Nora Bellamy
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| Level | 2 |
| Race | Human |
| Class | Evangelist |
| Armor | Breastplate |
| Weapon(s) | Morningstar |
| Hometown | Fresia |
SPOILERS: Nora's Character Sheet
Nora is a young human girl with bright red hair and green eyes. She was raised an only child in a town called Marijan, a few days' journey from Gallenfeld. Her parents brought her up to wonder, remain mentally still, and ask questions about the world. Perhaps it was this meditative training by her parents that predisposed Nora to Evangelism, or maybe her parents noticed something special in her at an early age and groomed her accordingly. The decision to send her to the University of Fresia was made easily, together by Nora and her parents.
Nora has been studying at the University for the past few years under noted theologist Anero Melimion, rival scholar to the late Waldthear Polmando. Melimion's theories about where magic comes from, and how it manifests, are rooted in classical religious thought. He and his students hold the popular belief that divine magic comes from a special divine source separate from arcane magic, though there is inner debate on the exact nature of that source.
Polmando's controversial theory (becoming more popular with new students) teaches that all magical energy flows from an arcane source, that the difference between divine and arcane magic depends on the person "translating" the power. The rift between the two schools of thought is huge, and heated debate has even escalated into impromptu magical duels among the most headstrong students.
When Polmando was called south to Arabelle to [investigate strange happenings in the area?], he requested a student assistant to help with research and to be a travel companion. Nora jumped at the chance to accompany him and learn a little of the other side of the tale, but kept her motive mostly to herself, feigning mild annoyance at being chosen for the job (instead of showing the eager curiosity she felt).
Nora has developing her own, private ideas of magic origin and use, based on what she's observed at University. Her beliefs are similar but opposite to Polmando's: all magic comes from a divine source that dwells in all casters, whether they believe or not. She's been careful never to say this to anyone, not wanting to offend anyone. For now, she is satisfied absorbing knowledge to shape and grow her theory, but she feels it's important to keep it secret for now.
