Maren Thorne
A spark waiting for air, and a girl far too clever to stay out of trouble for long.
What People Know
Maren Thorne is Corwin’s younger sister, fourteen years old and already infamous within the Thorne household for her curiosity, defiance, and uncanny ability to be exactly where she shouldn’t be. She is bright, quick-witted, and possessed of a fascination with magic and forbidden lore that worries everyone who knows her well.
Especially her parents.
Reputation
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“Too smart for her own good”
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Frequently scolded, rarely discouraged
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Known to ask questions adults wish she wouldn’t
Teachers praise her quietly. Guards watch her warily.
Personality
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Fiery, sarcastic, and endlessly curious
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Quick to challenge authority
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Thrilled by secrets and hidden knowledge
Maren does not fear danger so much as she resents being excluded from it.
Relationship with Corwin
Maren idolizes Corwin, viewing him as both hero and template. She follows his movements, mimics his habits, and listens intently when he speaks—whether he intends to teach her or not.
Sometimes this admiration borders on imitation.
Sometimes it becomes something riskier.
She believes Corwin will always come back for her.
Interests
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Old books, marginal notes, and half-burned pages
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Rumors about magic users and hidden places
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Watching people without being noticed
She knows which adults lie by omission.
Rumors
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Maren has snuck into places she can’t name
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She knows symbols she’s never been taught
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She’s been seen near places tied to dark events
None of this has been proven. Yet.
Player Notes
Maren Thorne is not in danger because she is reckless.
She is in danger because she is capable.
If the wrong person ever notices her curiosity,
Strangeways will lose its last illusion of safety.