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P H Y S I C A L I T Y

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"Oh dear. I suppose I'll have to kill you now. "

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Combativeness

Hand-to-Hand Combat: [Above Average] Though her skills in unarmed combat have slipped since she became a lady, she is still quite capable of protecting herself without a weapon, with a few dirty tricks, of course. She is physically much weaker than her opponents in most cases and depends greatly on her speed, wits, and agility.

Melee Combat: [Excellent] Though she is capable enough with a short sword or axe, Alecto is truly gifted with needle-like knives and small edged weapons. In close quarters, she is a real threat to even the most seasoned of warriors. The true threat of her blades, however, are not in the edges, but deadly poisons she employs.

Ranged Combat: [Below Average] Though she is capable of throwing needles and blades, Alecto's aim with a bow and arrow is pathetic. She prefers to keep that a secret.

Magic Combat: [Very Poor] Alecto doesn't possess any magical ability.

Mounted Combat: [Very Poor] She's never attempted to fight on mount and she hopes she'll never have too. Riding has never really been her thing.


Class Skills

Persuasion - [Excellent] Alecto makes it a mission to get what she wants and has a plethora of ways to do so. She can use sweet words and flattery, calculated blackmail and bribery, or even more violent methods. She always gets what she desires from others.

Political Power - [Excellent] Who would have thought that a beggar turned assassin would have such sway in the kingdoms of Dorelith? Even now, as she struggles to keep her head, Alecto's words and information is coveted by every power hungry noble in the Messiah Queen's court.

Stealth & Disguise - [Excellent] Even as a notorious figure in the urban legends of Dorelith, anonymity is still an important skill for Alecto. Though trudging through the wilderness undetected is not exactly her style, she has the ability to become nearly anyone as she silently stalks the hallway of castles and strongholds.

Racial Abilities

Adaptability: [Excellent] As a long time actress and a survivor, Alecto is always prepared to change herself to match the situation.

Cunning: [Excellent] This lady has been outsmarting nobles, rival spies, and much worse for years. She's quite possibly one of the craftiest in Baekoth.

Diplomacy [Good] Though dealing with others is something she is quite good at, she's made more than a few enemies in her time. This is partly due to her veiled threats and matter-of-fact attitude she takes on when discussing politics or religion.

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EQUIPMENT

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"Every girl needs a pretty dress, Love. She also needs at least seven daggers, I found. Preferably coated in neurotoxins. "

Items
Though Amorette has had more than enough to meet her needs for years, she has recently had to depart from her home and her life and so has few meager possessions with her:

Carriage: A small black horse-drawn carriage acts as Amorette's mode of transportation. In this carriage she keeps food rations, water canteens, her coin purse, and a case packed with some clothes and jewelry.

Poisons & Perfumes: Amorette would never leave without her priceless collections of exotic poisons and perfumes. She keeps the rarest of them in a small black case, carefully hidden in her carriage.

Enchanted Rings: Amorette possesses two enchanted rings that allow the wearer to change their appearance for as long as they wear them.

Weapons: The Queen Bee always has several of her "stings" hidden throughout her person.

Accessories
Oh, don't even get her started. Alecto has way too many belts, hats, bracelets, rings, and necklaces to even count.

Weapon Name:
The Queen's Stings
Weapon Type:
A collection of fighting needles and daggers
Material:
Acacian Gold. Though not actually gold, this rare and exotic material holds properties of fine steel, but bears a close physical resemblance to the metal for which it is named.
Length:
Ranging from six inches to a little longer than a foot.
Weight:
Extremely light. The heaviest weighs no more than 2 pounds.
Weapon Description/Info:
Perhaps Alecto's signature weapons as an assassin, these needles, blades, and daggers are easily concealed and deadly in the hand of their mistress. Though they are strictly offensive weapons and can do very little in terms of protecting her. They are meant to strike fast and are all covered in potent venoms, poisons, and neurotoxins.

Weapon Name:
Serket
Weapon Type:
Rope Dart
Material:
Eastern Cave Spider silk rope and blackrock iron dart
Length:
Three feet at the shortest, eleven at the longest
Weight:
3 Pounds
Weapon Description/Info:
Once the weapon of the Silver Scorpion, a famed elven assassin, Alecto claimed it after his failed attempt on her life. It is a dangerous weapon with an enchanted rope that can shrink and grow as needed and a dart covered in Alecto's toxins. The rope, being made of Eastern Cave Spider silk, is tough enough to withstand direct hits from blades and is almost impossible to cut.

Weapon Name:
Wing
Weapon Type:
Bladed Fan
Material:
Steel frame and blades, covered with black silk.
Length:
Eleven inches
Weight:
Five Pounds
Weapon Description/Info:
Though a weapon close to Alecto's heart, Wing is rarely used in battle. At first glance, it appears as a normal hand fan, but close inspection will reveal small razors peaking out along the edges. Wing is effective for parrying and blocking, but has been mostly used in Alecto's assassinations as a devious tool to swiftly kill her unsuspecting target.



BACKGROUND

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"You can't bury the past, Darling. It has a nasty habit of clawing it's way out. "

Group Affiliation
Working with the Rebel Army
Leader of the Hive
High ranking member of the Shaded Sisters

Marital Status
Widowed (twice)

Relatives
Reginal Mellis ~ Second Husband ~ Deceased
Avius Tren ~ First Husband ~ Deceased
Madame Blossom ~ Adoptive Mother ~ Deceased

Origin
The slums of Nydoecia

Social Rank
High Lady (Currently Outlaw)

Occupation
Spymistress

Bio/History
Alecto was born in the poorest district of Nydoecia to a family of nameless beggars. Though she doesn't remember the faces or names of those who shared her blood, she does remember how awful their existence was. She remembers the hunger gnawing at her stomach and the smell of shit and piss and sweat. Thankfully, she was a pretty girl and a troop of actors passing through their slum bought her from her family when she was seven. She believed that she had a chance at happiness, but that was short lived. Though the majority of the actors were kind and warm people, the troop was dominated by a cruel and horrible man named Orion. He beat all the children, took the women he wanted, and dared the men to do anything about it. He forced Alecto and the other children to pick the pockets and steal from their audience members as the actor performed and afterwards he would take all the loot for himself. Alecto hated Orion, but knew it was unwise to stand up to him. So, she would survive like the rest of them. She would do as he said, keep her head down, and learn their craft. As several years passed, she learned the ways of an actor. She learned how to alter her voice and appearance, learned how to cry and laugh and smile and bat her eyelashes. She could become almost anyone with enough time to prepare. One day, during a show, she was caught by a guard with her hand inside a nobleman's coin purse. In an instant, she broke down in tears, pointing at the troop and sobbing dramatically. She claimed that she had just joined the troop and that their horrible leader was forcing her to do it. He had done vile things to her and told her he would kill her if she didn't steal for him. She clung to the guard tightly and said she was happy he was there to save her now. She was so sorry. So so sorry.

The entire troop was arrested. Some of them were hanged. The children, including Alecto, were taken to an orphanage. Alecto felt terribly guilty, but also a sense of relief that Orion was dead and that she was still alive. She had condemned some good people, but those good people allowed themselves to become victims of a tyrant. When she went to sleep, she rationalized and justified what she had done. The other children from the troop were resentful, refusing to speak to the girl that cost them their family. She couldn't exactly blame them, however, and decided not to hold their glares and angry whispers against them. Thankfully, she didn't have to suffer the little urchins long and was adopted by Madame Blossom, owner of the high-end Honey Comb Brothel. Initially terrified, Alecto fought and struggled against her new mother, but the Madame soon explained. She was there when Alecto damned the people who had fed her and was quite impressed. Of course, her acting was a tad much, but she showed raw potential and a primal need to survive. Blossom was in desperate need of girls like her. So she revealed that though the Honey Comb was indeed a functional brothel, it also served a doorway into the world of the Shaded Sisters, a group of spies, assassins, and thieves under the protection of a foreign goddess known as Mother Hush.

Alecto excelled and quickly became the Sister's star pupil. When she turned 14, she became a full member of the order and was sent on her first mission. Unfortunately, that also meant she became a worker in the Honey Comb. Even that had it's advantages, though, and she quickly became a favorite of wealthy nobles and politicians. She would become what they wanted, made them relax, and then pry the secrets out of them. Blossom quickly grew affectionate of Alecto and of all the secrets she provided. Alecto was an excellent spy, capable of infiltrating the most high-profile events and somehow obtaining the most private of information. Blossom soon promoted her adoptive daughter and trained her in the deadly arts of assassination. Poisons, hidden blades, and deception became Alecto's weapons as she took the lives of businessmen, beggars, and even a noble or two. It seemed as if Mother Hush had truly blessed her.

Eventually men began to profess their love to the young Alecto and her beauty, unaware of the atrocities she had committed, but only one caught her interest. Avius Tren, a wealthy nobleman and owner of some of Nydoecia's best fighting slaves, was one of Alecto's most frequent clients. He was much like her; clever, ambitious, and a survivor. Some said that he had killed his three older brothers so that he could inherit all of their parent's property. Regardless of the rumors, she found him quite charming and was quick to say yes when he proposed. Though Blossom disliked Avius, she did not object to their wedding, as wealthy Sisters with titles and land were always quite valuable. The first couple months of marriage were happy, until Avius began changing towards his wife. Gone was the charming socialite she had known. Now, he revealed himself as a raging drunk and an insecure madman. He refused her to speak to other men and forbid her from speaking to the "demonic whores" at the Honey Comb. She held her tongue and did her duties as a wife. She attempted to keep him calm, careful not to upset him and always mindful to slip milk of the poppy into his wine. Then, one night, he got a terrible cough and fever. Two nights later, he died. Though everyone else assumed that he passed from a sudden illness, Alecto realized that she must have accidentally given him a poison instead of an opiate to help him sleep. How silly of her.

With her late husband's money and the backing of the Shaded Sisters, Alecto began her own endeavor. She realized that everyone, even the most charming of noblemen, had terrible secrets hidden away in the shadows. She used Sisters around the country as her initial contacts and started to gain valuable information of the nobles in Dorelith, starting with petty gossip and then digging the darkest secrets of their pasts, using them against their owners. After a few months, she became one of the most sought after people in Nydoecia. However, the Lord of Nydoecia, Reginal Mellis, did not appreciate her actions. He was a honorable man, one that was disliked the city that was his to protect. He did not partake in the gambling or the slave games or even the whores which his city was known for. He spent most of his time in Citha, but when he heard that his sinful domain was now the home of a rising gossip and blackmailer, he returned to confront her. However, he did not expect her to be so pleasant. Alecto listened to her lord and nodded with a smile, but promised him nothing. They soon married and Alecto was truly happy with him. Though he was much older than her, he was a good man and he treated her well. Now that she had a high title, an abundance of wealth, and a kind husband, she believed that she would be happy. And for a good while, she was.

At the age of 18, her network of spies, known as the Hive, had established itself in several cities around Nydoecia. She and her husband were a force to be reckoned with at court and the Shaded Sisters backed up every decision she made. However, happiness is a fickle thing and things took a turn for the worst. Reginal worshiped the old gods of Dorelith and was discovered by the Messiah Queen's Inquisition. In the end, he refused to denounce his deities and was burned alive. A widow once again, the young Alecto smiled through the pain and bowed, tears streaming down her face. She swore allegiance to the woman who murdered the love of her life and became the crown's valued ally. She supplied the queen with the Hive's services and became her close adviser, even taking a position as an 8th unofficial councilman. She charmed Andromeda with talks of fashion and parties and espionage. She also became very close to the queen's eldest daughter, Iphigenia. She grew to love the girl and even enjoyed the queen's company, but always kept the image of her husband's burning corpse in the back of her mind.

Alecto played the games of court, swatting away rival spies and nobles as she gained power and reach. When she came into her prime as the Queen Bee and her network of informants extended through the country, she began selling secrets to the rebellion. A double agent, Alecto began feeding the Messiah Queen and her advisers carefully constructed lies, while giving the rebellion precious information. She began spending less time at court, fearing that Andromeda would be able to detect her deception. Alecto stayed in Nydoecia, managing the Honey Comb which she took over from Blossom and strengthening the core of the Hive. She thought it was all going well.

But it appears the Queen Bee made too many enemies. Someone had brought one of Alecto's weapons bearing the image of Mother Hush to the Queen. Her heretical tenancies have been brought to light. Thankfully, Iphi warned the Queen Bee before the Inquisition barged into the Honey Comb. Alecto barely managed to escaped, but many of her workers were not so fortunate. Blossom, among many of her sisters in the Honey Comb, were slaughtered by the Inquisition. Now, the Messiah Queen is hunting down all of Alecto's informants left in Dorelith. While Alecto gives the order for her Worker Bees to flee, the Queen is now running to a rebellion stronghold, praying that she has the resources and skill to survive and collect the debt that the Messiah Queen owes.