Kinsenka Sonohana
| Kinsenka Sonohana | |
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | Au Ra |
| Clan | Raen |
| Citizenship | None |
| Nameday | 5th Sun of the Fifth Astral Moon |
| Patron Deity | Azeyma, the Warden |
| Alignment | Lawful Neutral |
| Primary Class | Conjurer |
Basic Info
A gentile Raen lady whose demeanour always seems tranquil. With her rare skills carried over from the Eastern land of Othard, she provides soothing therapy for the mind and body. When she is not tending to patients, Kinsenka spends her time studying the arts of Conjury and Botany.
Despite her heritage as a Raen Ojou (lady of noble birth, daughter of a Samurai Lord), she currently resides in the Gridanian forest, with no home, no family, and no gil. She bears great pain in her soul, as well as terrible scars upon her body, which she sailed to a foreign land to forget.
History
Born to the Samurai Lord of a prosperous Raen clan, Kinsenka was guaranteed a life of privilege. She spent her childhood in luxury, revered like a princess, highly educated in everything from musical instruments to swordsmanship. Along with her fine lineage and wealth, she was admired for her beauty throughout Othard. Tales of this golden princess reached the roaming Xaela clans across the western steppe, capturing the interest of one clan noblewoman in particular; Qalerdene, wife of a mighty Warlord.
Qalerdene, who was notoriously vain and prone to extreme acts of jealousy, upon hearing Kinsenka referred to as the “sun jewel of the mountains”, demanded to see this woman for herself. Although her husband was the clan’s leader in title, Qalerdene commanded equal – if not more – allegiance from them. She bid the Warlord arrange peaceful trade talks with the Raen clan, as an excuse to glimpse Lady Kinsenka. The gathering did not proceed as peacefully as the Raen had hoped. When Qalerdene caught sight of Kinsenka and saw how truly beautiful she was, she flew into a violent rage and signalled the Xaela to attack.
Dozens of lives were lost in a pointless battle, before Lord Sonohana (Kinsenka’s father) was brought to surrender upon his knees. Kinsenka begged for his life, and this pleased Qalerdene so much that she issued the order to spare him – with but one caveat: the “sun jewel” would have her head shaved and her breasts cut off. Despite her father’s vehement refusal, Kinsenka consented. There, before the eyes of both clans and her own family, she suffered the shame and agony that her beauty had bought her. She was left bleeding and naked, but alive, when the Xaela withdrew from the mountains. With the aid of the clan Conjurers, Kinsenka did not succumb to blood loss or infection. But when she regained consciousness she learned that her father had committed ritual suicide to atone for the dishonour that had come upon him and his family. Her mother blamed her, telling her that she should have let her father die in battle, instead of shaming him with surrender and the public degradation of its brutal terms. Kinsenka was reduced to a woman with no title, no family name, and the disfavour of her clan. She was essentially a vagrant among them – though they would not go so far as to drive her away, she was no longer a clan member, and would thus be forced to survive day-to-day on charity alone.
For almost a year Kinsenka lived on the outskirts of the village, scavenging for food and taking shelter wherever she could find it. A particularly harsh winter finally compelled her to seek other options. Without a farewell from her family or former friends, she set off across Othard to find a place for herself in the harsh world beyond.
Personality
Mana is a classic example of a Lawful Good character. She truly believes in the laws and leaders of society, expecting them to work for the greater good and give justice to all. She has great respect for authority figures and always strives to obey even the most petty rules. She is the type of person who would turn herself in if she ever committed a crime, or confess immediately if she was ever unfaithful in a relationship, or punish herself for an imagined sin.
As a friend Mana is the most loyal you could hope to have. She would endure just about anything if it meant protecting someone she cares about. To neighbours, acquaintances, and even strangers, she is always quick to lend a hand. Her willingness to drop everything for a person in need can lead her to overextending herself - physically and emotionally.
Despite her naivety, Mana is an intelligent woman. She sees the reality, the dangers, and the hard truth; she simply chooses to believe the best. She is convinced that anyone, given enough love and support, will do the right thing when the time comes. Sometimes when faced with true evil, Mana can fall into despair, since she cannot comprehend it. She is prone to bouts of depression. What never fails to bring her back from the gloom, though, is the sight of someone in need. Mana will forget her own troubles as soon as she realises she is needed.
Mana's inquisitive nature can irritate people at times. She asks too many questions and digs too deeply, without being able to judge where the boundaries are. If someone appears sad, she will not rest until she finds out why. When she meets a new person, she simply has to learn all about them. This aspect of her personality, obviously, can deter prospective friends.
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