Petra Kappel

## Petra

**Petra Kappel** is the Homini Bonded to Jehudiel, Archangel of Faith. who was introduced in Asphodel. *(Played by Comrade Squid)*

## Biography

Petra never had a relationship her father- all she knew was that he died when she was too young to remember. At times, she wondered what kind of person he was, but the matter has never been pressing enough to bother her. Instead, she lived a relatively happy childhood with just her mother Anna at the edge of a Homini Fief. Her mother was a trained Faith healer who regularly visited the nearby visit on calls.

One day, the Fief came under attack by a Sheolfolk warband. Determined to keep her daughter safe, Anna was among the first to evacuate, taking no risks with the warband so close. However, as their small caravan departed onto the road to safety, it was ambushed by a hungry predator. They were absolutely no match for Behemoth. The ravenous giant smashed wagons and devoured their cargo with reckless abandon, hesitating little before swallowing Petra and her mother.

Trapped, blind, literally sliding into digestive juices and totally helpless, Petra began to scream, then gasp for lack of air. Anna could not see her daughter die like this- desperate, she used her Faith powers to keep Petra alive, knowing that she would have to sacrifice herself in the process. As she burned, she prayed against all hope that something would save her daughter, taking solace only in the fact that she would not have to watch her die. Miraculously, help was nearby...

Jehudiel had happened to be in the area, and witnessed the attack on the caravan. Having considerable interest in Behemoth, he rushed in to attack, subduing her after a short battle. Seeing visible movement inside the monster's belly, he cut an opening into her abdomen wide enough to pull a filthy, sobbing Petra from Behemoth's bowels. He chose to retreat with the child in hand rather than finish off Behemoth, allowing the vile creature of Gluttony to crawl away, barely alive.

Ever since, Petra has become awe-inspired by Jehudiel, begging him to let her take her in as an apprentice and sort of viewing him as a replacement parental figure- as far she sees it, she lost one mother and gained another. She even insisted that she bond with him, seeing it as a way of repaying her debt to him.

## Personality

Resolute, determined, and above all, helpful. Petra is determined to be a light in dark places and a helping hand to those in need, whoever and wherever they are, because that same kindness and mercy were extended to her when she thought it was all over. She's a fighter, no doubt- if she thinks it's the end for her or her friends, she'll go down kicking and screaming. However, all bets are off when somebody else needs help, and she will drop everything and try to help that person no matter how much it inconveniences her.

She is also utterly devoted to the man who saved her life- she feels she owes him a tremendous debt, and even if she didn't, she's so awed by his wisdom and intellect she would stay by side regardless.

### *Strengths*

She's a decent sword but an even better shield, she's kind, studious, and experienced in healing others.

### *Weaknesses*

She's incredibly trusting, often of the wrong people, and is sometimes entirely dependent on her savior to tell her what the right course of action is due to her youth and inexperience. Also, her tendency to drop everything and save other people can get her into trouble.

## Relationships

* **Anna Kappel** *(Mother, Deceased)* Petra spent the first twelve years of her life living alone with her mother in a secluded cabin in the south of Iskeria. Anna instructed her frequently and imparted all her knowledge on Petra, from Faith healing, to herbology, and the significance of her Homini blood. When Petra was twelve, both she and her mother were eaten whole and alive by Behemoth, and Anna gave her life to keep her daughter alive longer. Petra loved her and misses her greatly, and frequently wishes she had her guidance.
* **Jehudiel** *(Bonded, Alive)* Petra was rescued from Behemoth's gizzard by Jehudiel, and ever since then she has viewed him as a savior figure. Jehudiel ensured that Petra lived with him in the comfort of Elysian society, and seen that she received a good education, and Petra insisted on being Bonded to him as soon as she was of age. Overall, Jehudiel has been a positive influence in her life as the father figure she never had growing up, but Petra's timidness has caused her to become a bit too attached to him, bordering on an unhealthy obsession.

## Weapon

Petra is a healer first and foremost, but she has been learning self-defense skills for most of her life. She's taken to training using, oddly enough, a rather unwieldy warhammer, though she has yet to take it into battle.

## Trivia

* Petra's face claim is Sabre from Fate/Stay Night, *please don't remind me.*