HISTORY OF LADY KATI EVANS

 

Early Life in Rarn

• I am Lady Kati Evans, daughter of a noble Ubar of Rarn. My happy early years within the walls of Rarn among guards, servants, and the Blue Caste's rigorous teachings.
• My mother, also of the Blue Caste, remains a shadow; she "returned to dust" when I was very young, a painful topic my father avoids.
• My hidden secret of my blue furry friend, a Kur. Remember: to speak of Kur invites peril.

War, School, and Loss in Fina

• War came to Rarn. Before I reached my full height, Father wisely sent me to the land's finest academy, a sanctuary from conflict. School life was demanding, leaving little respite from scrolls and discipline, yet I deeply missed my father and home.
• After studying, I was sent to the scribes in Fina, where my brother, Kama, became my guardian (January 2010). He had companioned and was blessed with a daughter, but tragedy struck: a raid killed his companion and child, plunging him into grief. He then departed Fina.
• Later, a stranger found me in Fina, bearing Kama's belongings, reporting my brother had "returned to dust."

Rise as Magistrate

• In Fina, the High Magistrate noticed me and elevated me to Magistrate (April 2010).
• He recognized my Priest Kings-blessed curiosity and uncanny ability to de-escalate conflicts, even those with drawn swords, guiding individuals to reason.
• For a fleeting season, I companioned High Magistrate Kael. When he, too, was lost in a brutal raid, I was thrust into the demanding role of High Magistrate, relentlessly presiding over countless cases.

Return to Rarn and its Fall

• My father, the Ubar of Rarn, journeyed to Fina, concerned by news of Kama's passing and Kael’s loss.
• The Ubar of Fina's blatant disrespect angered Father, and we departed within the hour, leaving the city behind.
• Back in Rarn, Father placed me as High Magistrate, where I resumed my duties at a more measured pace.
• The city soon fell after a month-long battle, reduced to rubble.
• Few escaped with their lives, leaving me adrift, without a Home Stone or knowledge of my family's survival.

Wandering and New Beginnings in Abydos

• For a time, I wandered from city to city, offering my services and seeking safe passage with caravans.
• This nomadic life eventually led me to Abydos, where my magistrate skills were again recognized, and I became Chief Magistrate.
• In Abydos, I found a semblance of peace and happiness, sharing a free woman's house and rarely feeling alone.
• To my profound joy, the man I now call Father found me and, with a boundless heart, adopted me, bestowing upon me the name Kati Beattie (August 2013).

 Life with My New Father, the Merchant

• One of my father's companions aptly described me: "Of the Blue Caste... a remarkably talented Magistrate. Don't let her quiet and seemingly shy demeanor deceive you. She is articulate, deeply knowledgeable, and cherished by her father and myself."
• Her words resonated; the pursuit of justice runs as deep within me as breathing.
• My father, a retired Scarlet Commander, former Ubar, and seasoned captain, had acquired two prosperous merchant houses, becoming a man of great wealth.
• With his companion, he oversaw their combined enterprises. His ventures led us to various cities, where I served as magistrate or high magistrate depending on the locale's needs.
• Often, the familiar pull of Turia's walls and our merchant house would draw the family, and my ingrained "itch" would prove too strong, leading me back to the magistrate's bench.

A New Journey to Svago

• Father Beattie has now "journeyed the path to dust," leaving me to navigate life alone once more.
• I traveled from town to town, never finding lasting roots, my compass always pointing north towards the Home Stone and the city of my cherished memories.
• Along the way, I shed the name Beattie, as it held no recognition in the northern lands, while Evans might still be recalled.
• After wearing out many sandals and taking odd jobs, I finally crossed the gates of Svago, hoping to have found a home again.

Our Second Free Companion on the 15 May 2019, ten years later.

Our twins Kyra and Kyran

Svago and the Loss of Kael

• Svago, a beautiful seaside city, rises from a cliff face, its full of joy and surprise (believing him dead), I met Magistrate Kael again.
• I resumed my duties as Court Clerk and Advocate. As time unfolded, our feelings reignited, and we became companions once more in May of 2019, again for a time.
• I bore him twins, a son (Kyran) and a daughter (Kyra), but tragically, a terrible illness consumed me, and the world faded to black.
• When I finally recovered, they were gone. I wandered, lost and desperate, clinging to whispers of their whereabouts.
• After years of searching I was confronted by the devastating truth: Kael and the children were lost in the chaos of battle.

New Purpose in Port Victoria

• The long years of my aimless journey have now led me to Port Victoria, where I am working as a magistrate again.
• I have also opened my home to be a free women's dorm.
• What threads the Priest Kings will weave into my destiny, only they can foresee.