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{{NPC
{{NPC
|campaign=Spireloft
| campaign=Spireloft
|othernames=The High Priest, Cibil, Cable
| othernames=The High Priest <br> Cibil <br> Cable
|first appearance=[[Unmasked]]
| image=File:CibilIcon.png
|pronouns=he/they
| first appearance=[[Unmasked]]
| age=30s
| pronouns=he/him
| age=37 years
| species=Elf, Fey
| species=Elf, Fey
| nationality=Lorecian
| nationality=Lorecian
| residency=[[Erumita]], [[Nycen]], [[Hokiat Mos]]
| residency=[[Erumita]], [[Nycen]], [[Hokiat Mos]]
| allegiance=Government of Lorecia, Temple of Caladrin
| allegiance=Government of Lorecia<br>Temple of Caladrin
|=[[Elise Cythalamynn]], [[Varianne Cythalamynn]], [[E-MARI]], [[Hanofera]], [[Aelwe'ni]]
| created by=[[User:CStatic|CStatic]]
| created by=CStatic}}
| occupation=Unemployed}}


'''Cibil Cythalamynn''' was the High Priest of Lorecia. His disappearance several years before the start of Spireloft was the catalyst for [[The Antidote|Group 7422]]'s first mission.
'''Cibil Cythalamynn''' was the High Priest of [[Lorecia]]. His disappearance several years before the start of Spireloft was the catalyst for [[The Antidote|Group 7422]]'s first mission.
== Visual Description ==
Cibil was a tall, lanky blue-skinned elf with short, dark blue greying hair. He had two very large round glasses on his face and had very poor posture. His hands tended to be clammy and he was usually always sweating.
==History==
=== Pre-Campaign===
Cibil grew up living at the Temple of Caladrin with his [[Myor Cythalamynn|uncle]], [[Varianne Cythalamynn|older sister]], mother, father, and other unnamed family members. CStatic has not yet solidified whether or not Cibil is transgender, but there is a drawing of him as a child with pigtails and a skirt.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/733609173018738769/1112981958104981575/1206848200334516224</ref> CStatic may write another Varianne story taking place when the two siblings were kids at some point, which would then confirm whether or not this is true.
 
Cibil was 19 when he began training to be The High Priest of Lorecia after Varianne was deemed unfit for the position. His role as the High Priest of Lorecia meant that his guidance, ensuring that Lorecians followed the ideals of [[Caladrin]] as (defined by the Cythalamynns), was sought out for matters both private and political. The Cythalamynns specialized in a type magic that allowed The High Priest to read the minds of individuals known as "memory-exploration" magic.  


==History==
Four years before the events of [[Spireloft (campaign)]], Cibil was appointed to magically investigate a corrupted wolf captured from [[Woodhollow]] on the orders of the Lorecian government, who were interested in the strategic benefits of understanding the Woodhollow curse. Upon seeing the wolf, fear and stress overtook Cibil and he fled Erumita and Lorecia entirely, leaving behind a mess in his room.
Cibil Cythalamynn's role as the High Priest of Lorecia meant that his guidance, ensuring that Lorecians followed the ideals of [[Caladrin]], was sought out for matters both private and political.  


Four years before the events of Spireloft, Cibil was appointed to magically investigate a corrupted wolf captured from [[Woodhollow]] on the orders of the Lorecian government, who were interested in the strategic benefits of understanding the Woodhollow curse. Upon seeing the wolf, Cibil was gripped with terror and fled the scene, leaving Erumita and Lorecia entirely.
Cibil eventually journeyed to [[Nycen]] in Sylthe, a place he mentioned to [[Kendris Hanofera|his Summoner]] as he left. Cibil's close relationship to his [[Summoner]] meant that the latter was the prime suspect after Cibil's disappearance. At Nycen, he met [[Aelwe'ni]], who took the High Priest in and cared for him. Cibil seemed generally unaware of the passage of time, spending his days observing Woodhollow from across the river.


Cibil eventually journeyed to [[Nycen]] in Sylthe, a place he mentioned to his Summoner as he left. There, he met [[Aelwe'ni]], who took the High Priest in and cared for him. Cibil seemed generally unaware of the passage of time, spending his days observing Woodhollow from across the river.
=== Campaign ===
In [[Unmasked]], Cibil was eventually discovered by [[The Antidote|Group 7422]], who had been tasked by the [[Covert Counters]] to find him. In [[Klaes Dies]], Cibil conducted a ritual to find the source of [[Kiorend Weffr|Kiorend]]'s affliction before departing with the party, bidding a tearful farewell to Aelwe'ni in [[Bees, Trees, Existential Crises]].


Cibil was eventually discovered around four years after his disappearance by [[The Antidote|Group 7422]], who had been tasked by the [[Covert Counters]] to find him. Cibil conducted a ritual to find the source of [[Kiorend Weffr|Kiorend]]'s affliction before departing with the party, bidding a tearful farewell to Aelwe'ni.
Upon returning to [[Erumita]], Cibil was brought to [[Slasstian Mendrow]] in [[Mission to Manor Mendrow]] but [[The Antidote|Group 7422]] refused to turn him over to the loan shark for permanent exile, leading to a lengthy impromptu debate with the Lorecian council in [[A Priest, a Politician, and a Loan Shark Walk Into a Bar]] about who would hold the position. Eventually, it was decided that a replacement would be sought for with [[Elise Cythalamynn]] remaining as a backup option, as Cibil was very unwilling to resume his duties as High Priest.


Upon returning to Lorecia, Cibil was unwilling to resume his duties as High Priest, with the office passing to [[Chrissy Melloweather]] instead of to his niece after a debate held in Erumita. Cibil became something of a personal assistant to [[E-MARI]], spending his time in the council chambers in Erumita. Cibil would encounter [[the Antidote]] again after they were teleported to Erumita by [[Caladrin]], resulting in a hostile encounter with his once rescuers.
As revealed in [[The High Druid (session)]], the position was eventually passed to [[Chrissy Melloweather]]. Cibil became something of a personal assistant to [[E-MARI]], spending his time in the council chambers in Erumita.<ref>[[Gerardanson Loses It]]</ref> In [[...Fear Like Nothing Else]] Cibil would encounter [[the Antidote]] again after they were teleported to Erumita by {{spoiler|[[Caladrin/Character|Caladrin]]}}, resulting in a hostile encounter with his once rescuers.


After the events of Spireloft, Cibil retired to [[Hokiat Mos]], where he took on the alias of Cable and continued with his habit of observing the world. He was sought out by [[Tarot Sagebend|Tarot]] and [[Saena Sagebend]], who were looking for an explanation of the [[Nekron|voice in Tarot's head]]. Cibil was able to conduct a ritual similar to the one he conducted on Kiorend, determining that the voice was real, even if he didn't recognise it. Cibil and Tarot parted amicably, but Cibil asked that Tarot not speak a word of his new home to Gerardanson.
=== Post-Campaign ===
After the events of Spireloft, Cibil retired to [[Hokiat Mos]], where he took on the alias of Cable and continued with his habit of observing the edge of Woodhollow. He was sought out by [[Tarot Sagebend|Tarot]] and [[Saena Sagebend]], who were looking for an explanation of the [[Nekron|voice in Tarot's head]]. Cibil was able to conduct a ritual similar to the one he conducted on Kiorend, determining that the voice was real, even if he didn't recognise it. Cibil and Tarot parted amicably, but Cibil asked that Tarot not speak a word of his new home to Gerardanson.


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
Cibil's close relationship to his Summoner [[Kendris Hanofera]], his herald and assistant, meant that the latter was the prime suspect after Cibil's disappearance. Hanofera, especially after Hanofera resigned four years after Cibil's disappearance, leaving Cibil's quarters ransacked.
===The Temple of Caladrin===
The Temple of Caladrin includes most of Cibil's immediate family as well as some people working at the building. He was no longer in contact with most people on this list after the campaign.
* '''[[Varianne Cythalamynn]]''' {{emdash}} Cibil was heavily dependent on Varianne before and while he was the High Priest.<ref>[[To Cry Wolf]]</ref>
* '''[[Elise Cythalamynn]]'''
* '''[[Myor Cythalamynn]]'''
* '''[[Kendris Hanofera]]'''


===[[The Antidote|Group 7422]]===
Cibil was the object of both Klaes' and Gerardanson's affection during the events of [[Bees, Trees, Existential Crises]] and [[Mission to Manor Mendrow]]. The two competed for his attention to no success, with Cibil showing no interest in either of them. Klaes eventually admitted that Gerardanson had "won" Cibil and gave up.
Cibil was the object of both Klaes' and Gerardanson's affection during the events of [[Bees, Trees, Existential Crises]] and [[Mission to Manor Mendrow]]. The two competed for his attention to no success, with Cibil showing no interest in either of them. Klaes eventually admitted that Gerardanson had "won" Cibil and gave up.
* '''[[Klaes Cadogin]]'''
* '''[[Gerardanson Durand]]'''


==Appearances==
=== Campaign Sessions===
* '''[[Unmasked]]'''
* '''[[Klaes Dies]]'''
* '''[[Bees, Trees, Existential Crises]]'''
* '''[[Mission to Manor Mendrow]]'''
* '''[[A Priest, a Politician, and a Loan Shark Walk Into a Bar]]'''
* '''[[Gerardanson Loses It]]'''
* '''[[...Fear Like Nothing Else]]'''
=== Side-Stories===
* '''[[To Cry Wolf]]''' {{emdash}} (mentioned)
* '''[[Tarot & Saena: A Shadow of the Light]]'''
== Gameplay Abilities ==
<tabber>
|-|Expulsion Circle=
'''Gameplay'''
* Inflicted 4 damage to 1-3 nearby enemies.
* All targets affected became "popped free" from any restraints.
'''Explanation'''
Cibil was able to create bursts of energy that disorient or push people away. This is a powerful but reckless spell that is not something people who are inexperienced are usually capable of casting on accident. It is a very cheap way of expelling a lot of energy quickly.<ref>I made it up. {{emdash}}CStatic</ref>
|-|Moment of Respite=
'''Gameplay'''
* Allowed a chosen ally to expend a recovery on Cibil's turn for free.
'''Explanation'''
<br>
Cibil was able to facilitate better healing environments for clients, but not apply direct healing. While Cibil held the priest title, he did not hold traditional fantasy cleric abilities because that is not an area of study the Cythalamynns specialize in.
|-|Heightened Senses=
'''Gameplay'''
* When the escalation die was even, the most recent ally that received a Moment of Respite added +2 to their attack until the next turn.
'''Explanation'''
<br>
The effect of the better healing environment usually resulted in better focus for all parties, as a more focused mind resulted in better results when casting any spells. Non-magic users can also be more focused when affected by these environments.
|-|Cowardly Retreat=
'''Gameplay'''
* Cibil gained +3 to disengage checks against multiple enemies.
'''Explanation'''
<br>
This skill was not inherently magical. This was just Cibil's own sense of preservation.
</tabber>
== Gallery ==
<tabber>
|-|Current=
<gallery>
File:CibilPainting.png|A painting of Cibil.
</gallery>
|-|Development=
<gallery>
File:CibilConceptArt.jpg|Concept art by CStatic.
</gallery>
</tabber>
== Trivia==
== Trivia==
 
*Cibil used to be an antagonist at some point in development.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/733609173018738769/1168479649119076463/1272013048894459986</ref>
==Appearances==
*Cibil is the tallest Spireloft character [[The Antidote|the party]] has met. <ref>https://discord.com/channels/733609173018738769/1112981958104981575/1182627682689753188</ref>
 
== References ==
*'''Spireloft: Chapter IV to VIII, XVIII, XXIII'''
<references/>
* '''Tarot & Saena: A Shadow of the Light'''
 
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