Ma'ia

Ma'ia is a Tenth Generation Gangrel in Hawaii.

Overview

A native Hawaiian, Ma'ia was embraced in 1959 by Lars Thorwald when he was visiting the islands. Lars had booked passage on a ship from Hong Kong, where he still lives. A Gangrel with an intense interest in faeries, Lars had gone in search of the legendary menehune. Although he never found them, he did find Ma'ia. Her native beauty and animal-like grace and strength captured his attention.

At first, Ma'ia reacted badly to her transformation. She insisted that she had been possessed by a demon. Lars took a little more time with her than he would have with any other progeny and taught her what she needed to know. Still, Ma'ia was ashamed and frightened of it all. She frenzied several times before gaining control of herself. Lars was fascinated by the young native woman. He offered to take her back to Hong Kong with him, but she refused.

Once Lars left, Ma'ia chose to move to Kaua'i as a self-imposed exile. On Kaua'i, the rainforest has been less affected by encroaching civilization, and Ma'ia could live in the forest without fear of discovery.

Because she had lived so closely with nature before she was embraced, Ma'ia has become especially animal-like. She roams the forest in the nude, subsisting on animals and lone mortals.

On the rare occasion when she does venture into the city of Hilo where she was born and raised, it is to visit her mother, an ailing octogenarian. She disguises herself and sneaks into the nursing home to sit at her mother's bedside for entire evenings.

Image

Ma'ia's petite stature hides her strength and dexterity. A native Hawaiian, with dark hair and golden skin, she carries herself with the grace of her people. Her animal features have become exaggerated: her ears pointed and her lower and upper jaws extended. Her eyes have a feral look to them, shadowed beneath her bushy eyebrows, and her full lips pull back to reveal sharp, elongated teeth. Only when she goes into the city does she wear clothing. Then, despite the tropical heat, she covers herself from neck to wrists to ankles in light gauzy pants suits that hide the extra hair on her arms and legs.

Personal

Even after all these years, Ma'ia doesn't quite know what to do with herself. At night, she roams the forest, seeking animals for her sustenance. She would prefer not to feast on mortals, although sometimes she just can't help herself. She distances herself from the bright lights and tempting blood of mortal cities, preferring the sanctuary of the wild. Her aging mother is the only thing left to coax her from her exile. She visits her at least once a week, sneaking in at night and staying until dawn.

Stats

Clan: Gangrel
Generation: 10th
Nature: Caregiver
Demeanor: Loner
Physical: Strength 4, Dexterity 5, Stamina 4
Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 1, Appearance 4
Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 2, Wits 3
Talents: Alertness 3, Athletics 5, Brawl 3, Dodge 3, Empathy 4, Intimidation 3
Skills: Animal Ken 5, Melee 3, Stealth 5, Survival 5, Painting (cave paintings) 4
Knowledges: Area Knowledge (Hawai'i) 5, Linguistics (Hawai'ian) 1, Medicine 2
Disciplines: Animalism 3, Celerity 3, Fortitude 3, Potence 2, Protean 4
Backgrounds: Generation 3, Mentor 3
Humanity: 4
Willpower: 6
Banality: 4

References

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