Marquess Fiona Donovan
### Marquise Fiona Donovan
#### General description
Marquise Fiona Donovan is an important political figure in the Alfan Confederacy. A member of the Rose Party, Fiona has governed the region of Mavia and the town of Oakham for over a century. Despite her venerable age, Fiona maintains a sharp mind and an active presence in Alfan politics. Her widow, she often has her son Francis stand in for her during Council meetings, but she is also training her granddaughter Elizabeth for the future.
#### Personal characteristics
**Intelligence and Cunning**: Fiona is known for her intelligence and her ability to navigate complex political games. He foiled numerous plots against her and her family, solidifying her position of power.
**Loyalty and Generosity **: She is very loyal and generous with her allies, but implacable with those who oppose her. This duality has earned her respect and awe.
**Dark Secrets**: Fiona is secretly the leader of a coven of witches, "The Sewing Circle", which protects the witches' ancestral territories and centers of power. All the women of the Donovan family are initiated into these cults.
#### Current situation
**Representation on the Council**: Although often represented by her son Francis, Fiona remains the guiding force behind the family's decisions on the Council of Alfan. She is grooming her granddaughter Elizabeth to succeed her, ensuring the continuity of her line.
**Coven of Witches**: "The Sewing Circle" operates in the shadows, focusing on the protection of sacred and ancestral places. Fiona maintains a delicate balance between her political duties and her secret commitments to the coven.
**Strategic Alliances**: Fiona has formed commercial and political ties with Councilor Ferguson, a prominent pottery merchant. This alliance is fundamental for the economic control of the Mavia region.
#### Important Family Members
**Francis Donovan**: Son of Fiona, he often represents her in Council meetings. Even if he isn't the designated successor, he has a strong sense of duty and unwavering loyalty to his family.
** Elizabeth Donovan **: Fiona's granddaughter, she is learning the art of politics and natural magic to succeed his grandmother. She is already involved in ancestral cults and promises to be a formidable leader in the future.
#### Locations and Resources
**Donovan Estate**: The family's main residence, located outside the town of Oakham. The estate includes extensive forested land, a lake with magical properties, and livestock farms such as "Longhair" and "Drill".
**Magic Lake**: Believed to possess magical abilities, the lake on the estate is a place of worship and practice for the Sewing Circle.
**"Drill Breeding"**: Fiona is involved in Drill racing, an activity that adds sporting rivalry to the political rivalry towards Councilman Riccetti.
#### Folklore and Eerie Details
**Legends of the Lake**: The lake on the Donovan estate is said to heal illnesses and wounds, but only if the water is drawn during a full moon.
**The Sewing Circle**: Some whisper that the Circle's witches can summon storms and control the elements, abilities that Fiona would use to protect her interests.
**Stories of Revenge**: There are rumors that Fiona's opponents mysteriously disappeared after challenging her, fueling the myth of her dark power.
#### Competitions and Rivalries
**"Drill Competitions"**: Fiona and Riccetti are bitter rivals in racing "Drill" competitions. This sporting rivalry also reflects the political tensions between their families.
** Political Influence **: Fiona constantly seeks to expand her political influence, using alliances and strategies to maintain control over Mavia and other site important for the witches.
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