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Galen's Womenfolk
~ Powerful and Mysterious Creatures Beyond His Ken ~


Jemmie: .
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The life of the party. Jemmie is a quirky young woman who is always running one show or another. Her trusty flask "Locksley" accompanies her everywhere and they converse frequently. Preferring slacks to skirts she is generally found in men's clothes though when she chooses to gird herself in a feminine fashion the effect is staggering. With her easy smile, ready wit and handy blades Jemmie is at home in any tavern in any city in the world.

How we met: Outside of the Temple of Fillia in Mascare.
Gifts from her: Several boxes of specialty chocolates, an expensive heavy brooch in gold and emeralds, dark green Samsaran silk neckerchief, more than one bottle of fine whiskey, a small bottle of rich spicy cologne, an engraved ivory comb, three portraits of herself.
Gifts for her: A small bouquet of light blue and purple wildflowers.

Current Relationship: Jem and Galen enjoy a comradly sort of association. Their interactions are thick with innuendo and laughter with Jem taking the stronger tack while Galen merrily joins her. Following Galen's sudden Summer Solstice betrothal Jem found herself faced squarely with unexpected conflicting feelings in the matter, lashing out at all involved in a volatile display. She and Galen spoke at length however and she has taken it upon herself to 'fix' things, despite his express wishes to the contrary.



Suzette: .
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Sol's gift to the world. Suzette possesses a body most men can only dream of, and it speaks as bluntly of her sensuality as Suzette herself does. Dressing in tall boots, short skirts and revealing blouses, Suzette is as unavoidably attractive as she is irresistable once she's set her sights upon you. Her dancer's physique and unsinkable good humor are as welcome as her attentions, which she doles out according to whatever whim strikes her.

How we met: Jem brought her to lunch one day in Mascare.
Places we've trysted: The Gilded Lark a middle class inn, and The Holly Bush an inn in the peasant quarter.
Gifts from her: A filmy pale green scarf of Samsaran silk.
Gifts for her: A small bouquet of white and yellow wildflowers.

Current Relationship: After a brief but brutal dissagreement with Jem, Suzette laid low for a while, but she has recently sought Galen's attentions once more, meeting him in a variety of inns in order to have her wicked way with him. As of Summer Solstice and Galen's betrothal she has found herself unexpectedly cut off.



Sable: .
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A painfully shy serving woman at the Holly Bush inn in Mascare, Sable is a slender young woman who has been carrying the torch for Galen for years, ever since his training days when he helped her father out of some trouble. He did not remember her until he was forcibly reintroduced under unfortunate circumstances by Jemmie. Though charming, her thick accent is a bit distracting, perhaps the reason so many have passed her by. She is attentive however and she gleans a good deal more than pinches from those she waits on.

How we Met: In the Holly Bush inn while waiting for Suzette.

Current Relationship: Despite Jem's original advocacy, Sable remains a quiet member of the staff of the Holly Bush, occasionally dropping a useful bit of information, but more often tea sets fall crashing to the floor.



Kaylanna Darthusian: .
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Sister to the young Zythe Darthusian, where he is largely unaware of his family's dealings, Kaylanna is every bit the younger noble daughter. Slender, attentive and refined, though young she is already nearly as politic as she is attractive. She wears her deep brown curls just past her shoulders, selecting her scents, gowns and paint tastefully while still accenting her womanhood as much as is acceptable.

How we Met: In the garden at the Darthusian Estate.
Gifts for Her: A single red bloom when he visits.
Gifts from Her: A remarkable suit in deep blue velvet, heavily embroidered with silver on the inside of deep open sleeves, edged simply over the rest of the garments giving it a striking, and expensive, look.

Current Relationship: As a young noblewoman Kaylanna seeks an advantageous match for herself. Familiar with the challenges of nobility himself, Galen is solicitous in his visits, inquiring as to her recent enterprises and enjoying the diverse topics of interest which arise in their conversations. However as of Summer Solstice they two find themselves inexplicably betrothed, much to their mutual dismay for disseparate reasons.



Caelindra Luskan: .
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A friend from Galen's training days in the Temple complex.. a friend with green eyes, a sweet smile and shoulder length red hair. A Lieutenant of the Temple of Sol, she has as deft a hand for command as Galen has his way with words.

How we Met: In training together within the Temple complex in Mascare.
Places we've trysted: Galen's quarters in the Temple of Fillia.
Gifts for Her: Peacock feather, small bouquet of red and yellow wildflowers.

Current Relationship: Caelindra reacted very strongly to Galen's initial overtures. Unfortunately while she proved to be a willing bed mate, she lacked the qualities which might have made her suitable as a more lasting companion.




Clarice Vallenya:
A friendly child, while she may have nearly 16 years she has a very youthful manner. She is an acolyte in the temple of Fillia and she tends to help the younger acolytes fit in, acting as a big sister in what can be an empty feeling place at times. With blond ringlets and a cheerful smile she has quite the cherub face. Ever helpful, she even aqcuired a kitten for Galen when he had need of one, though it was another for whom he desired it.

How we Met: We both live and work in Fillia's temple complex.
Gifts from Her: Willing collaboration in his female pursuits.




Darcia Vestrit:
Tall and thin with long black tresses, Darcia is a reserved young woman from a fisher family which has only recently stepped onto the courtly scene. An acquaintance met through Joselin Holdir, Galen has had little opportunity to get to know her beyond what Joselin has shared on her behalf.

How we Met: Introduced by Joselin Holdir.





Joselin Holdir:
A young woman with whom he has been acquainted since childhood, she is the second eldest daughter of the Holdir family. The Holdirs are carters by trade and have long worked closely with the Ghalanests, transporting much of their grains for them. Shorter than average with wavy hair tending toward blonde, she is reasonably trustworthy and he has been glad to reestablish ties with her following the separation his training days imposed on his social life.

How we Met: Close family association throughout childhood.




Annabelle Tirano: .
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A younger daughter of the Tirano house, Annabelle has recently returned to the mad whirl of high society, painful and arduous though it may be to endure it. She inhereted not only the strong physical markers of the Tirano house but the shrewd survival instinct her family is known for. The high neck of her close cut gowns hide an elaborate tattoo as well as luscious curves which war with the strictly business-like bun in which she contains her deep brown locks. Full pouty lips and an intense gaze ensure that many are tempted by her, though few risk the manner she has developed to keep such folk at bay.

How we Met: She sought out my presence, seeking a conversation with more personality than your average Summer Court fare.
Gifts For Her: A small book of Galen's personal poems, a scented ribbon and letter of apology tucked within.
A bouquet of wildflowers in red, blue and purple.

Current Relationship: Enjoying a budding romance, fueled in part by shared interests and in part by a mutual disdain for the frivolous fops of court. As of Summer Solstice Galen's unexpected betrothal to Kaylanna Darthusian has placed great strain upon their relationship.





Miralease Tirano:
A petite young woman, a scant 5'2" her head full of dark ringlets and sporting an impressive bust for her size. Her cousin Annabelle laments the current 'phase' Miralease finds herself in, describing her as having "a face too childlike to be a woman's, but a body too womanly to be a child. A recipe for trouble of epic proportions."

How we Met: She was Jem's date for the Summer Court Solstice Ball.