Rhingwaine is a Seelie Sidhe Wilder of House Fiona and member of the Court of Astarte.
Overview[]
Born before the Sundering into a minor distaff house of House Fiona, Rhingwaine was called early to the bardic arts. Taking up a life of wandering, he sought and studied with various masters of his craft. When the Sundering occurred, he was traveling with the eshu, learning talecraft. Hearing of Astarte's mysterious court, he sought her out. Briefly her favorite, the two remain close friends to this day. While traveling with the carnival, Rhingwaine learned the songs of many cultures. He is a master of the harp, flute, and song (thus the source of his "Glastyn Harper" nickname).
His beautiful playing and singing have kept Banality at bay in the Autumn Queen's court. Many visiting changelings are amazed at the ancient songs he remembers about their kind. He eagerly questions visiting changelings to the Midnight Circus about current events. His inner doubt about Astarte has made him more sympathetic to the views of outsiders.
Image[]
Rhingwaine appears to circus-goers as a handsome, curly-haired minstrel in colorful medieval clothing. He seems to shimmer as he walks, and bright fire dances in his eyes. Many mortals have fallen in love with the bard on first sight. He carries a harp with him and a flute in a pouch tied to his waist. Friendly and approachable, he asks his listeners questions about their family history and life experiences, always looking for new material. His harp, while resembling a Celtic harp, is of unique design. Serious musicians, craftsmen, and artists find welcome conversation with the magical singer.
Personal[]
Songs of unearthly beauty unfold from his magic harp and his voice captivates the audience into glimpsing visions of the Dreaming. He is happy performing in the Circus, weaving dreams of enchantment around weary mortals and allowing them to connect with the world of beauty and fable. He has been with Astarte's court for a long time, joining during the Sundering. While others slowly disappeared down Astarte's path to Arcadia, he left the carnival to learn more technique and material. Returning at the time of the Shattering, he has remained since. Recently, tale's of the sidhe's return from Arcadia have placed a disquiet in his heart. His mind now harbors a sliver of doubt about Astarte's path.
Character Sheet[]
Quote: "I can sing to you of Tristan and Isolde. Do you prefer medieval French or the Welsh version?"
Agenda: Perform unearthly music for Astarte's court and visitors; quickly learn about the return of the sidhe.
Position: Siner/entertainer, Astarte's court
Court: Seelie
Legacies: Troubadour/Riddler
Seeming: Wilder
Kith: Sidhe
House: Fiona
Physical: Strength 3, Dexterity 5, Stamina 4
Social: Charisma 5, Manipulation 3, Appearance 4
Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 3, Wits 5
Talents: Alertness 2, Empathy 3, Expression 5, Kenning 3, Streetwise 2, Subterfuge 4
Skills: Crafts 3, Etiquette 4, Leadership 2, Melee 2, Performance 5, Survival 3
Knowledges: Enigmas 4, Linguistics 5, Medicine 2, Mythology 5, Occult 2
Arts: Chicanery 3, Chronos 2, Dream-Craft 2, Primal 2, Soothsay 5, Sovereign 1
Realms: Actor 4, Fae 4, Nature 1, Prop 2, Scene 4
Backgrounds: Chimera 2, Gremayre 5
Glamour: 9
Banality: 2
Willpower: 6
Note[]
You will notice that some things here read differently than in the book Midnight Circus. It seems Midnight Circus confused the Shattering and the Sundering in this particular part of their description of roleplaying notes on Rhingwaine. Corrections have been made by the present editor.
References[]
- WOD: World of Darkness: Midnight Circus, p. 55-56