Celesti is extremely passionate in everything. When her emotions come, the come with an intensity that is hard to imagine by those unknowing of her behavior. When she is sad she cries. When she is happy, she is gleeful to a gitty extreme. When she hates, she hates wholey and without remorse or regret for her actions. When she is angry, she flies into a nearly uncontrollable rage that almost none can get her out of until her target is destroyed. With these emotions comes extreme kindness of such that is hard to find in other beings. When you become her friend you are a friend for life. She loves completely and teachings others to be this way as well.
Current[]
Celesti was called the Chosen of Sheila as she was born to a human and an elf and is blessed with celestial blood. She currently is traveling to help her fully understand her new power. Her first clergy follow her wherever she goes, as she has not yet set up permanent residence anywhere.
History[]
Born to Rane and Fiona Lavandyr in Valis, Celesti was raised in the Temple of Sheila located in her home city. She was taught the ways of Sheila and raised to be a devout priestess. She never fully took to her studies, always understanding that there was more to her life than what the temple had given her. She was befriended by a priestess named Eline, who was often known as being insightful and a fortune teller. She constantly told Celesti she was special and that she had a special fire within her that one day will burn bright enough for others to see. Even though she loved the temple, she had always looked to the horizon in hopes of finding her destiny. During her youth her father and she would go on "camping trips," as Rane called them, where he would teach her wilderness survival and how to use a sword.
One morning she finally became fed up with living within the confines of the temple and set off for adventure. She stole gear and gold from her father set off towards the east. She eventually arrived in a port city of which she didn't know the name, and boarded a ship to Ultramar. Eventually, she ended up in Geede where she met up with people that she would soon become close friends with, Hal the sorcerer, Desali, later Shezra and Davina. They discovered a secret plot to acquire the Song of Nephilim, a powerful device capable of killing entire populations of cities using sonic attacks. Throughout a year and some time, the Song was discovered and destroyed. It was during this adventure that she discovered the "fire within" as Eline had told her. One day during combat, she burst into flames. She was capable of firing rays of fire as well.
Celesti has had two traumatic experiences that have greatly altered her life view. The first was when she was brutally raped by a gang of mercenaries. When it was over, and her friends showed up to help, she completely lost control and yet had single-sighted determined focus. This focus was dedicated to the complete destruction of the man in charge. The one responsible. When she came to, she was completely covered in his blood and gore with little recollection of what happened. Below her was the unrecognizable pile of gore that had once been her attacker. The second event was her death. She was smashed into pulp by a giant evil construct right before her father found her. She was taken back to be resurrected only to immediately set off for the Song of Nephilim where her friends were. When she arrived she found most of her friends dead. They assaulted to command center and took control only to have the king detonate it minutes later. They were able to escape. After words, she inspired revolt in Dubshnit, the capital city of Russ, and overthrew the corrupt king.
Separation of Power[]
After the revolt was complete, Celesti left Itra and returned to Xepher. However, she did not go home. With her new friend Dani, she went to Vaerice and enjoyed the city of excess and sin. They spent a month living like kings within the city. Celesti spent this time on self reflection. She was her mother's daughter, but she was also different. She must learn of her power her own way and no longer rely on the power of Sheila. Through intense focus she severed her connection to her mother and lost much of her divine power that had previously aided her in her fights. She was left weakened and had to relearn how to fight. Her old abilities were gone and no longer aided her. So she set off to find someone to train her. Her travels took her deep into the Crystal Mist Mountains where she found Orinal Nailo, a master in the art of elven sword play, to assist her in her techniques and studied endlessly. After months of practice she emerged from her instruction a more powerful warrior than she was before, no longer relying on the assistance of her divine mother Sheila. It was time she continued her journey to her destiny.
The Atakan Revolution, Lost Love, and Apotheosis[]
Once she was back on her feet she traveled north out of the Crystal Mist Mountains into Ataka. It was here that she met the man she fell in love with, Jori. He was brave and smart. He was a warrior and a poet. He won her heart immediately. Together, they found a new cause. The Atakan nobility had become complacent during a time of strife for the nations. Plague, famine, and earthquakes devastated the land and the nobility sat idly by and watched it happen while enjoying their safety from their keeps and mansion. She stood in the streets and gave rousing speeches, encouraged by her love and the people. She convinced them to join in unity against the nobility to overthrow the corrupt hierarchy. And this is exactly what she did. She gave everything she had to this cause. Sweat, blood, and tears were shed for the liberation of the Atakan people. Her passion roused the people and they joined her.
They fought for 3 long and terrible years, running raids against military supplies and noble surplus to redistribute to the poor. She became a legend to the people. A hero and a friend. She gave them as much as she could, and when supplies ran thin, she would run head-long into danger to get them for her people. And these were her people. They praised her in borderline worship.
All of these efforts lead to the month of Sheilan in the year 127 AC. Her people formed a full army, many people well trained. When the time was right they marched across Ataka and took keep after keep. An entire rebel army. This came to fruition on the battlefield of Heorna on Sheilan 27, 127 AC. Celesti's army and rebels and the final push by Ataka met in fierce combat. It was long an gruesome. Wave after wave of soldiers pushed in and pulled back, until the unthinkable happened.
Celesti's love, Jori, fell in battle. The battlefield stood in silence and horror as the only sound they could hear was the piercing scream of Celesti's heart-wrenching pain. The fire within her grew and she unleashed a wild fury that no one, not even her, knew was possible. She exploded in a blaze, instantly devouring all within a couple dozen feet within a flash of divine fire. Something within her had ignited. She felt a power coursing through her like never before. Her wings burned off and were replaced with wings of fire. Her once blonde hair turned a fiery red, and her sword melted away and was replaced by a flaming sword conjured with her own rage. Before the smoke and dust settled, she burst forth from the flying debris into the Atakan army, burning away the flesh of a dozen soldiers with each swing, and lighting the field behind her on fire where ever she went. Both armies stood in shock, wondering what they were suppose to do, if anything. In the end, every last soldier lay burning on the field, with Celesti standing over the corpses in divine stature. Her rebel army, now stunned at the vision they beheld, bowed to her, to their new god. But she was not through.
She marched her army into the capital and went straight to the royal hall where the king and queen were. She quickly removed their heads with no hesitation. The rest of her army ransacked the entire place. When done, she stood before the city with the severed heads of the royalty and proclaimed, "You are free!" She threw the heads to the ground and disappeared in a blaze of light, taken to the heavens by her truest mother, Sheila.
Relationships[]
Most of Celesti's friends have died during the defeat of the King of Dubshnit and destruction of the Song of Nephilim. She remains close with her childhood best friend, Jessica, who is a knight of light in service to Solus. She fell in love with Davina and was with her for quite some time. She longs to return to her, but also understands her new place in the world.
Character Sheet[]
Female Demigod Swashbuckler 21 / MR 4 (CR 23)
Chaotic Neutral Medium Outsider (Chaotic, Divine, Mythic)
Int +19; Senses Low-Light Vision, Darkvision, Perception +40, 1 mile sense, remote sensing 2, portfolio sense
Defense[]
AC 54 (10 + 8 Dex + 5 Natural + 12 Dodge + 1 Divine + 18 Sacred)
HP 439
Fort +31, Ref +39, Will +30
Damage Reduction 15/mythic or deific; Spell Resistance 37; Immune ability damage, ability drain, acid, cold, death effects, disease, disintegration, electricity, energy drain, fire, massive damage, mind-affecting effects, paralysis, petrification, poison, polymorph, sleep, stunning
Offense[]
Speed 50' Fly 100' Good
Melee
- Flame Blade +43/+38/+33/+28; 2d6 + 33 (precise strike + 54) (15-20/x3)
Spell-like abilities CL: 20; DC 28 + spell level
- At Will: bull's strength, burning hands, calm emotions, charm person, charm monster, confusion, demand, disintegrate, dominate monster, earthquake, elemental body IV (fire only), elemental swarm (fire only), enthrall, euphoric tranquility, fire seeds, fire shield, fireball, flame blade, geas/quest, greater teleport (self only), heroism, implosion, inflict critical wounds, insanity, incendiary cloud, moonstruck, produce flame, rage, shout, suggestion, touch of idiocy, true strike, wall of fire
- 3/day: cloak of chaos, protection from law
- 1/day: aid, bless, break enchantment, chaos hammer, cure serious wounds, detect evil, dispel law, remove disease, mass charm monster, neutralize poison, resurrection, summon monster IX (chaotic only), word of chaos
Statistics[]
Str 16, Dex 27, Con 23, Int 23, Wis 21, Cha 40 (46)
Base Atk +20/+16/+10/+5; CMB +22; CMD 72
Feats Call Truce, Combat Reflexes (9/rd), Deific Obedience (Sheila), Divine Protection, Dodge, Elven Blade Dance Step, Elven Bladedancing Style, Elven Unbalancing Blade Dance, Elven Swordmastery, Flame Blade Dervish Combat, Flashy Finesse, Greater Weapon Focus (longsword), Greater Weapon Specalization (longsword), Intoxicating Flattery, Leadership, Legendary Leader (Dex), Noble Scion of War, Osyluth Guile, Practiced Leader, Signature Deed (Dodging Panache), Skill Focus (Diplomacy), Skill Focus (Bluff), Signature Skill (Diplomacy), Sycophant, Toughness, Weapon Focus (longword), Weapon Specialization (longsword)
Mythic Feats Toughness, Mythic Spell Lore (euphoric tranquility, fire shield, flame blade, rage)
Epic Feats Epic Leadership
Skills Acrobatics +32, Bluff +48, Diplomacy +50, Escape Artist +32, Intimidate +42, Perform (Dance) +42, Perform (Sing) +42, Perform (Sex) +42, Perform (Oratory), +42, Perception +41, Sleight of Hand +32, Sense Motive +39
Languages
SQ
Divine Abilities Divine Aura 10ft (DC 28), Remote Communication, Godly Realm 100 ft., 1 mile sense, remote sensing 2, portfolio sense
- Salient Divine Abilities Divine Inspiration (DC 28)
- Charm Domain Dazing Touch 8/day; Charming Smile (DC 28)
- Love Subdomain Adoration 8/day (DC 28)
- Lust Subdomain Anything to Please 4/day (DC 28)
- Fire Domain Fire Bolt 1d6 + 10, 8/day; Fire Immunity
- Rage Subdomain Destructive Smite 10 damage 8/day; Rage 20 rds (Raging Skald, power)
Mythic Abilities Surge 1d8 11/day, Enhanced Ability (Cha), Always a Chance, Mob Ruler 80 ft, Press the Advantage, Punishing Blow
Swashbuckler Abilities Panache 18, Deeds (Derring-Do, Dodging Panache, Opportune Parry and Reposte, Kip-Up, Menacing Swordplay, Precise Strike +21, Swashbucker Initiative, Swashbucker's Grace, Superior Feint, Targeted Strike, Bleeding Wound, Evasive, Subtle Blade, Dizzying Defense, Perfect Thrust, Swashbucker's Edge, Cheat Death, Steady Stab, Stunning Stab) Swashbucker's Finesse, Charmed Life 7/day, Nimble +5, Swashbuckler Weapon Training +5, The Boss
Epic Panache Bleeding Panache
Leadership 60
Cohort High Priestess Adria Grohshk Female Olmica Human Cleric of Celesti 19
Follower Levels: 1st 60000, 2nd 6000, 3rd 3000, 4th 1500, 5th 760, 6th 380, 7th 200, 8th 100, 9th 60, 10th 40, 11th 20
Gear[]
- Headband of Charisma +6
- Ring of the Ecclesiarch
Gold: 57,500