and hopes to either come out a stronger soldier, leader, or both, or something else entirely. The whimsical adventuring gal has little care what happens, so long as glory and victory are found at the other side.

## Appearance

Elizbaeth is 5'6 in height, with a lean build denoting her former work on a farm, and weighs about 140lbs. Her hair falls to her chest, and she often lets it hang wild and free, spilling down her sides and back. She doesn't wear much jewelry, as often it would become a work hazard. Instead, she opts for adorning her favorite apron, which she wears for bartending and for adventuring alike, the enchanted cloth able to protect her in combat better than some armor can. Her eyes are like an overcast sky on a snowy day, and her hair is as bright and orange as the flames of a hearth in a winter night. Overall she is quite beautiful, and youthful in her image. With a lack of scars and blemishes, she has a comely face and a welcoming smile.

In terms of attire, Elizabeth dresses quite common. Her clothes are made of high-quality and good fabrics, but they are not gaudy or boastful. She looks and dresses much like the working gal she is, preferring to remain simplistic in her beauty. When performing or acting, she'll often use illusion and alteration magic to appear more expensive or lavish than she's truly dressed, the magic so life-like it appears real to all the senses, undiscernible from the magic it's woven by.

Elizabeth's appearance overall is one of the people, a reminder to both herself and those around her that she is no better, but equal to them in different ways. Her willingness and desire to contribute to the world is reflected in the garments she wears, as she doesn't wish to be seen as superior or above her station.

## Personality

Elizabeth's personality is one of cheer and happiness. Her life itself being quite content, she doesn't have much experience in terms of trauma, grief, or other complex emotions. Even when faced with them, such as when her mother died at a young age, she took it in stride, understanding that life goes forward, and so should see. While her father and siblings worry that Elizabeth might just be repressing much of her more negative traits, Elizabeth is not one to put on such a facade. Her generally optimistic attitude on life and those within it lead her to find happiness even in the saddest of moments, and she's always one of if not the first to try and cheer the emotions of others up.

Because of this approach, Elizabeth often has an easy time making friends and charming those she meets. Some see her as a teasing flirt, while others see her as a light of happiness in a sea of sorrows. At times, Elizabeth has struggled to empathize and connect with others who have long-standing periods of depression, anxiety, or other negative emotions, as it's quite difficult for her to understand why someone would feel that way at length. Yet, despite this, she does her best to sympathize and alleviate their struggles, though this isn't always successful.

Elizabeth is a strong individualist who is known for her kindness and benevolence. She believes in all the virtues of goodness and right, but isn't as rigid or strict about laws and regulations. Elizabeth gets along with many, but one of the few who are quick to see her anger are people who "try to push folk around and tell them what to do." Her actions are guided by her own moral compass which, although good, may not always be in perfect agreement with the rest of society, especially those who have a more disciplined adherence to order. Elizabeth tries her best to get along with all forms of company, but in the end she's a strong-willed, free spirit, and this is reflected in both the art she creates and the quests she seeks, wanting to ever climb higher.

## Abilities

Elizabeth's most skilled abilities is her ability to conjure forth shards of winter, manipulating them into flurried blasts, or explosive shatters. A rather potent artillery mage, her evocation spells are her main area of focus. Alongside these, however, she's rather adept at influencing the minds of others, often by giving them courage and inspiration they did not have before, by tapping into their potential. Further still, she has the ability to temporarily polymorph people into objects, like decor or furniture, which is something she's used time to time when dealing with a particularly rowdy individual.

Beyond that, she has a small affinity for manipulating snow and ice, as well as creating water and freezing individuals or objects. She also has some minor illusion tricks, typically used for acting, and she's the ability to turn her acting into a more supernatural performance, where not only does she take on the persona of varied individuals, but seems to even adopt very real and actual skills from them, be it an enlightened scholar, perceptive detective, and so forth.