The Monarch

of the Garden

There is a beautiful garden, off in the deep wilds, and hidden in a regio. The Magical aura there is impressive, the garden is well-tended, and the place is peaceful and gentle. Some who found the place have referred to it as a reflection of the Garden of Eden, though it is not divine by nature, and people who enjoy the garden peacefully are often inspired to great works of art. No humans know who tends the garden, but a few magi who have spoken to the animals and plants near there have heard rumors of the mythical Monarch of the Garden.

The Monarch avoids humans, a massive butterfly with wings like stained glass and gemstones. Animals and plants who live near its garden are reverential and respectful of it, and even predators in the garden would not hunt their prey under its flowering boughs. In fact, the garden regio can only be entered by those in a peaceful state of mind, and being inside the regio grants the personality trait Tranquil +3.


Actually befriending the Monarch is a bit difficult, but if accomplished, binding her as a familiar requires a Muto Imaginem score of 35. The Monarch was designed with a base might of 20, making it more powerful than most of the other Familiars I've done... but it is also a noncombatant butterfly. I also think I accidentally gave it a few too many xp of abilities, but..

Monarch of the Garden

Magical Might: 30
Characteristics: Int +3, Per +3, Pre +5, Com +3, Str -11, Sta -3, Dex +2, Qik +5
Size: -4
Season: Summer
Confidence: 1
Virtues and Flaws: Magical Animal; Free Expression, Great Presence x2*, Improved Characteristics x3*, Inspirational, Magical Master; Ability Block (combat), Noncombatant, Proud (major)
Magical Qualities: Focus Power (Rainbow Glimmer), Gigantic x2, Improved Powers, Lesser Power(Beautify the Garden, Whisper of the Blossom), Minor Virtues x5(Improved Characteristics x3, Great Presence x2), Personal Power(Beautify the Flower, Hide Amid the Flowers), Ritual Power (Inspire the Heart); Reduced Abilities x2
Personality Traits: Prideful +6, Artistic +3, Dainty +2
Reputations: Monarch of the Garden 4 (Animals and plants near the garden)
Abilities: Area Lore: Home Forest (flowers) 2, Athletics (flying) 1, Awareness (predators) 2, Craft: Garden(flower arrangement) 3, Finesse(imaginem) 5, Magic Lore(auras) 2, Profession: Gardening (cross-pollination) 6, Stealth (hiding in plants) 3
Powers:
  • Beautify the flower(0 might): Wherever the Monarch lands is just more beautiful, more wondrous, whether this be on a flowering vine, or on a lovely tree, or even a person who's settled as a throne for the butterfly. This effect moves with the butterfly, should the Monarch choose a new perch. (MuIm 5; base 1, +1 touch, +2 sun, +1 constant; -1 might)
  • Hide amid the Flowers(2 might): When threatened, or curious, the Monarch can alter its own colors such that it is almost invisible, blending in to its surroundings. The Monarch has not yet found any surface she cannot match her glorious wings to, and this will make her effectively invisible except from certain angles. It sometimes uses this power to change its colors, even when not hiding. (MuAn(Im) 20; base 5, +1 concentration, +2 complexity)
  • Beautify the Garden(4 might): The Monarch can make the world she lives in eternally beautiful. This enhances colors, scents, and touch to be more wonderful, wherever the Monarch dwells. Note, that though this is marked as 'room', it should target a garden, rather than some gloomy indoor place.(MuIm 20; base 3, +1 touch, +2 room/garden, +2 sun)
  • Whisper of the Blossom(0 might): The Monarch is a magical gardener, and knows everything about her own garden - and other plants as well, by alighting apon them. (InHe 5; base 4, +1 touch; -1 might)
  • Inspire the Heart (5 might): The Monarch can grant those viewing its chosen garden inspiration, giving them the Free Expression virtue. Once the artistic inspiration has been used to create something, gift will fade. Refusing to use the gift will also cause it to disappear. (Grant Lesser Virtue ritual power)
  • Rainbow Glimmer(x might): The Monarch can, in fact, just create glowing images and lights around it. When threatened, it creates clouds and streaks of chaotic colors to confuse attackers or predators. Effects created by this power look like patterns cast by stained glass. (This focus power emulates Creo Imaginem effects for creating colors and shapes.)
Vis: 5 pawns Imaginem in wings

Note: Fixed might and binding lab total. Forgot Gigantic doesn't change its base might.