Apas
Overview
Quote: "The Lord has given us guidance - we may not understand the destination, but it is our duty, our calling, to follow this path without question."
Katherine Roth lived her whole life with religion in mind. Her father was a preacher in the rural Midwest, and her mother's role was one of service. Her parents believed in a literal translation of their beliefs, and to them, a woman's role was one of support, not action. Katherine was taught in public school, and her education was supplemented by a strict regimen of home lessons and weekly Bible study to strengthen her spiritual knowledge.
Like her husband, Katherine went to a Christian college, but not to become a minister herself (that was against the teachings of her church). She hoped one day to lead a simple life of service with a man of God, and in Samuel Miller, she found precisely the qualities she'd hoped for. Bearing that in mind, it's no mystery that Katherine is a firm believer in predestination. Her loyalty to her husband is second only to her faith in God's plan, and she has devoted her life to strengthening both those relationships.
Just after college, she began to have dreams that were harbingers of her Awakening, and they terrified her. She believed the things she was feeling and seeing might not be Heaven-sent, but might actually be demonic forces trying to trick her into straying from the righteous path (which, in light of her current situation, is terribly ironic).
Samuel Miller comforted the confused young woman, and more importantly, showed her that she was not the only one subject to such experiences. Their relationship was quick to grow, and together they learned about their budding abilities and vowed to spread God's word and do God's work wherever their prayers led them.
Katherine has always been supportive of the decisions that Samuel makes, and when he decided it was time to settle down in Chicago and possibly raise a family, she remained by his side. Even though things began to get strange after Nehjarra came to them, Katherine has remained steadfast in the belief that God is not leading them in the wrong direction.
Both Samuel and Katherine have decided to wait before having children. Strangely, they were both anxious to start a family right about the time that Samuel was first visited, but based on what Nehjarra has been teaching them, they've both changed their minds and want to wait for a while. In fact, Nehjarra has also been visiting Katherine, but only in private. The spirit has urged her to keep their meetings secret, and has begun to remind her that Biblically, a woman's role is not always a passive one. After all, a woman gives birth, and this gift is something Nehjarra has convinced Katherine to save until the time is right. There have been times when the spirit speaks through her husband and Katherine is overwhelmed by the feeling that she's able at that time to touch something Divine. She hold's Samuels hand and feels Nehjarra hold her back, and that feeling just feels more right all the time.
Description
Katherine is an attractive woman in her early 30s. She has chestnut-colored hair that is usually knotted behind her head in a bun and wears very little make-up. Her face is round, and her skin is soft and clear; her eyes are a very light brown, and she almost always looks very serious. She dresses simply, but as of late she's taken to dressing slightly more provocatively. At the urging of Nehjarra, Katherine wants to impress upon her Samuel the power of her femininity.
Katherine's Nimbus is similar to her husband's; she has an outline of silver, glittering light around her body.
Stats
Dedicated Magical Tool: Golden cross necklace
Real Name: Katherine Miller-Roth
Path: Obrimos
Order: Apostate
Mental Attributes: Intelligence 2, Wits 2, Resolve 3
Physical Attributes: Strength 2, Dexterity 2, Stamina 3
Social Attributes: Presence 2, Manipulation 2, Composure 4
Mental Skills: Academics (Theology) 3, Crafts (Sewing) 2, Medicine (First Aid) 1, Politics 1
Physical Skills: Firearms (Pistol) 1, Stealth 2, Survival 2
Social Skills: Animal Ken (Livestock) 2, Empathy 4, Persuasion 2, Subterfuge 3
Merits: Holistic Awareness, Resources 3, Sanctum: Size (Shared) 4
Willpower: 7
Wisdom: 7
Virtue: Faith
Vice: Lust
Initiative: 6
Defense: 2
Speed: 9
Health: 8
Gnosis: 2
Arcana: Prime 2, Forces 2, Life 2
Manna/per turn: 11/2
Armor: 2 ("Magic Shield," Prime **)
References
- CofD: World of Darkness: Chicago, p. 375-376