NPC Focus - Pépin Rey
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| Pépin Rey |
Pépin Rey is a houngan that lives in a small shack to the northwest of the city where the western bayou begins. He provides guidance and wisdom to the vaudouists that live within Ville des Marie and, even though he rejects the idea outright, he is their unofficial leader. He's exceptionally powerful, but rarely ever needs to demonstrate his power thanks to his reputation as the man responsible for killing Baron Glegali three decades ago.
Pépin can often be seen sitting on his porch having animated arguments with thin air, the reality of which is actually Baron Glegali, who appears as a translucent green human in ruined finery when he wishes to be seen. Constantly arguing with the loa has taken its toll, and Pépin has become quite jumpy and nervous among those he doesn't know. Once he considers you to be harmless, however, he warms up quickly and will often become quite protective of his newfound charges.
The old hougan has focused his magical talents into the creation of protection talismans, and these he sells not only in person but from a small shop (Magie des Marais) within town that is run by his son and heir, Jérémie. The primary protection talismans are dedicated to the loa Nieliah, a benevolent loa that appears as a blue fog that rushes like water while remaining constant and present.
