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Name: Celosia

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What you looked like before: A small black cat, with a white mark on his forehead, and dark blue eyes.  He wore a simple blue collar with a bell attached to it.  Curiously, capable of speech.
What you remember: Human faces.  A thousand faces, almost all context torn from them.  Each is burned into his memory, he can perfectly recall every hair, every scar, every fold of skin.  Each of them meant something; he used to know their names, why they came to his home, what they were to do there, what he thought of it... but it's all lost now.  The rest is a blur.  Endless bookshelves, a warm fire, fresh ink, warm fish in a bowl.  Snippets of dramatic stories that he's sure he never witnessed himself, about heroes, tragedies, monsters, and entire worlds.  Scents, all human, with a variety of complex meanings.  From irritation to intrigue to responsibility.  And one singular scent that meant absolute safety, which makes his heart hurt; he's sure he remembers the matching face, but it's impossible to guess which one it is.
What were your dreams: Celosia... just wanted to serve his role to keep his home safe.  Not from violence, but from subtler evils.  Corruptive, cruel minds.  His role was to know which faces hid monsters, and ensure they couldn't make lasting nests for themselves.  And to know which faces were vulnerable to becoming such, so they could be protected and healed.  As long as he served his role, he could be happy, and the world around him would be happy.  It was simple.

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Appearance now: Unknown
Skills and Talents: Divining and understanding complexities, particularly people's minds.  The subtle tones in their voice, the little quirks of how they move, what they talk about--it all tells a story of who someone really is, what they might want, and how they might be guided to change and grow.  Above all else, these complexities fascinate Celosia.  Also: he's a cat.  He's good at climbing, and despite his bell, sneaking around.  Generally he's good at putting himself wherever he pleases, known only by whoever he intends.
Flaws and Weaknesses: Celosia is aimless, and obedient.  He needs to have a role.  He's also more empathic than is good for him, abhorring suffering of any kind, from anyone.  He has great sympathy for his enemies, and wants to find peaceful solutions which don't hurt anyone.  Also: he's a cat.  He doesn't have thumbs.
Patron: Unknown
Abilities: Unknown

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Health: Good
Inventory: Nothing

Title: Luna's Vestige
Uniform: A tall girl wearing a loose fluttering cloak, extremely dark near the top, and becoming transparent and ragged towards the bottom.  It is light enough to billow in the slightest breeze.  Beneath, she wears indistinct dark robes, wrapped tight to her body by vivid blue strings.  The robes and strings cover everything except her bare left arm.  Said arm is pale, and bandaged chaotically, especially near her hand.  Hints of distorted skin shaded blue from failed experimentation with Tenae peek out between the gray bandages.  The rest of her body is healthy, but kept hidden underneath her cloak.  Scarves are piled high on her shoulders and around her neck, covering the lower third of her face, but leaving her determined scowl visible.  She has bright, piercingly blue eyes, framed by long black hair.

Stats:
--Might 0 (-1) - Strike harder and resist the physical, keep going even as you bleed.
--Mobility 1 (+0) - Move quicker, evade physical attacks, strike swiftly.
--Power 1 (+0) - Empower and hate-imbue your spells. Make stronger Essences.
--Control 1 (+1) - Control and make safe your spells. Make more usable Essences.
--Will 1 (+0) - Endure wars of the mind, control that which you seek to shackle.
--Heart 3 (+1) - Be a magical girl. Use more Words in your spells.

Crest Traits:
Steady Soul: Add +1 to your Control spell casting rolls. Once per mission, can be activated to achieve a guaranteed '5' roll in Control.  1/1 uses.

Status:
--Heart Exhaustion?

Creations:
--(Ulvulme tarle diaboldatact vzzrl P6 C7):
"A large flask made of sleek, shiny petrified wood. It seems to be corked with a stopper made of the same material, fitting into whirling groves such that it can be twisted to take it out or put it in. Within the flask is an oil-like liquid that flows like water, a dark purple in coloration. A braided cord of purple energy is tied around the neck of the flask, leading to a loop thrown over Luna's neck. It's quite convenient to carry."
--WORN: (Nuuleq beqquel nerel vzzrl P5 C7):
"A long, hooded cloak, that seems to be made of woven, corporeal shadow. You are half-convinced you're just holding another shadow, a trick of the light that has no form, but as you hold onto it with your hands, you can feel the tangibility of it, no matter how much your eyes try to tell you it's just a shadow."
----Repaired by (Erlsborne Nuuleq P6 C5), and... enchanted to "mirror forces exerted on it, from one side to the other"?
----Seemingly causes wearer to become shadowy, blending into their surroundings.
--Needle Dagger (Diaboldatact Selve Erlsborne Hasten P2C3)
----"A small, needlelike dagger forms in your hand, petrified wood making up the handle and blade, though the edge of the blade is sharpened, ash-like bone. It smells burnt, and it would be rather impressive if it weren't about twice the length of your index finger."

Essences:
--None


Domains:
-Tenae 1: Mysterious, a shadow that hides and strings that distort.

Unspent Progression: 1