Countess Mikani Magnotta
I'm not your mama but I'll give you some advice anyways... If you want to be happy you need to strive to be realistic but optimistic, leave fear behind and take risks. Have fun and reach for the sky because tomorrow might never come and I am not going to search for a way to bring your sorry ass back from the dead. If you die, you have done earned that shit.
Social Rank: 5
Concept: Adventurous Anthropologist
Fealty:
Velenosa
Family:
Magnotta
Gender: female
Marital Status: Married
Age: 30
Birthday: 8/8
Religion: Pantheon / Shamanism
Vocation: Field anthropologist
Height: average height
Hair Color: sun bleached brown
Eye Color: mahogany brown
Skintone: medium bronze
Description: Mika Tideborne is a tall woman with an athletic but curvy body. She has a small nose and full pink lips that hide a row of healthy white teeth.
Her eyes are a window to her depth and mystery and, to most, clearly reflect the intelligence behind her pretty face. Long brown hair reaches down to the middle of her back and has been bleached lighter by constant exposure to sunlight.
Mika can be a quiet woman at times but when she does speak her voice tends to be calm and somewhat soothing much like a gentle breeze. Though seemingly laid back she also carries herself with nearly tangible confidence in a way that tells people she is not their prey.
Personality: Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good experience and is not afraid to throw caution to the wind and venture forward on the paths less taken. She needs a challenge set before her, a goal she can work towards, and an adventure to keep her life on the edge.
Mika is direct but optimistic and often friendly. She is not afraid to help others explore their own passions so long as they are bold and exciting.
She rarely feels guilty or anxious, avoiding a life in the past and living in the present. Failure is a word that simply means "try another way" to Mika and she rarely lets herself rest for long when at first she falls.
Witty, Independent, and driven are great ways to describe this young Isle's commoner. She is brave and willing to prove herself when people tell her she can't because she is a woman. She is not a man and she doesn't try to be but Mika will make damn sure people know she is a woman of strength and resolve and can stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.
Background: Mikani Tideborne was born to a couple of thralls within the grasp of the Redreef House and by the time she was five years old her parents had been killed for trying to conceal the child's existence. In a show of 'mercy' and 'kindness' the family did not kill the child and took her into their own household as a thrall. The girl was tasked with being a friend to Ember and Marina, making sure they kept out of trouble, and reporting back to their parents when the girls did wrong. Naturally, she got into a lot of trouble herself because the two girls were quite an adventurous handful on their own.
Eventually the twins left and Mika was given some freedom to explore life on her own. She worked herself nearly to death, doing any work possible to pay off her inherited debt to her family. By the time Mika was 20 she had paid off her own debt. However, she stuck with the Redreef House and continued to serve them, finding the twins again and working for them rather than being owned by them.
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| Name | Summary |
| Adora | An unlikely and uncomfortable hostess. I thought nobles pretended better. I don't like her. |
| Aella | What an energetic little Thraxian. She seems an entertaining sort, I think. At least not like some of these Thraxians I've been meeting. I assume she's Thraxians. Grayson vassals don't have 'reefs' in there names now, do they? |
| Aethan | Lady of Redreef, a strong ally. |
| Ahmar | The countess of cedar vale. Talented and strong. What can't she do? |
| Aiden | She's an expert in the area of elves. She did seem tired though. Perhaps it's the common drain of being an expert on a subject and everyone wanting that knowledge. Or perhaps, she merely had a lot going on before the Salon. At the very least, I'm glad I got to meet her face to face, and hopefully, we can figure out this "not a crow" problem one way or the other. |
| Ajax | You know, i've met this woman several times over and never really introduced myself properly. Oh, well. She seems alright. |
| Akamos | Always good to meet friends again and reaquaint with. |
| Alarissa | A former thrall, elevated to lady in Redreef. These were things that I did not know but I find her well spoken, eager to learn and while her skills were not where we needed them to be, it provided an opportunity none the less. I look forward to speaking and working with her regardless. |
| Aleksei | She had a good showing at the Unrivaled Tournament! A good competitor who took a loss on the chin. |
| Alexis | Lady Mikani Crovane is a sweet woman, and her love for her husband shines radiantly when she looks at him. |
| Amari | She's a plucky, adventurous lady with no shortage of energy who certainly doesn't shy from a challenge. I admire that sort of resoluteness and courage, and it's good for a Crovane to have a surplus of both. |
| Amund | Pleasant lady. Very proud of her Islander origins. Member of House Redreef. |
| Anisha | I met Lady Mikani shortly after the birth of her first child. Mother and child were - are - both quite charming, and she has recovered well from the vagaries of childbirth, near as I can tell. |
| Ann | A new and welcome face to Arx but any family to Edward is family to me. |
| Apollo | Gods, if all my clientele were so well-prepared, I might actually get a night's sleep now and again. |
| Appolonia | You have a higher tolerance for..... certain things than I do. |
| Arcadia | Oh! She's /so/ cool and world and pretty and she loves adventures! She may be the best person I've met! |
| Arcelia | I haven't seen the woman in forever so what do we do upon meeting again? Cry together. |
| Armani | Quiet, seems a bit wistful. But she understands |
| Ashur | A mysterious woman with a passion for obscure linguistics, I suppose! |
| Aslaug | Isn't she one of those neonobles? Whatever. For one with her talents, her tongue is the best. Better yet, the pleasure in being taught how to properly use my own tongue is such that I would happily make myself her student for life! Or, at least, until it is no longer needed and I can practice what I've learned on my own. |
| Athaur | The Lady Redreef dances wonderfully. I wonder what sort of boat she sails? |
| Austen | An ex-thrall who seems to care very much about her family. An important quality to have in a Voice, I believe. |
| Azova | Good-natured, friendly, and refreshing. Perfectly accompanied by a nice cup of rum. |
| Behtuk | She is very complicated, but not unkind. Asks too many questions though. |
| Bellamy | She always seems like she might have some project for me. She's always up to something. So busy! |
| Berenice | Very protective of the modesty of Thraxian princes. |
| Bhandn | I can certainly agree with her in wanting to see how well a man can handle an adventure or two, but I don't agree that dancing is a requirement to being impressive. |
| Blacktongue | Sensible. I approve of sleep. |
| Braden | A shining jewel of the isles. Perhaps I need to go sailing... |
| Brady | A charming and intelligent woman, easy on the eyes and becoming a good friend. |
| Brady | A deep soul that's lived and continues to do so. |
| Brigida | Former thrall, now seemingly running a domain in the Islands. Lagoma at work. |
| Cahal | One of the most graceful people i've ever had the pleasure to watch dancing. |
| Caspian | My very first apprentice. I hope to help her achieve greatness! |
| Caspian | Married twice and widowed once since I last saw her? Damn I've been gone a while. Missed you cousin. |
| Caspian | my dear cousin! i wish i could have been there for her more, but she has proven stronger then what life has thrown at her! |
| Cassian | Good to finally meet my cousin, another that wedded in and brings some fresh perspectives. And apparently, a fresh life to go with! |
| Cassiopeia | A kind woman, she is easy to talk to, and seems curious to learn about other cultures and places. She is fond of horses, which Cassiopeia sees as a good trait in someone. I suspect they will get on well, and have a few adventures in time. |
| Catalana | Everyone knows of Mikani. A thrall who was enobled, who had a deathbed marriage and then left to marry up. Thank god she is no longer a blight on our fealty |
| Cirroch | A nice woman who has a fun relationship with her cousin? |
| Cirroch | Very handy with a small weapon. |
| Clara | Though she came from nothin' she seems ta have made herself inta someone. There is much to be said about someone who can climb the ladder so quickly. I'll be watching her closely. |
| Coraline | We started off on a rough patch, but with the fire she holds for change, as well as the strength to lead Redreef, I think she is definitely someone who will make a good solid friend. |
| Corrigan | Unfazed by an inquisitor, even a blood-spattered one. Confessor Rysen could do a lot worse. |
| Corwin | She's smart. And nice. But I think that last one lasts only as long as you don't threaten her or her family. Easy to talk to. Glad I went to the Stone Grove. |
| Dante | A charming and erudite young woman with a touch of the exotic. There's a good nature in her that's rather obvious to see. I really want to ask about those tattoos. |
| Daria | I like Lady Mikani an ambishous woman whom almost share quite a similar but different background to me. I feel she can teach me a lot and I look forward to growing with her help. |
| Denica | An interesting Lady that is now working with Alarissa and I on Thursday's Child, I am really looking forward to continuing to work alongside her, and do great things for Thrax. |
| Desma | She gave me whisky as a greeting. I fully support this method of making friends! |
| Dianna | A woman with a curious mind and exotic beauty beyond compare. I look forward to making a friend of her. |
| Dio | Serene and collected on the water, and seemingly fluent in many languages, she is a true seafarer. |
| Domonico | Tough. Good fighter. Can take a hit and keep going. Pays attention to advice. I approve. |
| Donato | I remember women like her - dangerous and rough like the sea we traveled and explored. A fascinating person, probably has a story or two I wager. |
| Donella | I will state that no person has ever made me want to have a sweet snack as much as this woman with her retelling of the story. She is a woman of fun and energy, but more than that. She is a woman of strength. Sometimes I wonder if she is even aware of the strength she wields and the inspiration it carries. |
| Dustin | Mikani is a lady who is trying to learn how to be nobler, probably as a duty to her house. It ain't my business to say how she is doing but I wish her luck on her final test. |
| Emrys | I suppose the only way she might have crossed a greater chasm might have been if she had gone from Thrall to Princess. Yet, she has enough self-awareness to know what she lacks for her new station, and the bravery to seek the means to change it. |
| Erik | The Lady can give Master Wild quite the workout. They must truly know each other well. That, and she is a power of her own, to be reckoned with on the field |
| Esme | A lady of overcoming. She's more than what one may see and yet there is a strength within the very bones of her identity. We shall be the best of friends. |
| Evander | She seems to have a love of adventure and a seemingly endless bound of energy that I will never have. We share a love of books, at least. |
| Evaristo | Sociable adventurer who makes rum?! Perfect! |
| Evelynn | An intriguing woman who has surely gone far in life. |
| Ezra | She took the time to teach you a bit about knives and how to offset their limitations. She seems helpful and her family seems to be around readily. |
| Fairen | I appreciate that she is naturally a skeptic. She pays proper tribute to the Thirteenth with how she inquistively finds any contrary arguement she can intelligently defend, in some regards. I admire such a trait. |
| Faruq | An easy smile. A beautiful laugh. I am quite certain she'd be able to distract people rather easily with her wiles in a knife fight. Maybe we'll spar some day just to see where we end up. |
| Faye | A quiet woman, but clever to add the punchline to a joke. I'd enjoy speaking with her again. |
| Fianna | Lady Mikani is a welcome addition to House Crovane and I am proud to call her family. She has also been making efforts to get to know her new horse and it is exciting to see her skills improve. She will make a fine equestrian some day. |
| Gaston | What a fascinating woman...to go from Thrall to noble to Voice, to bear the scars and tattoos of a life of adventure. Pretty, intelligent, humble...a rarity anywhere, noble or common. |
| Gawain | I can sense a fire and a passion inside that woman. Surely she's worth the risk of her husband challenging me to an honor duel. |
| Gerald | A youngish woman, but, she seems to have a great deal of promise. |
| Gianna | An adventurer with a nicer voice than I expected. |
| Gilroy | Hell of an arm. She probably would have taken that if the Pink Princess hadn't gotten one lucky throw. |
| Grady | So wonderful to run into old friends in a city that sometimes seems to be frightfully full of strangers. |
| Gretchen | I certainly would never, ever, ever, ever want to go up against her in anything. Tenacious doesn't even begin to describe it. Not knowing when to quit might. |
| Haakon | Some Mainland lackwit, who doesn't know the difference between a reaver and a slaver. |
| Harlex | A Redreef knife-fighter with potential and sharp eyes. |
| Helena | A friendly, cheerful lady, quite animated and warm in our brief meeting. |
| Ian | Might do better with a sword than with a dagger, the way she was parrying. Footwork was a little heavy. |
| Iliana | Well-spoken and thoughtful. More scholarly than I might have expected, but then, you can never judge a woman by her house. She's good company. |
| Ingrid | A former thrall who is now a Lady of Redreef. She seems to know her job very well and is making Redreef Shores flourish. There is something slightly haunted about her, but she is a kind woman who is helping people who need it. We need more of those in the city. |
| Iroh | Lady Mikani Crovane. A bold and exciting woman who has the gift of a biting wit. I spoke with her very briefly, yet I can tell that she is an adventurous woman whose company I enjoy. |
| Jace | She has been holding down the fort with my cousins gone. Still don’t think water is a hazard. |
| Jaenelle | Mikani has strength most will never witness, and the ability to almost move forward despite the things doing their best to hold her down. |
| Jasher | Lady of Redreef. Eager to get her knuckles dirty. Tireless in her pursuit for improvement. Doubtless she will become a formidable warrior if she kept the path. |
| Jeffeth | The Voice of Sandreef! She seems a good sort. She is connected with many I know though it seems we've not really run into each other much. |
| Jian | Countess Mikani is a wonderful Arvani scholar. It's my pleasure to share tea with her and speak of academic and diplomatic matters. |
| Joaquin | Met while battling giants atop an exploding volcano. Like anyone she has her more sensitive points, which should yet not overshadow all that she's accomplished. Like stabbing a giant in the eye. That actually did happen. |
| Joscelin | A lovely young woman, eager to help, sweet. |
| Jules | Wonderfully engaging woman who sees fit to value your talents and that makes her okay in your book! |
| Juniper | She's quite plain spoken! I have no doubt that's an advantage in some circles. |
| Jyri | A quick meeting - but she seems interesting, and I'm sure we'll meet again sometime. |
| Kaia | Social; funny; beautiful; and approachable. I like her! |
| Kaldur | In the melee of a wedding reception, she was kind to a friend I abandonded. Much appreciated. |
| Kenna | She seems an interesting person to have charge of a baby. I want to know so much how she ended up as a babysitter. |
| Klaus | A shaman now, she has stories to tell, as long as it is not over rum. |
| Kritr | She takes to Redrain well. I wouldn't have spotted her for an outsider. |
| Kyler | A wonderful chat around the fire with tea! Must do this more often. |
| Liara | Alternately rather serious, almost dour, then just as quickly, there are moments of light-heartedness, and she seems easy-going, all the same. Undoubtedly loves the sea. Hard to know what to make of her altogether. |
| Lisebet | Likes mischief and seems to be willing to work hard to grow a County that needs good strong help. |
| Llyr | The Lady appreciates sailing as I do. Was happy to offer to help her with a race. |
| Lora | A woman of many words, most of which she seems to keep entirely to herself, tucked away like precious treasure. |
| Lore | Caspian's cousin. Which makes her family. And hopefully a friend! |
| Lorenzo | An interesting woman with a clear passion for House projects. I would enjoy working with her on something, should the opportunity ever come up. |
| Lou | This young woman is my protege, and while we might have gotten off to a somewhat rocky start, I'm looking forward to her potential. |
| Lucita | An adventurous sort from the conversations shared between us, one who does not shock easily. She has a sense of humor and expresses it well in a manner to produce smiles. It is fun getting to know Lady Redreef better. |
| Lyra | I've not seen Lady Crovane since she was still a part of House Byrne. An intelligent and focused woman with a keen nose for business. I look forward to our partnership. |
| Mabelle | Quite the artist. When it comes to cookies anyway! |
| Macda | Still beautiful, still full of life and love. It's so good to see her happy. |
| Mailys | The superior cousin is no flattery. Mystery, relics, a personal story of thrall to noble lady. Is there a published book of her yet? Asking for a cousin. |
| Maris | A good mix of Northern an' Islander, with enough leather, ink an' trinkets to go with it. An interestin' woman - honest, experienced, warm toned. I like that. |
| Marisol | The Countness is one of a generous heart and free spirit I do believe. She would make a rather lovely friend if I am not mistaken. |
| Martino | Has turned a House around upon being anointed a Countess. Rare do I approve of Neo-Nobles as strong as this one. |
| Maru | A former thrall the Voice of a Thrax house? My assumptions have not been more challenged since I arrived in Arx. Certainly worth getting to know better. |
| Mattheu | It never ceases to amuse me in which those that I find someone that can be an amazing friend where they are already in such manner with my siblings as well. |
| Medeia | The lady has overcome much in her time, but has not let that diminish her creativity or drive. Many would give in to exhaustion, and I respect someone who keeps going. |
| Melody | Something of a wonderful duelist; even though she fights with daggers, her opponent was sweating the entire time despite his long reach. Definitely got that fire of a warrior, that's for sure. |
| Merek | An intelligent woman that knows a bit about the sea as well as treasure hunting! |
| Michael | A lovely Redreef woman. Thraxian women make me less nervous than Velenosan, no smokey eyeshadow or what not. She varies between seeming too beautiful and...looking like she is scheming. I should be careful around here. |
| Miranda | This Redreef has a bit of dry humor I can appreciate. |
| Mirari | I seem to recall she had an interest in alchemy. |
| Mirk | An earnest young woman. Not Northern, but she can appreciate a good whiskey and still smile so soon after a loss. I like that. |
| Monique | Seems somewhat quiet, but polite and with an adventurous streak. I do like a good adventurer! |
| Morgan | I am in awe. A former Thrall who is now a Countess. Whip smart, pretty, and witty. Good taste in drinks, too! I'm glad she's a friend of ours and a fellow adventurer! |
| Niklas | Proof that the Islands can generate social climbers as much as any other fealty. |
| Nina | She seems like a fun person who is up for anything! It should be fun to work with her on a project. |
| Noelle | She has excellent hosting skills. |
| Norwood | She has a lovely uncle. And she gets along with Esme. So much about swords.... oh dear gods. |
| Nuala | Intrepid, fleet-footed northern fox. She takes bravely to new things without hesitation. Not for an instant did she fail in a fun exercise. I like her. |
| Orelia | She's done well for herself. |
| Orland | I'm glad that I was introduced to Lady Mikani and that she's taken to enjoying how much sport she can make of me while training. I would recommend her anyday! She's bold and to the point. Who knew that drinking while running across balance beams was the perfect athletic scenario! |
| Orrin | What a curious lady, that marks her life's events on her skin as the Abandoned do. |
| Orvyn | Quite and interesting woman, and knowledgable in regards to the sail, which is perhaps the noblest of all things. |
| Pasquale | An especially skilled linguist who helped me deal with some of Sunaia's belongings. |
| Pepper | It's been a long time since I have seen her. Now a mother, and doing very well. I will like to see how she continues to develop into the role she was destined for. |
| Peri | A fellow explorer with a penchant for sailing and scholarship. We could have grand adventures. |
| Perronne | She also likes finding old things, and seems reasonably nice! |
| Petal | Seems friend and to know Baron Edward. Seems welcoming. |
| Pharamond | A pleasure to cross blades with one as friendly and skilled as she is. Hopefully we will have more time to practice! |
| Piccola | I have asked around, and she is a woman of many stories and affiliations. I'm not sure of else about her, except that I should probably meet her formally. |
| Poppy | She's a northern lady, but drinking rum, smoking and talking about treasure. Maybe she's a pirate in ladies clothing. |
| Porter | She seemed like a nice enough sort, she had dogs! And I do like people that like dogs. |
| Quenia | She is someone who strikes me as a person who'd always go to bat for her family and her friends, and that makes her a very fine person indeed. |
| Quintin | A boat is not a ship and that's an important distinction! Someone with that many scars must have a lot of stories. I suspect I'd be interested in hearing them. |
| Raimon | A linguist of some sort. Interesting |
| Raimon | -Exactly- what was needed, at -Exactly- the right time. One can only assume Mangata herself hand a hand in our meeting. Possible, as it was at Her Shring. Joy-beyond-Words, for now there is Hope... |
| Raja | A friend of Zoey is a friend of mine. |
| Ras | She's a weird sorta silk. Not uptight. Saw her puke in the street once. Stormbird's lord seems to really love her. |
| Rawen | And intriguing woman who seems to have a loving entourage with her almost everywhere she goes. |
| Raymesin | A former Thrall who's known hunger, and yet she knows what it's like to sleep between silk sheets. At least one of the silks has lived a bit. |
| Reese | Always up for adventure. She seems friendly and welcoming. |
| Renata | A strange one |
| Ronja | I believe the first time I encountered her, she was being asked to give someone a tattoo. She certainly seems like she could do it without someone getting a horrible infection from their new art, which puts her squarely above most of the sailors I've ever entrusted my skin with. |
| Rosalind | She's super knowledgeable and handy with knives! |
| Rowenova | People judge how she was elevated to her position, but my scouty instincts tell me that -- despite all that -- she is a perfect match for Lord Rysen, a good wife, a loving mother, a strong woman, a former slave who forged a life for herself from nearly nothing, a light in the darkness, and so much more. All those things matter just as much, if not more, than whatever the past was. |
| Rukhnis | She has a way with words, and seems to have a compassionate interest in others as well. Surely not bad traits to possess, even if this does incline her to poke into business that is not hers. |
| Rysen | Interesting and absolutely alluring. She can definitely drink me under the table. |
| Sabella | She's always so warm and welcoming no matter what or where I find her! Definitely someone I could be close friends with! |
| Sabella | Lady Mikani always seems to know what's best for those around her and lands on her feet even in the most dire of circumstances. I greatly respect her wisdom and sense of responsibility! |
| Salvador | A Countess and something of a hunter, it seems. She also is quite the fan of sailing from the sound of it, I shall look forward to more conversations with her! |
| Samuele | Very inquisitive person |
| Sasha | A lovely lady of Redreef. I think she will help her people grow and thrive with her as voice and I am excited to see what mark she makes for herself. |
| Savio | A Lady who clearly doesn't shy away from adventure, and I hope we have a chance soon to do some good. What could possibly go wrong?! |
| Selene | Her quick wit to the light jests I threw out reveals a dimension I never expected. Such a delight to see a Thraxian lady as able and willing to have a good laugh with some smart, vibrant wordplay. |
| Seren | An interesting noble. She has expensive tastes, but I'm not going to complain about that. Quite friendly, a little playful, reminds me of Meryl in Stonedeep. |
| Serena | Countess Mikani is a wonderful guest, one I would entertain again. |
| Sheena | A childhood friend. She was a THrall in the Redreef Barony. Although, unlike me she stayed with them and I went with Baron Edward. |
| Sorrel | An excellent knife fighter and a very good champion. She beat me in a duel with skill, grace, and fine sportsmanship. |
| Sparte | Oh, right, Mikani. Yes, we met. She is Lou Grayson's protege, did you know that? I expect she is impressive on that alone, but we met in sort of a, well... I hope to meet her again for different reasons. |
| Thea | Curious and likes books. Not completely my things but at least she asks things if she doesn't know them. |
| Tibault | Kind enough to invite me over for a visit. |
| Titus | A lady with many questions in the pursuit of turning every stone over. |
| Tomwell | Multi-talented. A scholar slash adventurer slash fundraiser. |
| Valdemar | She is an optimist, I will give her that much, though I am not sure how well she understands the challenges ahead of the Mourning Isles at the moment. |
| Vanora | One of the Tidebornes raised to Redreef. She carries herself with confidence that if it is a ruse, is a very effective one. I should like to talk to her about her life, should she be interested. |
| Venturo | A thoughtful woman, one who is willing to see layers and give provoking conversation, rather than just be content with what is seen on the surface. |
| Vercyn | A wonderful woman, capable of elegence of form and the suitability of function. I look forward to more time spent getting to know her and I am eager to watch and see what she can do. |
| Vicente | A friend of Arcadia's that's nice and able to make play with words, at least hopefully she knew what was going on or else that was a strange conversation. |
| Vitalis | Such determination, to earn her freedom on her own. Admirable. I want to know the story, but she carries enough scars that it may not be one she likes to revisit. |
| Wash | Not a pirate, but a sailor with a long history and an ally among the Redrain. |
| Willow | She seems like she knows how to go hard in the moment. I would not want to tangle with her, but she can pull off some black leather. |
| Yrsa | Softer, but with a keen mind. She might be an interesting one to go out drinking with. |
| Zakhar | A combination of the entire day along the beaches where one might find another who could be interested in drowing them. A bird diving gracefully for the fish that dares to swim close upon the waves. The silk scarf caught upon the branch of the tallest tree, waving effortlessly in the wind. Or its the Haze talking, and this is simply another standing before me. |
| Zoey | Certainly not one to put up with attitude. |
| Zoya | The little thrall girl I had a hand in raising has grown into quite an individual, even if she does enjoy playing with her children. |