Tamara Andreevna is a Verbena Mage and part of Baba Yaga's Army of the Arcane.
Biography[]
Tamara's grandmother, a vedna named Andreeva, was taken away by the KGB. Young Tamara swore to carry on the old woman's teachings. Andreeva's coven, the Volinchaya, found her and learned of her potential. Tamara soon Awakened to the possibilities of magick, learned the ways of mages and took her grandmother's mage name as her own. As Glasnost loosened the bonds on Russian society, the Volinchaya took up freedom's cause, encouraging local folks to look ahead to a new era while embracing the spiritually of the old Russia... a very old Russia.
The coven was hunted by the KGB, but hid out in Siberia. They slowly spread the worship of the Earth, the blood and the spirit. Tamara's oratory skill and natural charisma brought many converts into the fold.
When Grandmother Russia appeared and spoke to the vedna, she convinced them of what they must do to aid the Motherland. The cabal channeled their efforts and energies into weaving the Shadow Curtain, watching for outsiders and picking off the occasional KGB agent.
The Volinchaya are popular with the people of their region, but Tamara is uneasy. In her dreams, she sees a twisted shadow land where ghosts haunt the sleep of the weak. Through devoted to Grandmother Russia, Tamara has begun to doubt her coven's actions. If someone can provide Tamara with proof that her actions did more harm than good to the land, she might become a crucial ally.
Appearance[]
A short young woman of medium build, with swarthy skin, large brown eyes and straight black hair going nearly to her waist. Tamara has a firm, clear voice, and she cuts a more imposing figure then her height would suggest. She dresses in layers of peasant clothing and prefers a more traditionally Russian look to modern Western fashions. Tamara focuses much of her magick through a dagger, a gnarled wood wand or a pouch of herbs which she scatters to the winds. Although only 24, her eyes reflect a wisdom beyond her years.
Stats[]
Nature/Demeanor: Visionary/Fanatic
Essence: Dynamic
Tradition: Verbena
Attributes: Strength 2, Dexterity 3, Stamina 3, Charisma 4, Manipulation 4, Appearance 3, Perception 2, Intelligence 2, Wits 3
Abilities: Alertness 3, Athletics 2, Brawl 2, Dodge 1, Expression 4, Streetwise 2, Subterfuge 4, Animal Ken 1, Drive 2, Firearms 3, Leadership 3, Stealth 2, Survival 3, Herbalism 3, Linguistics (Russian, English, French) 3, Medicine 2, Occult (Verbena magick) 4, Politics 1, Rituals (Russian Verbena) 2
Backgrounds: Allies 3, Avatar 2, Contacts 3
Spheres: Correspondence 2, Forces 3, Life 3, Prime 1, Spirit 2
Willpower: 7
Arete: 4
Quintessence: 10
Paradox: 6
References[]
- WTA: Rage Across Russia, p. 93-94