#character: knight commander kadira
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I commissioned this lovely piece by @mossytrashcan - who is anything but trash! I forget how pretty Kadira is in white and I love how she looks with her hair pulled back... and he remembered Kadee's rapier! ... I forget she uses it sometimes.
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Monster
Summary: Sometimes the count and the commander need reassurance.
Word Count: 596
Trigger Warnings: Body issues, body positivity, post sex cuddles.
"Why do you find me attractive?"
In the softness of his halo’s light in the aftermath of chasing the chill from each other’s bodies from the trip back to Drezen, the question caught Count Arendae off guard, his fingers still from running through the Knight Commander's sweat soaked curls. Neither honeyed nor foul words settled on his tongue as he turned upon the emotion hidden in her small voice in his mind.
The vulnerability that Kadira shared with him could be overwhelming at times, a fawn offering her throat to the wolf's jaws with sincerity despite the undercurrent of fear. Daeran didn't deserve such things, though he was quick to seek and find such things, ripping them out from the sinews, taking delight in the taste of hurt while he watched his victim's eyes grow wide and their mouth draw too tight.
"How could I not?" Daeran murmured, his attempt to look down at the tiefling was spoiled by her burying her face into the crook of his shoulder.
"Many people don't," She countered, her lovely lullaby voice muffled against his skin. A fair point to a response that didn't mean to hurt, but didn't reassure.
"And many people are fools." Daeran felt her shift in his arms, the warm weight becoming stiff when it was supple just an instance ago. Another fair reaction. "What brought up this poisonous little thought?"
The commander didn’t look up, "I... I overheard all your conversations with Wenduag on the way back from Winter. I plan to speak to her about her abuse, she shouldn't be talking to you that way, but-" Daeran felt her breath tickle against his breast bone and felt her head tilt up and he peered down in response. Her eyes were so vibrant in his halo light, like a bright winter sky. "I heard how you saw beauty in the monstrous. I kept thinking I was... I know I'm not a monster, but I'm a tiefling, I'm fat, I'm awkward, I'm inhuman from the legs down. We don't-"
He pulled her close in the warmth of the covers and his arms tightened about her. "And many of my countrymen would see just that, if you weren't so remarkably empowered, and they might still see that simply ignore this in their magnanimity. They're fools, Kadira. They don't see how voluptuous you are, how it’s so very easy to lose yourself in your body. They don't see how lashes frame your eyes or how your lips curve into a perfect smile. They’re too stupid to see how beautiful you are. You’re not a monster at all."
He felt her pressing harder against his body and her arms tightening around his frame. "You're not ashamed of me?"
"Never," He laughed, the laugh he has when he forgets himself, the one he's managed to hide successfully for a decade until Kadira came into his life. This terrible creature with too big of heart that she hides behind pragmatism until she’s in her arms. He doesn't deserve any of this, none of this trust or softness. Daeran doesn't speak of this, even if she deserves to hear it, he's not ready. He's not ready to admit to something he might lose, "A wiser person would say you should be ashamed to share a bed with me."
Daeran suddenly found himself hesitant on hearing her answer to this. If her sincerity slips with a pretty lie or she maintains it with a dignified silence.
Rather, she presses a kiss to his neck, exactly where his pulse gallops despite his bated breath "Never."
#commander x daeran#daeran arendae#daeran#character: daeran arendae#character: knight commander kadira
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I've been swooning over @annasmafroo's artwork for months and told I'd kill to have Kadira done in their style.
I did not need to murder anyone. I am over the moon with this!
#commission art#character: knight commander kadira#(her precious hooves)#(the 'come hither' expression)#(she's so beautiful in this style!)#friend art
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Honeysuckle
Title: Honeysuckle
Pairing: Sparrow/Kadira
Fandom: Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Prompt: Dare
Word Count: 682
Summary: In flower language, hucklesuckles have so much meaning.
For @cassynite's Sparrow!
Kadira could almost pin the exact moment when the silence between herself and Sparrow had become warm. It hadn't quite been at Leaper's Smile, because that had been the first challenge, and sometimes challenges are won by luck. It hadn't even been the first time they fought the Gargoyles, for it would still be luck.
It had been during the march towards the remains of a broken Chapel with death whispering on wings above them.
Kadira had noticed Sparrow in these times, a rock amongst the chaos and the demands. Sparrow's shoulders were always straight. with golden eyes that Sparrow surely would merely call 'hazel' giving all the fragile confidence in the world.
Yet, Kadira realized during that march to the Lost Chapel, Sparrow’s shoulders were relaxed. Just a little. Just enough. And they sought death on wings and won.
Had it been the calmness Kadira displayed in all those challenges that nearly shattered the illusion of glory that the Crusade that proved herself capable to Sparrow? Kadee thought it might be that.
Back at camp, what little whisky and other spirits that survived the gargoyle attack were mixed with treated melted snow and sweetened by flowers or honey to compensate what favor had been lost in the watering down. Kadira had invited her companions to sit with her by a fire near her tent, and some came. Among them had been Sparrow and while she wasn’t the first to come, she was the last one remaining as the fires turned into embers.
And there was silence.
In looking to fill the void, Kadira knew that Sparrow spoke little, but listened well. There were questions she had, but those questions were held fast by respect, even with sweetened alcohol in her system. The past was off the table. The present was still too raw with those mourning between cups meant to soothe the spirit. So what to talk about?
“Did you know we’re drinking wild flowers?” Kadira said, quietly.
Sparrow did not say anything, but Kadira swore her attention was on her, so she continued.
“I know they say the Worldwound has tainted so much, but I know the color and smell of honeysuckle anywhere. The petal patterns have changed, and so has the leaves but… it’s honeysuckle.”
The brunette nodded, and Kadira wasn't sure how deeply Sparrow had drank, though she suspected not as much as Kadira had.
“My grandmother-” Kadira can’t remember if this is the truth, but she took it as such as she continued, “Taught me what to look for and that includes petal shape, but the flowers have changed so much here. I suppose I might have looked ridiculous when we found that patch a week ago but… I wanted something nice.”
Kadira felt the strong, metallic gaze on her, and she looked at the corner of her eye at Sparrow. Not because of the unblinking stare of golden eyes, nor perfect, smooth features that give little away, but because… Kadira suddenly felt shy.
Kadira hadn’t been sure why Sparrow turned her head at that.
“There’s little to find nice out here.” Sparrows began flatly, and then she paused for a heart beat, “But I’m pleased you’ve found what little there is.” There’s almost something there. Something like an ember of emotion.
Kadira wondered if the whisky had been far stronger than she initially suspected or she truly did drink too much. Likely the former since the later was so short on supply. Honestly, neither were good causes for the sudden, daring, bubbling impulse that spreaded through her veins. Something that often doesn’t happen in Kadira’s careful Crusade where moments of impulsivity are guiltily examined or giggled away like a schoolgirl that she never had been.
Sitting by the fire, with few others to watch, Kadira leaned over with a grace that few would suspect and kissed Sparrow not quite on the cheek. The kiss was chaste, so close to the lips. It was swift as a breath, soft as a butterfly’s wing, and warm as sunshine before Kadira pulled away.
And the silence between them was warm.
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OC Mannerisms - Kadira Storadottir
Art and Template by: @the-raging-tempest
Tagged by: @silversiren1101, @dujour13, @cassynite, @undyingembers - Thank you all so much!!
WotR Spoilers ahead!
BASICS :
NO. OF SPOKEN LANGUAGES >> (6!) Talden (fluent), Hallit (fluent), Chthonian (fluent), Empyrean (Academic), Arcane (Academic), Draconic (Academic)
TONE OF VOICE >> A soft and low voice, Kadira sounds more mature than she is though she can pitch her voice higher if it suits her - she's almost a Contralto. She tends to be neutral in her infections in casual conversation, and always tries to focus on enunciation due to her accent.
ACCENT >> Kadira's accent reflects her grandparent's usage of Hallit, and spoke it all the time at home. She didn't even know common very well prior to her kidnapping by Areelu. While she learns several languages that softens her accent, it's more pronounced compared to modern Sakorians. In real life terms, her accent as a child was a very thick Scottish accent, becoming mild to moderate as an adult.
DEMEANOR >> Reserved and very neutral at first impression, Kadira seems to wrap up her emotion with her careful and calm demeanor. As the cracks wear away at her first impression, Kadee's demeanor becomes very soft and gentle though she on the occasion can be catty with the right person. As she becomes more comfortable with her position as commander, her demeanor on the front and with soldiers becomes far more affable and warm.
POSTURE >> Straight. Almost boarding school straight posture despite the bow of her legs. During meetings, during a march, Kadira's posture is near perfect if a little stiff. She's very aware that her very still posture can make many people uncomfortable, yet doesn't realize why she feels the need to be so unnaturally still. People who are familiar with animal behavior realize she's acting like prey in not trying to draw her attention to herself. Eventually, she becomes far more comfortable with being able to fidget.
HABITS :
head tilting / swaying / fidgeting (with her tail) / stuttering / gesturing / arm crossing / strokes chin (normally as a joke) / er, um, or other interjections / plays with hair or clothing / hands at hips / inconsistent eye contact / maintains eye contact / frequent pausing / stands close / stands at a distance
Kadira is comfortable with standing close or maintaining eye contact, but she's very aware people are not comfortable with eye contact and being too close. She's very aware of personal space and tries to respect others' spheres.
COMPLEXITY :
VOCABULARY >> ⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️ Held back by my working memory, Kadira has a remarkably large vocabulary in several languages in various subjects - her vocabulary is absolutely larger than my own. However, Kadira's very aware that others don't have that vocabulary or may not know the context of the vocabulary she's using. She's excellent at adapting that.
EMOTION >> ⚫️⚫️⚪⚪⚪️ Kadira is careful not to show emotion as she speaks early on. She never wanted to give any demons any hint that she was afraid.
SENTENCE STRUCTURE >> ⚫️⚫️⚫️⚪⚪ Kadira has never quite shaken the concept she's a foreigner speaking a second language and has awareness that spoken language needs to be concise in everyday conversation and even more-so when speaking in terms of war. Her high vocabulary serves her well in the matters of the military.
PROFANITY: Swearing is exhausting. Kadira no longer finds it cute, clever, or even threatening. When you live with demons, you hear every single one in the book. Fact she's very nonplussed when people get up in her face and swear. She doesn't even flinch. However, there are the occasions that she will swear. And when she does, she goes full accent, and makes heads whip around to look at her.
FREQUENCY >> ⚫️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️
CREATIVITY (in regards to profanity) >> ⚫️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️ BOLD THAT APPLY
arse / ass / asshole / bastard / bitch / bloody / bugger / bollocks / chicken shit / crap / cunt / dick / frick / fuck / horseshit / motherfucker / piss / prick / pussy / screw / shit / shitass / son of a bitch / twat / wanker
THIS OR THAT:
straightforward or cryptic? -> Kadira wants to be straightforward, and she's just a forward as her swiss cheese memory allows her to be.
finding the right word or using the first word that comes to mind? -> She's very precise when she using words, though some of this is due to several words with similar meaning.
masculinity, neutrality, or femininity? -> She's not entirely sure if she speaks more feminine or not, though her tone and her lack of aggression on how she speaks is feminine coded to most.
formalities or with abrasiveness? -> Formality is Kadira's bread and butter. She so, so tired with abrasive language... save Daeran's.
praise or equivocation? -> People respond better to praise.
frankness or flattery? -> Kadee will not lie to people, it's more or less simply telling people the truth.
excessive or minimal hand gestures? -> Her tail does all the talking, her hands are remarkably still. This isn't so much from abuse as knowing hand gestures are threatening when being done by wizards.
name-calling or magnanimity? -> Why name call when you can address people down to the core of their issues?
friendly or blunt? -> Kadira is never blunt, leaning more on friendly, but she can be incredibly cool and civil when she gets the inkling she's not liked.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
- DO PEOPLE HAVE A HARD TIME HEARING OR UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHARACTER?
almost always / frequently / rarely / never (Kadira thinks it's frequently, most people don't have a hard time understanding her.)
- DOES YOUR CHARACTER’S POINT COME ACROSS EASILY WHEN THEY SPEAK?
almost always / frequently / sometimes / rarely / never (She's remarkably military minded and needing a point to come across quickly and easily is often the forefront in her mind. It's why she's so bad with politics.)
- WOULD YOUR CHARACTER INITIATE CONVERSATIONS?
almost always / frequently / sometimes / never (In formal situations, she's comfortable with conversations. With far more causal and intimate situations, Kadira tends to be clam up.)
- WOULD YOUR CHARACTER BE THE ONE TO END CONVERSATIONS?
almost always / frequently / sometimes / rarely / never (I don't think
- WOULD YOUR CHARACTER USE ‘WHOM’ IN A SENTENCE?
yes / no / only ironically (Does it make grammatical sense to use it? Does the context make sense?)
- YOUR CHARACTER WANTS TO MAKE A COUNTERPOINT. WHAT WORD DO THEY USE?
but / though / although / however / perhaps / maybe (She begins with 'perhaps' in Act 3 and then goes full however by Act 5.)
- HOW DOES YOUR CHARACTER END CONVERSATIONS?
walk away / ask if that’s everything / say that’s everything / give a proper goodbye / tell their company they're done here / remain quiet / they don’t (Kadira attempts to be polite most of the time, but as the crusade goes on, she's keen to walk away.)
- WHAT SOCIAL CLASS WOULD OTHERS ASSUME YOUR CHARACTER BELONGS TO, HEARING THEM SPEAK?
upper / middle / lower (Judging by her accent alone, she's pin-pointed as lower class, regardless how she speaks.)
- IN WHAT WAYS DOES THE WAY YOUR CHARACTER SPEAK STAND OUT TO OTHERS?
accent / vocabulary / tone / level / politeness / brusqueness / it doesn’t (Kadira's accent and politeness always remains, no matter the audience she speaks to.)
Anything that wasn’t touched on?
Kadira, when upset, will go full on 'Hallit Burr' in terms of her accent. Daeran, Lann, Regill, Wenduang, Ulbrig, and Woljif are the canon characters who've had it used on them - Daeran and Woljif are neck and neck on how many times they've had it directed prior to Kadira and Daeran becoming public. @dmagedgoods's Salvadore, @iwoszareba's Knave, @baneschosen's Ven (yes, Ven is in another country, and?), @tenmillionbees's Aen, and @the-raging-tempest's Zrise have had it used against them. @thesolemnhour's Agria has heard it and fully understands it and has no impact on Aggie, what so ever.
I am tagging!:
@torntruth, @tenmillionbees, @blighted-elf, @desnas, @baneschosen, @knight-commander, @iwoszareba
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Doll Maker!
My Knight Commander Kadira probably would wear an outfit like this once ascended. Soluna doesn't get as much love, but she came out beautifully. These were made with Celestial Princess Maker.
I was tagged by @serenbach86, thank you so much!
I am tagging: @the-raging-tempest, @silversiren1101, @molochka-koshka, @amatres, @tenmillionbees - This is a pretty feminine doll maker, so I understand if you can't do it. I'm tagging you so you feel loved. <3
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I was tagged by @arendaes for this lovely oc creator! I'm afraid I could only do Kadira, but oh my gosh, I think she turned out beautiful and the angel wings were perfect!
Tagging: @amatres, @cassynite, @desnas, @gutterspeak, @iwoszareba, @offsidekineticist @rollofleaf @silversiren1101 @serenbach86, @thesolemnhour, @the-raging-tempest, @undyingembers, @another-heroine - everyone I could think off hand with a femme presenting OC somewhere! EDIT: @chaosteddybear, lemme see yours too!
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Softest of Headcanons
Kadira had to patiently explain when she dragged her bed roll over to Daeran in the Abyss, that she was not expecting sex. Rather, she had to explain to him while worrying her tail between her hands that was frightened of sleeping - flat out sleeping - by herself.
I think it blows Daeran's mind just a little bit over that concept: someone sees him as safe. And he fucking knows he's not safe. His entire life has been spun around the idea that he's not safe. He's a fucking time bomb ready to go off. This is the most selfish thing in the world to allow the Knight Commander to do this, because Kadira is safe for him. Because he really needs this. But he could accidentally kill her. Gods be damned the rest of Golarion, he could kill her.
She knows this, but doesn't care, and she can't tell him because things become very fucking unsafe.
Yet, Daeran agrees and Kadira sleeps next to him. They never get into the other's bedroll, but Daeran wakes up with Kadira's tail wrapped around his leg that he has to peel off if he needs to relieve himself during the middle of the night.
And she keeps that habit up for... essentially the rest of their lives.
#pair: angels would fall#character: knight commander kadira#character: daeran arendae#daeran arendae#daeran
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Lovely line work by Lala for Kadira, and liekly the closest she'll have for a official look for her 'Act 1' appearance!
You can find her at: Twitter!
And commission at Ko-fi!
#character: knight commander kadira#tiefling#pathfinder#d&d#(Kadira is sweet and kind.)#(But Kadira has a resting cat face.)#(And my god there are so many resting cat face moments in the Crusade.)#commission art
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... the anatomy is awful, the colors turned out muddy from iPad to PC, and did I mention the anatomy?
But it soothed me to sktch this and color this, because today was hard, and unlike the bathing suit sketches, both characters were drawn together.
And Daeran with a silly man bun makes me terribly happy.
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I was not tagged, but I decided I'd do this anyway!
Character Inspiration Template: Kadira (WotR)
Explanation Under the Cut:
Sailor Moon / Usagi Tsukino - Usagi's compassion and strength is such a key to her, along with her flaws of being lazy, irresponsible, and slightly cowardly. Kadira doesn't nail all of Usagi's traits, though they're fierce and extraordinary protective with flaws of uncertainty of their abilities and roles. Usagi turns from childish cry baby to regal, considerate, and power while still keeping her eye elements. Kadira goes from a frightened and self loathing mageling to a powerful, compassionate wizard and leader for her people.
Cordelia Foxx - Cordelia spent her life being bullied and humiliated by her mother, accepting the mistreatment due to her lack of ability rather than not seeing that the trauma is stifling her powers. She's used by Fiona Goode, to has done anything she can to keep herself alive and fearing her own daughter's rise. This directly influences the toxic relationship Kadira has with Areelu Vorlesh.
Charlotte A. Cavatica - Intelligent, compassionate, snarky, and protective, Charlotte is a spider but determined to save her best friend's life and dedicated herself to the cause. Using her skills, her sharp tongue to those who deserve it, she manages to save Wilber before she dies. The dedication Charlotte had to protect those she loves is a strong trait shared with Kadira.
Princess Nausicaä (movie) - Nausicaa is a curious young woman with a fascination for science and love of life in all it's forms. It's that love that allowed to recognize that monsters are only monsters when we refuse to understand something. She has to sacrifice herself to ultimately save humanity and seemingly corrupted life, allowing for both to work in harmony again.
Clarice Starling - An ambitious young woman who is haunted by her father's death, Clarice is intelligent and very aware of how the world works. However, her youthfulness makes her second guess herself as does her anger. When a serial killer begins to attack largely unwanted women, Clarice's ambition is forsaken to the ability to help these women and to somehow silence her own guilt. She also goes face to face with horror's most beloved cannibal and lives to tell the tale, they bonding over the guilt from their prospective pass.
Asami Soto - Not as much as the others, though she is brilliant and one the kindest people in LoK. Asami's general looks above the neck absolutely inspired Kadira's look as I developed her more.
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Lady Komoni is someone Kadira likely does very subtle passive aggressive interactions with, though her first interactions with Konomi she's far more passive. When Konomi pushes more alliances that Kadee can't trust and under Daeran's encouragement, Kadee shows her backbone and it's not uncommon for both of them to talk smack to each other about her.
Hulrun gets no hand wringing
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I was tagged in a picrew tag game by @arendaes and @amatres for an School AU concept. Behold Kadira, my nerdy girl.
@baneschosen, @cassynite, @desnas, @offsidekineticist @rollofleaf, @serenbach86, @silversiren1101, @thesolemnhour, @undyingembers, @the-raging-tempest, and @torntruth are tagged out of love, no pressure! Canon or OC characters are wonderful to see!
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Merry Christmas!
I saw @serenbach86 do it for their blorbos so I'm doing it for Kadira! Have a happy holidays! Also, Kadira apparently goes all out with a theme.
I'm not tagging not because I don't love folks, but the Ugly Holiday Sweater maker is pretty femme presenting and not all my mutuals have a femme presenting OC. (... okay, I'd like to see @arendaes and @silversiren1101's blorbos.)
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No one tagged me, but I saw @turbulentpumpkin43's post and decided why not. Besides, having Kadira with skin tone that she'd have if she weren't a tiefling is always fun!
Tagging: @silversiren1101, @tenmillionbees, @rollofleaf, @cassynite and @desnas
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The Knight Commander as a Companion - Part 1
Name: Kadira Storadottir
Race: Tiefling - Devilkin
Class: Wizard - Spell Master (can be classed into Rogue to Arcane Trickster). Her focuses will be based on buffs.
Age: Mid 20s.
Appearance: Tall with wide shoulders and hips, Kadira tends to gain and shed weight easily, a trait notable among Kellids to survive the harsh climate of the Northern regions. A heart shaped face with a firm chin and jaw framed by black curls and large blue eyes, Kadira's angelic features contrast with medium red skin, a thick tail longer than she is tall, black furred goat legs. It is readily apparent that Kadira is a tiefling though she lacks the asymmetry of most Doomspawn or Demonkin have with their features. She dresses modestly in clean, neat, and well made clothes that are usually shades of blue and green pastels. Her outfits are often minimalistic but well made. The only piece of jewelry she wears is a bracelet of beaten silver, one of the last gifts she was given by her grandfather on her 13th birthday. Kadee is aware she's attractive, but is very sensitive about her legs.
Top Skills: Knowledge: Religion, Arcane, Nature and Trickery
Alignment: Neutral Good
How/when do they join the Commander’s party?
Kadira will introduce herself at Defender's Heart, informing Commander that Irabeth has asked her to assist in escorting the commander around the city. She's a bit curt and formal in this introduction, though the commander will realize she's not entirely trustful of them.
General Personality:
At first impression, Kadira is a dutiful young woman whose initial shyness might be mistaken for arrogant - an impression that can quickly melt away depending on the KC's actions. Rather, her distance is self protection due to living in a city that sees her as a constant reminder of the Worldwound and from the Inquisitors who are too eager to clamp down on the tiniest bit of heresy. When comfortable with others, Kadira is considerably kind, bright, and a reliable friend and ally. She becomes giddy with excitement in sharing her knowledge, though it's more prone to being helpful than to showing off.
Due to her seemingly well organized and loyalty to the Eagle Watch, many mistake Kadira for being lawful more so than chaotic. If pressed Kadira would say that any method that helps the benefit of all should be used, if following the letter of the law can save more soldiers, she'll stick to it. If flipping a table and demanding a change of guard can save more civilians, she'll do it.
Kadira, however, can be prone to being far too sharp with some of the more forceful characters within the commander's party, and she has a high sense of morals - goodness is what she's truly loyal to and is quick to leave if she finds the Commander is dangerous - meaning she will leave under Lich, Demon, or Devil paths without the right circumstance.
In romance, Kadira returns to her cautious nature once more, she compares herself to other LIs harshly, considering herself as too boring in personality and a required taste. However as she opens up, Kadira is playful, affectionate, and open with her affections. There is a spicer element in her romance around Chapter 4.
What traits/values do they admire?
Compassion, ingenuity, competence, and humor.
What traits/values do they disapprove of?
Mistaking cruelty for pragmaticism, putting methods before morality, hard love methods, grasshoppers and locusts.
Are they affiliated with any deities?
Kadira worships Shelyn, though her focus is primary on Shelyn's role as a goddess of love and compassion with art being secondary. Though she doesn't bring it up often with the other companions save conversations with Sosiel, Trevor, and Wenduag. However, the commander can find her sketching the flora and fauna around camp and in the march to Drezen, Drezen, and the Abyss.
What do they think of their role in the Crusades, and of sharing the Commander’s Mythic powers?
Kadira has a unique perspective due to the mundanity of her life, notably so compared to the other companions coming from Kenabras. As someone with Sarkorian heritage, she's very aware how much of her culture has been lost due to the demons and the crusaders, and that the only way to get it back is to close the Worldwound. She finds the Eagle Watch the least problematic among the crusaders, though she often attempts to speak with Irabeth about why Mendevians are the way they are with minor success.
Kadira never expected such a role, and if she had to be honest she felt she was fighting the good fight that wouldn't end well for Golarion. She's honored and a little overwhelmed with her powers, due to the fall out with her family, but has to admit she enjoys their uses.
Upon finding out the powers are from the Abyss, Kadira will react reasonably with non-evil paths, pointing out that ultimately the KC is choosing how to use their powers and isn't bound to fate. She strongly approves of Angel, Azata, and Gold Dragon paths, and tolerates Aeon and Trickster. Kadira will leave the party, regardless of romance, if the commander goes Demon, Lich, Devil, or Swarm. However, with a Another Archdevil Path, she might be able to stay…
What are their reasons for joining the commander’s party?
Kadira's reasons to join are simple, she was assigned as a guide to the commander by Irabeth, and knows the city well and many of the named NPCs that the party can interact within the city. Her reliability and skills make her a useful member of the companions and she's dedicated to stopping the demon threat.
Who are their friends among the other party members?
Arueshalae - The relationship begins with outright curiosity and Kadira becomes more animated in talking with Arue as the game goes on. Eventually she'll discuss that change is just as much a part of 'law' as 'chaos', otherwise the universe stagnates - and what Desna is doing for Arue isn't chaotic. It's ultimately 'good'. As a romance rival, Kadira is very much loyal to Arue and encourages her to follow her feelings.
Ember - Kadira knows Ember, and Ember knows Kadira, and Kadira cannot fault Ember for her rejection of the gods. She worries that Ember does too much and tries to encourage her to stay at the camp or at Drezen. She's deeply concerned when Ember is kidnapped but becomes so very proud of Ember's courage.
Lann - Kadira and Lann get along well, often exchanging banter and jokes with each other in their reactivity. She does become dismayed when Lann leans more into 'lawful evil' than 'lawful good'. She also trades methods on how to groom horns as the crusade progresses. He can also be 'romanced' by Kadira if the KC encourages it. She gets very conflicted about being a romantic rival with Lann, because her ‘canon’ crush on him.
Seelah - Kadira has some prejudice against paladins and inquisitors, so she's half unsure that Seelah compassion and friendliness is real. Eventually Kadira will warm up to Seelah and there will be a few camp banters where they're both drunk and cackling about Cayden Cailean hitting on both their goddesses.
Woljif - Woljif and Kadira become like squabbling siblings at times, Woljif having the remarkable knack of getting Kadira's nerves. However she is fierce in defending Woljif when he runs away and when dealing with his fiendish relatives.
What about neutral?
Ulrbrig - She’ll be fascinated by the big man, constantly asking him questions about their old homeland. He finds her endearing at first, but when he finds she’s a wizard, he becomes rather cold. Kadira is remarkably hurt by this.
Trevor - She never becomes friends with Trevor, who doesn't understand why a wizard would worship Shelyn, but she always remains unfailingly kind towards him.
Sosiel - There is a strange rivalry between the two. Kadira is far more focused on Shelyn's love and compassion than her art, despite her attempts to perform art, and finds Sosiel clings a little too much to the 'rules' when love has no rules. She also attempts to ask if his distrust of the Hellknights is based on what they do, or propaganda by his homeland. However, she does agree if the Hellknights over welcome their stay, she’ll treat them like she will any demon cultists.
Nenio - The two are remarkable foils as wizards; Nenio is arrogant about her intelligence and collects knowledge blindly. Kadira gently downplays her intelligence and uses knowledge as a benefit for others. Nenio doesn't care about the lack of her past but Kadira cares a little too much about her past.
Greybor - She's one of the few people Greybor is uncomfortable with, and that's due to the fact Kadira was abandoned by her father. While Kadira is not the one who brings it up, Greybor does once or twice. He slides into the friendship side after her Act 5 quest, being remarkably compassionate. (Over what? Good question!)
Regill - Kadira will claim that the fundamental wrongness of the Hellknights is their adherence to dogma and refusing to see the Law as transmutable reference for how a society should act in the Material Plane, notably when the Hellknights have their own biases what pragmatism is. Regill tells her she's too naive and needs more discipline. However, they both admire their end goals even if their take of said goals are remarkably different pathways.
What about rivals?
Camellia - Unlike Kadira as a Knight Commander, Kadira as a companion doesn't know much of her family's former Green Faith. She finds Camellia largely boring and hypocritical, Camellia is no meaner to her than she is to most people. Kadira actually can lose her temper and will go on about how they're both bastards of peasant stock. Camellia will absolutely mock Kadira’s lack of experience as a romance rival for the KC… nevermind that Camellia is on the same boat.
Wenduag - Kadira and Wenduag do not get along; Wenduag finds her weak in nature and doesn't appericiate her Kadira's role as a support caster. Kadira finds Wenduag's method of bootlicking as disgusting and finds her lack of planning troublesome for Wenduag's people. As rivals, Kadira is oddly meek, and Wenduag does prey on it.
Daeran - Kadira dislikes Daeran, who is largely amused by her (and attracted), though Kadira never hesitates to let him know his misanthropy is hardly unique - punching up while pissing at the feet of others doesn't make him special. She becomes kinder to him after his Act 2/3 quest, picking up his discomfort but never approaching him about it at the party. (DLC dependent) If Kadira is the only DLC companion that romances Daeran downloaded, he can be a romance for her. As rivals, he hints they really ought to join forces to capture the KC's heart. If Kadira is with other DLC companions who romance Daeran, Kadira will not romance Daeran. As rivals, Daeran is quick to mock the traits that she finds uncomfortable.
Other NPCs
Kadira has a friends with benefits relationship with Ramien in her recent past. When romanced by the PC by Act 3 and if Ramien survives in Act 1, the cleric will head to Drezen regardless of who is the Prelate of Kenabras to engage in a more romantic affair with Kadira. If Daeran is in the party while talking to Ramien and referring to their past affair, Kadira will react to the conversation. There will be a reaction from Daeran in Act 3 about the relationship. Ramien doesn't die during Act 5 outside the Angel and Trickster path due to a protective ring Kadira gave him.
Kadira begins a long distance romance with Aranka should she not be romanced by the PC. Aranka will arrive in Drezen in Act 3, regardless of the mythic path the KC is on. There isn't as much reactivity by the party, save Arue or Seelah encouraging the romance in camp banters once the affair begins. Aranka will give Kadira a ring before Kadira must go to the Abyss along with the KC.
Kadira is very fond of Gretlen and her idiosyncratic acting trope, knowing that joy is very important in such dark times. She'll always encourage the commander to speak to Gretlen during her conversations in all acts. At times there will be scenes at the camp and in Drezen where Kadira is attempting to help with the play.
One Eye Devil, Kadira becomes friends with the merchant due to both being devilkin in a land of Doomspawn. Sadly, this friendship doesn't help with discounts. His possible death in Act 5 is a blow to Kadira.
DLC Companions
Coming soon
Are they on any councils? If so, what sort of advice do they give?
Kadira would be placed on the military and logistics council. She's prone to focusing on the citizens of the worldwound and then its soldiers. She will often champion better equipment and well trained units at the cost of smaller units.
Where do they hang out in Drezen? In the Abyss?
During the city's siege: Kadira will be helping with the refugees inside and will be absolutely enraptured by the golem, asking him questions and being delighted with any and all comments.
On the March: Usually on the outskirts, found crouched and looking at shrubs, she'll say she's a bit busy and wants to get this sketch done.
In Drezen: Prior to the Ivory Sanctum, Kadira can be found just about anywhere, if not talking to One Eye, the Golem, Wilcer or drawing scrub bushes or birds. After the Sanctum in a romance state, Kadira can be found talking to Ramien and the Hand.If the KC encourages her to romance others, she can be found next to Ramien/Aranka/Lann/Daeran depending if she's in romance. If she's not romancing anyone, she can be found near the Hand.
At the Nexus: Kadira is everywhere outside, she'll complain about the energy but she's still drawing. There will be three or four cycle animations of her in various areas, exclaiming about how she's shocked how harmless these plants can be.
What are their idle animations?
straightening her skirts
holding a spell book with her tail, paging through the contents with her fingers
checking her tail behind her
checking her hooves, raising her skirts
playing with a pen while her tail sways behind her
stretching her goat legs and looking so cute!
If they’re taken to Areelu’s lab, what is their dream?
Kadira dreams of a shadowy figure rushing towards her, enfolding her into a hug. She sounds like she's sobbing as she clings desperately and whispers 'Gramps'. When awake, she will be in pain and answer the question of what she was dreaming with this, "That my family accepted me."
Do they advise the commander to abandon or keep their mythic powers?
Angel: Kadira approves of these powers, saying that how one uses power is more important than the origin of power. She'll remind the KC how all the good and justice they've done and that they've shaped the power. She understands Iomedae's worry, but she's followed the commander from the start.
Azata: Kadira approves of these powers, saying that how one uses power is more important than the origin of power. She'll remind the KC how all the good and justice they've done and that they've shaped the power. She understands Iomedae's worry, but she's followed the commander from the start.
Trickster: Kadira will be doubtful of the power, saying how one uses power is more important than the origin of the power. That being said, she'll note that it's not so much the chaos that Trickster causes but rather how it's slowly eating away at the KC's psyche and do they truly want to risk that?
Aeon: Kadira will be doubtful of the power, saying how one uses power is more important than the origin of the power. That being said, she'll note that it's not so much the chaos that Trickster causes but rather how it's slowly eating away at the KC's psyche and do they truly want to risk that? She will try to remind the commander that rules are impossible to keep not because they're wrong, but rather they're guidelines.
Lich: Kadira will leave if the KC stays on the Lich Path.
Demon: Kadira will leave if the KC stays on the Demon Path.
Gold Dragon: Kadira is in awe, and approves of this new path greatly.
Swarm: Kadira leaves.
Legend: Kadira approves of this, telling the KC that sometimes the greatest power comes from within.
Vanilla Devil Path: Kadira will leave if the KC steps on the Devil Path.
The Other Archdevil's Devil Path: The KC will have a chance to be offered power by a different Archdevil on the Angel or Lich path. Which Archdevil is this? What will Kadira do? Well, that’s for the next update…
Provide some dialogue/bark examples!
When selected:
"What can I do?"
"You rang? (amused)"
"Oh! Yes! Wait, let me cross the t..."
"No time like the present."
"Need my expertise? (Hopeful)"
Assigned a task:
"Of course!"
"Let me handle it."
"I know what to do!"
"I read this in a book, once."
Success:
"Perfect!"
"I'm glad you trusted me."
Failure:
"I guess I didn't get to that part of the book."
"Well, mistakes do help us to become better..."
"Shoot."
Magic Item Failure:
“But I read the instruction manual, twice!”
Spotted something:
"Oh! How interesting!"
"Wait! Stop! Don't step on it!"
"Hmm?"
Into battle:
"You are intolerable."
"Oh, demons and cults. How surprising."
"Get out of my homeland!"
Critical hit:
"Gotcha."
Health low:
“I... knew I should have studied medicine.”
Falls unconscious:
“I will ... know better... next time.."
Refusing to equip something:
“I feel this is a bit bulky for me."
"Oh! This is something only Shelyn could love..."
“Don’t you know how heavy this is?”
"I-I don't know how to use this."
If romanced after sex:
"Wait... it's cold out there. I want you to be warm."
"The idea of lingering and waiting for you is... a perfect use of time."
"I'll be thinking about you all day."
"I... take care of yourself, if I can't?"
“I promise I’ll use my tail. Again.”
(coming later!) Quests/Romance
(coming later) Endings/Banter
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