Editing Ci (section)

==Things The Player Characters Know About Ci==
Ci is a human male and appears to be in his mid-20s. He has dark hair, but is most often shaved bald. He has grey eyes, and the ruddy complexion of someone often at work in the field,, is of average height, and is lithe but strong of body. When asked, he describes himself as an monk of [[Yanji]], which he translates as "[[The Study]]." His simple, well-worn robes denote both his devotion to The Study, and his place within its hierarchy: Black robes as traditional for all [[Yanji]] Monks, with grey beneath, marking him as a Disciple. A yellow sash indicates he is currently on his Pilgrimage, a necessary step in his path to become a Master. 

He says of his desire to to join the [[Magistery]] that "the lone bird, finds not his sanctuary" and "the Mountain is one, but the paths are many." Ci speaks less than most and often more quietly than others. He is prone to quoting from "[[The Study]]" and seeks first to understand, when presented a problem. When fighting, however, he fights with what might be anger or even rage, in contrast to his more common expression of serenity. 

He is determined almost to the point of ruthlessness once engaged in combat, particularly in defense of the helpless or when facing a monstrous foe. One gets the sense that there is more to Ci's story than his quiet words and simple wisdom might suggest.

===History===
While facing the Monster that had destroyed [[Cassio]]'s squad (see [[Game-Summaries:7/27 Recollections]]), it was revealed that the this creature has a connection to Ci as well. It manifested simulacrum of Ci's parents Tomas and Annika Aarden, long dead, and demonstrated knowledge of their lives at that time. It was revealed that Ci's real name is Jan, and that his parents were slaughtered when he was but a child. He was found near their corpses by a kindly monk of [[Yanji| Shan Sua]] who took him in and raised him to a life of service within the monastery. It was also revealed that Ci had a brother, Finn, who was not found at the site of his parents murder, and whose whereabouts are still unknown.

Ci also revealed a bit about the origin of his name. As a young novice, haunted by visions of the loss of his family, he often displayed anger and obstinance not often seen in the [[Temple of Shan Sua]]. His peers jeeringly began to call him Ci (literally, "the angry"). Over time he slowly learned to hide and then channel his rage into his practice. His nickname, Ci, once spoken in scorn, was then spoken for its dual meaning (Ci also means "sharp thorn") in recognition of the many stings and cuts young Jan had given his peers. When a novice of [[Yanji]] is promoted to Apprentice, he must choose his own name among the order. Jan unhesitatingly chose the name given to him by the other novices: Ci.