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Backgrounds: Dusk Rose, Iron Blossom, Nerine, Rook, Silent Song, Stepper in Pale Shadows
Note: Madaer's dead Apprentices include-- Jeph, Carter, and little Alexa, who isn't even a grown woman.
Expanded Backgrounds
Allies *
Madaer has a single noteworthy ally; the Dragon-Blooded Outcaste, Hirvam. The two have a developing "Mentor/Student" relationship, which has gotten them quite close, though to be honest what Mady appreciates even more is the distraction that he provides for Lidra. While the two haven't actually started a relationship, there's some definite dancing around the subject for both of them.
Demonic Familiar ***
Neverese, a Neomah with Citizen Status and a minor position in the Harvesters of Bleak Regard, a Sodality that specializes in Thaumatological and Artifice-related trade throughout the Layers of Malfaes and Creation. Like most of the Demons in the Sodality, Neverese is a bit of an Artisian herself, being much more focused on the Creation of Life than many other Neomah. She also harbors that most dangerous of sins: Ambition, and the drive to rise above her station. She's since attached herself to Madaer, whom she knew as a mortal, and views as with some small measure of hope for a better future.
Followers ***
Since leaving the Circle, Madaer has settled in a small isolated valley along the Coast, where he watches over a number of small villages (including the one that the Circle left him in) and a single surviving bandit camp. He's accumulated a small band of 100 men, including a number of former bandits that now work for him, the citizens of numerous villages (including fair-haired Corea, the effective leader of his little society). He helps his group survive and prosper, organizing their society as he sees most fit, keeping a small diary of his "social experiment".
Influence **
While hardly a regional power, Madaer has made an impression on the lands surrounding his own. Most of the surrounding villages know of him, and he's at least vaguely heard of in the nearest town. This is largely unintentional, as Mady doesn't want to attract so much attention but at the same time he prefers to stay in one place rather than constantly moving when he can get away from it. He's already attracted some attention from the Hunt, who have been looking for him.
That said, he is quite popular amongst his various part of the world. Largely due to his habit of devoting time and materials to assisting said villages in expanding and building their infrastructure, or improving their way of life in other ways. Sure, some of them protest about the fact that criminals and debtors might end up getting turned into whatever materials Madaer needs, but overall people know that he's been a boon for their society.
Past Life **
In the First Age, the Exaltation that Madaer now hosts belonged to one of the Solar Exalted: Zevon Ta Kabul. To date, Madaear has given this figure very little regard in his mind and the whispers and visions he imparts are still somewhat dim. But, over time, Madaer might learn more about his Father.
Resources ***
The takeover and/or destruction of several Bandit Camps, along with Principle-Invoking Onslaught, has made Madaer quite wealthy. He'd be even wealthier, except that he constantly sinks his particular holdings into either his crafting projects or funnels them back into his "Experiment". Dissent and trouble-making is at least common enough that he has "spare materials" when he needs them, though he's looking into another charm, which his Mother has shown him in her mind. A way of breaking the will of those who stand apart from his projects and encouraging them to blend harmoniously into the whole.
Savant **
A mixture of memories gained from Madaer, and wisdom gained from the Libraries of Orabilis and other sources in Malfaes.
Unwoven Coadjutor *
One of the Vela?, a twisted obsession given form, lives within Madaer reborn body. It speaks to him, on occasion, and has assisted the Infernal in mastering the dialect of Old Realm most often spoken in Malfaes.
Artifacts n' Wonders
Madaer's Motivation focuses on remaking the world, and his friends, toward their own wishes. While not entirely selfless, Mady lives to make the world a better place for those around him, even if he has to change them in the process. Notable Intimacies include Neverese (Familial Affectation), The Immaculate Order (Icy Hatred), Lidra (Familial Obligation), Hirvam (Pride), Corea (Amused Disapproval), Bandit Gang (Patience), Experimental Society (Curiosity), Old Circle (Annoyance), She Who Lives In Her Name (Awe), and Celestial Exalted (Wary Acceptance).
Rarely does Madaer speak of his Urge, which is to build a great Behemoth out of the fallen detritus of the Great Wall and numerous other components. He works toward this urge in two ways; first, he is interested in anything that might be able to actually destroy the wall. second, he's eager to increase his lore and knowledge such that he'll be able to birth his creation when the time comes. What happens then? Not even Madaer fully knows that.
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