Kalysta Evelina val'Sheem

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Kalysta.
 

Description

Kalysta is a young Val woman of 19 years, with golden-brown hair and silver-grey eyes that survey the world calmly. She wears loose, barely-concealing clothing of silken scarves in shades of reds and violets, and edged in gold. A gold coin hangs suspended from a fine silver chain around her neck, marking her as one of the Divine Harlot's own.

A golden rapier is hooked to a ring on a silken sash around her waist, a whip is similarly secured on the other side, and a light crossbow is strapped to her back. She carries very little else.

Background and Personality

Kalysta

Family

Kalysta Evelina val'Sheem is the third and youngest daughter of Senator Marcus Lucan val'Sheem and his wife Cornelia Tullia val'Sheem.

This branch of the val'Sheem family has extensive holdings outside the city consisting primarily of lush vineyards and groves of olive trees, in the center of which is the ancestral family villa. It is situated on a hill from which the city and port of Sweet Savona can be seen, but is a full day's ride outside of the city proper. The family vineyards produce mostly full-bodied Savonan reds, though the efforts of Marcus and his eldest son over the past fifty years have resulted in a small quantity of sweet, exquisite whites and correspondingly sweet and full-bodied reds as well. 

When the familiy is in town, they occupy a small island with a villa centered in extensive gardens. During the social season, Cornelia stays in residence, often sponsoring parties and teas for the daughters of val'Sheem cousins and the most promising of the patrician girls of allied families. Many a young girl owes her introduction to society to Cornelia and her patronage. However, when the season is over, Cornelia is quite happy to move back to the estate and rejoin her beloved husband.

Marcus val'Sheem spends as little time as he can in Grand Coryan at the Senatarium, preferring instead to walk the vineyards and groves of the estate and discuss varietals with his vinter and estate manager. Still, the Senator brings a deep and abiding love for his land and people to his responsibilities as a Senator, and he would never consider giving those responsibilities less than his best.  

Kalysta's oldest sister, Antonia, is about 12 years Kalysta's senior, and has made a name for herself in Coryani politics, She is married to <name>, a scholar who prefers to stay on their estate to superintend the education of their three children and manage the estate while Antonia ably manages the family's political capital. She is not in line for her father's Senator's seat, preferring less direct methods to achieve the families' goals.

Marcellus Lucan is Kalysta's oldest brother, and their father's heir. He is 10 years Kalysta's senior, and her favorite among her siblings. Marcus has inherited his father's love for the land and the people, and is quite content to spend his time on their stewardship. His wife Augustina was one of Cornelia's protegees, and assists her mother-in-law, adding her own touches as well.

The next oldest is Marina, 6 years older than Kalysta. Marina found the love of her life when she was just 11, and remained unswervingly devoted to him throughout the years before they were permitted to wed. <name> was just as devoted to Marina, and they have been happily managing his family's business and raising (so far) 4 beautiful children.

Finally, Adrian Gallus val'Sheem is 3 years older than Kalysta, and will probably inherit his father's Senate seat. From an early age, he showed promise in oratory and governance, and a grasp of politics second only to Antonia's. Married two years ago to <name>, they have one child and have recently moved to Grand Coryan where Adrian serves as his father's proxy when Marcus cannot attend the Senate.

Kalysta's childhood was one of freedom and joy. Encouraged by her parents to find her own path, she ran wild on the estate until she was 6 or 7, when she declared her intention to become a priestess. Dedicated at the temple, she split her time over the next few years between the temple school (and eventually the temple), the family home in Savona, and the estate. She learned the social graces as well as the duties of the priesthood without ever losing the love of the land learned from her father.

Kalysta and her father are exceptionally close, and it's easy to see where she gets her philosophies and attitudes. Her mother jokingly remarks that she doesn't know how Kalysta came to the family, since she doesn't resemble her mother at all. Yet, her mother's influence can be seen in her poise and social instincts.

Statistics

Female Val Cleric 21
5'7", 120#, mid-length golden brown hair, silver-grey eyes, 21 years old (DoB xx/xx/1000 (10/28/2006 - Starting age 19)
Alignment: NG
Homeland: Coryan (Sweet Savona, Cafelan)
Languages: Low Coryan, High Coryan as starting languages; see below for the rest
Deity: Larissa
 
 
Strength 10 0 16 +3
Dexterity 14 +2 20 +5
Constitution 12 +1 18 +4
Intelligence 12 +1    
Wisdom  16 +3 22 +6
Charisma 16 +3 20 +5

 
Initiative: +9 (+5 Dex, Improved Initiative)
Armor Class:

Mantle of Righteous Fire and Rod of Splendor
26 (+5 Dex, +5 Cha, +5 Ring of Protection (Deflection), +1 Dusty Rose Prism Ioun Stone (Insight)) / FF 21 / Touch 26

Additions:
AC FF Touch Type Source Duration
26 21 26 Dex, Cha, RoP, Ioun Stone Base; see above
+2
+2
+2
 Insight Limited Foresight 1 round/point turning dmg (avg 33 rounds)
+8
+8
+0
 Armor Armor of Faith 10 min/level
+4
+4
+0
 Shield Magic Vestment or
Psi Tattoo (Force Screen)		 1 hour/level or
1 minute/level (ML 1)
+1
+1
+1
 Dodge Haste 1 round/level
         


Cloak of Charisma
27 (+5 Dex, +6 Cha, +5 Ring of Protection (Deflection), +1 Dusty Rose Prism Ioun Stone (Insight)) / FF 24 / Touch 27

Speed: 30 ft.
hp: 198
Attack:

BAB +16/+11/+6

Attack Bonus Weapon Damage Critical Range Notes
+24/+19/+14
+26/+21/+16 vs. Infernals, Outsiders		 +5 Flaming, Bane (Infernals, Oustsiders), Guardian, Keen, Quickdrawing, Legendary (+5), Custom GMW Kio Sword "Khym" 1d8+6
+1d6 fire
+2d6 vs. Infernals, Outsiders		 18-20/x2 -- Considered mithral for bypassing DR; Can use weapon finesse
+20/+15/+10 +1 GMW Tempered Sarishan Steel Rapier 1d6+4
+1d6 vs. Infernals		 18-20/x2 -- Bypasses DR for Native and Extraplanar Infernals
+20/+15/+10 +1 GMW Silvered Rapier (Wit's End) 1d6+4 18-20/x2 --  
+20/+15/+10 GMW Rapier (Sapper) 1d6+3 18-20/x2 --  
+20/+15/+10 Steel Whip 1d6+3 19-20/x2 15' Trip; +3 to disarm; can use weapon finesse
+19/+14/+9 Whip 1d3+3 (subdual) x2 15' Trip; +2 to disarm; can use weapon finesse
           
           
           
           
+21/+16/+11 Crossbow. light 1d8 19-20/x2 80'  
           
           
           
Special Qualities:

Racial:
- Rank and Station: +2 circumstance bonus with commoners; bonus or penalty equal to the difference between them with Val.
- Bloodline: val'Sheem
- Bloodrank 3
- Bloodline powers:
   - Gift of Joy and Pleasure, 1/day/bloodrank. (Bless spell)
   - Fortune Favors the Bold, 1/day, reroll any single die roll and keep the preferred result.
   - The Rewards of the Flesh (Su): Once/day, use Bardic Knowledge as a bard of total character level (1d20 + character level + Int mod)
   - Our Waters Are As Wine (Sp): Once/day/2 bloodranks, transmute water to wine or wine to potion (see PGtA for choices and restrictions)

Class:
- Aura of Faith
- Channeling
- Bonus domain: Pleasure
- Disarming Personality: At 3rd level may add Cha bonus to AC. Applies also to Touch attacks and when flat-footed.
- Turn undead as cleric three levels lower
     - +1/2 Wisdom modifier to effective turning level (max, character level) (Enhanced Turning (MoA))
     - +2 synergy bonus (K: Religion)
     - Effective class level is 4 levels higher (Phylactery of Undead Turning)
     - Add +1 to effective class level (Viridite holy symbol)

- Spells ( 6 - 0th; (5+2)+1 - 1st; (5+2)+1 - 2nd; (5+1)+1 - 3rd, (5+1)+1 - 4th, (5+1)+1 - 5th, (4+1)+1+1 6th, (4)+1 7th, (4)+1 8th. (4)+1 9th);
     - Can recall 1 each 1st-8th level (Pearls of Power)
     - DC 22 + spell level
     - SR Caster Level Check = d20 + 22 (CL incl orange prism) + 4 (SP, GSP) = d20 + 26
     - All [Healing] effects have max increased by +2; +5 is dmg from Infernal in the last minute (Mantle of Righteous Fire)

Added +1 to Cha at 4th level
Added +1 to Cha at 8th level
Added 1 to Bloodrank at 12th level (Fortune Favors the Bold)
Added 1 to Bloodrank at 16th level (The Rewards of the Flesh)
Added 1 to Bloodrank at 20th level (Our Waters Are As Wine)

Saves:

Fort +23, Ref +18, Will +29

+5 (Ring of Resistance +5)
+1 Luck bonus to all saves (Stone of Good Luck)
+5 Insight bonus to Will saves (Diadem of Mental Clarity +5)
+1 Insight bonus to all saves (+2 if source is Infernal, only +1 included) (Mantle of Righteous Fire)
+2 to Reflex save if Limited Foresight (not included)

Resistance:
- SR 21 (Mantle of Righteous Fire)
- Fire Resistance 20 (Mantle of Righteous Fire)
Size: Medium

 

Turn Undead

Note: this is basically a 60' radius burst effect.

  1. Roll a turning check (Cha check): 1d20 + Cha modifier + 2 synergy (K: Religion) + 1 luck (Stone of Good Luck)
    = 1d20 + (5+3)
    = 1d20 + 8
    and check result against the table below.
  2. If the turning check is successful, roll turning damage = 2d6 + cleric level + Cha modifier
    = 2d6 + (22 - 3 (Larissa) + 2 (Enhanced Turning) + 4 (Phylactery) + 1 (Viridite)) + 5
    = 2d6 + (26+5)
    = 2d6 + 31

 

Turning Check Result
Most Powerful Undead Affected (max HD)
Kalysta max HD affected
(Channeler's Level = Level -3 (Larissa) +4 (Phylactery))
0 or lower
Cleric's level - 4
19 = (22-3+4) - 4
1 - 3
Cleric's level - 3
20 = (22-3+4) - 3
4 - 6
Cleric's level - 2
21 = (22-3+4) - 2
7 - 9
Cleric's level -1
22 = (22-3+4) - 1
10 - 12
Cleric's level
23 = (22-3+4)
13 - 15
Cleric's level + 1
24 = (22-3+4) + 1
16 - 18
Cleric's level +2
25 = (22-3+4) + 2
19 - 21
Cleric's level + 3
26 = (22-3+4) + 3
22 or higher
Cleric's level +4
27 = (22-3+4) + 4

 

Feats

Additional Spell (6th), Enhanced Turning, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Kio Sword), Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Whip), Gentry, Greater Spell Penetration, Improved Initiative, Limited Foresight, Spell Penetration, Weapon Proficiency (simple, martial).

Limited Foresight (Channeling) [MoA p. 65]
You may channel to get limited insight into the future, thus protecting yourself from harm.
Prerequisites: Worshipper of Larissa, ability to channel.
Benefit: By succeeding on a channeling check against your own Hit Dice, you may partake of Larissa's visions. You gain a +2 insight bonus to AC and Reflex saves for one round per point of turning damage.

Notes:
- Channeling is a supernatural ability that takes a standard action and does not provoke AoOs unless it it linked to a spell-like ability. Only a divine focus is needed, unless a specific ability or feat states otherwise.
- Per the channeling table MoA p. 18, a channeling check is a Cha check (1d20 + Cha mod + bonuses to Cha checks). Results are in table 3-1.
- Channeling damage is 2d6 + effective channeling level + Cha modifier.

Skills

Skill Total Ranks Ability Mod Modifiers 
Balance +8 0 +5 - Dex +2 synergy (Tumble)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
Bluff +18 5 +5 - Cha +3 competence (Circlet of Persuasion)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
+4 circumstance if reasonable chance of physical attraction (Pleasure domain)
Concentration +32 17 +4 - Con +1 luck (Luckstone)
+10 competence (Third Eye, Lesser)
Diplomacy +29 11 +5 - Cha +1 unnamed (Gentry)
+2 synergy (Bluff)
+3 competence (Circlet of Persuasion)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
+4 circumstance if reasonable chance of physical attraction (Pleasure domain)
+2 racial (Val)
Disguise +11 0 +5 - Cha +2 synergy (Bluff)
+3 competence (Circlet of Persuasion)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
Escape Artist +16 0 +5 -Dex +10 competence (Skin of Contortion)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
Gather Information +13 0 +5 - Cha +3 competence (Circlet of Persuasion)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
+4 circumstance if reasonable chance of physical attraction (Pleasure domain)
Heal +9 2 +6 - Wis +1 luck (Luckstone)
Hide +6 0 +5 - Dex +1 luck (Luckstone)
+2 competance ("Dark's Embrace" Cadican holy symbol) (not included)
Intimidate +11 0 +5 - Cha +2 synergy (Bluff)
+3 competence (Circlet of Persuasion)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
Jump +6 0 +3 - Str +2 synergy (Tumble)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
Knowledge (Arcana) +3 1 +1 - Int   +1 luck (Luckstone)
Knowledge (Arch & Engr) -- 0 +1 - Int +1 luck (Luckstone)
Knowledge (Dungeoneering) -- 0 +1 - Int +1 luck (Luckstone)
Knowledge (Geography) -- 0 +1 - Int +1 luck (Luckstone)  
Knowledge (History) +3 1 +1 - Int +1 luck (Luckstone)  
Knowledge (Local) -- 0 +1 - Int +1 luck (Luckstone)  
Knowledge (Nature) -- 0 +1 - Int +1 luck (Luckstone)  
Knowledge (Nobility / Royalty) -- 0 +1 - Int +1 luck (Luckstone)  
Knowledge (Religion) +10 8 +1 - Int +1 luck (Luckstone)  
Knowledge (The Planes) +7 5 +1 - Int +1 luck (Luckstone)
+2 circumstance bonus for Outsiders with the Earth subtype, or the Elemental Plane of Earth (not included)
Listen  +7 0 +6 - Wis   +1 luck (Luckstone)  
Move Silently +6 0 +5 - Dex +1 luck (Luckstone)
+2 competance ("Dark's Embrace" Cadican holy symbol) (not included)
Perform - Lyre +14 1 +5 - Cha   +3 competence (Circlet of Persuasion)
+4 circumstance (Enchanted Cancerese Lyre)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
Ride  +7 0 +5 - Dex   +1 unnamed (Gentry)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
Search  +2 0 +1 - Int   +1 luck (Luckstone)
Sense Motive   +13 0 +6 - Wis   +2 competence (Monkey Charm)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
+4 circumstance if reasonable chance of physical attraction (Pleasure domain)
Speak Language (See below) -- 0 +2 - Int    
Spellcraft  +3 1 +1 - Int   +1 luck (Luckstone)
Spot  +7 0 +6 - Wis   +1 luck (Luckstone)
Tumble  +27 19 +5 - Dex   +2 competence (Monkey Charm)
+1 luck (Luckstone)
         
         
         

 

Languages

Language Typical Speakers Alphabet
Altharin (aka Ancient Imperial; Tongue of Man) Altherians, scholars Ancient Mannish
Cancerese common people of Canceri Coryani
Celestial -- --
Coryani, Low (aka Common) common people of eastern and southern Onara Coryani
Coryani, High Val and other educated people of eastern and southern Onara Coryani
Druidic Druids (only) Local
Dwarven Dwarves, Giants Giantish
Eloran Elorii Ssethric
Golic Goblins, hobgoblins, bugbears Golic
Gnollish Gnolls None
Harnen Harns Kio
Infernal Infernals (i.e. Demons, Devils, and evil outsiders) Infernal
Khitani, Low common people of the Khitani Empire Khitani
Khitani, High educated people of the Khitani Empire Khitani
Kio Kio Kio
Milandesian common people of Milandir Coryani
Myrantian nobles of Toranesta Myrantian
Orc Orcs None
Ssethric Ssethregorans Ssethric
Ss'ressen Ss'ressen Ssethric and Coryani
Unden Undir Kio
Yhing Hir Yhing Hir Khitani and Coryani
Ymandrake Ymandrakes Ymandrake

 

Spells

Domains and Spells

Standard Abilities and Common Spell Lists

Equipment

Animals  
  • None
Honors and Organizations Favors, Recognition, and Reputation
  • Secret Society - Hawk
    • +1 Fame [Beyond the Threshold of Never]
    • +1 Fame [Till Death Do Us Part]
  • Miscellaneous
    • Cloud of Death (Fort 21) [Flowering of the Blood Vine]
    • Dubious Association (Centurion Petronus val'Holryn) [Sacrifice of Generations, Part 2]
    • Impressed Manthos the Spymaster [The Deadliest Prey]
    • Respect of the Sand Apophics [Flowering of the Blood Vine]
  • Altheria
    • Altherian Emissaries [Emissaries]
    • Defender of Altheria [Of Serpents and Saviors] - used for "A Gift from the Queen" [Suffer Not a Traitor to Live]
  • Atria
    • Notice of Desdinova val'Assante (Favor)[Still Waters Run Deep] - used for "A Gift from the Queen" [Suffer Not a Traitor to Live]
  • Coryani Empire
    • Favor of General Menesis val'Tensen [A Pebble Upon Still Water]
    • Favor of Governor Elana val'Dellenov [The Deadliest Prey]
    • Gratitude of Donicus Oskant cal'Tensen [Blood Calls to Blood]
    • Gratitude of Laleia val'Mehan [Till Death Do Us Part]
    • Inquisitor's Favor - Aneas val'Assante [Till Death Do Us Part]
    • Regard of Calsestus val'Assante - Rebel [To Peel the Veil of Lightness and Dark]
    • Traitor to Coryan [Departure of Fate]
  • Emerald Society
    • Disfavor of the Moon Veil Gnolls [The Long Shadow]
    • Favor of Aht'Razzi [The Long Shadow]
    • Favor of Ambassador Izira val'Abebi [An Evening of Wealth and Taste]
    • Favor of the Dovitoni Family [The Long Shadow]
    • Favor of the Emerald Society [The Long Shadow]
    • Favor of Fabian Cicero val'Sheem [An Evening of Wealth and Taste]
    • Favor of Guiermo Padzi Roscius [An Evening of Wealth and Taste]
    • Favor of Lady Cilisia Dovitoni [An Evening of Wealth and Taste]
    • Neutral - Ambassador Zuberai val'Abebi [An Evening of Wealth and Taste]
    • Neutral - Sir Benedikt Gelbachen amd Ovida Tia val'Assante [An Evening of Wealth and Taste]
    • Neutral - Sorias of the Laerestri [An Evening of Wealth and Taste]
  • Enpebyn
    • Favor of Beloc [Sibling Rivalry - High]
    • Favor of Magistrate Cladius val'Ishi [Under a Blood-Red Sky]
    • Favor of the Smelter's Guild [Blood of Innocence]
  • Freeport
    • Favor of Thorgrim [The Seventh Sin]
  • Kio
    • Gratitude of Wyme Vyhrnli [Hope of the Fallen]
  • Metra
    • Favor of Captain Norbanus Tubero [Decadance and Discipline]
    • Favor of the Hall of Whispers [In All Their Sable Majesty]
    • Favor of Saval Nareesh [A Parting of Mists]
    • Favor of Sybil Pyli-Sungha [Shed Light, Shed Blood]
    • Gratitude of House N'sai [A Parting of Mists]
    • Ire of the Brine Queen [A Parting of Mists]
  • Midake
    • Favor of Atu Guedad Tumello [A Trickle-Down Deal]
    • Notice of the Midake Trade Guild (Disfavor) [A Trickle-Down Deal]
  • Nol Dappa
    • Favor of Nol Dappa [To Craft the Vaults of Hell]
  • Old Coryan
    • Favor of Enkhu Shapseti [To Craft the Vaults of Hell]
    • Favor of Heru Bas and Marsarius Provasi [To Cast Shadows on the Sun] - used for "A Gift from the Queen" [Suffer Not a Traitor to Live]
  • Paldaris
    • Attention of Appius Durio val'Inares (Favor) [Breeding]
  • Panari
    • Gratitude of Poliern [Till Death Do Us Part]
  • Seremas
    • Favor of Leonardo de Cruz [Beyond the Threshold of Never]
  • Tir Betoq
    • Envoy of the Nawals [Congress of the Nawals]
  • Ymandragore
    • Wanted in Ymandragore [Hope of the Fallen]
Magic Items and bonuses Magic Items Traded, Given Away, or Used
  • tbd
  • Gleu's Spellbook [Sibling Rivalry - High] - given to Tiersus val'Sheem as a betrothal gift
  • Potions
    • Barkskin [The Cold and the Dark] - sold for cash
  • Ssethric Weapon [Emissaries] - sold
Mundane Items Unusual Mundane Items
  • Cleric's vestments
  • Crossbow bolts, 20
  • Crossbow, light
  • Holy symbol
  • Pouch, belt
  • Potion Belt
  • Sunrod
  • Traveler's outfit
  • Waterskin
  • Whip
  • Ancient GMW Bastard Sword [Sibling Rivalry - High]
  • Antitoxin, refined x2
  • A Rose with One Thorn [Shed Light, Shed Blood]
  • Cask of Altherian Rum [A Trickle-Down Deal]
  • Cask of Altherian Rum [Antonio val'Abebi, for the wedding], used at the wedding
  • Falcon Pendant [Under a Blood-Red Sky]
  • Land in Altheria [Of Serpents and Saviors]
  • Lead Potion Bottle [A Parting of Mists]
  • Pearl [Decadance and Discipline]
  • Scavenged Fervidite [Sibling Rivalry - High]
  • Shark-Tooth Amulet [The Doom That Came to Eppion]
  • Silver Flask [Under a Blood-Red Sky]
  • Smoky Gray Crystal [Sacrifice of Generations, Part 2]
  • Strange Relic from the Sea [The Doom That Came to Eppion]

 

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