Editing Dynasty & Decadence/Medoina (section)

==The Five Questions==

1) '''Why are you devoted to keeping this sub-House alive against all odds?''' 

The primary reason that Medoina wishes to preserve sub-House Peleps Taric, is, simply, that doing so is what her mother, aunts, and uncles want.  Medoina is devoted to her family and loves her parents.  Had they decided to return to House Peleps, she would have done so, as well.  If they decide to merge with another house, and, doing so doesn’t cause a rift with her husband, she will join them.  Ultimately, she is more loyal to the people who make up Peleps Taric, than she is to the concept of sub-House Peleps Taric.

A secondary reason, is that her husband, Ragara Noltis, has been subtly discouraging the idea of returning to House Peleps. He is skilled enough politically to have realized that being the daughter of a sorceress, even a sorceress that is considered "one of the good ones," might cause her problems in the main house.  After all, many members of House Peleps tend to see sorcerers primarily as tools to be used rather than family members. And, of course, the fact that the senior members of House Peleps wants the name "Taric" to be forgotten, certainly doesn't make help matters.


2) '''The Dynasty isn't all about family. What loyalties and causes compete with your loyalty to House Peleps Taric?'''

Medoina is, also, devoted to her husband, Ragara Noltis, and to her children.  There have, already, been several occassions where she has found herself torn between her Mother's and her Husband's wishes.  Part of this may be partially due to a misunderstanding.  Medoina has interpreted her Mother's encouragement to learn a few combat spells as a desire for her daughter to follow in her footsteps.  Meanwhile, her husband has made it clear that he would prefer that she do no more than dabble in the subject.  Additionally, Ragara Noltis has maintained strong ties with his House.  And, while he has subtly discouraged her from going back to House Peleps, he wouldn’t mind at all bringing her and their children firmly under the protection of Ragara instead.  Their eldest child is already a Ragara.  And, of course, being the one who arranged for the entire sub-House Peleps Taric (and its vast wealth) to become part of Ragara would likely increase his status in the House.

Medoina is, also, quite proud of her company, “The Workers of Materials Mundane and Exalted” and to her reputation as one of the Realms pre-eminent manse builders.  She wishes to build a lasting legacy.

While Medoina would not value the small group of people that she considers her friends above her family, she is loyal to them and will assist them when and if she can.


3) '''In what ways are you products of the Dynasty?'''

Medoina is a product of the bright side of the Dynasty.  She was born to “almost the perfect Dynast from the Bronze Faction point of view,” and is was successful at of one of the Realm’s finest primary schools followed by the Spiral Academy.  She is now a highly skilled manse-architect.  While she is more secular than her Mother would prefer, she respects the Immaculate Order and tries to live in accordance with their teachings.


4) '''What have you openly achieved in the past century that makes you a worthy subject for historians of the next Age to investigate thoroughly?''' 

Medoina is currently one of the best, if not the pre-immanent, manse-architects in the Realm. (And, as a result, one of the best craftsmen in the Realm).  She has already created a wide array of manses (of every terrestrial type) and her company, The Workers of Materials Mundane and Exalted, is highly successful.  She has begun to branch out into the creation of utilitarian artifacts (such as thousand comforts lounges, winter’s breath jars, and enhanced collars of dawn’s cleansing light).

Additionally, to ensure the availability of the highest quality of supplies, she has transformed one of the towns nearest to her primary estate into a mecca for artisans and craftsmen.  She has even founded a trade school for citizens and patricians (though, of course, she  leaves the running of it firmly in the hands of a member of the patrician family she supports).

She has written a series of five books, one covering each of the mundane crafts, that serve as the foundation of that school’s curriculum and which many craftsmen and artisans consider a valuable resource.  The books themselves are rather dry; but they each provide a strong foundation in the craft they discuss.  She has also written a basic text on manse-architecture; which, of course, is on the restricted list (i.e. readily available to Dragon-Blooded but not considered suitable for most mortals).  


5) '''What weaknesses do you possess that aren't just personal failings, but could be exploited by your enemies to cost you the Game of Thrones? What are the fields of engagement where you can't just apply Game Theory analysis, but instead will act against your own interests?''' 

Medoina’s greatest weakness is the fact that she is far more comfortable with information and objects than she is with politics and society.  While  her social skills are acceptable and she attends enough parties and galas to be polite, she is not considered “accomplished” in that area.  She is much more comfortable with small groups of people she already considers friends.  Also, she still has a tendency towards quietness and is often overshadowed by more vivid personalities.

Like most Earth Aspects, she can be stubborn when she’s made her mind up about something.  But prior to that point, she can often be fairly easily manipulated, especially by those she trusts.  She tends to be somewhat naïve as well, and perhaps a bit overly trusting of family members.  For instance, she honestly assumes that Hayabusa has simply been unfortunate in having her first two marriages end in tragedy.