Cena Seorian

**Cena Seorian** is a former Red Dove Archmage who currently serves as the Magical Minister of the Kingdom of Wyrsia. She defected to the Monarchists in 1228 AW after the conclusion of the Woodhall Campaign, drawing the ire of the rest of the Order and making her an outlaw in the Duchy of Redlyre.

## Biography

### As Cena Seorian

Born to a family of farmers outside of Redlyre, Cena Seorian was first discovered to have magical powers at the age of six, when – while angry – she accidentally summoned a lightning strike that damaged a nearby mill. Subsequently, she was taken in as a magical apprentice by the Order of the Red Dove, where she fell under the guidance of Archmage Fald Mathro, a powerful electromancer in his own right.

As Seorian became a teenager, it became apparent that her powers far exceeded the typical level. Subsequently, she completed her training at the age of only sixteen, which is an abnormally low age to become a full-fledged mage. With the resources of the Red Dove at her disposal, Cena Seorian continued her studies independently in the art of electromancy, including a few spells that were considered too dangerous for the Order.

By the age of 24, Seorian passed the test laid out before her by the aging Mathro. Satisfied with her mastery, he named her as his successor. When Mathro died of old age in 1212 AW, Seorian was named the new Archmage of Electromancy for the Order, tasked with teaching new apprentices. However, this was during the height of the Republican-Wyrsian War, and shortly before the fall of the Wyrsian mainland to the Republic of Fühlgart. Seorian, alongside the rest of the Order, began to fortify Redlyre and its surrounding area against any would-be attackers.

For the next sixteen years, Redlyre would remain under siege, yet unbroken due to the Order of the Red Dove's powerful mages keeping Republican troops at bay. As the Red Dove began their counteroffensive in 1227 AW, Seorian remained behind to tend to the day to day operations of the Order. When Cecilia von Kalzberg-Mitthel retook the remaining territory of the Protectorate of Woodhall, Seorian was one of the few mages petitioning for Redlyre to rejoin the Kingdom of Wyrsia. However, her fellow Archmages refused flat-out and created the Duchy of Redlyre instead.

Unwilling to serve a country she didn't believe in, Seorian defected in late 1228 AW, joining the Wyrsian court in Woodhall. She was declared an outlaw in her native Redlyre for treason and subsequently earned herself a bounty. Settling down in Woodhall, she was appointed as Wyrsia's Minister of Magic. Furthermore, she became the advisor to Queen Cecilia on all matters related to magic. She continues to hold onto this position to this day, and the Red Dove has made no attempt to have her assassinated.

### As Flora Rose

An interesting thing about Seorian's life is that she also has a pen name, under which she has written a handful of romantic novels. This can be concluded from the contents of the novels being about mages in Redlyre. Based on writing style as well as handwriting analysis, it can be said with certainty that Flora Rose and Cena Seorian are the same person.

Rose's novels have sold well since their release, with the proceeds going to the poor of Redlyre. While Seorian has never stated that she is Flora Rose, her most recent work has inexplicably changed locale from Redlyre to Woodhall, around the same time as Seorian's move. While Seorian won't deny that she is Rose when confronted about it, she won't confirm it either.

## Career

Order of the Red Dove

* Apprentice (1193-1202 AW)
* Mage (1202-1212 AW)
* Archmage of Electromancy (1212-1228 AW)

Kingdom of Wyrsia

* Court Archmage (1228 AW-)
* Magical Minister of Wyrsia (1228 AW-)

## Awards

* ~~Apprenticeship Medal - Order of the Red Dove~~ (revoked)
* ~~Graduation Medal - Order of the Red Dove~~ (revoked)
* ~~Mentorship Medal - Order of the Red Dove~~ (revoked)

## Personality

Seorian's experience with teaching has given her a sharp mind that is impossible to fool and she can seemingly see through every lie, big and small. This has helped her to navigate through the political landscape of Wyrsia without too much adjusting. However, Seorian can also be described as somewhat of a lost soul. While her defection in 1228 AW would make her a Monarchist on paper, she doesn't seem all that enthusiastic about the cause. While she's helped plenty of apprentices to find their destiny, it would appear that she doesn't know what her own dreams and ambitions are in the long term.

## Relationships

* Vivia Smith - Vivia Smith is a seemingly ordinary maid at the Wyrsian Royal Palace, and yet, I find myself absolutely fascinated by her. I might turn her into a character in one of my novels one day, and yet, something about her wants to just... keep her to myself. I will say no more about her.
* Liamik Camric - Archbishop Camric is a man not out to trick and lie to everyone he meets. A rare quality. Furthermore, he is a clergyman who actually believes in what he tells the religious masses. An even rarer quality. I think we'll get along just fine.
* Cecilia von Kalzberg-Mitthel - Queen Cecilia, in my eyes, is still unproven. Yet, I think there is potential for her and her closest allies. I suppose all I can do is wait and see.

* Patric Tyrac - Patric Tyrac, local Redlyrian noble and Red Dove bootlicker. He is a spineless man who only came to power at the will of the Order. Incompetent, corrupt, hedonistic, why he is like the second coming of King Simon. What a loathsome fool.
* Archien Luitpole - Luitpole has always been a power-hungry grandmaster, and yet, the path he's recently taken the Red Dove down? I'm glad I got out in time.