Darkonian Kargatane Record
- Known Name: Rozalia Babich
- Race: Human
- Apparent Age: Late teens
- Birthday: 15 January, 741 BC.
- Height: 5'4"
- Alignment: Lawful Good
- Affiliations: Church of Ezra (Mordent Sect).
- Religion: Church of Ezra (Mordent Sect).
- Character Class: Cleric (Anchorite)
- Place of Origin: Leiksburg, Barovia.
- Player/Type: NPC
Appearance
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Background
Born to a family of humble midwives that believed in the Morninglord, and the youngest of four children, Rozalia grew up devout and traditional, and was married to Ivan Minov when she was 13. She became a mother when she was 14 but complications during childbirth left her unable to bear further children. This drove a rift between her and her husband, who became openly abusive and cheated on her with local whores, but as Barovian law forbids both divorce and remarriage of widows, Rozalia had to simply tolerate it and trust in the Morninglord's message of a brighter dawn.
When the Halloways and their companions came to Leiksburg and exposed the Amaranth corruption, Rozalia had not yet been influenced by the Amaranth's cult into unwittingly selling her soul like so many others. Although she discovered in the aftermath that her husband had been a cultist, her family were unwitting victims, duped by the cult's lies into selling their souls for the dark blessings, like so many others. When the Amaranth left, collecting her dues, Rozalia found herself both orphaned and widowed like many others, and taking care of her child alone.
Despite the faith of the Morninglord's message of hope, the respected elder was taken by the Amaranth too, which Rozalie took as either a sign of naivete, or hypocrisy, and the other remaining cleric had gone insane. There was no spiritual guidance left, and few adults, and Rozalia felt lost both spiritually and economically. But then an outsider, a Borcan Anchrorite of Ezra known as Warden Marcus showed a charity she'd not thought possible - he dedicated himself to converting the temple of the Morninglord into a temple to Ezra that was also to be an orphanage for the many scared and confused youngsters. At 18 years of age, Rozalia was one of the eldest orphans, and helped actively - both from a desire to help, and as a means to provide for herself and her son which at least her help would provide. She found herself both taking to his teachings strongly, as well as enjoying helping those less fortunate. When Marcus died, saving the life of an innocent girl, Rozalia was touched and took the anchorite vows herself, dedicating her life to continuing Marcus' good work, and now runs the orphanage and serves as the local Toret for the Mordent branch of the Church of Ezra.
When she took her vows, the church of Ezra did provide some tutelage - though Barovia lacked a Bastion of its own, with the closest Bastion and Sentire of the faith being in Teufeldorf. She managed to get enough support from Warden Grace Archer and another temporary Sentire-assigned Warden in order to get her Anchorite robes, and then was left almost to her own devices. It's not that they don't support her - it's just that logistically she's too small and from any large Bastions for her to be properly supported. They would come if she called, but that call would take a while to be received and answered, and likely not arrive in time, forcing Rozalia to have to ensure her temple is self sufficient. Rozalia doesn't mind... she believes firmly in Ezra's protection, that Ezra will help her find a way, and whilst they may not offer much help on the clerical side, the Halloway burgomasters and their patron, General Stanislav, have been supportive - economically, at least.
Now at 19 years old, and the only Toret in Leiksburg, she runs the small Leiksburg temple/orphanage of Ezra, making her technically the Bailey, although she never uses the title unless there is need. What she lacks in experience she makes up in zeal. Whilst many Barovians consider religion to be a fools' belief - especially after the Amaranth incident, which many survivors still do not understand properly but just seemed to be further evidence of the lack of gods. Rozalia sees it differently - after all, it was a few followers of Ezra that came and rid them of the Amaranth... It may have resulted in the deaths of those already condemned, but it saved children like her son from growing up in the cult's lie and being duped into becoming condemned themselves in the future. What further proof of Ezra's protection is needed? The fact that the town was an idyllic paradise under the Amaranth's rule, whilst it now has economic and other problems since being "saved" by Ezra, is not an easy thing for her to discuss...
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Signature Equipment
Armour & Weapons
- Anchorite Banded Mail: Masterwork but old banded mail armour with a green habit that once belonged to Warden Marcus. Rozalia has had it adjusted to fit her frame, and has restored it the best she can.
- Anchorite Longsword: Masterwork longsword that once belonged to Warden Marcus. Very common model used by anchorites of Ezra.
- Light Crossbow: For when there is need for a ranged weapon to fight things out of reach or perhaps to warn others away.
Magic Items
- Archon's Torch: When lit, it burns as a regular torch, but only lasts for 5 minutes. When held by a lawful good creature, it functions as an archon’s aura spell, making hostile creatures within a 20-foot radius have to overcome their fear or suffer penalties.
Mundane Items
- Anchorite's vestments: The traditional green robes with white accents of anchorites of Ezra.
- Symbol of Ezra: a necklace with a small pendant displaying the kite shield logo of the Church of Ezra.
- The Book of Ezra: The holy text for the Church of Ezra.
Signature Quotes
- "Such is My role in the Grand Scheme. So must it be" an excerpt from -The Book of Ezra that Rozalia is often heard saying, especially when her life is threatened but she remains determined.
Gallery
Toret Rozalia in her traditional anchorite robes
Toret Rozalia wearing the signature armour she inherited from Warden Marcus