Caitlyn

Background
Cait and Theo were given to an orphanage at approx 1 years of age when their parents decided that their life choices weren't appropriate conditions for raising a child, let alone twins. As such they came as a package for families who sought to adopt children of their own and were often passed over. When they were old enough they were then passed into the hands of foster homes, but Theo's rash behaviour oft got the pair in trouble and they'd be pawned off on new foster parents. Not that Cait was completely blame free herself, passing between home after home is bound to affect you, regardless of age. It so happens that their latest foster family was going well, and they were on holiday to centre parcs in the Lake District when the twins were abducted into the world of Arcadia.

Durance
During their stay in a centre parcs cottage, in the middle of the night, Theo dreamed of a dark creature climbing in through the window in order to steal away their beloved hamster, Axel. This soon roused the boy, his sister waking thereafter, only to discover that the window was open and their pet was indeed gone.

They slipped out through the window, in naught but their pyjamas, and crept into the forest, only to discover a wooden standalone door. Alas, it was too dark to make it out properly, but by touch alone, Caitlyn was able to determine there was the shape of an eye engraved upon it.

The door was easy enough to open, but there was only blackness on the other side, at least until Caitlyn stepped through, followed by her brother. The time between her entering and her brother entering however allowed enough time to elapse that the girl had ran across the grassy earth towards the edge of the marshland, the small hamster once again secured within her arms.

When the door proved a one way trip, the twins opted to try and seek shelter, their pyjamas growing muddy and stained as they walked barefoot through the sodden earth, only to happen upon a lonely, bare tree with a bowl of haribo sitting beneath. It has been long enough that Caitlyn had grown hungry, and before Theo could warn her against it, she'd already popped a few into her mouth to eat.

She began to grow sleepy; so sleepy, in fact, that she sat beneath the tree and fell asleep despite her brother's protests. Caitlyn dreamed, all the while Theo had his first contact with Ryalto. She dreamed of four cribs, each with the crying of babies - her children. Desperate to make them stop, the girl took them into her arms, only to discover that behind each human face was the body of a millipede and they were hungry. They latched on and began to nibble at her, the flesh of her arm from her brother's point of view beginning to ripple and bulge as it was consumed from the inside.

And so her brother made the deal to save her life.

Oathbreakers
"'FIRSTLY, RAISE NOT YOUR HANDS TO RYALTO THE CREATOR, RYALTO THE ALL, PATRON OF ARTS.'""'SECONDLY, IF RYALTO THE CREATOR, RYALTO THE ALL HEEDS YOUR DESIRE. THEN YOU SHALL HEED HIS. AND PERFORM TWO DAYS OF LABOR.'""'HOUSEHOLD LABOR', the figure elaborates, 'WITHIN MY WHITE TEMPLE.'"It's safe to say the twins did not keep this oath, preferring to save the lives of Angelika and Evangeline rather than honor the Fae creature which tricked them into servitude, for Caitlyn later found the bowl of haribo hidden behind The White Temple.

Mien
This Manikin elemental takes on the appearance of a cheetah doll, the spotted skin having a porcelain-like material and the joints quite intricately crafted metal suggesting as a stronger core despite the fragile exterior. Were she to smile, you'd catch a glimpse of sharp canines, but the tips are slightly blunted unlike the feline she resembles. Caitlyn's eyes are a glassy turquoise, reminiscent of marbles, the colour matching her long hair the texture of which could be considered a fine wiring as opposed to the usual synthetic hair a doll might have. Even still, it is often messy and uncombed. A set of ears are perched atop her head, but that's the extent of her catlike characteristics for there is no tail to complete the set.

Mask
A young woman of average height and athletic build, this girl has an approximate age of about fifteen years old. She has long hair, slightly snarled, which reaches to her bottom, dyed a turquoise shade to match her eyes as ringed they are in kohl liner. Her skin, while lightly tanned, is covered in freckles, some which could be considered beauty spots, but if her upper arms were uncovered then you might be able to see some faint scarring in the shape of teeth, different on either side. She wears a black headband with a pair of ears sitting proudly atop it for decor.

Mantle
Now that Caitlyn has joined the Summer Court and earned some respect there, she radiates warmth wherever she goes, though not uncomfortably so. against certain background you could possibly spot lines of heat distortion. The most striking change is to her eyes which carry within them a rumbling, turquoise storm, ever changing.

Personality
Caitlyn is a crafty and inquisitive girl, and in the company of her twin brother or her motley, her confidence is bolstered enough that she has no qualms in speaking her mind. There is an underlying rebelious streak when it comes to listening to the instructions of adults or anyone she doesn't quite understand, but fortunately she usually has enough of a mind not to push so hard that it gets her in TOO much trouble. Her brother is another matter entirely. Due to their rough upbringing and her twin's tendencies, she has grown to become the more supportive of the two. As such, her interests drew her towards craft and medicine - if only to make sure Theodore's bumps and bruises weren't too bad. Once her loyalty is earned, however, it is extremely hard to shake her free. She's an all or nothing kind of girl.

Contracts

 * Elements (Earth) ●●●○○
 * Elements (Metal) ●●○○○
 * Stone ●●○○○
 * Artifice ●○○○○
 * Communion (Earth) ●○○○○
 * Fang and Talon (Felines) ●○○○○

Merits

 * Harvest ●●●○○
 * Fighting Style: Boxing ●●●○○
 * Mantle (Summer) ●●●○○
 * Hollow ●●○○○
 * Court Goodwill (Autumn) ●●○○○
 * Double-Jointed ●●○○○
 * Fleet of Foot ●●○○○
 * Millipedes ●●○○○
 * Archive (Medicine) ●○○○○
 * Court Goodwill (Winter) ●○○○○
 * Fighting Style: Brute Force ●○○○○
 * Hedge Gate Sense ●○○○○
 * Perfect Stillness ●○○○○
 * Resources (5g or £500) ●○○○○
 * Retainer (Mewfyn) ●○○○○
 * Workshop (Sewing) ●○○○○

Relationships

 * Theodore: Her twin and brother; while they often bicker twixt themselves, there is never any ill-meaning behind their words. In fact, the two could be considered inseparable. They came into the world together and where one goes the other is sure to follow. There is no one in the world that Caitlyn loves more and probably never will love more than the person she shared a womb with.


 * Anca: While the Darkling and Elemental didn't quite get off to the best start together, it's safe to say that over time they have grown to understand one another and their commonalities. They both have an avid curiosity about the world, even if their interests aren't completely in line, Caitlyn likes to think her skill with crafting can easily compliment the Whisperwisp's vivid imagination and eye for the occult. And together with her bull-headed brother, the three are oft finding themselves in trouble... or does trouble find them? Who knows?
 * Alice: Still with an air of mystery, Caitlyn isn't always sure how best to approach the Mirrorskin as the girl (or boy) is someone she is yet to fully comprehend. Though it's safe to say that they perhaps don't comprehend themselves. Even so, their innocent nature is more than enough to give the elemental a strong desire to protect them, particularly when her own Changeling transformation has given her the blessing of strength. What better way to use it than to defend those who need it most? But there is an underlying inkling she has that the shifter is more than they seem, that she hasn't even scratched the surface of what they're capable of. Cait thoroughly looks forward to witnessing these possibilities!
 * Angelika and Evangeline: Viewed very much as the maternal figures of the group, Caitlyn frequently finds herself deferring to their judgement or otherwise attempting to conceal her mischief when the itch strikes. As the most adult within the motley, there are occasions when the young elemental can recall the mistrust she used to feel and, as such, falls back on prior habits. She just needs to be reminded occasionally that she does trust them as individuals, not as the adults they have become. Nevertheless, she does care for them both very much, and is willing to do much of what they ask of her.
 * Renny: As with Alice, though for very different reasons, the last adult of the motley is likewise viewed with an air of mystery. It could be because of his age, it could even be because he's very much another male figure in her life - the only other male figure being her brother that she has ever remotely trusted - or it could be because some of his choices have been questionable and she doesn't entirely understand the reasoning behind them. As part of the group, however, and another living being, Caitlyn will keep a lookout for him all the same, and she has begun to open up and even tease him on occasion.

Possessions
A lacquered wooden chest - ''Carefully packed within this fine wooden chest are the mysterious tools and contrivances of a physician. Each of these instruments is hopelessly outdated, but crafted to meet the highest demands of their era. They consist of the following:''


 * a stethoscope,
 * a tourniquet,
 * a single slender spoon or probe,
 * a anaesthesia kit with a large syringe,
 * a vial of sulfuric ether and a vial of chloroform,
 * three scalpels of various lengths,
 * a singular bottle labelled ’Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup – 92% Cocaine, 5oz.’
 * a formal certificate, dated at June 1839 and published by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, listing a person named ‘William Fredrick J. Foster’ as being ‘Doctor of Medicine’.

A sturdy travel chest with flower motif - ''A small selection of a young woman’s wardrobe is folded inside the travel case. It consists of the following:''


 * a floral-pattern summer dress,
 * a flexible wide-brimmed summer hat,
 * two pair of stockings,
 * three pair of plain white undies,
 * a striped Victorian-era swimming suit.
 * a navy dress with lace trim,
 * a pair of navy round-toed shoes,
 * a red headband,
 * a cooking apron,
 * a pair of yellow wellies,
 * a yellow raincoat,
 * a set of pastel pink bunny pyjamas (top is missing one sleeve, trouser bottoms),
 * a 90s puffer coat,
 * a pair of snowboard trousers,
 * a pair of moon boots,
 * a gray tweety bird nighty,
 * a full-faced mask with a rock on the cheek,
 * a pair of sturdy walking boots,
 * a pair of threadbare jeans,
 * a forest green woolly jumper,
 * a beige duster coat with a multitude of pockets inside,
 * a floral purse (from Eva's home),
 * a camo 35L rucksack,
 * a Ryalto robe and mask,
 * an exceptional wyrm outfit,
 * 3 sets of mole outfits,
 * a blanket (from the hunting lodge),
 * a set of gold earrings, necklace and ring,
 * a lot of what they would have found at the Berkeley would have been dresses of some variety, as well as pretty, matching pairs of shoes. They probably also managed to snag some headbands and hair elastics/bands. It seems like younger Eva wore quite feminine clothing.

Tools of the Trade:


 * a sewing kit (needle x2, black/white/gold-hay threads, buttons, sewing scissors),
 * a jewellery kit (hammer, sandpaper, pliers, etc),
 * Angie's multitool,
 * an ice scraper,
 * a ball of twine,
 * a roll of storm grey cotton (5 metres),
 * a roll of taupe cotton (2 metres),
 * a selection of fancy materials after Angie won the art competition,
 * a screwdriver,
 * a selection of wires, nuts and bolts (scrap),

Weapons and Armour:


 * a punch dagger,
 * a screwdriver,
 * an oversized spanner,
 * some hedge thorns (one as long as a sword, one short like a dagger, ten others ordinary),
 * a full suit of white porcelain armour - sans the helmet,

Totems:


 * a totem of burglar's bane (unpowered) - A charm carved out of wood, taking the shape of a key. This totem is said to ward off burglars. Notify the GM when a uninvited guest tries to enter a space which is deemed Caitlyn’s (such as her train carriage),
 * a bead of fickle fortune (unpowered) - A simple wooden bead on a leather string, cleverly enchanted to borrow luck. While on your person, the Bead will grant a automatic 1 success to any first skill-check. This automatic success may be added to any regular dice rolled for said check.  The good luck is borrowed, rather than given: any subsequent skill-check holds a penalty, which is described by the GM,

Other Items:


 * a Nokia phone with pre-paid credit,
 * a cassette player and wifi radio,
 * various cassettes (Atomic Kitten, P!nk, Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys),
 * a polaroid camera plus 4x15 snaps,
 * a dead chatterfly (missing one eye),
 * a half-empty pack of marlboro cigarettes,
 * a set of insurance papers dated 1995 for Brian O'Connor,
 * a rear view mirror from a Honda Civic,
 * origami things (three cats, a frog and a heart),
 * a car radio missing the volume button,
 * a swan-topped rosewood cane,
 * £885 in cash, and 20 gold.