Gabriela (Ravenloft) - Revision history

Fenton: /* The Adventures */

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The Adventures

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	The spellbook was a treasure trove of arcane knowledge, filled with spells and incantations that seemed to resonate with Gabriela on a profound level. As she studied its contents, she felt a surge of power and purpose. This newfound magical ability marked the beginning of her journey as a wizard, specifically in the school of evocation.		The spellbook was a treasure trove of arcane knowledge, filled with spells and incantations that seemed to resonate with Gabriela on a profound level. As she studied its contents, she felt a surge of power and purpose. This newfound magical ability marked the beginning of her journey as a wizard, specifically in the school of evocation.

	Their journey took them far from the familiar confines of Barovia. Along the way, they encountered Nathaniel’s sister~~, Audrey~~, who had ~~spend~~ years searching for him and now ~~located~~ him thanks to the costly services of Vistani seers - apparently the Mists displaced Nathaniel in time as well as location, ~~and he~~ was stunned to see his ~~baby~~ sister now a young adult and accomplished master of foxhounds. He had believed gone from home a mere few days. Close to each others ages, Audrey and Gabriela soon became close friends, with Audrey ~~secretly~~ developing an unrequited crush on Gabriela. Despite her feelings, Audrey remained a loyal and supportive companion.		Their journey took them far from the familiar confines of Barovia. Along the way, they encountered [[Audrey-Louise Halloway (Ravenloft)\|Audrey-Louise Halloway]], Nathaniel’s little sister, who had spent years searching for him and only now become able to locate him thanks to the costly services of Vistani seers - apparently the Mists displaced Nathaniel in time as well as location, which is why divination magic to locate Nathaniel until now had failed. Nathaniel was stunned to see his little sister now a young adult and an accomplished master of foxhounds. He had believed gone from home a mere few days, whilst in fact it had been nearly eight years from Audrey's perspective. Close to each others ages, and with similar fiery and stubborn personalities, it was no surprise to anyone that Audrey and Gabriela soon became close friends, with Audrey developing an unrequited secretly crush on Gabriela. Despite her feelings, Audrey remained a loyal and supportive companion.

	They also met Marcus, a kind cleric of Ezra from Borca, who became a mentor and ally. This cleric, with his deep knowledge of the divine and the occult, provided invaluable guidance and support. His teachings helped Gabriela refine her magical abilities and broaden her understanding of the mystical forces at play in the land of Mists.		They also met Marcus, a kind cleric of Ezra from Borca, who became a mentor and ally. This cleric, with his deep knowledge of the divine and the occult, provided invaluable guidance and support. His teachings helped Gabriela refine her magical abilities and broaden her understanding of the mystical forces at play in the land of Mists.

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Personality

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	== Personality ==		== Personality ==
			[[File:Ravenloft-Gabriela_dress.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right\|Gabriela in a ball gown made for her by Dominique Petite]]
	Gabriela has a fiery personality that, depending on her opinion of you and where you stand on her moral compass, can make her a delight or highly abrasive. Having lived a hard life of poverty and scraping by with the bare minimum and stealing to prosper, constantly facing derision and adversity, she has become incredibly self-confident, stubborn, and defiant. She is not easily phased by insults (which typically annoy her more than actually hurt her), and will stand toe-to-toe with brutes thrice her size and stare them in the eye unflinchingly, simply responding to a threat with a confident and menacing "Try me!". In a place like her childhood home of the village of Barovia, her personality typically put her at ends with the majority of the populace, who saw her as a bad omen and a troublemaker.		Gabriela has a fiery personality that, depending on her opinion of you and where you stand on her moral compass, can make her a delight or highly abrasive. Having lived a hard life of poverty and scraping by with the bare minimum and stealing to prosper, constantly facing derision and adversity, she has become incredibly self-confident, stubborn, and defiant. She is not easily phased by insults (which typically annoy her more than actually hurt her), and will stand toe-to-toe with brutes thrice her size and stare them in the eye unflinchingly, simply responding to a threat with a confident and menacing "Try me!". In a place like her childhood home of the village of Barovia, her personality typically put her at ends with the majority of the populace, who saw her as a bad omen and a troublemaker.

Fenton: /* Social Style */

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Social Style

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	== Social Style ==		== Social Style ==
	~~[[File:Ravenloft-Gabriela_dress.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right\|Gabriela in a ball gown made for her by Dominique Petite]]~~
	Gabriela is defiant and stubborn, but not unnecessarily so. She is a pragmatist at heart, but she's grown up used to having to take by force anything she wants/needs because others would usually deny her it, even if there was no justifiable reason or inconvenience, just because of her heritage. As such she acts and does what's best for her, her friends, and the greater good, and typically cares little about how others may take offence to her doing what she feels is the right thing, beyond any practical inconvenience or problems those actions might bring on herself or her friends. She will steal a loaf of bread if hungry (or to feed a hungry street orphan) from a wealthy seller, but she wouldn't do it for no reason if doing would would get her and her companions in trouble.		Gabriela is defiant and stubborn, but not unnecessarily so. She is a pragmatist at heart, but she's grown up used to having to take by force anything she wants/needs because others would usually deny her it, even if there was no justifiable reason or inconvenience, just because of her heritage. As such she acts and does what's best for her, her friends, and the greater good, and typically cares little about how others may take offence to her doing what she feels is the right thing, beyond any practical inconvenience or problems those actions might bring on herself or her friends. She will steal a loaf of bread if hungry (or to feed a hungry street orphan) from a wealthy seller, but she wouldn't do it for no reason if doing would would get her and her companions in trouble.

Fenton: /* Dominique's Songs */

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Dominique's Songs

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	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvaOGrgS5zA&list=PLi_Y2u5Jj8lqLFC7aENsahlRfMuRcfXEn Dominique's musical repertoire]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvaOGrgS5zA&list=PLi_Y2u5Jj8lqLFC7aENsahlRfMuRcfXEn Dominique's musical repertoire]

	Specific songs about Gabriela:		Specific songs about or featuring Gabriela:
	* [https://youtu.be/6het2bTAVGE?si=os4KRyoTHoI77GFE "She's an Evoker"] - Dominique's song about Gabriela		* [https://youtu.be/6het2bTAVGE?si=os4KRyoTHoI77GFE "She's an Evoker"] - Dominique's song about Gabriela
	* [https://youtu.be/FD6s_P_IF8M?si=U2UTntz51vfL82eQ "Tales of the Brave"] - Dominique's song about Gabriela's adventuring troupe.		* [https://youtu.be/FD6s_P_IF8M?si=U2UTntz51vfL82eQ "Tales of the Brave"] - Dominique's song about Gabriela's adventuring troupe.

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Other Notes

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	The sad part is that even if she had the power to defeat him directly, Dmitry has been her true love, and her love for him is not so easy to ignore, move on and put behind her, or act against. Fighting him would be emotionally difficult for her, and she is insure if she would be able to destroy him and fears she would hesitate at a key moment, leading to tragedy for herself or others caught in the crossfire. And thus Gabriela and Dmitry are stuck in an eternal dark waltz of obsessive whirls.		The sad part is that even if she had the power to defeat him directly, Dmitry has been her true love, and her love for him is not so easy to ignore, move on and put behind her, or act against. Fighting him would be emotionally difficult for her, and she is insure if she would be able to destroy him and fears she would hesitate at a key moment, leading to tragedy for herself or others caught in the crossfire. And thus Gabriela and Dmitry are stuck in an eternal dark waltz of obsessive whirls.

			=== Dominique's Songs ===
			Audrey's friend and famed bard Dominique Petite has written and performs songs about herself, her allies, and notable legends and events. <br>
			They can be accessed here:
			[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvaOGrgS5zA&list=PLi_Y2u5Jj8lqLFC7aENsahlRfMuRcfXEn Dominique's musical repertoire]

			Specific songs about Gabriela:
			* [https://youtu.be/6het2bTAVGE?si=os4KRyoTHoI77GFE "She's an Evoker"] - Dominique's song about Gabriela
			* [https://youtu.be/FD6s_P_IF8M?si=U2UTntz51vfL82eQ "Tales of the Brave"] - Dominique's song about Gabriela's adventuring troupe.
			* [https://youtu.be/oXgSwCo7Ef8?si=VMDHQ0kqxvBb0K9Y "Echoes of the Damned"] - Dominique's song about Gabriela and Dmitry's tragic love.
			* [https://youtu.be/lWfhdkAXy4w?si=Bh1tpcuGweYAxoZd "The Amaranth's Blessings"] - Dominique's song about the events at Leiksburg in which Gabriela took part.

	== Combat Style ==		== Combat Style ==

Fenton: /* Gallery */

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Gallery

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Fenton: /* Social Style */

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Social Style

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	== Social Style ==		== Social Style ==
	[[File:Ravenloft-Gabriela_dress.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right\|Gabriela in a ball gown made for her by Dominique Petite]]		[[File:Ravenloft-Gabriela_dress.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right\|Gabriela in a ball gown made for her by Dominique Petite]]
	~~Replace with text~~.		Gabriela is defiant and stubborn, but not unnecessarily so. She is a pragmatist at heart, but she's grown up used to having to take by force anything she wants/needs because others would usually deny her it, even if there was no justifiable reason or inconvenience, just because of her heritage. As such she acts and does what's best for her, her friends, and the greater good, and typically cares little about how others may take offence to her doing what she feels is the right thing, beyond any practical inconvenience or problems those actions might bring on herself or her friends. She will steal a loaf of bread if hungry (or to feed a hungry street orphan) from a wealthy seller, but she wouldn't do it for no reason if doing would would get her and her companions in trouble.

			So used to adversity and mistrust, it's no surprise that Gabriela can be slow to gain the trust of, but appreciates it when received. She will be slow to trust and often wonder what angle or con the other person is playing. The old adage "actions speak louder than words" holds very true for her. Someone can tell her how good and noble they are and their respectable intentions for hours, and she won't believe a word. But someone who steals that loaf of bread to give to a hungry street orphan, will gain her respect much faster as they have shown the willingness to do the right thing, even at risk. Actions that prove intent and morality matter more than declarations and promises of such.

			When people show respect to her, she reciprocates and can be surprisingly amiable. Those who show respect and show good character may eventually become friends. Whilst Gabriela is still likely to get regularly angry at them, shout, tease them, and make derisive jabs when they do things she disapproves of, there is no malice in her tone and she soon calms down and moves past it. Her temper is as explosive as her magic - it flames bright and hot, but dissipates quickly once things are over. And to those she likes, her fire is warm and nurturing. Most of the time.

	== Signature Equipment ==		== Signature Equipment ==

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	~~Replace with text~~.		==== The Ever-Present Conundrum of Dmitry ====
			Throughout her journey, Gabriela must constantly stay one step ahead of Dmitry’s relentless pursuit. His love for her has turned into a dark and twisted obsession. As a full vampire, he possesses immense power and influence, making him a formidable adversary. Gabriela’s determination to remain free and alive drives her to continue her quest, always vigilant and ready to face the dangers that roam the land.

			As long as she remains outside Barovia, Dmitry is unable to pursue as he is now bound in service to Count Strahd of Barovia, and unable to travel boyond the Domain's borders without his permission. In practice, this gives Gabriela a certain degree of safety and freedom, as long as she remains outside Barovia. Unfortunately, all her friends and recently re-united family are in Barovia, and despite the thrill of adventure, discovery of knowledge and arcane secrets, and the interesting people she is meeting on the way - her heart longs to return and see them. But she knows that when she does, she will almost certainly have to face the dark reckoning with Dmitry that she wishes to avoid. Gabriela fears in his obsession to make her his, he may harm her friends and family in the process, in a twisted fate-repetition of the events around Dmitry's father that led to the deaths of his own mother, Gabriella's father, and broke up her family and harmed so many of their friends for so long.

			The sad part is that even if she had the power to defeat him directly, Dmitry has been her true love, and her love for him is not so easy to ignore, move on and put behind her, or act against. Fighting him would be emotionally difficult for her, and she is insure if she would be able to destroy him and fears she would hesitate at a key moment, leading to tragedy for herself or others caught in the crossfire. And thus Gabriela and Dmitry are stuck in an eternal dark waltz of obsessive whirls.

	== Combat Style ==		== Combat Style ==

Fenton: /* The Ever-Present Threat of Dmitry */

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The Ever-Present Threat of Dmitry

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	Her travels take her to various domains of the land of mists, each with its own unique dangers and secrets. From the haunted forests of Kartakass, to the oppressive cities of Falkovnia, Gabriela faces countless threats and uncovers hidden truths. Her encounters with other adventurers and heroes enrich her understanding of the world and strengthen her resolve to fight against the forces of darkness.		Her travels take her to various domains of the land of mists, each with its own unique dangers and secrets. From the haunted forests of Kartakass, to the oppressive cities of Falkovnia, Gabriela faces countless threats and uncovers hidden truths. Her encounters with other adventurers and heroes enrich her understanding of the world and strengthen her resolve to fight against the forces of darkness.

	~~==== The Ever-Present Threat of Dmitry ====~~
	Throughout her journey, Gabriela must constantly stay one step ahead of Dmitry’s relentless pursuit. His love for her has turned into a dark and twisted obsession. As a full vampire, he possesses immense power and influence, making him a formidable adversary. Gabriela’s determination to remain free and alive drives her to continue her quest, always vigilant and ready to face the dangers that roam the land. The sad part is that even if she had the power to defeat him directly, he has been her true love and her love for him is not so easy to put behind her and act against. And thus they are stuck in an eternal dark waltz of obsessive whirls. As long as she remained outside Barovia, Dmitry was unable to pursue as he was now bound in service to Barovia, and this gave her freedom, although her friends and family are in Barovia, and her heart longs to return and see them - but she knows when she does, she will have to face that dark reckoning with Dmitry, and may put her friends and family in danger in the process, in a twisted fate-repetition of the events around Dmitry's father that led to the deaths of his mother, Gabriella's father, and so many of their friends.

	== Personality ==		== Personality ==

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Personality

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	But those people who have managed to get close to her somehow and earn her true friendship have found her to be a very caring and loyal friend. She may have grown tough due to a lack of love in her upbringing, but the desire to not be alone and be loved and belong is still there. Perhaps it is the communal spirit of her canjar bloodline, or her Forfarian heritage's togetherness in the face of shared adversity, but Gabriela truly desires to have friends and family, and a place to belong, though she will rarely admit this. As such, most people either love "Gabbi" and consider her a good friend, or absolutely despise "the arrogant mongrel witch". There is rarely an in-between.		But those people who have managed to get close to her somehow and earn her true friendship have found her to be a very caring and loyal friend. She may have grown tough due to a lack of love in her upbringing, but the desire to not be alone and be loved and belong is still there. Perhaps it is the communal spirit of her canjar bloodline, or her Forfarian heritage's togetherness in the face of shared adversity, but Gabriela truly desires to have friends and family, and a place to belong, though she will rarely admit this. As such, most people either love "Gabbi" and consider her a good friend, or absolutely despise "the arrogant mongrel witch". There is rarely an in-between.

			She has a cunning mind honed through hardship and survival instinct. As a young girl and a wizard people expect a degree of serenity and inflexibility from her, but she is anything but. She thinks of things with a fox's cunning and has no qualms with playing dirty - why be honourable when people already consider you to be incapable of it and hate you just because of your ancestry? So she does and says what she feels right, what benefits her and her allies, and to hell with what anyone else thinks or how dishonourable this might be perceived.

	But since discovering her magical heritage and potential, Gabriela's drive to uncover arcane mysteries, lore, and increase her own magical prowess has grown and now borders on obsession. Some point out that it has made her even more overconfident and cocky, and that this is going to lead to a bad ending someday. To this, she just shrugs and says "but at least it'll be spectacular!"		But since discovering her magical heritage and potential, Gabriela's drive to uncover arcane mysteries, lore, and increase her own magical prowess has grown and now borders on obsession. Some point out that it has made her even more overconfident and cocky, and that this is going to lead to a bad ending someday. To this, she just shrugs and says "but at least it'll be spectacular!"