Obmutesco Quies - The Gagged Witch

Appearance Obmutesco Quies cuts a striking and unforgettable figure. She wears a classic witch outfit in black, carefully tailored to accentuate her tall, hourglass figure, blending elegance with an intimidating presence. Her witch’s hat has a dramatic red inner lining, a small flash of color against the dark ensemble, hinting at the power contained within. From her nose down to her chin, she wears a black face mask, concealing her gagged mouth and maintaining an air of mystery while subtly reminding others of the lethal restraint she carries. Her green eyes are sharp and piercing, framed by an angular, intelligent face that constantly observes and assesses her surroundings. Her ginger hair flows beneath her hat, a vivid contrast against the black outfit and red lining. Every movement she makes exudes grace, control, and a silent warning: even in silence, she is the most dangerous witch alive.

BACKGROUND

Obmutesco Quies was born with what elders called the Blessing of the Voice—a gift said to reshape the world through spoken word. But to her, it was never a blessing. Even as a child, her words carried a force she could not understand, let alone control. When she was young, her voice only manifested power when driven by strong emotion. This made it unpredictable. One day, while playing with other village children, she got into a heated argument with a close friend. Overwhelmed and crying, she screamed: “I HATE YOU! I DON’T WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!” Her friend vanished instantly. No traces, no remains, not even a theory from the village elders. Only silence. Obmutesco realized for the first time the true danger of the voice she was born with. Terrified of hurting anyone else, she tried to stop speaking altogether. But she was still a child—she loved talking, laughing, playing. Her instincts betrayed her. So she did the only thing she could think of: she gagged herself using her own handkerchief. From that day on, she lived with her mouth restrained to protect everyone around her. As she grew older, her powers grew with her. One layer of cloth was no longer enough. She added more—first a simple over the mouth wrapping on top of the cleave gag, then sturdier bindings. At sixteen, she joined the Magic Tower, seeking a cure or a seal for her voice. Her seniors there once joked about using a ball gag, thinking it would be impractical or silly. But to everyone’s surprise, it worked for a while. Yet as the years passed, even muffled sounds began to carry magical weight. As a solution she made the ball gag bigger. Most recently, she stuffed her mouth first before she gag herself as even a incoherent muffled whisper could make her power activate. Eventually, through years of research, she discovered an ancient silencing rune. By engraving it onto the inside of a mask she wore over her restraints, she achieved true silence. Even when she tried, no sound escaped her lips. Still, she did not remove the underlying gag. Perhaps she had grown used to the constant precaution. Perhaps she feared the rune might fail unexpectedly. Or perhaps, deep down, the pressure and confinement gave her a sense of control she never had otherwise. Whatever the reason, the layers remained. Her mouth stuffed full till her cheeks are puffed, A huge ball gag that spread her jaw open to its limits forcing the stuffing to stay inside. All of it was covered by a black face mask, engraved with a magical rune of silence that doesn’t let a single sound out. Communication For much of her early life, Obmutesco Quies relied on writing on paper to convey her thoughts. Words, her greatest source of power and danger, had to be carefully restrained, so pen and paper became her only safe outlet. During her time at the Magic Tower, she discovered telepathy magic, a method of communication that allowed her to send her thoughts directly into the minds of others. This development transformed her ability to interact safely: she could now communicate instantly, over vast distances, with anyone she chose, without the risk of activating her voice-based powers. Telepathy has become her primary means of expression, giving her a quiet authority and an air of mystique. Despite the silence enforced by her gag and silencing rune, she remains fully engaged with the world, speaking only through thought.

Current Self Obmutesco Quies is now the undisputed master of the Magic Tower, a position she attained not through her innate voice-based power but through the vast knowledge and skill she cultivated there. Nevertheless, her voice remains so dangerous that she is widely regarded as the most formidable witch alive. A striking testament to her prowess is her mastery of telepathy magic, which allows her to communicate across an entire village, connecting directly to the minds of everyone within it. This ability underscores both her control and the subtle influence she wields — silent yet omnipresent. Her mask is her most defining feature. Everyone recognizes the rune of silence on it, understanding it prevents sound from escaping, yet no one has ever seen what lies beneath — neither the gag nor her face. She never allows herself to be seen unmasked or ungagged, maintaining an air of mystery and reinforcing the aura of untouchable power surrounding her. Even among the magical elite, Obmutesco Quies is respected, feared, and enigmatic, a silent force whose presence commands attention without a single spoken word. Personality & Mannerisms Obmutesco Quies carries an aura of detachment, her face often unreadable and calm. This composure is a natural consequence of her voice-based power: emotion fuels her words, and even the smallest outburst could cause catastrophic effects. As a result, she has trained herself to appear almost emotionless, giving her an air of serene, almost unnerving control. Despite her silence in speech, her mind is far from quiet. Telepathically, she is incessantly communicative, sharing thoughts, advice, and observations in a steady, often monotonous stream. Through this method, she expresses a version of herself that her voice cannot convey — deliberate, precise, and far-reaching. Beneath her discipline lies a deep, lingering longing for ordinary pleasures. As a child, she loved to sing along to her mother’s lullabies, a simple joy now impossible without risking disaster. This yearning occasionally surfaces in her private thoughts, giving her an underlying melancholy that contrasts sharply with her outward composure. Other traits include: • Meticulous & disciplined: Every movement, gesture, and decision is measured, reflecting her constant awareness of her own danger. • Patient & observant: She notices subtleties others miss, a skill honed from years of restraint and telepathic observation. • Protective & responsible: Her silence and self-gagging are acts of care, preventing harm to others even at the cost of her own comfort. • Morally complex: While she generally adheres to rules and safety, she struggles with the temptation to test her voice’s limits or influence outcomes in subtle ways. • Detached humor: Rarely smiles, but when she does, it is faint, often ironic or tinged with sadness. Mannerisms: • She constantly adjusts her mask or gag, a subconscious habit from decades of use. • Often tilts her head slightly when listening telepathically, as if reading body language even when voices are absent. • Her green eyes are piercing and calculating, scanning her surroundings for potential threats or anomalies. • Despite her silence, she gestures elegantly with her hands, sometimes emphasizing points telepathically in a subtle mimicry of speech. Obmutesco Quies embodies the paradox of being both dangerously powerful and deeply human: she has mastered control over reality itself, yet her heart still longs for the simple joys she cannot safely indulge.

Habits & Quirks • Gag Collection & Preference: Obmutesco Quies owns a closet full of unusual and varied gags, accumulated over decades. Though the silencing rune on her mask now renders her voice magically inert, she always wears a gag underneath her mask as both a precaution and a personal comfort. She occasionally changes the gag based on her mood. Over time, she has developed a personal preference for the sensation of gagging — the feeling of her jaw spread open wide as they possibly can and the stuffing filling her mouth provides her a subtle sense of control, grounding, and reassurance, despite the immense danger of her voice. • Collector of Magic: Beyond gag-related items, she is a collector of rare or magical artifacts, seeking items with the potential to restore normal speech or enhance her understanding of magic. Her hoard is meticulous and carefully maintained, hinting at a hope that one day she may be able to speak freely again. • Arachnophobia: Despite her immense power, she is deathly afraid of spiders. As a child, an accidental outburst of her voice magic caused all the spiders in her village to die instantly, leaving a lingering trauma. Even now, she reacts strongly to their presence, a rare vulnerability in an otherwise near-untouchable figure.