Landem
Lord of Altera
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
- Ephesians VI:XII
Other Names: Swamp Woman,
Titles: Witch, Midwife, Herbalist, Cut-Wife
Status: Somewhat restless. Nowhere is like Tamor, and she itches to explore new lands.
Age: Early fifties. Vaguely middle-aged.
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Men
Current Residence: -
Relationship Status: Widow
Social Status: Middle-class/widow
Physical Appearance:
Height: 5’7
Weight: As expected. In her older age, she's put on a little weight around her waist.
Eyes: A warm hazel. Rimmed with cheap kohl, for expression. {x}
Skin: Quite tanned. Rough, with a somewhat leathery quality to it- earned by a few decades of swamp living. Crow's feet.
Facial features: A long shape. Full lips and a hard nose, paired with warm eyes.
Distinguishing Features: Her outlandish garments.
Build of Body: Robust.
Hair Color: Auburn. {x}
Hair Style: Thick waves that spill far over her shoulders when loose. She near always has charms, beads or shells interwoven. A thick red bandana is often tied around her forehead to keep the wild hair at bay.
Posture: Somewhat slumped, as a result of spending too much time at her table.
Is Seen By Others As: /
Scars: None of note.
Voice: Drawling. Emphatic. Preferring not to talk about herself or to give definite answers. Answers questions with questions.
Piercings:
- Ears (3x)
- Nose
- Navel
Tattoos:
- A sun and moon upon her hip, sometimes visible in her daily getup.
- An interpretation of a Witchlight, on the inside of her left wrist.
Personality:
- Hard-working and has a tough-love attitude, not unfamiliar with the hardships associated with living in the swamp.
- Grudgingly respectful of Tamor’s leadership, but holds little regard for outside authorities.
- Stuck in old ways, and more than happy to remain so.
- A true Tamor resident- distrustful of outsiders and protective of her fellow Brothers and Sisters. Bit of an anarchist.
- Thick-skinned.
Likes:
The Bog
Tradition
Travelling
Enchantment
Children
Tamor
Dislikes:
Outsiders
Change
Political leaders
Respected:
The beasts of the swamp
The Brothers and Sisters of Tamor
The Marsh Strider
Values: Her beliefs, the safety of the women she attends to,
Languages: Common, fluently. Basic reading and writing.
Religious Inclination: Doesn’t know much of the Foreign Gods. Holds the spirits of the swamp and natural beauty- in particular, the sun and moon- in the highest regard.
Short Term Goals:
See her Practice flourish [ ]
Travel to Riseport [X]
Find an apprentice [ ]
Long Term Goals:
Establish her Practice in foreign lands [ ]
"There are no limits other than those you place upon yourself."
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