<div class="floatright">   (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c4/81/ae/c481ae78b6f7200bdb524ccb436b965a.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;">Maki the Blue</span><br/>Aasimar Paladin<br/>Character Sheet (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1403718)<br/>Concept: Samurai Geisha Sex Paladin<br/><br/><em>"The holy ritual of prostitution is a sacrament to The Lady!  It is an ancient art of spiritual healing and physical pleasure for alms.  I realize cultures in this region are somewhat...backward...but surely it's obvious how all benefit?  ...Come along, and stop pulling at your leash or I'll have to spank you again.  Regardless of your own inhibitions, we must all be selfless in this expedition; your contributions to the group's success have been...humble.  This is a way to prove yourself, and every shilling we earn helps to save the people of Greenleaf.  ...Of course I know you're a princess, I'll charge suitably.  Here we are, the Smoldering Widow; this tavern's quite popular with the royal guard.  Won't it be nice to see some friends from the palace?  Stop all that noise, you sound undignified around the gag."</em><br/><br/>The Blue Lotus House is shrouded in myth and mystery, a cult that mix religion and sex in a way few understand.  Most mistake the Blue Lotus for simple, if very esteemed, courtesans.  However, their faith is deep and true.  A gathering of talented oracles, the seers use the spiritual force of sex rituals to create miracles and to touch upon the mysteries of the unknown.  The act of prostitution is considered divine and pure, both a duty and a privilege for the clergy to serve their secret goddess, spread the joy and tranquility of physical release, and provide prosperity for the House.  None are exempt from that call, but while some of the Blue show greater skill harnessing the spiritual others take the role of protectors and escorts.  From time to time, they are even knights errant, preventing foreseen disaster or righting injustice.  Few realize it, but these harem paladins are no less skilled than their more traditional brethren.<br/><br/>Like most of the Blue, Maki was birthed by the goddess herself, sown by the seed of a unknown client.  The Blue served as her family and consoled her when the visions that came so easily to her sisters eluded her almost entirely.  She quickly learned to love the path of protector, however, and her faith grew deeper rather than broke.  Her future with the House seemed certain and secure until the Solstice Orgy.  Every oracle touched upon the same vision: that Maki would have to undertake a journey to prevent some unknown catastrophe.  With a stalwart mien and the fondest of farewells from her sisters, she set upon a course that has led her to join a small party of adventurers tasked with tutoring a royal heir.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Personality</strong><br/>Maki is loyal, accepting and supportive, and tries to present a dignified air of placid calm.  She's young, though, and her cheerful eagerness breaks through when excited by something new or carried away by the pleasure of religious rites.  Nor does she always completely understand others' repression, which is unnatural in her eyes.  Nevertheless, she strives to lead by quiet example or encouragement rather than intimidation, convincing others rather than merely forcing them, if it can be helped.<br/><br/>In most ways, she's no different from many other paladins: steadfast and courageous, selfless and honorable.  But where another might attempt to embody Valor or Charity, Maki espouses sensual hedonism.  The Blue Lotus House teaches that sex is the conduit which connects the human soul to divine grace.  It grants pleasure, harmony and wisdom - and even glimpses of the future.  Respect is required of clients, as well as tithing, but refusing a lover for selfish reasons - pride, prejudice, or repression, for instance - is frowned upon, for a priestess must find the beauty in each person and has a duty to grant them pleasure.  And, in fact, in the face of inhibitions which imperil someone's soul, Maki has found the persuasion of bondage and domination (even in the face of dubious consent) very efficacious.<br/><br/><strong>Appearance</strong><br/>Maki is exotic, tall, slim, and unnaturally strong.  She prefers form fitting garb that shows her body to effect, but usually enjoys the elegance of modesty until she accepts a tithe - although she lacks any shame in nudity.  Her armor and clothes mark her out as a foreigner, but a utilitarian dagger is usually her only obvious weapon.  Intricate lotus blossom mandalas cover the backs of her hands and she has a small collection of piercings.<br/><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Hand tattoos</div><div class="spoiler_body">These magical lotus mandala tattoos act as the Hand of the Mage wondrous item (Mage Hand at will).<br/>(http://stylesatlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Hand-Pattern-Mandala-Tattoo.jpg)</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">NSFW Lotus Shields of Servitude</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="floatleft">(http://picture-cdn.wheretoget.it/rmv2jg-l-610x610-jewels-piercing-flowers-tumblr-tits-silver-nipple+piercing.jpg)   </div>Lotus Shields of Servitude: A gift of servitude for servitude from the Blue Lotus herself to aid with Maki's rites, these shields summon a pair of magical servants.  They function as the Unseen Servant spell, except they have some form, appearance and personality.  When summoned, the servants look and feel like sets of clothing worn by an invisible, silent figure.  They can perform menial duties as commanded and serve as domestic staff, but they can also be turned to more erotic duties.  </div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Training Collar</div><div class="spoiler_body">Training Collar: This black leather studded collar is finely tooled and adorned with a bright sapphire and silver lock.  When fastened around a willing creature's neck, it functions as an amulet of natural armor (+2) and makes the wearer subject to influence, as per the Suggestion spell, from the person who fastened it.  Removal of the collar by anyone but the fastener is treated like a cursed item.  The collar doesn't confer any benefit if placed on oneself.  </div></div>