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{{Quote|text=All the Runes in the world couldn't break a fortified will!|character=Ravenna, shortly before being proven wrong}}
Ravenna Mare is a 22-year-old Jari from the island of Nesilene.
Ravenna Mare is a 22-year-old Jari from the island of Nesilene.
Ravenna was born in the year 353 (Nesilene calendar) in Crystal Cape. Her parents were Jari of nobility, a relatively uncommon occurrence on the island.
Ravenna was born in the year 353 (Nesilene calendar) in Crystal Cape. Her parents were Jari of nobility, a relatively uncommon occurrence on the island.
Growing up in a port city meant that Ravenna was constantly around ships both huge and small, along with all the business they carried. As she "grew up staring at an endless horizon", the young girl was naturally fascinated by what was beyond it. Unfortunately, not all she pondered about was uniformly positive, as she was also greatly exposed to the slave trade.
Growing up in a port city meant that Ravenna was constantly around ships both huge and small, along with all the business they carried. As she "grew up staring at an endless horizon", the young girl was naturally fascinated by what was beyond it. Unfortunately, not all she pondered about was uniformly positive, as she was also greatly exposed to the slave trade. She quickly became accustomed to the common sight of criminals auctioning themselves into indentured servitude in exchange for passage off the island.
From a very young age, Ravenna was taught how to read and write in both Sular and Jari. Since this was an uncommon yet important skill, her father heavily pushed her to read as much as possible. Being able to read Sular quickly led her to devour their literature on magic, sparking a fascination which would last her entire life.
From a very young age, Ravenna was taught how to read and write in both Sular and Jari. Since this was an uncommon yet important skill, her father heavily pushed her to read as much as possible. Being able to read Sular quickly led her to devour their literature on magic, sparking a fascination which would last her entire life.
The internal doubts Ravenna had about herself began to resurface once again, but now in a new way: she was clearly attracted to her roommate. For a while, she was content with this fact so long as she kept it to herself, but it came to dominate her every thought about Cara. Through an accident, she came to learn that Cara secretly reciprocated those feelings, and the two agreed to explore their "freakish" emotions together.
The internal doubts Ravenna had about herself began to resurface once again, but now in a new way: she was clearly attracted to her roommate. For a while, she was content with this fact so long as she kept it to herself, but it came to dominate her every thought about Cara. Through an accident, she came to learn that Cara secretly reciprocated those feelings, and the two agreed to explore their "freakish" emotions together.
=== Rogue Mage ===
After this relationship becomes public knowledge, the duo were forced to flee the College of Runes for their own safety. Although they barely make it out of the Sular Empire, they knew staying put would be dangerous. With the Sulars sending an inquisition group after them, they trekked across all of Nesilene to Crystal Cape, the one place on the island free of Sular influence.
Once they arrived, they attempted to sell themselves into indentured servitude in exchange for secret passage across the ocean. Unfortunately, their attempts at doing so were incredibly obvious, and they were quickly picked up by the port's authorities.
From there, they were handed over to the Sulars.
== {{Icon|BigHeart}} Relationships ==
== {{Icon|BigHeart}} Relationships ==
=== Cara Lan ===
=== Cara Lan ===
{{Quote|text=Give me back my Ven, you creepy old cad!!|character=Cara, to Corzic}}
Cara is Ravenna's girlfriend, with neither of them being able to imagine life without the other. Through their relationship, not only do they form an incredible bond, but they are able to live outside their own heads. In other words, they no longer have to keep all-consuming secrets about themselves. Each knows for certain that nothing about them could drive the other away in disgust.
Cara is Ravenna's girlfriend, with neither of them being able to imagine life without the other. Through their relationship, not only do they form an incredible bond, but they are able to live outside their own heads. In other words, they no longer have to keep all-consuming secrets about themselves. Each knows for certain that nothing about them could drive the other away in disgust.
For years, the duo kept their relationship a complete secret from anyone except each other. However, this veil of secrecy gradually began to fail over time. They were both quite lucky that Corinth was the first to piece together their odd behavior, as he then worked in secret to preserve their privacy. In contrast, Adrian was not nearly as understanding once he found out, but he nonetheless kept the secret (aside from telling Axum). The duo lived in this slightly ajar closet for a couple years longer, but eventually this too was blown open.
For years, the duo kept their relationship a complete secret from anyone except each other. However, this veil of secrecy gradually began to fail over time. They were both quite lucky that Corinth was the first to piece together their odd behavior, as he then worked in secret to preserve their privacy. In contrast, Adrian was not nearly as understanding once he found out, but he nonetheless kept their secret (aside from telling Axum). The duo lived in this slightly ajar closet for a couple years longer, but eventually this too was blown open.
After their time at the asylum, both Cara and Ravenna realized there was no point in hiding it any longer. This was made more true by the fact they had been branded with symbols identifying them as gay after being apprehended. In this tough time, they both find a small amount of relief in no longer having to hide who they were, even if they had to stay on the move.
After their time at the asylum, both Cara and Ravenna realized there was no point in hiding it any longer. This was made more true by the fact they had been branded with symbols identifying them as gay after being apprehended. In this tough time, they both find a small amount of relief in no longer having to hide who they were, even if they had to stay on the move.
