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  |orientation= {{Tooltip|mastertext=Lesbian|tooltip=Although definitively attracted only to women, Ravenna lives before the concept of sexual orientation and would never use this label (or any).}}  

  |orientation= {{Tooltip|mastertext=Lesbian|tooltip=Although definitively attracted only to women, Ravenna lives before the concept of sexual orientation and would never use this label (or any).}}  

  |age        = 22

  |age        = 22

  |birthday  = 13-25-353

  |birthday  = 13-16-353

|hair        = {{ColorDot|#ff6aff}}

|hair        = {{ColorDot|#ff6aff}}

{{Quote|text=All the Runes in the world couldn't break a fortified will!|character=Ravenna, shortly before being proven wrong}}

{{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.  

As a student of protective magic at the College of Runes, Ravenna got a firsthand experience of the changes Nesilene underwent during its Medieval period. She was the target of the Sulars' attempts to rewrite history, being emblematic of the very problem they imagined to have caused their decline. During her stay, her connection with her roommate, Cara Lan, eventually grew into a hidden romantic relationship.

Born during Nesilene's medieval period, at age 13 she immigrated to the Sular Empire to study magic at the College of Runes. While there, she became the target of the empire's attempts to rewrite history, in spite of her accomplishments. Her struggles moved her closer to the few friends she did have, especially to her roommate Cara Lan, a bond which would transform into a hidden romantic relationship.

Despite her efforts, she was unable to conceal her relationship with her girlfriend, and would be forcibly made into an example by the Sulars. Ever since, the duo has lived in mobile isolation, unable to reintegrate into public life regardless of what they try.

Despite her efforts, she was unable to conceal her relationship with her girlfriend and would learn the true ferocity of the Sulars' wrath. Ever since, the duo has lived in mobile isolation, unable to reintegrate into public life regardless of what they try.

== {{Icon|Tower}} Appearance ==

== {{Icon|Tower}} Appearance ==

For attire, Ravenna typically prefers a white gown under a blue cloak, with a matching hood concealing all but her glowing eyes. This isn't entirely by choice, she became deeply accustomed to this type of dress thanks to Sular mandates during her time at the College of Runes. She also wears long white gloves and pink shoes.

For attire, Ravenna typically prefers a white gown under a blue cloak, with a matching hood concealing all but her glowing eyes. This isn't entirely by choice, she became deeply accustomed to this type of dress thanks to Sular mandates during her time at the College of Runes. She also wears long white gloves and pink shoes.

However, when relaxing in private, her casual attire consists of nothing more than a loose, sleeveless white gown. She also prefers to forgo the gloves, lose the shoes, dim her eyes, and expose her face. Given that she prefers to protect her identity at all costs, she only does this in the exclusive presence of the few people she does trust.

However, when relaxing in private, she will remove the cloak, gloves, and shoes, remaining in a sleeveless white dress.  

== {{Icon|Book}} Story ==

== {{Icon|Book}} Story ==

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. She quickly became accustomed to the common sight of criminals auctioning themselves into indentured servitude in exchange for passage off 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 across the shimmering sea, 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.

At thirteen years old, Ravenna moved to the Sular Empire to begin her education at the College of Runes. Although she had hoped to make friends during this new phase of her life, after a year she had only middling success. She befriended Adrian Dirne first, a Jari native to the Sular Empire. She would also later meet Corinth and his friend Axum.

At thirteen years old, Ravenna moved to the Sular Empire to begin her education at the College of Runes. Although she had hoped to make friends during this new phase of her life, after a year she had only middling success. She befriended Adrian Dirne first, a Jari native to the Sular Empire. She would also later meet Corinth and his friend Axum.

However, being a Jari in Sular territory effectively meant she was sitting in the belly of the whale. She was relentlessly attacked, both by students, and to a lesser extent, staff. At this point, the cautious side of her personality had not yet totally won out, and so she found herself in brawls she had no hope of winning.

However, being a Jari in Sular territory effectively meant she was sitting in the belly of the whale. She was relentlessly attacked, both by students, and to a lesser extent, staff. At this point, the cautious side of her personality had not yet totally won out, and she found herself in brawls she had no hope of winning.

In one such incident, she had been driven from the main campus and down to the forest around the Rune Reservoir. While hiding in the foliage, she met Cara Lan, who proceeded to try (and fail) to win the brawl for her. Still, Ravenna was grateful, and the two were sure to remember each other.

In one such incident, she had been driven from the main campus and down to the forest around the Rune Reservoir. While hiding in the foliage, she met Cara Lan, who proceeded to try (and fail) to win the brawl for her. Still, Ravenna was grateful, and the two were sure to remember each other.

Over repeated encounters, the two became good friends. Eventually, Cara's then-roommate suffered an "accident" and withdrew from the College of Runes altogether. Cara offered Ravenna the opportunity to be her new roommate, which she quickly accepted. From then on, the two shared the same living space, which at that age was effectively everything in their life. Over time, the pair's trust in each other grew, fueling their connection to do the same.

Over repeated encounters, the two became good friends. Eventually, Cara's then-roommate suffered an "accident" and withdrew from the College of Runes altogether. Cara offered Ravenna the opportunity to be her new roommate, which she quickly accepted. From then on, the two shared the same living space, which at that age was effectively everything in their life. Over time, the pair's trust in each other grew, fueling their connection to do the same.

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.  

With the outside world against them, their bond grew into a hidden relationship.

=== Rogue Mage ===

=== Rogue Mage ===

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.

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 escaping the asylum, the duo would be forced to live on the move as passage off the island was now impossible. With Sular influence across Nesilene reaching a new zenith, there was little they could do except run and hide. Fortunately, they had the assistance of Corinth, Adrian, and Axum, who had all abandoned the College of Runes to defend their two fugitive friends. Less fortunately though, even Corinth did not see a way to reintegrate into society and viewed being eventually recaptured as inevitable. Little did they know, said recapture was of particular interest to one powerful figure...  

=== Adrian Dirne ===

=== Adrian Dirne ===

Adrian was the first friend Ravenna made at the College of Runes. He has lived in the Sular Empire his entire life, following the Cult of the Runes as loyally as any other Sular would. When he accidentally stumbled upon Cara and Ravenna's secret relationship, he panicked. However, he never once broke their secret, with Corinth noting that Adrian was much more concerned with the duo potentially hurting each other than anything. After enough time, he saw that the relationship was only doing good for them both and gradually became just as supportive as the others.

Adrian was the first friend Ravenna made at the College of Runes. He has lived in the Sular Empire his entire life, following the Cult of the Runes as loyally as any other Sular would. When he accidentally stumbled upon Cara and Ravenna's secret relationship, he panicked. However, he never once broke their secret, with Corinth noting that Adrian was much more concerned with the duo potentially hurting each other than anything. After enough time, he saw that the relationship was only doing good for them both and gradually became just as supportive as the others.

== Spells ==

== Spells ==

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{{Quote|text=The weakest Rune can keep me safe, but the strongest can't raise the dead. |character=Ravenna}}

{{Quote|text=Even the weakest Runes can keep me safe, but the strongest can't raise the dead. |character=Ravenna}}

{{Quote|text=The most incredible thing about this campus is how much it DOESN'T smell. You know how rancid seawater is? Good, you don't want to.|character=Ravenna}}

{{Quote|text=The most incredible thing about this campus is how much it DOESN'T smell. You know how rancid seawater is? Good, you don't want to.|character=Ravenna}}

|-|To Cara=

|-|To Cara=

* Although able to decide when her eyes glow, Ravenna is not in complete control. Her eyes can also begin/cease glowing as an involuntary reaction to strong emotions.

* Although able to decide when her eyes glow, Ravenna is not in complete control. Her eyes can also begin/cease glowing as an involuntary reaction to strong emotions.

** Additionally, Jari have no control over what color the glow takes.

** Additionally, Jari have no control over what color the glow takes.

* She wears her cloak so much that she'll sometimes take it off if she needs to hide.

* Being forced to walk around in a hooded cloak can obviously get quite hot, so Ravenna often uses her barrier to shield herself from the sun.

** If Cara is with her, the two will huddle inside her barrier, with Cara's ice magic providing additional relief.

* Ravenna greatly laments how her trust issues extend to her own diary.

* Ravenna greatly laments how her trust issues extend to her own diary.

** Eventually, she stops using it altogether as she no longer needs it.

** Eventually, she stops using it altogether as she no longer needs it.

* She is one of the youngest Nesilene mages to ever use Vigor Restoration successfully, which is normally a spell learned in the final years of education.

* She is one of the youngest Nesilene mages to ever use Vigor Restoration successfully, which is normally a spell learned in the final years of education.

** The first use likely would have killed her had it not been for the timely intervention of Cara.

** Her first use likely would have killed her had it not been for the timely intervention of Cara.

* Adrian finds it odd how Ravenna's room is so much neater than Cara's, but the latter's bed is infinitely more tidy.

* Adrian finds it odd how Ravenna's room is so much neater than Cara's, but the latter's bed is infinitely more tidy.

* Although she was made a pawn by Corzic, Ravenna still partially wishes she had been able to graduate.

* Although she was made a pawn by Corzic, Ravenna still partially wishes she had been able to graduate.