Sarah Bat Joshua

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Ars Magica: Nova Semitae Saga
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Anno Domini MCCXX, hiems
A.D. 1220, winter
5 Neanne 1, Hiems
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Anno Domini MCCXXXV, aestas
A.D. 1236, summer
7 Aulus 2, Aestas
Magi of Nova Semitae
Geoffroy de Dreux of Jerbiton
Joshua Levi of Verditius
Magni of Flambeau
Obscurus Ignis of Flambeau
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Aulus · Neanne · Fr. Thomas · Vitria
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Ritter Sigmund, German ex-Crusader
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Back to Joshua Levi

Sarah is Joshua's eldest child, born before he was gauntletted, while the family was still living at their home covenant outside of Jerulium. Her earliest memories, though, are of the long move across Europe to their new home in England. A few shiny babbles to keep her destracted turned into a passion, and she quickly even her talented father's abilities in the carving and cutting of stones. Furthermore, her pieces carry a soul of artistic value that is sometimes lost in Joshua's more technical work.

Animals naturally shy away (or plainly run away) from the young Sarah, leading Joshua to closely watch her for signs of the Gift, but so far no such signs have appeared and he is beginning to consider it unlikely. Like all of Ruth and Joshua's family, Sarah is literate and has an exceptional memory for what she reads.

Name: Sarah Bat Joshua
Race/Nationality: Jewish
Place of Origin: Neve Ilan Covenent
Birth Year/Age January 3, 1117 (age 17)
Apparent Age 18

Characteristics

Intelligence +3 Presence -1
Perception +2 Communication +1
Strength -1 Dexterity +1
Stamina -1 Luck -1

Virtues & Flaws

Virtues

Covenfolk
Affinity (Lapidary)
Book Learner
Free Expression

Flaws

Offensive to Animals
Driven (Perfectionist)
Nocternal

Skills

Common Abilities

Skill Specialty Score XP
Awareness (Examination) 2 15
Bargain (High Value) 2 15
Charm (Close Friends) 1 5
Craft (Lapidary) (Brilliance) 7 154.5 (103)
Craft (Smith) (Silver) 4 50
Folk Kin (Lies) 2 20
Swim (Surfacing) 1 5

Academic Skills

Skill Specialty Score XP
Artes Liberales (Algebra) 3 30
Philosophiae (Mineralogy) 1 8
Magic Theory (Laboratories) 4 62
Rabbinical Law (Civil Life) 1 6
Theology (Jewish) (Fundamentals) 2 16

Language & Lore

Skill Specialty Score XP
Language (Hebrew)* Conversational 5 75
Language (Latin)* Reading 3 34
Language (Middle English) Trade 2 26
Language (Welsh) Trade 2 26
Area Lore (Melverley) Graystone 2 15
Area Lore (Shrewsbury) Jews 2 23
Area Lore (Powys Wenwynwyn) Merchents 2 26
Magic Lore Magical Traditions 2 18

Character Advancement

Age 16
Winter 1232: Starting to understand the connection between Magic and her father's crafting, Sarah turns to Merlinus Caledonensis for more context.
(Study: Magic Lore +18xp; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Spring 1232: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Lapidary) +4xp; Correspondence: Lapidary +1xp; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Summer 1232: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Silversmith) +4xp; Correspondence: Sliversmith +1xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)
Autumn 1232: Sarah spends a season traveling with Ser Danel, learning how to buy materials and sell her work.
(Training: Bargin +15xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)

Age 17
Winter 1233: Turning back to something less rigorous, Sarah reads Tales from Shropshire again. Corresponds with her brother Isaac.
(Study: Area Lore +12xp; Correspondence: Folk Kin; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Spring 1233: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Lapidary) +4xp; Correspondence: Lapidary +1xp; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Summer 1233: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Silversmith) +4xp; Correspondence: Sliversmith +1xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)
Autumn 1233: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Labidary) +4xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)

Age 18
Winter 1234: Sarah returns to Ab Uno Disce Omnes to understand more about the way the Laboratory is designed.
(Study: Magic Theory +15xp; Correspondence: Folk Kin +1xp; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Spring 1234: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Lapidary) +4xp; Correspondence: Lapidary +1xp; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Summer 1234: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Silversmith) +4xp; Correspondence: Sliversmith +1xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)
Autumn 1234: Perfectionist to the last, Sarah spends the season practicing her Lapidary skill.
(Practice: Craft (Lapidary) +4xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)

Age 19
Winter 1235: Sarah returns to Ab Uno Disce Omnes until satisfied she's gotten everything out of it.
(Study: Magic Theory +15xp; Correspondence: Folk Kin +1xp; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Spring 1235: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Lapidary) +4xp; Correspondence: Lapidary +1xp; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Summer 1235: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Silversmith) +4xp; Correspondence: Sliversmith +1xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)
Autumn 1235: Perfectionist to the last, Sarah spends the season practicing her Lapidary skill.
(Practice: Craft (Lapidary) +4xp; Correspondence: Folk Kin +1xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)

Age 20
Winter 1236: Following the example of her father and others, Sarah writes a commentary on Ab Uno Disce Omnes.
(Exposure: Magic Theory +2 xp; Correspondence: Rabbinical Law +1xp; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Spring 1236: As the first work-for-show; Sarah creates several example pieces at Joshua's request so he can show them at the Tribunal.
(Exposure: Craft (Lapidary) +2xp; Correspondence: Lapidary +1xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)
Summer 1235: Sarah continues to practice her art. Joshua provides commentary and encouragement.
(Practice: Craft (Silversmith) +4xp; Correspondence: Sliversmith +1xp; Language: Welsh +1xp)
Autumn 1235: Perfectionist to the last, Sarah spends her final 'free' season practicing her Lapidary skill.
(Practice: Craft (Lapidary) +4xp; Correspondence: Folk Kin +1xp; Language: Middle English +1xp)

Age 21 (Enters economy as a specialist)
Winter 1236: