Alexandria Quinzell
Appearance
Lexi is the opposite of soft curves and tempting eyes. Her stature betrays in a heartbeat her hours of dedication to her heavy broadsword, from the bulky muscles in her arms to her thick set thighs. Whilst some might be brave enough to call her a beauty it's often ruined by the permanent scowl she wears on her face.
Her hair is a dark brown and it is obvious she cares little about it, letting it grow until it bothers her before she hacks it off with her own sword. She tends to wear it loose with a scarf around her forehead to keep it back and out of her eyes.
On her right arm burns a complicated tattoo that is an ancient arcane binding spell. It is a deep red colour and often draws a curious eye, though if you linger too long she is like to scoop it out. She has a piercing in her nose and her ears and decorates them often; it's probably the most feminine thing about her appearance.
Other than that Lexi dresses simply unless in her glorious silver and scarlet full plated armour.
Skills and Abilities
Templar Training: Like all members of the Templar Order Lexi has been trained rigorously in the military arts. Her favoured weapon is her large broad sword which she can wield with both one or two hands, though she has been known to use anything to hand in a pinch. As befitting The Order of the White Raven Lexi has also been trained in the more... unusual styles of combat for a Templar including several martial arts focusing on hand to hand combat and 'brawler' techniques more associated perhaps with the lower levels of society.
Intelligence: All those indoctrinated into the White Ravens undergo a very long education that probes into the deep details of all things normal men consider myth and legend, and into the arcane. Despite her brutish exterior Lexi possesses far more intelligence than many give her credit for.
Gorgons Gaze: Due to her bond with the ancient being Gaia, Lexi is able to tap into some of her dark magic - primarily the ability to turn people to stone with a look. This is incredibly old and powerful magic and thus it takes a huge toll on Lexi's body. She uses is sparingly and it is often the threat of it alone that keeps her men in line. Consuming and sharing her body with a literal Goddess has also given her access to the creatures increased strength.
Arcane Magic: Like all White Raven's Lexi is practised in the use of Arcane and Old magiks of the world. She knows various spells that are geared primarily towards the entrapment and destruction of dangerous and old beings. Most of these spells are thought lost to most of humankind. As with all magic it comes with a price.
Intelligence: All those indoctrinated into the White Ravens undergo a very long education that probes into the deep details of all things normal men consider myth and legend, and into the arcane. Despite her brutish exterior Lexi possesses far more intelligence than many give her credit for.
Gorgons Gaze: Due to her bond with the ancient being Gaia, Lexi is able to tap into some of her dark magic - primarily the ability to turn people to stone with a look. This is incredibly old and powerful magic and thus it takes a huge toll on Lexi's body. She uses is sparingly and it is often the threat of it alone that keeps her men in line. Consuming and sharing her body with a literal Goddess has also given her access to the creatures increased strength.
Arcane Magic: Like all White Raven's Lexi is practised in the use of Arcane and Old magiks of the world. She knows various spells that are geared primarily towards the entrapment and destruction of dangerous and old beings. Most of these spells are thought lost to most of humankind. As with all magic it comes with a price.
Personality
Lexi's men would describe her as downright terrifying. She has a quick mind paired with a blunt and brutish tongue with a wicked sense of dark humour that borders on rude. She cares little for anyone outside of her order and sees them merely as an obstacle, a destruction, or doing lesser work. She prefers to work alone and is not considered a people friendly person. With her close circle however, that rough exterior is a little less abrasive and it becomes clear her manner is for her own protection against getting too attached, as well as necessary to command respect and ensure people survive the threats the White Raven deal with.
The Commander of the White Ravens is a heavy drinker and can drink most of her men under the table without battering an eyelid. She likes a good brawl and prefers her soldiers to cut the shit and be themselves. It's hard to win her respect but once you have it it is hard to lose it. Her anger is rare but legendary - One rumour says she hung her own men up by the ankles with their throats slit just enough to slowly choke them to death on their own blood outside the Sanctum as a message for others who got on her wrong side.
The Commander of the White Ravens is a heavy drinker and can drink most of her men under the table without battering an eyelid. She likes a good brawl and prefers her soldiers to cut the shit and be themselves. It's hard to win her respect but once you have it it is hard to lose it. Her anger is rare but legendary - One rumour says she hung her own men up by the ankles with their throats slit just enough to slowly choke them to death on their own blood outside the Sanctum as a message for others who got on her wrong side.
Biography & Lore
Alexandria's parents were both members of the White Raven who died when she was very young. The communal approach to raising young in the Order however meant that she never truly missed them, especially as they were so rarely in her life to begin with. Instead she was given over to the teams of members who were in charge of the education of all new recruits. As such her training has been a constant throughout her life and she grew up vigorously loyal to the order.
Lexi rose quickly through the ranks. She was a dedicated student, an even stronger fighter, and proved herself time and time again on the field of battle. At the age of 16 she took down a Inkanyamba with the help of only two peers, at 18 she slayed a Aswang on her first solo mission, and at 21 years old she saved the life of the Lord Commander by destroying a Typhon.
By the age of 22 she was given her first role as a Major to lead a battalion in a war against an ancient being similar to the myths of Gorgons. But unlike the legends they are not so easily killed with trickery and mundane weapons. This creature was what the uneducated would call a deity, though to Lexi it is probably more aptly compared to a Djinn. The battle waged on for hours under the Lord Commander's wise orders, but men fell quickly and fast against its stronger powers. Lexi was fighting near the Lord Commander, her Mentor, when he was partially turned to stone - for the creature liked to keep them half alive in order for them to suffer as she killed them. The scenario was hopeless so Lexi did the only spell she could think of which might stop the senseless killing of innocents and rid the world of the creature. She flung open her soul and she bound the Ancient One to her.
The magic should have killed her, even by Lexi's own knowledge of the previous times such a spell had been conducted, but by some miracle she survived. Perhaps it was the will of Gaia to survive that kept them both going, or perhaps it was Lexi's own bitter determination. Unfortunately her efforts did not save the life of her Mentor, though it did cut his suffering short.
It was unsurprising she rose to Commander soon after the battle and she has taken on the position with a deadly seriousness ever since.
Lexi rose quickly through the ranks. She was a dedicated student, an even stronger fighter, and proved herself time and time again on the field of battle. At the age of 16 she took down a Inkanyamba with the help of only two peers, at 18 she slayed a Aswang on her first solo mission, and at 21 years old she saved the life of the Lord Commander by destroying a Typhon.
By the age of 22 she was given her first role as a Major to lead a battalion in a war against an ancient being similar to the myths of Gorgons. But unlike the legends they are not so easily killed with trickery and mundane weapons. This creature was what the uneducated would call a deity, though to Lexi it is probably more aptly compared to a Djinn. The battle waged on for hours under the Lord Commander's wise orders, but men fell quickly and fast against its stronger powers. Lexi was fighting near the Lord Commander, her Mentor, when he was partially turned to stone - for the creature liked to keep them half alive in order for them to suffer as she killed them. The scenario was hopeless so Lexi did the only spell she could think of which might stop the senseless killing of innocents and rid the world of the creature. She flung open her soul and she bound the Ancient One to her.
The magic should have killed her, even by Lexi's own knowledge of the previous times such a spell had been conducted, but by some miracle she survived. Perhaps it was the will of Gaia to survive that kept them both going, or perhaps it was Lexi's own bitter determination. Unfortunately her efforts did not save the life of her Mentor, though it did cut his suffering short.
It was unsurprising she rose to Commander soon after the battle and she has taken on the position with a deadly seriousness ever since.