Cassandra Porter

Cassandra is fire incarnate. She entered Eorzea four years ago a vivacious socialite surprisingly good at forging alliances. She is now a wealthy and powerful member of Ul'dahn society, highly sought after for her gifts and political acumen.Born a seventh generation astrologian from Old Sharlayan, Cassandra specializes in future sight. She can see into the future with startling accuracy, but at a cost. Such power is wild and nigh uncontrollable, but she has used it time and time again in order to protect her chosen family in the Rajan household, and select few political allies. For a price, of course.She's the official mistress to the engaged Lucas Rajan and Emeline Tousart. She can oft be found on either of their arms, or carrying out social affairs on their behalf. She oozes sensuality and sultry allure with everything she does. Just be careful you don't bite off more than you can chew - the most beautiful roses have the sharpest thorns.Portrait commission above drawn by Wooglet23

RP Interests and Hooks

FORTUNE TELLING: I give full fortunes, using an IRL Deck of Sixty that I made myself. There are two types of readings that Cass can give: an advice reading and a futuresight reading. An advice reading is where you present Cass with a question, and she gives you a three card reading to approximate your best path forward. Futuresight is what it sounds like - she literally looks into the future on your behalf. She receives a VERY specific question about an event likely to take place, and has a few attempts to see the correct future, but divination on such a scale can be wild and unpredictable. Thus, she can't just do this in a bar.ROMANCE: There was a time in her life where Cassandra was at every party, finding every handsome man or beautiful woman, and making sure she had fun with them.Such days are behind her. She is the loyal official mistress to Lucas Rajan, a powerful merchant in Ul'dahn court, and his betrothed, Emeline Tousart. Winning her affection is much harder now - and she is more likely to use it as a weapon than she once was. You can certainly try-- and with her beauty and charm, it is tempting-- but you have been warned of the dangers.SHARLAYANS: Raised by a Sharlayan Archon and a Gridanian Noblewoman, she is especially fond of other Sharlayans she finds in Eorzea, because chances are, they're either a gleaner - or like her, they were forced out. Either way, Cassandra is fond of her homeland and its people. Though, if you knew her from her younger days, it's likely you have an entirely different opinion of her...UL'DAHN SOCIETY: Ul'dah has been Cassandra's home for years now, and she has taken to it quite well. She loves people of her city, supports the smallfolk anyway she can, and anyone from high society that can trade barbs with her has respect in her book. Speaking of...HIGH SOCIETY: Cassandra has been focusing more of her time of late on her peers of high society. What aims she has in particular, it's not clear - but she's up to something. As to what, you'll have to do some digging to find out.

Cassandra exhales two tunnels of smoke through her nose, holding the cigarillo between two fingers as she listened to the client in front of her."I need to know, Lady Porter," the nobleman in front of her insisted, "if this betrothal to the Tissimot house is actually going to benefit my family.""Is she so awful a match? I hear good things of the Tissimot household.""She is..." he cants his head back and forth, the way men do when they know what they ask is wrong but want to appear otherwise. "Competent enough, but my heart does not burn for her."So she is not pretty enough, then, Cass decodes from his formalities. Pale fingers place the cigarillo down, teal eyes lidded at half-mast inspect the man carefully. "Be careful what you ask, Lord Duveaux," she tells him.He bristles in the chair at the warning, his lips tightening. "I was told you would help me," he reminds Cassandra, as though she had forgotten such a simple thing. "I did not come here to be scolded by someone else."A rye, mirthless smirk curves the corners of her lips. "The future is a tempestuous thing, my lord," she offers, her voice somehow soft and sharp simultaneously. "I could see the moment you die. I could see you filling out paperwork. I could see you holding all that you love in your arms before it crumbles to ash. I've seen this knowledge drive capable men mad. I've watched them devote their lives to avoiding their fate, only to walk right into it."Her smirk spreads into a disarming smile as the young nobleman clears his throat, paler than he was a moment before. "The future is a tool, my lord, not a toy. When you understand the difference, come back to my parlor with your real concerns."

About Me (OOC!)

Hello! I'm Jen! I've been RPing in various forms for close to 17 years now. I do a mix of long form, short form, and discord RP depending on the subject matter and length of a scene. My biggest request with all RP partners is to honor time commitments we make, maintain a healthy IC/OOC boundary, and come to each scene from a place of respect and kindness!I look forward to playing with you!