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Group RP 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐋𝐄𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒⠀•⠀CS
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* * * SECTION ONE * * *
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* * * SECTION TWO * * *
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Appearance
Odhrán stands at a tall 6' 2", broad-shouldered and lean, and carrying himself with relaxed confidence and lackadaisical movements. His olive-toned complexion bears the healthy glow of someone who prefers summer sunshine over drawing rooms, dotted with freckles and moles. His mahogany hair falls in short, soft curls, constantly threatening charming disarray no matter how much effort is made to tame them. His eyes are a warm hazel, reminiscent of moss-covered tree bark, shining with playful mischief.
FC:
Dónal Finn ---- GALLERY & DETAILS START ----
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Distinctions⠀✦
The first thing anyone notices about the man is how radiant and pleasant his pearly grin is. His frequent laughter and smiles have already caused the outer corners of his eyes to show signs of crow's feet and smile lines--a fact he's actually quite content about. Several tiny, faded scars litter his hands and wrists, caused by thorns when he was young and learning to use his leyline. Yes.. he has an Irish accent.
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Clothing⠀✦
Odhrán's wardrobe is fairly casual compared to many other noblemen's, built more around comfort and movement over formality. He prefers billowy sleeves and vests instead of overcoats, and often dons natural shades of green, autumn burgundy, warm browns, and even embroidered florals. He'll wear mud-stained riding boots or dress shoes based on the occasion.
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Accessories⠀✦
Odhrán doesn't really accessorize, save for the flower he'll occasionally tuck into his lapel and a silk handkerchief he keeps in his pocket. He'll wear the Hawthorne's signet ring to formal occasions, and as much as he detests them, will put on a cravat when necessary. He smells faintly of bayrum and herbs.
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Personality
Odhrán Hawthorne is a gleeful and charismatic nobleman whose warmth, charm, and playful disposition have a way of making strangers feel like old friends. A social butterfly and notorious rake, he delights in good company, flirting, and hedonistic pleasures. However, beneath his carefree exterior lies a nurturing, patient, protective, and gentle heart. Curious, a bit stubborn, charitable, and fiercely autonomous, Odhrán is devoted to his family and does his best to be mostly honest with them and himself.
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Loves⠀✦
Sunlight, nature, naps, whiskey, stargazing, fancy appetizers, spicy foods, travelling, the smell after rain, gossip, morning strolls, fresh fruit, birdsong, toffee, cats, forests, the countryside, spontaneity, picnics.
Hates⠀✦
Winter, small spaces, gloomy days, politics, strong perfume, schedules, stagnancy, the opera, criticism, formal events, pretentious people, matchmaking, letting people down, wasps, being unable to fix something.
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Strengths⠀✦
Charismatic, approachable, patient, strong control over his leyline, extensive botanical knowledge, the most smiley smile you've ever seen, adaptable, disarming converser.
Weaknesses⠀✦
Commitments, comes across as unserious, deflects uncomfortable topics with humor, difficulty saying no, prioritizes everyone's happiness over his own, confrontation.
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Habits⠀✦
Twirls flowers, leaves, or stems between his fingers. Smiles easily, even when irked. Absentmindedly encourages nearby plants to bloom. Frequently offers people flowers.
Goals⠀✦
Delay assuming full leadership of House Hawthorne for as long as he can. Enjoy the freedom of bachelorhood. Learn more about the natural world. Spend time with family.
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Biography
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—⠀House Hawthorne
Three generations ago, when blight swept across the kingdom and harvests failed, it was House Hawthorne's leyline that prevented a catastrophic famine. Their ancestors coaxed dying orchards back to life, restored barren fields, and sustained the surrounding region long enough for the land to recover naturally.
In recognition of their invaluable aid to the kingdom, the Crown awarded the noble house the title of earldom and stewardship of a glittering glasshouse that would come to be known as St. Verre Conservatory. Nestled in the capital's wealthy district, the conservatory is filled with rare flowers, medicinal herbs, and exotic fruit trees, and has since become one of the city's prized landmarks. Charity galas, tea parties, promenades, and proposals often take place here.
The members of the Hawthorne family, even those without the leyline, are known for their boundless energy, sunny dispositions, and being very outdoorsy. It is not uncommon to see the close-knit family promenade under the summer sun, have picnics in parks, or go for leisurely rides through the canals in rowboats. Because they are a outdoor-oriented family, they've earned the reputation of sometimes forgetting to use their "inside voices", even at formal gatherings.
In recognition of their invaluable aid to the kingdom, the Crown awarded the noble house the title of earldom and stewardship of a glittering glasshouse that would come to be known as St. Verre Conservatory. Nestled in the capital's wealthy district, the conservatory is filled with rare flowers, medicinal herbs, and exotic fruit trees, and has since become one of the city's prized landmarks. Charity galas, tea parties, promenades, and proposals often take place here.
The members of the Hawthorne family, even those without the leyline, are known for their boundless energy, sunny dispositions, and being very outdoorsy. It is not uncommon to see the close-knit family promenade under the summer sun, have picnics in parks, or go for leisurely rides through the canals in rowboats. Because they are a outdoor-oriented family, they've earned the reputation of sometimes forgetting to use their "inside voices", even at formal gatherings.
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Upbringing⠀✦
Odhrán is the second-born son, but the eldest to inherit the Hawthorne Leyline, making him the next heir—a fact that concerns some members of his family, considering he's just as much of a handful as he was as a child. In his youth, he often climbed trees despite his governess's protests, came home muddy, and ran away from his schooling just to be outside. While Odhrán has learned patience by tending seedlings, he still hasn't seemed to grasp the idea of responsibility.
Current Stakes⠀✦
As Odhrán grows older, the elders in the family have begun pressuring him into finally settling down; it's time for him to learn the duties of the title he'll inherit, and find a wife to continue the Hawthorne Leyline. He would.. much rather not.
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Miscellaneous
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Verdancy⠀✦
Odhrán possesses the Hawthorn Leyline, granting him the ability to manipulate plant life to his whims. He can accelerate plant growth, encourage blossoms, shape vines and branches, and nurture weakened vegetation. He is well known for seemingly conjuring flowers from thin air, but in reality, he keeps seeds in his waistcoat pocket and coaxes them into full bloom within moments to present as gifts. While this leyline can be used defensively through thorned vines and shifting roots, members of House Hawthorne generally prefer to use it to cultivate life instead.
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Reputation⠀✦
Equal parts gentleman and menace to the institution of courtship, Odhrán possesses the talent of making nearly everyone believe they are the most interesting person in the room. Whether this attentiveness is genuine kindness or honed flirtation depends entirely on who you ask. Odhrán has the reputation of a rake; albeit curiously, very few former lovers speak poorly of him. He has a habit of ending things honestly before any promises are made.
Rumors⠀✦
"Every woman in Delmare has received a flower from him at least once."
An exaggeration, but not entirely unbelievable. He thinks it's a polite gift.
"He flirts because he enjoys the chase, not because he intends to marry."
A rumor that is, unfortunately, rather accurate. He seems to adore the romance of it all, but never the permanence.
"He's incapable of taking anything seriously."
A common accusation, but those who know him understand he is deeply committed when something truly matters.
"He has personally named every plant in St. Verre Conservatory."
A ridiculous rumor.. yet Odhrán hasn't denied it.
An exaggeration, but not entirely unbelievable. He thinks it's a polite gift.
"He flirts because he enjoys the chase, not because he intends to marry."
A rumor that is, unfortunately, rather accurate. He seems to adore the romance of it all, but never the permanence.
"He's incapable of taking anything seriously."
A common accusation, but those who know him understand he is deeply committed when something truly matters.
"He has personally named every plant in St. Verre Conservatory."
A ridiculous rumor.. yet Odhrán hasn't denied it.
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Trivia⠀✦
- Has the language of flowers memorized; frequently uses their symbolism to express his emotions instead of speaking his feelings outright.
- Has an uncanny sense of direction outside, but gets lost inside large estates with embarrassing frequency.
- Has been scolded by his mother for bringing muddy boots into the manor more times than he can count.
- Accidentally grows ivy around furniture while daydreaming.
- Would absolutely kill a man if it meant keeping his loved ones safe.
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Emrafah Hyzenthlay
INTRODUCTION.
- *Title & Aliases: Marchioness
- *Leyline Type: Dream Manipulation
- *Age: 34
- Birthday: February 20th, Pisces (1st Decan)
- *Gender: Female, her/she
- Sexuality: Straight
- *Season Status: Widowed
- *Family Standing : Respected
APPEARANCE.
- *FC: Christina Ricci
- *Height: 5'1
- Physique: petite and curvy
- *Complexion: pale
- *Eye Color: dark
- *Hair Color: dark
- Hair Style: The 'titus', a rebellious short, and shaggy style. Inspired by roman statues, those brazen enough to wear it are often seen as rebellious or eccentric. In Emrafah's case, she simply finds it easier to maintain and thus, she would more appropriately fall into the latter category. Of course wigs are always an option in a pinch if the occasion warrants it.
- Distinctions: Large beseeching and haunting eyes, often gives off the impression of innocence but observer beware.
- Clothing: Outsiders will have noticed by now a gradual tilt into eccentricity in the Lady's choices in style. Her preferences when it comes to fashion, quite characteristically, changes on a whim and she is not embarrassed to experiment, a privilege she can afford due to her good standing in society, within court and with all thanks due to her father and late husband. (Now, if she can just manage to maintain the privilege on her own merits - and that of her vast fortune - has yet to be seen.) She has of late, taken to powdering and painting her face as if in nod to bygone eras, or even daresay, to the women of a lower caste. Her envelope-pushing when it comes to her trials in appearance are commonly forgiven and have even sparked a number of fads among the coutiers. Trendsetting aside, what is not common knowledge regarding her sartorial expressions is that it is likely strongly influenced by her prolonged usage of opium.
PERSONALITY.
- *Personality: Emra - as friends are prone to call her - is an exquisitely charming and generous ally. Her ability to laugh, love and to not take life too seriously is a strange talent indeed in these buttoned up and patriarchal times. She is known to be sharp of wit and exceedingly candid. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Emrafah can be a formidable foe who does not flinch easily and does not like to lose.
- *Loves: Peonies, the extraordinary, reading, disillusionment, the night sky (lesser luminaries in particular), the taboo, magic, games, belly laughs, wine, macrons, rain, velvet, rodents, spiders, watching innocence fade to make way for something remarkably better, and the esoteric
- *Hates: the necessity for pretense, being condescended to, being taken for weak, tears (her own and others)
- Habits: her eye contact is unparalleled and she will use it to her advantage, as well as her amazing poker face she likes to tease people with for her own amusement.
- *Strengths: bold, intuitive, being underestimated
- *Weaknesses: sharp tongue, can be unempathetic, short in stature
- Trivia: She absolutely loves gossip and the latest esoteric topics of the day; mesmerism, Swedenborgianism, rumors of secret societies, forbidden art, spiritualism, etc.
BIOGRAPHY.
- *House Hyzenthlay : The Hyzanthlay's were a respectable house and considered irreplaceable within their community, in no small part owed to Lord Hyzanthlay making good use of his leyline ability. He became known as a dream doctor, a title that never sat entirely too comfortably with the Lord but was allowed to persist as it helped him find favor in the eyes of the gentry and eventually, the crown. The King had suffered from night terrors for years and thought beyond all hope until word of a physician of dreams began to spread through court, and it wasn't long before Lord Hyzanthlay was able to procure favor with the royal family itself. Consequently, all at once he became a familiar face among the courtiers at the palace and often, on such occasions that he was called to court he would bring with him his only child and inherent of his leyline, Emrafah, who learned his trade and through this tutelage grew to become even more adept than he. It would be at court that Emrafah would be introduced to the much older Marquess Blanchard and though it was not love that would sprout, there was a fruitful arrangement to be struck.
- *Leyline Type: The Marchioness can create and manipulate her own dreams and that of others. She can even influence people by placing messages deep within the subconscious of a sleeping person while they dream. Depending on how deep in thought a person is at any given time there is the potential to manipulate daydreams as well, although this is harder to accomplish as one might suspect, it is not impossible. She can also conjure specific or non-specific nightmares or conversely, can promote specific or non-specific spiritual or emotional healing in a person through their dreams. Further, it is possible for Emrafah to step inside a dreamscape with or without the dreamers knowledge and as one can imagine this holds an array of potentialities, both lovely and devastating depending on the goal (or price paid).
- *Reputation & Rumors: The Marquess Blanchard had always a reputation for generosity. He donated frequently to charity and built several schools plus a hospital, even extending his benevolence to the individual poor, taking in wards from the local towns he saw promise in. He would in such cases help the entire family where needed and within reason, all of which cemented his standing amongst the commoners and gentry as a man with an abundant heart and a purse to match. The obtaining of his families wealth being no secret as he was an avid investor with a good eye for talent and "betting on the right horse". As such a man, he once served as trusted counselor to his Majesty before his illness became of the dire sort. At the height of his ailment it was Emrafah who eased her husbands suffering by entering into his dreams to comfort him and in the end helped to usher him unto the waiting arms of death. Though their marriage had never transformed into the type of love longed for by romantics at heart, the love that had developed had taken a lovely shape all of its own.
- *Upbringing: Emrafah's upbringing as an only child had been radiant, and as the apple of her fathers eyes she was treated like a princess and spoiled to the heavens. Her gift became apparent as a child when, for a period of time all she wanted to do was sleep. Where at first it was thought that the young girl had fallen into sickness it was soon discovered that she had been sneaking laudanum from her fathers cabinet of tinctures to induce sleep wherein she could live fantastical and romantic adventures to her hearts content. Upon questioning the girl, it was clear her dreams were not of the same mundane sort as others and that in fact, she had inherited her fathers leyline. Unfortunately, her acquired taste for laudanum would follow her into her adult years and beyond.
- Current Stakes: Emra, though in no real need of money since her husbands passing, has yet created a lucrative business for herself as - what she calls - a 'Dream Guide', in which she has followed in her late fathers footsteps most proudly. She is looking forward to this season not out of any personal, romantical curiosity but more so as an opportunity to expand her business and make connections. Even if money does not exchange hands, a trade could be just as seductive. After all, the young and clumsy in love could find themselves at a disadvantage in seeking a mate if not for a little 'guidance'. A note should be entered into the record that Emrafah has not written off love for herself entirely, she's just placed it behind other priorities. Yet if love did see fit to cross her path she would not go out of her way to dodge it.
- Connections: His majesty, Soren Augustine holds her on perpetual retainer if ever in need of her services again.
Feymild
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* * * SECTION ONE * * *
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Presenting to High Society
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Aspen Kyulis
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Title & Aliases
Lord Kyulis, Pen, Q, Aspy
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Leyline Type
Emotional Manipulation
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Age
25
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Gender
Male, he / him
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Birthday
November 1st
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Sexuality
Heterosexual
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Season Status
Unmarried Past Expectations
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Family Standing
Questionable
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Do It All The Time
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Appearance
Aspen is moderately heighted at 5'11, relatively lithe and slim of build. He more frequently than not allows his face to be decorated by a light scruff, which he never lets grow out into something that can be pulled or otherwise styled. Aspen walks with one hand in his pocket, a playful strut and greets with a ready, bright grin, though his vibrantly amber eyes are almost always concealed by a pair of dark teashades that he will have donned even indoors. His hair is typically shoulder length, brushed and straight, with a dark brown tone that matches the scruff on his face.⠀
FC:
Ben Barnes ---- GALLERY & DETAILS START ----
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Distinctions⠀✦
As all born to the Kyulis leyline are, Aspen was born with vibrantly amber eyes, denoting the active magic of his heritage. These eyes appear otherwise quite typical to human physiology. He is otherwise unmarred, with few scars to speak of and even fewer blemishes, the questionable heir having lived the majority of his life peacefully, albeit not without political and familial tensions.
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Clothing⠀✦
Though he may have once tried to avoid caving into the habits of his family, Aspen came to appreciate their flashy or colorful projection. Aspen will be found almost inevitably in dashing, bright vests and eye-catching shirts with alluring frills and deep collars that relish in his lithe physique. Though he doesn't tend to splash too many colors at once into a single outfit, his wardrobe is quite colorful, and there isn't a general shade that he hasn't been spotted in. Additionally, though it is not common practice for the adults of the Kyulis family leyline, Aspen frequently hides his eyes behind a veil of dark teashades, and unless he is in intimate company, he will wear these obscuring shades even indoors and on overcast, gloomy days.
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Accessories⠀✦
Aspen loves to decorate himself and tends to wear jewelry that suits the colors he's adorned for the day comfortably. Necklaces to complement his low necklines, anywhere between two to four rings adorning each hand, bracelets and anklets alike, and so on. Nevertheless, he does not currently have any piercings to speak of.
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Personality
Aspen is playfully dismissive, a life of open disappointment by his peers and family dulling his sense of duty in spite of their lingering affection and love for him. He's a tad spoiled, and even without the use of his leyline, he is accustomed to finding things going his way in social regards. As such, Aspen is charming, impulsive and playful, but he can be dismissive, not realize when he's coming off as apathetic or cynical. In spite of this shortcoming, he wants to be kind and can be swiftly guilted after hurting someone's feelings or realizing that he has done wrong. He is generally welcoming to those from any and all walks of life, but the more attached to duty, responsibility or leyline heritage that people are, the less interested in them Aspen becomes, his mood souring hastily when such topics begin to dominate the room. Aspen is a good vibe, but he tends to go out of his way to avoid, dodge or fumble any sense of responsibility that can be thrust upon him, making him an unreliable heir to the Kyulis household.
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Loves⠀✦
Aspen is a fan of the arts and has spent countless hours experimenting with those that resonate best with him, the most consistent of which has been the violin. He enjoys swordplay as a hobby, but he is not a dedicated fencer or combatant, much preferring to put his charm and wit to the test than his arm. Aspen gets along swiftly with free spirits and those with open hearts and minds. He can perform as the life of any party, but he prefers smaller gatherings that he can entertain and engage with people much more personally, where he can earn the admiration of his peers with various practices and skills in just about any way that excludes his leyline.
Hates⠀✦
Aspen dislikes haughtiness when it is specifically attached to a person's heritage or leyline. Despite his outgoing nature, he doesn't like to share about or have his family life pried into, and he has a natural distaste for order and cannot stand to be bored. He dislikes being alone and tends to overcorrect when he is unskilled at a particular skill or art, finding discomfort in the idea that he might become a public spectacle if he fails to put a strong attempt into any hobby that he might become known for. In direct contrast to that, Aspen is not skilled at wielding his leyline in spite of his age, and he hates to be reminded of this fact. He dislikes the expectation that he should be mastering his leyline as the current eldest child of the head of the Kyulis estate, but the pity or disappointment of his family irks him even further.
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Strengths⠀✦
Aspen is a quick learner, gifted with a swift wit. He's full of whimsy and charm, finding social spaces to be his strong suit, and his dedication to various crafts and arts have lent him a quick, deft pair of hands that can express many arts and play a wide variety of instruments, though none more impressively than the violin.
Weaknesses⠀✦
Aspen is something of a failure with his leyline, and is incredibly insecure about his inability to master control over his remarkable eyes and their ability to affect and influence the emotions of others. Contrary to being incapable of using his leyline, he finds himself incapable of stopping, with every person who meets his eyes being instinctually nudged to mirror or mimic his own mood (hence the constant use of shades to put a barrier between he and those that might otherwise be affected). Boredom and loneliness can ruin his drive, and he's too impulsive to be considered reliable. Despite his learned cynicism, he is quick to guilt and shame and finds personal discomfort in being the subject of peoples' disappointment, so he tends to overcorrect for the sake of others when he wants to be on their good side or impress them. Despite this, he has a shaky relationship with his family, and he fears that their affection for him will one day run out as they come to terms with his unwillingness to wed and his inability to master moodweaving.
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Habits⠀✦
Aspen likes to be clean, presentable and alluring, resulting in a habitual morning ritual that involves extensive fussing over how he's going to capture the attention of whatever peers he deigns to put himself in front of for the day. He practices his favored instrument most evenings to pass the time whenever he's alone and will otherwise seek companionship and peers when he isn't playing.
Goals⠀✦
Aspen's family is applying more pressure onto him for meting their expectations, which makes him want to pull even further away. Malleable and softhearted though he is at core, he is more open to external influence than familial, but his personal plans involve a lot of living for himself and as pleasantly as he can.
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Biography
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—⠀House Kyulis
To the people of the royal capital, the Kyulis family is something of a curiosity. Their ability to influence the emotional state of the people that lock eyes with their peculiar amber irises is as varied in its application as it is disliked by the majority of the people. Most who interact with the family would report nothing short of an affable encounter with relatively traditional and very dedicated loyalists, but there's always been the lingering discomfort with the concept that any encounter with a Kyulis can be suspect given the nature of their abilities. Hailing originally from another land, the Kyulis blood and leyline alike has prospered in the kingdom of Elyria at the will of the royals, who accepted the Kyulis into their borders some generations past. Since then, many of the Kyulis line have enjoyed positions of mild political import, serving as ambassadors and taking similar roles on as needed to serve the kingdom's interests. Though eye contact is necessary for the Kyulis line's moodweave to begin influencing the emotions of other people, this power has proven itself invaluable for various purposes, and while there is no public proof of such, rumors have long floated around in years past about the peculiar Kyulis leyline and their potential involvement in political subterfuge, dealings and things of similar natures. Despite this, the members of the Kyulis household seem very polite and friendly, the common expectation for members of the house including the donning of colorful, bright colors and a quick and easy smile. In short, Kyulis house members may not always adhere to this rule, but there is a high likelihood that despite the unnerving fear of their power influencing every encounter that they have, or perhaps even in response to this fear, they will greet pleasantly and frequently, wear bright and exciting clothing and offer you nothing but politeness.
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Upbringing⠀✦
The intricacies of Aspen's childhood may not be commonly known, but it is no secret that the young heir is something of a disappointment to the house. It is not quite public knowledge as to why this is, but it is public knowledge that Aspen is more or less incapable of mastering his abilities. Some speculate that this means he cannot use them at all, while others have whispered that perhaps it means he can only use his power for limited ranges of emotion that prove useless in society, but whatever the case, the Kyulis head maintains high expectations for his firstborn son, and they have yet to be met. On the contrary, the younger siblings that have taken to the Kyulis leyline all seem to be more or less on track with where the expectation lies, but as Aspen aged, he took to rebellion more naturally than he did obeisance, and as such, it is more or less common knowledge that Aspen, despite being the eldest of his siblings, is the least reliable Kyulis representative to engage with.
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Current Stakes⠀✦
At present / start of season, Aspen is going in with low expectations, save for the intent to dodge whatever boring match that his parents want to make for him. He fears that wedding him off might be the most his family can earn from their unruly heir, and that somehow, succeeding in this endeavor would serve to push him further away from earning their respect as an individual. All the same, he knows that his parents love him regardless of his failings, and he intends to indulge them minimally in their attempts to mingle and socialize him.
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* * * SECTION FIVE * * *
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Miscellaneous
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Moodweave⠀✦
The Kyulis leyline manifests as vibrant, amber colored eyes and acts as an emotional manipulation. If one locks eyes even for a brief moment with a member of the Kyulis line, they can have their emotional state nudged, heavily influenced or otherwise manipulated by the wielder of the Kyulis Moodweave, making the Kyulis line particularly potent with social endeavors, political intricacies and according to rumors, matters of subterfuge. All the same, this leyline represents few, if any, combative properties and aggressive applications of this magic have not been explored by the Kyulis line since their acceptance into Elyria. To those aware of the Kyulis ability (which includes the vast majority of the Elyrian nobility), it is of note that a stark weakness of the Kyulis moodweave is that awareness of their intent can more or less make the emotional manipulation useless. An individual is never stripped of will when under moodweave's influence, and therefore can willingly choose to oppose their own feelings out of fear of being manipulated. As such, many people dislike making dealings with the Kyulis house simply out of fear that their eagerness to accept any dealings made were influenced in some way. The house is nevertheless in very good standing, and goes out of its way to ensure the comfort of their fellow houses (to the best of their abilities).
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Reputation⠀✦
Aspen is known to be very friendly, but indulgent, eager to please and amuse himself. He is gentle and playful, but it isn't a secret that his grasp over the Kyulis Moodweave is unstable or weak in some manner, so it has always become something of an expectation to find him in teashades that obscure his eyes and otherwise dampen the leyline's application. Whether or not people believe that he is spiteful of his house seems to vary based on who is asked, but he is nevertheless known to be a relatively passive individual with more interest in intrigue and pleasure than noble expectations.
Rumors⠀✦
The rumors revolving around Aspen himself are simple and repetitive; failure-cum-vagrant, the house might replace him as heir with a younger sibling capable of wielding the moodeweave properly, whispers about his comings and goings and so forth. The house, however, has its own share of rumors circulating, primarily more about the potential of house Kyulis' abilities as opposed to anything with legitimate evidence. Due to the nature of the Kyulis leyline, it's not difficult to imagine what sort of underhanded boons they may have reaped or what methods that they may have used to ascend to nobility generations ago, and there are always tall tales to be told about the services that they may be offering to the kingdom in exchange for their comfort and safety in Elyria. Nevertheless, there remains nothing substantiated about the less savory rumors, save for a few bad apples scattered about the last hundred years or so, and the Kyulis house remains on good, if not tentative terms with just about every other house they associate with. Their jovial, polite and level-headed demeanors work wonders on the peoples' speculation, though there will always be those with doubt in their hearts and mischief on their minds.
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Trivia⠀✦
- Aspen's favorite flower is the 'dancing lady orchid', which amuses and pleases him on account of their beauty and comically relatable shape alike.
- Aspen will happily associate with most anyone and has been seen often in the company of nobility and commonfolk alike.
- Aspen has a 14 year old sister, a 17 year old sister and a 21 year old brother.
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Ludovic Meyers
INTRODUCTION.
- Title & Aliases: Lord (son of Lord Earl), the Meyers brat
- Leyline Type: Limited Gravity Maniplution
- Age: Twenty-two
- Birthday: Wednesday, May 15th
- Gender: Male
- Sexuality: Bisexual
- Season Status: Returning
- Family Standing : Established
APPEARANCE.
- FC: Emmanuel Leconte
- Height: 5’ 3"
- Physique: Pear shaped waist. His face is round and opal-like.
- Complexion: Portuguese
- Eye Color: Oak brown
- Hair Color: Charcoal black hues
- Hair Style: Short, curly, pampered. He has a small black beard and a mustache. He dislikes getting his hair done up, and prefers not doing anything fancy with it.
- Distinctions: He has small golden earrings on each of his elongated ears. On his left ankle he has a secret star tattoo. Three large scars mark his right upper arm, below the shoulder. Because of this, he often wears long sleeves. Ludovic's left eye is a bit darker than his right eye; no known cause.
- Clothing: Simple seventeenth century Britian suits. His clothes aren't out of the ordinary. Ludovic's most exciting fashion is French jewelry.
PERSONALITY.
- Personality: He is not used to hearing “no”, and it shows.
To acquaintances, he is a grumpy young man wearing impatience and selfishness on his long sleeve shirts. Boredom is always scratching at his mind.
When he gets away with talking at court- his parents make sure he has a baby sitter around, at all times - he is probably going to say something very nasty.
To his few friends, he is quiet, and doesn't say much, because he doesn't know exactly what to say.
As a perfectionist, he gets angry over slight details being wrong. Ludovic complains about everything like his life depends on it.
His main goal in life right now is to move out of his parents home, because he despises the two, and his siblings. And find a wife. If only he wasn't so picky about it…
Animals confuse him, and he dislikes dogs, cats, birds, or anything that moves. - Loves: Getting what he wants. Getting time for himself. His favourite flower is greater water parsnip.
- Hates: Being late, messes, getting told “no”, half-opened doors, charity (because he has to think someone else other than him).
- Habits: An hour in the morning to get dressed.
- Strengths: Inherited strong Gravity Manipulation, outstanding acrobatic skills, basic magic tricks with cards and coins. Good acting skills, and can act like a gentleman when he wants. Because of his thief mentor, from when he ran away from home for six months, he has great stalking, sneaking, and kleptomanic abilities. All useful abilities to come in handy. Good with daggers, simple swords, and shields.
- Weaknesses: Hotheadedness, fear of his father, fear of his uselessness despite having magic, so terrible at chatting he needs a babysitter in court.
- Trivia: Any miscellaneous facts, quirks, or links can be listed here.
BIOGRAPHY.
- House Meyers : An old line of significant status. They are a military and construction-focused family. The king continues to hire them with multiple projects; including the current castle.
The Meyers house is on excellent terms with a wide range of other respected families. Lord Earl and his wife, Rosina, are popular figures in court. - Leyline Type: Limited Gravity Manipulation. He has a 5’ magical zone centered on himself. Inside the magical zone, he can focus on three objects at a time, including himself, and change their direction of gravity. It takes two seconds to pick up anything lighter than 100kg. It takes four seconds to carry anything higher than 100kg.
He can walk on walls, ceilings, or upside down. Ludovic can't fly, but he can jump higher than most people, and he can hover a foot off the ground. Using his magic on himself throws off his natural body instincts, so he cannot do this for long. Two minutes, or twenty in-character posts. He uses his magic frequently, to grab little objects or make things float around him. - Upbringing: He was born the third youngest of nine siblings. All sons except the youngest daughter. Ludovic had a sword in his hands the moment he was born. Raised by his brothers more than his father, the boy still grew up in a semi-stern and strict household. Except for the servants, which gave Ludovic everything he wanted. The pompous attitude, supposedly, came from them, and his brothers neglecting him. At age five, he was sent to boarding school.
At age nine, he returned, and then ran away. He worked on the docks for eight months as a thief. An old man taught him how to be a thief, until he realized who Ludovic was. He returned the lord's son and got a ton of cash. For two years, Ludovic was sent to a distant military base, not as a worker, but an unpaid servant. He earned his freedom, but still refuses to lose his bratty attitude. - Current Stakes: Ludovic wants to be free of his bossy father. He isn't interested in finding a wife, and does everything he can to stay a bachelor.
- Reputation & Rumors: After disappearing for two years, rumours spread of how awesome his adventures were at the military base (started by Ludovic himself). In his family, he known as the brat.
- Connections:
Earl Meyers - his father and title holder of the Meyers estates.
Rosina Meyers - his mother, who was born into the Wesmonty house. Her power is truth manipulation (she can force people to tell the truth to her).
John Meyers - Earl's eldest son. The main construction handler for the king.
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- Messages
- 19
- Pronouns
- They/Them
Wilbert 'Wil' Liu
INTRODUCTION.
- *Title & Aliases: Duke
- *Leyline Type: Memory Transference
- *Age: 35
- Birthday: July 3rd
- *Gender: Male, He/They
- Sexuality: Demisexual
- *Season Status: Technically on the Market, unwillingly
- *Family Standing: Precarious
APPEARANCE.
- *FC: Chris Pang
- *Height: 5'11"
- Physique: Slim but Built
- *Complexion: Olive
- *Eye Color: Dark Brown
- *Hair Color: Black
PERSONALITY.
- *Personality: Most may initially describe Wil as stoic and reserved, but the few who know him best understand why. In order to maintain his sense of self, he remains guarded and private; divulging little information of substance about his personal opinions and showing bare slivers of emotion. Thanks to his magical inheritance, an undesired shadow over his unfortunate existence, it requires substantial effort for him to keep his own integrity in tact when others’ intrusive pasts can easily penetrate his consciousness. It’s self-preservation at its highest demand. However, when able to traverse his cold exterior, one may find him to be gently humorous (or sarcastic) with exacting observations bordering on cynicism.
- *Loves: Tea Time aka Peace & Quiet, Books, Nature, The Arts
- *Hates: Society, His ‘Father’, Gossips, Small Minded People
- *Strengths: Intuitive, Intellectual, Curious
- *Weaknesses: Detached, Easily Irritated, Abrasive
BIOGRAPHY.
- *House Liu: Somewhere in the middle of the pack of acclaim among the noble houses, they are a highly respected house simply for their dedication to tradition and history as well as their moderate devotion to their townspeople. They have an extensive library on their estate, which is open to the public of their small city on certain days of the week, and they have a large collection of historical artifacts, which are often lent to the universities for study.
- *Leyline Type: Memory transference, inherited from his mother’s bloodline, is the power in which touch (skin to skin) allows Wil to limitedly experience snippets of either a random core memory or a powerful recent memory (recently reminisced or occurred). Prolonged touch can inadvertently push Wil’s consciousness into believing he is experiencing the memory as his own, sensations emotions thoughts and all. Distance is usually the easiest method in dissipating that state of being. And while there are methods in which mental fortitude can withstand (and potentially even block or navigate) the muscle-memory, it requires practice and general know-how. Theoretically he knows how thanks to his mother’s poor tutelage, but he’s consistently opted for the easy-out of no-contact.
- *Reputation & Rumors: Rumors are that Wil’s mother wasn’t exactly the keenest on her arranged marriage thanks to a certain beau, but in the end she had conceded to her father’s will and married the man of his choosing—supposedly the ‘best match for fruitful offspring’. As things currently stand, their reputation is precarious because of an unfortunate old rumor circulating once more that Wil, their prized magical heir, is not fathered by his father but his mother’s old beau. Who and how did this rumor resurface? Old grudges don’t seem to die when broken hearts are concerned.
- *Upbringing: Wil had the typical posh lifestyle of any noble child. Wonderful education (perhaps too wonderful, as Wil didn’t want to return to society), a doting mother and a slightly sour older sister (married off to some other prestigious family, but still comes around with her lot of children to harass her younger brother). Father dearest, however, is the most difficult to please. Impossible, even. Nothing Wil does is ever acceptable or good enough, despite his dedication to his studies and whatever other activities his father desired he participate in. Hunting? Sure. Cricket? Okay. Abroad study? Absolutely. But Wil has always suspected something not quite right, and with no evidence. All he has are suspicions about mother, equally guarded as he.
- Current Stakes: Father is threatening disinheriting Wil if he doesn’t marry this season, though he’s fully aware that this is an empty threat because Wil carries the leyline and not his sister. The probability to furthering the line is strongest through him. But there’s an edge to father’s threat that he can’t quite place; an urgency that’s never been present previously. This season, he’s hoping to uncover his family’s secrets and hopefully without toppling their social standing to boot.
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- Messages
- 162
- Age
- 25
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Lune Artemis Evernight
- Title & Aliases: Miss Lune, by her family and society to her chagrin, she prefers to go by her middle name, Artemis, which her close friend and her beloved aunt address her by
- Leyline Type: Nocturnality
- Age: Twenty-one
- Birthday: February 13th
- Gender: She/her
- Sexuality: Asexual - aroace, to be precise
- Season Status: Debuting
- Family Standing : Respected
APPEARANCE.
- FC: There's something about Romy Schneider's portrayal of Sissi that I just really like for her, maybe it's because how carefree Sissi was? But aye, I think I'll go with her for now.
- Height: 165cm
- Physique: Average build, she's not too fussed about keeping up with society's beauty standards or "oh you should eat less to maintain a figure", because to her, she doesn't want to catch people's eyes in the first place anyways, so she just eats and drinks what she wants, but hey it's balanced with her exercising
- Complexion: A healthy tan, not content at just sitting home and being all ladylike to impress suitors, she isn't someone who shies away from the sun and outdoor walking or horse riding for fun
- Eye Colour: A dark blue, could be mistaken for black from afar
- Hair Colour: Black, with a subtle tint of dark blue and silver streaks which can be seen clearly under moonlight, an Evernight family genetic trait
- Hair Style: Oh she would love to take a sword and just cut it short, because long hair is just so much effort to maintain but she's not quite ready to do such a huge act of rebellion yet, particularly as she still lives under her family home, so alas, she just lets their family's maid sort out her hairstyle each day, she doesn't particularly care about what fashions are in, and just trusts the maid
- Distinctions: She has a treasured necklace from her aunt, with a moon pendant, which she wears on a daily basis.
- Clothing: She just prefers darker, neutral colours. And for her, comfort and practicality in outfits matter more than aesthetics. If she could get away with dressing in black everyday, she would, but alas that colour is associated with mourning, so she falls back onto midnight blues, greys, and occasionally silver.
PERSONALITY.
- Personality:
Unlike her older sister, Celeste who is more graceful and demure, the perfect heiress for their mother to parade about at balls and gatherings, Lune, or rather, Artemis has never been that into fashion, gatherings, and the expectations of her eventually needing to be married to someone. She has a wealthy aunt who is the black sheep of the family - never married, no children, and that aunt gave her the middle name of Artemis, and plans to leave her estate to her niece eventually, so Artemis' parents can't even withdraw finances in hopes of making her comply.
Artemis is very much a free spirit, constantly asking questions like "why aren't women allowed education at university too", "why does society only have such few options for women anyways", and could often be found in her family's library, or on walks around their estate, and she would rather not settle down and get married "just because that's how things have always been done", and hey, she has her aunt as a role model too so that opened her eyes at an early age that one could be happy and live a fulfilling life alone.
To other people, she comes off as perfectly polite, with those etiquette lessons also drilled into her from her childhood, albeit a bit cold and impersonal, and it is difficult for her to warm up to someone else. But if she trusts someone, or if someone finds something she is passionate about, she can get quite energetic in her conversations, not quite caring about "seeming ladylike". - Loves: Her aunt, the night skies, freedom, travel. Also, her favourite flower is the gladiolus because it means being true to oneself (or well, that's what Basil in OMORI said for that flower when mentioned)
- Hates: Tradition, crowds, expectations, restrictions
- Habits: She likes to read, then there's walking, horse riding, fencing as well. However, she has very little patience for needlework and more traditionally feminine talents, much to the chagrin of her older sister. Not to mention her sarcasm and cold wit, which has ended plenty of conversations, as she doesn't sugarcoat her words and sometimes comes off as blunt.
- Strengths:
If she befriends someone, then she will be quite loyal and do what she can on her end to maintain the friendship, as long as the other person is also putting in the effort. While blunt, with her disinterest in romance, she is good at calling out the issues when her friends tell her about their relationship troubles, and she's good at listening.
Weaknesses:
She can be quite cynical - a glass half empty sort of person. Growing up, when family and/or friends asked her to envision herself in a married state, her mind automatically went to all the potential "bad endings", just as an example. And she's not really a people's person - she really struggles with making small talk, or the polite dance of flattery in conversations.
Trivia: She really shouldn't, but when the rest of the family falls asleep, she sneaks out to bartend, watch and/or take part in duelling or fencing in underground clubs which value anonymity, because life is short, and she wants to have fun
BIOGRAPHY.
- House Evernight :
There is belief that the Evernight family has its origins at Nyx, or some sort of night goddess, but the stories have already been lost. For those fortunate enough to inherit a power, it varies by the individual (fate wanted to be entertained, so they made it a game of chance what a descendant could get, if any). Please feel free to read through this page to see other powers and abilities which that bloodline could have inherited - I just settled on Nocturnality for Artemis cuz why not but this was the pool I was looking at. They're a pretty respected family in society, and don't really have enemies. - Leyline Type:
Nocturnality: The deeper into the night, the more powerful people with the Evernight bloodline will become. Their physical strength, intuition, and mental capabilities are all the aspects that get strengthened.
- They can see through the darkness even without any lights.
- They are able to sense dangers that are hidden in the dark.
- They only need to rest for around 3-4 hours a day.
- Upbringing:
The second daughter, she actually spent far more time with her aunt Nyx. Her parents were always more focused on her sister Celeste, and how to maximize her chances of securing a match, and her mother, Stella, seeing traces of her sister Nyx (that fierce clinging to independence, disinterest in gossip about bachelors, and her questioning/cynical personality), decided to send her away to her aunt so that Celeste's prospects would not be hurt with such a sister by her side.
Nyx was a guardian who didn't place too much stock in traditions, and that allowed Artemis to have a carefree childhood. And if her parents weren't going to give her fencing/duelling lessons because "it's not ladylike", aunt Nyx would finance it. And it was only in more recent times, that Stella had insisted on Nyx returning with Artemis (or as Stella insists on referring to her, Lune), as Stella still thinks the optics would look bad if she allows one daughter to remain unmarried, now that it seems Celeste is already in a courtship. - Current Stakes: She just wants to get through another year unscathed, and escape the notice of potential suitors, dreading the attentions of someone too influential for her parents to deny - and if they're the possessive type? The freedom loving side of her would absolutely hate that sort of gilded cage.
- Reputation & Rumours: The ton doesn't quite know what to think about her. On one hand, she's attractive, and the Evernight family is quite respectable. However, she seems to skip balls and gatherings as much as she can, rather staying home with a nice book or even just sleeping, which does mean they don't get quite as much opportunities to interact with her, much less try to court her. But hey, there's so many other attractive women who are open to being courted, so they don't think that much more on her.
- Connections: Celeste - her elder sister, proper, prim, and demure. Being courted, surname of that bloke is undecided at this point.
Stella Evernight - their mother, and where they get their magic from, she's a formidable woman with a sharp mind, and just wants them to be happy.
Nyx Evernight - Stella's younger sister, Artemis' wealthy aunt who never married. Named after the Greek goddess of Night herself, Nyx adored Greek Mythology, which is why when her sister asked her to give her niece, Lune a middle name, she chose Artemis, the Goddess of the hunt and moon.
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- Messages
- 12
- Age
- 25
- Pronouns
- she/they
* * * SECTION ONE * * *
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Presenting to High Society
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Rishima Dhatu
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Title & Aliases
Lady Dhatu (potentially Countess)
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Leyline Type
Metal Manipulation
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Age
28
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Gender
Cisgender woman, she/her
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Birthday
August 31st
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Sexuality
Bisexual
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Season Status
Unmarried past expectations
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Family Standing
Excellent
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Golden Age
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Appearance
Rishima is a brown-skinned woman with raven-dark hair and doe-like eyes. She stands around 5'4 in height and 130 pounds in weight. She favors darker colors, such as emerald and eggplant, though she has been know to dress in sunset colors if the situation suits it. Her hair is her most striking feature, reaching down past her hips, though it is frequently braided or tied up. Rishima prefers to keep her hands busy, either wrapped in her shawl, or clutching a purse. When they are empty, she tends to wring her hands.
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Varada Sethu ---- GALLERY & DETAILS START ----
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Distinctions⠀✦
Rishima has multiple piercings in each ear, and is rarely if ever devoid of earrings. She favors gold, and most of her jewelry is studded with gemstones. She has her nose pierced, though as it is not a common piercing in this country, she does not frequently wear it. Rishima also has a pale, 'angel's kiss' birthmark on her lower left leg. No one outside of her family or servants has ever seen it or hear her talk of it.
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Clothing⠀✦
As is befitting one of her rank, Rishima favors elegant yet modest dresses. Her preferred colors are as mentioned, emerald and eggplant, though she also looks divine in white and cream. She is rarely seen without a head covering of some kind, be it a bonnet or headscarf. When at home, she favors the clothing of her ethnic culture. In public, she follows traditional and classic fashions. Rishima is very fond of a nice leather boot.
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Accessories⠀✦
Aside from her numerous ear piercings, Rishima also has an heirloom gold hairpiece that she wears during leisure time and worship hours (beneath her headscarf). In society, she is most often seen wearing gloves, with many an expensive ring dotting her fingers. She also wears many gold necklaces.
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Personality
Rishima is known to be quiet and bookish. She prefers to keep to herself and her small circle of friends, though she is interested in making new ones. Having only the best tutors from a very young age, Rishima has quite the scholarly mind. She speaks multiple languages, and can do enormous sums in her head. She is easily flustered, especially when surrounded by beautiful people, and is quick to burst into tears. Rishima takes all criticism to heart, and is a perfectionist with everything she does. She is known to be tenderhearted, and hates to see anyone suffering. She is well-respected in high society, and looks kindly upon the common folk, though she is not known to them, nor them to her. Rishima strives to live up to the expectations of her family, especially her father.
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Loves⠀✦
Rishima's most treasured companion is her tortoiseshell cat, Chitti. (Full name Chittidar Billi) She loves all animals, but cats are her favorite. When Rishima is home, Chitti is always at her heels. She enjoys music and the arts, but loves most of all creating her own sculptures using her leyline. She loves reading, and its often found in the garden with a good book. Rishima prefers to spend her time outside whenever possible.
Hates⠀✦
Extroverts tend to intimidate her, and she dislikes small talk. Dogs are her least favorite animal, due to one almost killing Chitti when she was a kitten. She hates it when people assume, based soley on the activities of her House, that she is materialistic. Rishima dislikes attending large parties and society functions, though she is often forced to go anyways.
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Strengths⠀✦
Rishima has a beautiful voice, and is passable on the pianoforte. She is also skilled in needlework, though she prefers to recite histories or poems. She also finds a challenging mathematics problem to be an excellent use of her time. Her quiet smile and percieved gentleness make her fairly popular, to her dismay. Physically she is petite and slender, and horseback riding is about as athletic as she gets. Rishima is very compassionate, though her father would not call this a strength. She has almost complete control over metal, and is considered a prodigy with her leyline.
Weaknesses⠀✦
She is not a skilled social navigator, and many a dinner party has ended in awkward silence after an ill-timed comment or remark. Rishima has a hard time hiding her emotions; she wears her heart on her sleeve, for better or for worse. She is seen as short and somewhat rude by some of the ladies of society. She has little patience for small talk, and often exticates herself from conversations as quickly as possible. Her reluctance to marry is seen as a flaw by both her family and her social circle. Due to her status as an unmarried woman, her parents still treat her as if she was a child, which has lead to some immaturity on her part.
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Habits⠀✦
The first thing Rishima does every day is go and look out the window that overlooks her family's manor. She would sleep outside in the garden veranda if she was permitted. Her cat Chitti is her constant company, and they often take long walks together on the property and even in town. Rishima tends to toy with her hair and wring her hands when nervous or flustered.
Goals⠀✦
Rishima's ultimate goal is to begrudgingly get married. She craves freedom from her parents. While she would prefer to fall in love, she is open to marraiges of convenience.
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Biography
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—⠀House Dhatu
The Dhatu family is in possession of an ancient and very valuable leyline from the far south of the kingdom. They only moved to the capitol city ten years ago. Since then, they have made quite the name for themselves. Their control over metal gives them the ability to create coins from raw material, an ability that made them immediately popular. After forming a close relationship with the king's wife, a fellow immigrant, House Dhatu was granted official responsibilities over the finances of the kingdom. The are unofficially called the "Masters of Coin". Their official duties include the minting of new currency, overseeing the crown's finances, and distributing wealth to the people.
Consequently, they tend to have a high popularity rate among the noble class, and a low one among the commoners. Rishima has done little to help their case, and is relatively unpopular herself amongst the nobles. She has had little to no contact with the common folk, by her father's instruction. The Earl Dhatu is considered a cold and tight-fisted man, and his wife the Countess is far more popular.
Consequently, they tend to have a high popularity rate among the noble class, and a low one among the commoners. Rishima has done little to help their case, and is relatively unpopular herself amongst the nobles. She has had little to no contact with the common folk, by her father's instruction. The Earl Dhatu is considered a cold and tight-fisted man, and his wife the Countess is far more popular.
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Upbringing⠀✦
Rishima grew up far to the south, in a large city where her family was unpopular. Ancient accusations of fraud and counterfeiting dogged them in their hometown, and Rishima's father ultimately made the decision to move the family to Delmar. Having planned to attend the local university (exceptionally rare for a woman, but possible for a noble one), an eighteen-year-old Rishima was furious. He was tearing her away from everything she had ever know.
It took her several years to accept the move. She entered society in Delmare late, at age 23. Unable to pursue her education further in Delmare, she kept herself mainly to her books. For years, she spent most of her time with her cat, Chitti, whom she adopted shortly after moving to Delmare.
She has made a few friends since she entered society, and has had a few suitors, whom she firmly rebuffed, to her parent's dismay.
It took her several years to accept the move. She entered society in Delmare late, at age 23. Unable to pursue her education further in Delmare, she kept herself mainly to her books. For years, she spent most of her time with her cat, Chitti, whom she adopted shortly after moving to Delmare.
She has made a few friends since she entered society, and has had a few suitors, whom she firmly rebuffed, to her parent's dismay.
Current Stakes⠀✦
Rishima is already on the cusp of being an old maid. Her father's pressure to marry gets ever heavier. Her mother's disappointment is palpable. And her youngest sibling, her only brother, is on the cusp of adulthood, upon which he will likely be named Vicount and his father's heir. The only way she could possibly retain her status as heir is if she marries and produce a child. Therefore, she is determined to make something happen this social season.
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Miscellaneous
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Metal Manipulation⠀✦
Rishima's leyline is an ancient one. It is uncommon in the modern day, and all other lines are extinct. While her younger brother also inherited the bloodline, Rishima has 11 years old him, and the talent to match it. She has near perfect control over almost all kinds of metals. She can manipulate them into other shapes, move them through the air as if using telekenesis, and even utilize them as weapons. Moving large quantities of metal tires Rishima quickly, and she can only manage to move around 25-50 pounds before she must rest.
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Reputation⠀✦
Rishima's reputation is middling. She is of good standing, and considered respectable, but she is hard to like at times. Her personality and history are not well known, and she has few who would call her a friend. On the other hand, she also has no known enemies.
Rumors⠀✦
One fantastical rumor that started shortly after Rishima entered the ton was that she had bore a child in the past. Completely false, it started from her tenedency of favoring layers and her generally secretive nature.
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Trivia⠀✦
- Rishima has three younger siblings, two sisters and a brother. Her brother was the only one to inherit the leyline, beside Rishima herself.
- Though she is still relatively inexperienced, she did have a girlfriend back in her home town. ⠀
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* * * SECTION TWO * * *
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Appearance
Standing at 5' 8", Sylvia possesses a graceful figure with soft curves, delicate proportions, and an effortless elegance in the way she carries herself. Her soft, honeyed-brown complexion is dusted with a natural flush and a faint dappling of freckles. Blackish-brown hair spirals in silky curls to her waist, and is most often styled with pearl pins, ribbons, or braids, with wispy strands framing her features. Sylvia's eyes are round and doe-eyed, her umber-colored gaze looking more akin to copper in streams of sunlight.
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Distinctions⠀✦
Dark shadows beneath her eyes betray years of sleepless nights, and her hands are typically cold to the touch. Sylvia has dimples when she smiles! Occasionally, she will tilt her head toward a seemingly empty corner of a room or briefly become distant or unfocused.
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Clothing⠀✦
Sylvia's wardrobe happily embraces everything society deems appropriately feminine. She favors flowing dresses accented with lace, ribbons, bows, and embroidery, and prefers a muted or soft palette of dusty pinks, deep blues, and neutrals like ivory, brown, and black. Typically pairs her outfits with heeled shoes or lace-up granny boots, depending on the occasion.
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Accessories⠀✦
Sylvia adores jewelry and is rarely seen without at least a few chosen pieces; flashy earrings, chokers, delicate pendant necklaces, and she occasionally wears bracelets when gloves are not required. She dons knitted wool or cashmere shawls quite often. Her signature perfume blends notes of vanilla, walnut, florals, and a hint of powder.
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Personality
Sylvia is a sweetheart by nature; hopelessly romantic, deeply sentimental, and endlessly curious about those around her. Though soft-spoken and well-mannered, a privileged (spoiled) upbringing has made her fussy about life's luxuries, a touch vain, materialistic, and prone to bouts of harmless melodrama. Perceptive in ways that often go unnoticed, she has a knack for picking up subtle emotions and details in others and her environment; albeit her attention is just as easily stolen by anything beautiful, shiny, or intriguing.
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Loves⠀✦
Hibiscus tea, thunderstorms, pearls and lace, fresh flowers, cashmere shawls, cozy libraries, jigsaw puzzles, dancing, romance novels, cheesecake, compliments, fashion, visits to the modiste, oddities, bones.
Hates⠀✦
Crowded rooms, small spaces, hot weather, being rushed, wrinkled dresses, being interrupted, spirits that refuse to leave her alone, dark chocolate, dirt and grime, empty hallways, the dark.
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Strengths⠀✦
Empathetic, emotionally intuitive, cheating at card games, puppy eyes, pianoforte, difficult to scare, ballroom dancing, well-read, sewing and embroidery.
Weaknesses⠀✦
Insomnia, being vulnerable, utterly spoiled, quickly overwhelmed, spacey, occasionally responds to spirits instead of the living, ticklish, poor temperature regulation.
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Habits⠀✦
Keeps a small sachet of sea salt, black tourmaline, and rosemary hidden on her person in public. Hums when she's nervous. Journals every evening.
Goals⠀✦
Find a husband before she is considered a 'spinster' and continue the Sinclair Leyline. To experience the kind of love she reads about in her favorite novels.
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Biography
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—⠀House Sinclair
House Sinclair isn't among the most politically powerful families in Delmare, yet nearly every noble house has made use of their leyline at one point or another. For generations, the Sinclairs have long stood at the threshold between life and death, burdened by the ability to perceive and commune with ghostly spirits. Those who inherit this leyline are capable of seeing, speaking, and physically interacting with spirits of the dead, and in rare circumstances, can even attempt to summon those beyond the grave. However, the family has no control over what spirits do; they cannot command or banish them.
House Sinclair has become an indispensable part of Delmare's funerary customs and traditions. They are often called upon following the deaths of nobles, monarchs, and distinguished figures to determine whether there are any unspoken final words or affairs to be settled. Memorial services are often delayed until a capable Sinclair determines whether the deceased has crossed peacefully into the afterlife or if they are tethered to the mortal world by unfinished business.
Among the ton, House Sinclair is regarded with equal parts admiration and unease. They are welcomed at every ball and banquet, but people often keep their distance, potentially put off by the possibility of an unseen audience accompanying the sepulchral family. The Sinclairs are known to be remarkably gentle people, prized for their empathy, discretion, and sensitivity, making them trusted confidants during times of grief and privately sought out for counsel after loss. Additionally, they are perhaps the only noble family in Delmare that gets away with frequently wearing black outside of mourning periods.
However, spirits do not abide by etiquette or civilized hours, often intruding upon social gatherings, conversations, and sleep, leaving many Sinclairs perpetually exhausted. It is not uncommon for those with the leyline to also be seen speaking to no one, glaring at empty space, or flinching from unseen contact, often displaying unsettling behavior that could be mistaken as schizophrenic to those unaware of their ability.
House Sinclair has become an indispensable part of Delmare's funerary customs and traditions. They are often called upon following the deaths of nobles, monarchs, and distinguished figures to determine whether there are any unspoken final words or affairs to be settled. Memorial services are often delayed until a capable Sinclair determines whether the deceased has crossed peacefully into the afterlife or if they are tethered to the mortal world by unfinished business.
Among the ton, House Sinclair is regarded with equal parts admiration and unease. They are welcomed at every ball and banquet, but people often keep their distance, potentially put off by the possibility of an unseen audience accompanying the sepulchral family. The Sinclairs are known to be remarkably gentle people, prized for their empathy, discretion, and sensitivity, making them trusted confidants during times of grief and privately sought out for counsel after loss. Additionally, they are perhaps the only noble family in Delmare that gets away with frequently wearing black outside of mourning periods.
However, spirits do not abide by etiquette or civilized hours, often intruding upon social gatherings, conversations, and sleep, leaving many Sinclairs perpetually exhausted. It is not uncommon for those with the leyline to also be seen speaking to no one, glaring at empty space, or flinching from unseen contact, often displaying unsettling behavior that could be mistaken as schizophrenic to those unaware of their ability.
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Upbringing⠀✦
While most children who claim to see something scary in their closet were dismissed as overly imaginative, Sylvia's fears were quite real. For House Sinclair, such claims were taken seriously, as they served as confirmation she was a medium. From a young age, she was overwhelmed by the unsettling appearance of long-dead strangers, sleepless nights, and the constant clamor of voices and paranormal disturbances, leaving her frightened of the dark and exhausted long before adulthood. As one of the few Sinclairs to inherit their leyline, she was cherished and spoiled by her family, who sought to ease the burden of her abilities with every comfort and kindness they could provide.
Current Stakes⠀✦
Sylvia is eager for the Social Season, as she is every year! She adores the grand balls and lively parties, socializing, and dreams of finding a love match. However, after having been out in society longer than most other débutantes, Sylvia can't help but worry her chances of finding a marriage built on genuine affection are slipping away, destined to be replaced by a marriage of convenience. While the majority of her family haven't pressured her to marry, their unwavering patience and kindness have become a source of guilt. More than anything, Sylvia wants to make them proud, preserve the Sinclair Leyline, and prove that despite the burden of her abilities, she can still build a happy future they've always wished for her.
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Miscellaneous
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Mediumship⠀✦
Sylvia inherited the ability to see, hear, communicate with, and physically interact with spirits of the deceased. Her leyline is not something she can "turn off", leaving her at the mercy of whatever spirits choose to linger in her presence, whether they are friendly, bitter, annoying, or deeply unsettling. Under the tutelage of her family's elders, she has also learned to call upon specific spirits; however, she seldom puts it into practice since it's often more trouble than it's worth, risking unwanted possession or inviting unruly entities that refuse to leave.
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Reputation⠀✦
Sylvia's reputation is about the same as anyone else in her family—thought of as well-mannered and kind, but inevitably tied to the discomfort people feel about death. She's well-liked on a personal level and easy to get along with, though her leyline makes others unconsciously guarded, unable to shake the idea that she, or any other medium of House Sinclair, may be accompanied by a ghostly presence.
Rumors⠀✦
"She turns down finely suitable gentlemen because she's too picky."
This isn't really the case; Sylvia would just prefer to marry out of love instead.
"They keep dead things in their house/in her room."
Somewhat accurate; the Sinclairs' home is decorated with taxidermy, animal skeletons, and other oddities.
"She reads scandalous, smutty novels behind the covers of classic literature."
... Perhaps.
"The Sinclairs know when someone is about to die."
This is completely false; the mediums in the family don't possess any form of foresight.
"She once held a conversation with an empty chair for twenty minutes."
It was occupied.
This isn't really the case; Sylvia would just prefer to marry out of love instead.
"They keep dead things in their house/in her room."
Somewhat accurate; the Sinclairs' home is decorated with taxidermy, animal skeletons, and other oddities.
"She reads scandalous, smutty novels behind the covers of classic literature."
... Perhaps.
"The Sinclairs know when someone is about to die."
This is completely false; the mediums in the family don't possess any form of foresight.
"She once held a conversation with an empty chair for twenty minutes."
It was occupied.
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Trivia⠀✦
- Sylvia inherited her leyline from her father; her mother does not possess a leyline ability.
- Sylvia has a total of four siblings: two older brothers, one of whom is also a medium, and fraternal twins.
- She cannot sleep in complete darkness; the curtains in her bedroom must be fully open, or she'll have a candle burn through the night (the lioness does not concern herself with fire hazards).
- Says confusing and morbid things in her sleep.
- Fussy with food textures; different foods cannot touch, and sauce has to be on the side.
- The Sinclair house occasionally gets noisy; anyone who possesses the leyline will shout at something unseen in the house to shut up.
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* * * SECTION ONE * * *
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Presenting to High Society
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Liliana Chenevix
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Title & Aliases
Lady Liliana, Future Comtesse of Fleurines, Future Viscountess of Wickenburgh, Lily
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Leyline Type
The ability to understand and speak with animals
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Age
18
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Gender
Cis Female, She / Hers
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Birthday
January 23rd
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Sexuality
Heterosexual
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Season Status
Debuting
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Family Standing
Established and very well looked upon
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N/A
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Appearance
Liliana Chenevix carries herself with a quiet, undeniable presence that instantly draws the eye in any crowded room. Standing at a delicate 5'2, her petite stature is balanced by a healthy, slim hourglass figure that lends an effortless fit to the high-waisted silhouettes of the seasons most fashionable gowns. Her complexion is a luminous alabaster, providing a striking contrast to her most defining features.
Framing her face is a cascade of rich, jet-black hair tumbling all the way down to her hips... soft in texture, with gentle, natural curls that catch the light with every movement. Beneath dark, defined brows, her eyes are a deep, captivating dark chocolate, holding an observant quality that hints at the profound depth of intelligence stirring beneath her calm exterior.
What truly sets her apart, however, is her natural, instinctual poise. Years of equestrian discipline and hours at the pianoforte have gifted her with a posture that is effortlessly refined. Yet it is on the ballroom floor where her presence feels truly enchanting. When whirling through a dance, she moves with an ethereal, weightless grace, floating through the figures like a delicate fairy dancing beneath the moonlight.
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Distinctions⠀✦
Most notably would be the classic Chenevix trademark look with jet black hair, fair skin and dark eyes. She has misshapen heart shaped birthmark on her right hip, but obviously, it's not out there for the public to see.
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Clothing⠀✦
Liliana favors an elegant and classical aesthetic, without being too over the top. She prefers styles favoring her hourglass silhouette and where fabrics are concerned, she favors silk and satin where her formal wear is concerned, her typical day wear would most definitely consist of very high quality muslin. Her trademark color is a deep red, though she is also fond of white and soft baby pink.
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Accessories⠀✦
Liliana often wears an oval shaped locket containing a miniature portrait of her cherished childhood horse that has since passed away. Another common item to find on Liliana would be a delicate lace fan and parasol in whatever color she happens to be wearing at the time.
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Personality
Behind her luminous alabaster complexion and graceful, soft-spoken composure, Liliana Chenevix is a young woman of profound warmth, sharp loyalty, and deep empathetic intuition. Having spent her life quietly observing the subtle heartbreaks of those around her, she possesses a natural sensitivity to people's emotional states, extending genuine kindness to high-society peers and estate servants alike. In a Regency society designed to pit women against one another in bitter rivalries, Liliana stands as a steadfast champion for her fellow women, actively uplifting them and refusing to indulge in petty gossip or backstabbing. While her everyday demeanor is the very picture of elegant propriety, she harbors a fierce, courageous core; the moment someone she holds dear is threatened or in distress, her polite restraint vanishes, and she will boldly put herself in the thick of any conflict to protect those she loves.
However, her unwavering moral clarity can occasionally harden into an immovable stubbornness. Once Liliana makes up her mind about what is right, she can be headstrong and nearly impossible to sway. Her greatest internal struggle would be secret knowledge, moral complicity, and profound isolation. Because lapdogs, carriage horses, and wild birds are ubiquitous throughout Regency London, Liliana is constantly flooded with involuntarily overhead secrets... from financial ruin and blackmail to treasonous plots... forcing her into an agonizing dilemma over when to ethically act on information she was never meant to have without exposing where exactly she got this information and betraying an animal friend's confidence. Worse still, the thoughts, opinions and gossip of creatures around her turns everyday high-society life into a nightmare of moral dissonance; every time she must smile politely at a grand ball while ignoring the exhaustion of carriage horses outside, she wrestles with intense guilt and feels like a hypocrite. Surrounded by a human world built on deceit, posturing, and shallow etiquette, she finds herself drawn to the unvarnished honesty of animals, fueling a quiet, growing dread that her true nature leaves her fundamentally alien to her human peers and permanently cut off from genuine love or friendship.
However, her unwavering moral clarity can occasionally harden into an immovable stubbornness. Once Liliana makes up her mind about what is right, she can be headstrong and nearly impossible to sway. Her greatest internal struggle would be secret knowledge, moral complicity, and profound isolation. Because lapdogs, carriage horses, and wild birds are ubiquitous throughout Regency London, Liliana is constantly flooded with involuntarily overhead secrets... from financial ruin and blackmail to treasonous plots... forcing her into an agonizing dilemma over when to ethically act on information she was never meant to have without exposing where exactly she got this information and betraying an animal friend's confidence. Worse still, the thoughts, opinions and gossip of creatures around her turns everyday high-society life into a nightmare of moral dissonance; every time she must smile politely at a grand ball while ignoring the exhaustion of carriage horses outside, she wrestles with intense guilt and feels like a hypocrite. Surrounded by a human world built on deceit, posturing, and shallow etiquette, she finds herself drawn to the unvarnished honesty of animals, fueling a quiet, growing dread that her true nature leaves her fundamentally alien to her human peers and permanently cut off from genuine love or friendship.
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Loves⠀✦
Liliana is very fond of playing the piano, riding her horse and taking walks in the garden with her beloved exotic pet parrot Lucrezia or 'Lu Lu' as she affectionately calls her.
Hates⠀✦
Despite her gentle disposition and polished Regency manners, Liliana is deeply repulsed by hypocrisy and cruel social games She is thoroughly disgusted by individuals who weaponize gossip to tear down others, particularly the cruel, calculated takedowns directed at young women within high society. Having no patience for shallow flatterers or opportunistic fortune-hunters, she feels an immediate distaste for suitors who view her merely as a gateway to titles, vast wealth, or her family's magical prestige. She also harbors a quiet, burning annoyance toward rigid mages or authority figures who treat magic as something that can be neatly reduced to cold, unfeeling equations or political leverage.
When it comes to pet peeves, Liliana is exasperated by condescending unsolicited advice and people who mistake her quiet, petite nature for weakness or docility. While she loves music deeply, listening to someone play the pianoforte without any true passion or emotion... treating it as a mechanical chore of social obligation rather than art... instantly grates on her nerves.
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Strengths⠀✦
Eyes and Ears Everywhere- Because she can communicate directly with local fauna, she possesses an extraordinary intelligence-gathering network. Stray cats, birds, and carriage horses hear and see everything in London’s drawing rooms, alleys, and country estates without raising suspicion.
French and English Dual Edge- Navigating both French aristocratic refinement and English high-society expectations gives her a sophisticated, adaptable demeanor, allowing her to charm diverse social circles effortlessly.
Steadfast friend- Her strong moral compass makes her an exceptionally trustworthy ally to those who manage to earn her respect, fostering deep, authentic allegiance from those in her inner circle.
French and English Dual Edge- Navigating both French aristocratic refinement and English high-society expectations gives her a sophisticated, adaptable demeanor, allowing her to charm diverse social circles effortlessly.
Steadfast friend- Her strong moral compass makes her an exceptionally trustworthy ally to those who manage to earn her respect, fostering deep, authentic allegiance from those in her inner circle.
Weaknesses⠀✦
Physical vulnerability- Standing at a delicate 5'2, she relies entirely on agility; in raw physical altercations or situations requiring strength, she is easily overpowered without leverage or a horse beneath her.
Headstrong stubbornness- Once her rigid sense of justice is set, her mind becomes a vault. She dismisses valid, pragmatic counterarguments, treating compromises as moral failures
Uncertainty- Because she is privy to endless overheard secrets conveyed to her by animals, she struggles with severe trust issues, constantly second-guessing human motives and looking for hidden agendas in genuine gestures of affection.
Magical weakness 1- Her complete inability to speak to or influence insects leaves a dangerous blind spot; she cannot tap into the most pervasive "spies" in a room, leaving her surprisingly vulnerable to subtle surveillance.
Magical weakness 2- She cannot easily "turn off" her talent. In densely populated areas like London stables, livestock markets, or grand ballrooms with caged pets, the chorus of animal eager to speak to someone who can actually understand them becomes rather deafening.
Magical weakness 3- Her magic is entirely communicative; she cannot blast spellfire, manipulate elements, or shield herself. If cornered by a human antagonist without animals nearby to assist or warn her, her power offers zero defense.
Headstrong stubbornness- Once her rigid sense of justice is set, her mind becomes a vault. She dismisses valid, pragmatic counterarguments, treating compromises as moral failures
Uncertainty- Because she is privy to endless overheard secrets conveyed to her by animals, she struggles with severe trust issues, constantly second-guessing human motives and looking for hidden agendas in genuine gestures of affection.
Magical weakness 1- Her complete inability to speak to or influence insects leaves a dangerous blind spot; she cannot tap into the most pervasive "spies" in a room, leaving her surprisingly vulnerable to subtle surveillance.
Magical weakness 2- She cannot easily "turn off" her talent. In densely populated areas like London stables, livestock markets, or grand ballrooms with caged pets, the chorus of animal eager to speak to someone who can actually understand them becomes rather deafening.
Magical weakness 3- Her magic is entirely communicative; she cannot blast spellfire, manipulate elements, or shield herself. If cornered by a human antagonist without animals nearby to assist or warn her, her power offers zero defense.
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Habits⠀✦
Always has treats- She routinely slips small treats into her reticule or pockets before leaving her rooms. It serves as a discreet, polite way to reward urban birds, carriage horses, or lapdogs for sharing information... disguised to onlookers as mere affection for pets.
Multilingual journaling- She keeps a private journal written in a fluid mix of French and English, detailing not just social engagements, but observations about local land health, leyline resonance, and notes on animal behaviors she’s witnessed throughout the day.
Gentle and deliberate movements- To avoid startling sensitive animals around her, she has cultivated an extraordinarily graceful, calm physical presence... moving smoothly through rooms and avoiding sharp, sudden gestures.
Multilingual journaling- She keeps a private journal written in a fluid mix of French and English, detailing not just social engagements, but observations about local land health, leyline resonance, and notes on animal behaviors she’s witnessed throughout the day.
Gentle and deliberate movements- To avoid startling sensitive animals around her, she has cultivated an extraordinarily graceful, calm physical presence... moving smoothly through rooms and avoiding sharp, sudden gestures.
Goals⠀✦
Driven by her desire to protect her heart and her dangerous secret, Liliana approaches her first London Season with a clear set of quiet motivations and deeply specific expectations. Above all, she longs to find a truly exceptional suitor... a man who not only shares a genuine, compassionate love for animals, but who possesses the rare integrity to trust her implicitly. In a marriage market dominated by transactional matches and hidden agendas, she seeks a partner who will accept her extraordinary gift without fear, never worrying that she might exploit her abilities, or treating her as a living spy, while trusting that she will honor his personal boundaries and never turn her animal companions against his private life. Beyond her romantic aspirations, Liliana enters the Season motivated to watch over the other young ladies also in search of love. In this climate. Liliana believes firmly that women must watch out for each other.
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Biography
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—⠀House Chenevix
The house of Chenevix traces its lineage back through centuries of French nobility, long serving as revered stewards of land, estate, and arcane tradition. The family has continuously retained their vast châteaux, ancestral holdings, and political influence across generations, their lineage inextricably linked to the natural flow of magical leylines. Various ancestors throughout the ages have manifested unique inherited abilities, cementing the family's high standing and prestige at court. On her mother’s side, the Pembrookes carry an equally distinguished history as venerable English peers, with Viscount Beauregard Pembrooke’s family line long celebrated for their unwavering loyalty to the Crown and their own inherited magic. The union between Comte René Chenevix and Lady Deanna Pembrooke was thus viewed as a historic alignment of two grand dynasties—joining French courtly prestige and English high-society influence into a singular, powerful heritage that Liliana now carries into the London Season.
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Upbringing⠀✦
Liliana was born into an extraordinary union of two formidable bloodlines, inheriting both the refined continental prestige of her French father, Comte René Chenevix, and the deep-rooted British influence of her English mother, Deanna. Raised between grand estates in France and the rolling country seats of England, her lineage was further anchored by her maternal grandfather, Viscount Beauregard Pembrooke, a man whose high-standing position in the peerage gave Liliana an unquestioned place among the upper echelons of society. In a world where mystical gifts were far from hidden, Liliana grew up with her leyline abilities inherited via her father, out in the open, fully integrated into her daily life and noble duties. Guided by her father’s French elegance, her mother’s English composure, and the formidable reputation of Viscount Pembrooke, Liliana stepped easily into high society, fully aware that her heritage and her highly useful bond with the leylines made her a force to be reckoned with.
Current Stakes⠀✦
Liliana approaches her first London Season with a clear set of quiet motivations and deeply specific expectations. Above all, she longs to find a truly exceptional suitor—a man who not only shares a genuine, compassionate love for animals, but who possesses the rare integrity to trust her implicitly. In a marriage market dominated by transactional matches and hidden agendas, she seeks a partner who will accept her extraordinary gift without fear, exploiting her abilities, or treating her as a living spy, while trusting that she will honor his personal boundaries and never turn her animal companions against his private life. Beyond her romantic aspirations, Liliana enters the Season motivated to quietly improve the lives of the working and captive animals she encounters throughout the city, using her influence to protect them without drawing unwanted scrutiny. She also aims to navigate the treacherous waters of high society with her moral compass intact, using her sharp instincts and secret awareness strictly to shield her loved ones from predatory fortune-hunters.
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Miscellaneous
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Speaking with and Understanding Animals⠀✦
Liliana possesses the ability to understand what animals are saying and have them be able to understand her as well when she speak to them.
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Reputation⠀✦
Liliana has an impeccable reputation. She is well aware of the expectations put upon her as the daughter of a French Count and the sole grandchild of an English Viscount. Protecting the people she loves from scandal is very important to her... at least any scandal that could possibly be caused by her.
Rumors⠀✦
Rumors float around that Liliana has dirt on almost every single house given to her by birds and other small animals, though she's yet to use any of it. This of course, is only partially true. Liliana remembers only the very important things and casually forgets anything else that isn't crucially important to retain. It's important to note as well that very little of what she chooses to hold onto is ever 'dirt'.
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Trivia⠀✦
- Liliana has three pets. Her precious exotic pet parrot Lucrezia, her Siamese cat Linus and her beagle dog Francis. Long talks have been had about being nice to each other and remembering they are a family.
- Liliana hates implications that she is too pale.
- Believe it or not, skunks are the most gossipy animals you could ever meet.
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* * * SECTION ONE * * *
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Presenting to High Society
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Damien Ravenscroft
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Title & Aliases
Lord Damien Ravenscroft, Earl of Ebonrose, The Shadow Lord, The Dark Prince (even though he's not a prince)
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Leyline Type
Shadow Weaving and Manipulation
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Age
21
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Gender
Cis Male, He / Him / His
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Birthday
December 18th
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Sexuality
Heterosexual
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Season Status
Returning
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Family Standing
Established and Respected, but a little bit feared at the same time. His great grandfather was kinda naughty, more on that down further.
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N/A
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Appearance
Earl Damien possesses an undeniable, brooding nobility. Darkly handsome and standing at a commanding six feet tall with a trim, lean, and athletic build, his physical presence carries a quiet, predatory grace. He has thick, dark brown hair that frames a sharp, aristocratic jawline. His deep set brown eyes are calculating and intense, holding a watchful stillness that hints at his mastery over the shadows around him. Typically dressed in impeccable fashionable attire... a crisp white cravat tied with exacting precision, an ivory waist-coat, and a dark, tailored overcoat... his polished appearance conceals a dangerous, physical agility that makes him a formidable threat both in the ballroom and in the dark.
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Distinctions⠀✦
The soul piercing quality of his deep dark brown eyes
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Clothing⠀✦
Damien’s look is impeccably tailored, minimalist, and austere. While his peers might indulge in bright colors and elaborate embroidery like strutting peacocks... Damien’s style leans into high contrast and stark lines. His aesthetic bridges the line between aristocratic refinement and shadowy mystery... strikingly handsome, slightly dangerous, and always understated in the most alluring way that only seems to increase his attractiveness.
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Accessories⠀✦
Signet Ring: A dark silver signet ring set with tiny chips of black diamond that form a raven, which he often turns absentmindedly when focusing his shadow powers.
Silver Pocket Watch: An heirloom piece on a dark steel chain, preferred over flashy gold. Upon the lid, like his signet ring, there is raven formed by tiny chips of black diamond.
Custom Walking Stick: A sleek, ebony wood cane topped with a dark silver raven—stylish for high society, but balanced enough to serve as a concealed weapon if needed.
Silver Pocket Watch: An heirloom piece on a dark steel chain, preferred over flashy gold. Upon the lid, like his signet ring, there is raven formed by tiny chips of black diamond.
Custom Walking Stick: A sleek, ebony wood cane topped with a dark silver raven—stylish for high society, but balanced enough to serve as a concealed weapon if needed.
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Personality
Damien moves through high society with an air of quiet, absolute composure, perfectly unfazed by the petty dramas of the ton, always maintaining complete control. Naturally patient and deeply observant, he stands near the periphery of any room to read every hidden motive and assess his surroundings before he ever chooses to act. When he does move, his decisions are surgical, decisive, and backed by an unmistakable aura of physical and social authority that makes people instinctively yield space to him. In matters of romance, Damien completely abandons the cautious, slow-burning games typical of the era. He is strikingly forward and bold, holding direct eye contact and making his desires known immediately without fear of scandal. Once someone catches his interest, he becomes singularly focused, pursuing the object of his affection with relentless determination and using his wealth, intelligence, and covert abilities to dismantle every barrier in his path. Behind closed doors, this intense focus translates into an effortlessly dominant and deeply generous nature. While he naturally takes command in intimate settings, his primary drive is the complete satisfaction and devotion of his partner, using his keen observational skills to anticipate their every desire and ensure they feel thoroughly claimed, catered to, and pampered.
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Loves⠀✦
Chess- He keeps an exquisite, custom-carved obsidian and silver chess set in his private study at Ravenscroft Priory, often playing through historical battles or analyzing grandmaster games late into the night. Anyone aware of his skill tries to avoid playing against him in public.
Ancient Lore- Deeply invested in understanding the origins of shadow magic and ancient bloodlines, he collects rare, leather-bound manuscripts, historical texts, and forgotten treatises on occult philosophy, obscure architecture, and forgotten shadow arts.
Late Night Solitude- His truest comfort is the quiet period between midnight and dawn. Free from the glares of daylight and the chatter of society, he works or reads in dark, fireside silence accompanied only by a the crackling of the fire upon the logs and the dancing shadows the flame creates.
Exquisite Dark Teas & Aged Spirits- He avoids overly sweet concoctions, preferring rich, complex flavors... strong black teas, dark roasted coffees, and aged, oaky dark liquors enjoyed slowly in the evening.
Sensory Tactile Luxuries: While his wardrobe is stark and dark, the quality of fabrics he touches must be exceptional. He finds quiet comfort in high-weight silk linings, buttery calfskin gloves, and dense, plush velvet cloaks that feel soft and substantial against his skin.
Spoiling & Catering to His Partner: Despite his stern, unyielding exterior in public, Damien takes indulgent delight in lavishly pampering his romantic partner in private... secretly acquiring rare gifts, arranging elaborate, private nighttime excursions, or anticipating their every physical comfort before they even think to ask. At least, he really wants to, when he finds that special woman he wishes to pursue.
Ancient Lore- Deeply invested in understanding the origins of shadow magic and ancient bloodlines, he collects rare, leather-bound manuscripts, historical texts, and forgotten treatises on occult philosophy, obscure architecture, and forgotten shadow arts.
Late Night Solitude- His truest comfort is the quiet period between midnight and dawn. Free from the glares of daylight and the chatter of society, he works or reads in dark, fireside silence accompanied only by a the crackling of the fire upon the logs and the dancing shadows the flame creates.
Exquisite Dark Teas & Aged Spirits- He avoids overly sweet concoctions, preferring rich, complex flavors... strong black teas, dark roasted coffees, and aged, oaky dark liquors enjoyed slowly in the evening.
Sensory Tactile Luxuries: While his wardrobe is stark and dark, the quality of fabrics he touches must be exceptional. He finds quiet comfort in high-weight silk linings, buttery calfskin gloves, and dense, plush velvet cloaks that feel soft and substantial against his skin.
Spoiling & Catering to His Partner: Despite his stern, unyielding exterior in public, Damien takes indulgent delight in lavishly pampering his romantic partner in private... secretly acquiring rare gifts, arranging elaborate, private nighttime excursions, or anticipating their every physical comfort before they even think to ask. At least, he really wants to, when he finds that special woman he wishes to pursue.
Hates⠀✦
Damien’s composure unravels when confronted with chaos, exposure, or a loss of control. On a daily level, his chief pet peeves stem from his meticulous, refined nature: he is deeply irked by loud, gaudy fashion, desperate attempts to seek the center of attention, and coy, indecisive social mind games. Impulsive, reckless behavior and sloppy execution in any setting offend his strategic mind, while chaotic, overcrowded, and deafening spaces disrupt his calm focus and spatial awareness. Tactically and sensorially, he detests glaring, harsh illumination, overly lit ballrooms, and scorching mid-day sun, as bright light strips away his shadows and leaves him stripped of his greatest asset.
Underneath his calm exterior lie deeper frustrations and subterranean fears centered around powerlessness and exposure. Damien harbors a quiet dread of complete physical or social entrapment—specifically, being trapped in an environment with absolute, shadowless illumination where he is rendered entirely powerless and laid bare to his enemies. Relatedly, he harbors a deep-seated horror of losing his self-control or mind to external manipulation, making him fiercely protective of his thoughts and privacy. Because of these vulnerabilities, Damien actively avoids subjects involving his family's dark history regarding his great grandfather, public discussions about his private life or whereabouts, and deep political entanglements that require him to surrender his independence to a higher authority. He will go to great lengths to bypass open confrontations in broad daylight, preferring to navigate every conflict on his own calculated terms and in his preferred darkness.
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Strengths⠀✦
Intellectual and Strategic Mastery
Damien possesses a razor sharp, analytical mind capable of processing vast amounts of social and tactical information in seconds. He is an exceptionally patient strategist, rarely acting on impulse and always staying three steps ahead of allies and adversaries alike. His intellect is deeply pragmatic: he reads underlying motives effortlessly, uncovers hidden leverage, and navigates complex political or social landscapes with surgical efficiency.
Social and Romantic Magnetism
In social settings, Damien exercises an undeniable, quiet authority. He does not need to raise his voice or demand attention; his calm composure and erect, commanding posture naturally draw the room’s focus. He excels as an active listener and observer, allowing others to expose their hand while keeping his own entirely concealed. In romantic relationships, his directness and boldness read as intoxicating confidence rather than aggression. He is intensely attentive, protective, and deeply generous, using his sharp observational skills to anticipate his partner's needs and provide total security.
Physical Discipline and Combat
Standing at a lean, powerful six feet, Damien maintains exceptional physical conditioning and spatial awareness. He moves with an economical, silent grace... a trait honed by years of training and shadow manipulation. In physical confrontations, he relies on swift, decisive strikes rather than showy violence, using his environment to his absolute advantage. His physical endurance, fine motor control, and cold focus under pressure make him a formidable opponent even without his supernatural abilities.
Shadow Mastery
Damien’s control over shadows is highly refined, technical, and versatile. Rather than relying on brute force, he uses shadow manipulation with surgical dexterity... crafting intricate shadow clones, stepping through dark corners to reposition himself instantly, or subtly altering ambient light to slip out of sight. He understands the precise physical rules and boundaries of his magic, turning light and shadow into calculated tactical assets rather than unpredictable wild cards.
Weaknesses⠀✦
Intellectual Arrogance: Because he reads rooms so quickly, he occasionally underestimates people he deems simple or overly emotional, leaving him blind to threats driven by pure, unpredictable passion rather than cold logic.
Possessiveness: In romantic dynamics, his bold directness and desire to protect can cross the line into intense possessiveness. He can be unyielding and domineering, struggling to compromise when he believes he knows what is best for his partner.
Absolute Reliance on Light/Dark Balance: Damien cannot create shadows from absolute darkness, nor can he sustain them in blinding light. Flash magic, sudden solar exposure, or shadowless rooms leave him at a great disadvantage.
Possessiveness: In romantic dynamics, his bold directness and desire to protect can cross the line into intense possessiveness. He can be unyielding and domineering, struggling to compromise when he believes he knows what is best for his partner.
Absolute Reliance on Light/Dark Balance: Damien cannot create shadows from absolute darkness, nor can he sustain them in blinding light. Flash magic, sudden solar exposure, or shadowless rooms leave him at a great disadvantage.
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Habits⠀✦
The Unblinking Gaze: When conversing, Damien rarely blinks or shifts his weight. He maintains intense, unbroken eye contact that makes others feel entirely seen and evaluated, subtly asserting dominance without raising his voice.
Silent Stride: Years of manipulating shadows to mute his presence have given him a completely silent walk. He tends to appear at someone's side or behind them without making a sound, often startling those who aren't paying close attention.
His Ring: He often twists his signet ring when focusing on his powers or when he might be in deep thought.
Silent Stride: Years of manipulating shadows to mute his presence have given him a completely silent walk. He tends to appear at someone's side or behind them without making a sound, often startling those who aren't paying close attention.
His Ring: He often twists his signet ring when focusing on his powers or when he might be in deep thought.
Goals⠀✦
To find a bride, a partner, that will be able to stand beside him as his wife, his countess, his best friend and his lover. Someone that can truly accept him for who he is and the mysterious and mildly feared nature of his powers.
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Biography
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The House of Ravenscroft (Paternal Line)
The shadow manipulation that defines Damien’s abilities is an ancestral power passed exclusively through the Ravenscroft male line. It is a magic of subtle dominion, spatial awareness, and raw dark-matter manipulation... one that has built, protected, and occasionally threatened the family empire.
The Tyrant of Ravenscroft: Paternal Great-Grandfather
Lord Malachi Ravenscroft, 2nd Earl of Ravenscroft
Lore: The darkest stain on the family lineage. Malachi was a ruthless, megalomaniacal shadow weaver who sought to expand the family’s wealth and political dominance through outright terror. Using an unrefined, brutal form of shadow weaving, he created used his shadow clones to take our his adversaries, he dispatched them to assassinate political rivals, and attempted to bend the regional gentry to his absolute will. He viewed shadow magic not as a tool for subtlety, but as proof of a divine right to rule.
The Downfall: His tyrannical reign was brought to a bloody end by his own son, Alistair, who recognized that Malachi’s descent into madness and evil would destroy the house and continue to endanger countless innocent lives. Alistair set to planning, he orchestrated a calculated trap that heavily depending upon precising timing He lured Malachi into a sunlit courtyard during an eclipse and executed him as the light returned... thus ending the mad shadow lord and allowing for redemption to be had for the Ravenscroft name.
The Reformers: Paternal Grandparents
Grandfather: Lord Alistair Ravenscroft, 3rd Earl of Ravenscroft
Lore: Celebrated as the savior of the family name, Alistair was a cold, pragmatic man who spent his life undoing Malachi’s chaos. He codified the strict rules, restraint, and tactical discipline of Umbral Weaving that Damien inherits today, teaching that shadow magic must be used sparingly, invisibly, and with absolute self-control.
Grandmother: Lady Genevieve Ravenscroft (née Vance)
Lore: A woman of immense poise and formidable social intellect from an old northern family. She brought stability and vast coal-mining fortunes to the estate, helping reconstruct the family’s standing in high society after the scandal of Malachi’s terror upon the ton.
The Father
Lord Julian Ravenscroft, 4th Earl of Ravenscroft
Lore: Damien’s father was a reserved, deeply intellectual man who inherited the shadow powers but chose to use them almost entirely for counter-espionage and estate protection. He was a master of the quiet, architectural noir aesthetic that Damien would later perfect. Julian was a distant but highly disciplined father who taught Damien how to control his clones, navigate light limitations, and maintain absolute emotional composure under pressure.
The House of Vane (Maternal Line)
While the Ravenscrofts command the dark, Damien’s mother hails from the ancient House of Vane—a lineage possessing Auditory Manipulation. Rather than altering light or physical space, the Vanes manipulate frequency, sound waves, and human auditory perception.
Damien inherited none of the Vane magic, remaining a pure shadow Weaver of the Ravenscroft line. However, growing up around the Vanes shaped his tactical training.
The Maternal Grandparents
Grandfather: Lord Bartholomew Vane
Lore: A prominent diplomat and scholar of acoustics who used subtle resonance manipulation to command attention in Parliament and detect lies by reading the vibrational shifts in a person's voice.
Grandmother: Lady Evangeline Vane (Maiden name: St. Claire)
Lore: An accomplished musician and recluse whose lineage was famous for crafting "silence wards"—localized pockets of space where no sound could enter or escape.
The Mother
Lady Cordelia Ravenscroft (Maiden name: Vane)
Lore: A serene, deeply perceptive woman whose Acoustic Weaving allowed her to hear a whispered secret from across a crowded ballroom or project her voice into a room as a silent thread.
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Upbringing⠀✦
Damien was born in the twilight hours in the Ravenscroft home of Ebonrose Estate.
Damien’s early life was defined by patient, but firm discipline, thorough education in his abilities and safely controlling them... and of course, a dark legacy he was raised to never repeat.
As the only son of Earl Julian and Countess Cordelia, Damien’s childhood was far from ordinary. His father, a man dedicated to his family, made sure Damien was acutely aware of the blood on their family name and how important it was to never become a monster like his great grandfather. The shadow of his paternal great-grandfather, Lord Malachi... a tyrant who tried to conquer through shadow terror before being slain with a heavy heart by his own son, Alistair... hung over the estate like a shroud. Julian drilled into Damien a brutal lesson: shadow magic without absolute self-control is a path to madness. From the moment Damien’s ability to wield and manipulate shadows manifested, his boyhood was spent in dim, curtained rooms and twilight courtyard drills, mastering spatial awareness, navigating the physical limits of bright light, and training his body to move in complete, physical silence to avoid detection even by his mother’s acoustic magic.
Tragedy struck however when Damien was just sixteen years old. Both of his parents succumbed to consumption within months of one another, tearing away his guidance before he had even reached full adulthood.
Thrust abruptly into power as the young Earl of Ebonrose, Damien was forced to grow up in a crucible of grief, sudden responsibility, and vultures in high society who expected the orphaned heir to crumble under the weight of his family's grim legacy. They would however be vastly disappointed as Damien was determined to honor his family and protect the legacy his grandfather and father worked so hard to redeem and protect. Damien stood tall and despite his youth, took his role and responsibilities with the courage and maturity well beyond his years, he ensured the estate of Ebonrose and the Ravenscroft name would continue to be worthy of respect.
Now twenty one years old, Damien is returning for another season... he now feels ready to take a bride and find himself a true partner, someone he can happily and proudly share his life with and continue the Ravenscroft bloodline.
Damien’s early life was defined by patient, but firm discipline, thorough education in his abilities and safely controlling them... and of course, a dark legacy he was raised to never repeat.
As the only son of Earl Julian and Countess Cordelia, Damien’s childhood was far from ordinary. His father, a man dedicated to his family, made sure Damien was acutely aware of the blood on their family name and how important it was to never become a monster like his great grandfather. The shadow of his paternal great-grandfather, Lord Malachi... a tyrant who tried to conquer through shadow terror before being slain with a heavy heart by his own son, Alistair... hung over the estate like a shroud. Julian drilled into Damien a brutal lesson: shadow magic without absolute self-control is a path to madness. From the moment Damien’s ability to wield and manipulate shadows manifested, his boyhood was spent in dim, curtained rooms and twilight courtyard drills, mastering spatial awareness, navigating the physical limits of bright light, and training his body to move in complete, physical silence to avoid detection even by his mother’s acoustic magic.
Tragedy struck however when Damien was just sixteen years old. Both of his parents succumbed to consumption within months of one another, tearing away his guidance before he had even reached full adulthood.
Thrust abruptly into power as the young Earl of Ebonrose, Damien was forced to grow up in a crucible of grief, sudden responsibility, and vultures in high society who expected the orphaned heir to crumble under the weight of his family's grim legacy. They would however be vastly disappointed as Damien was determined to honor his family and protect the legacy his grandfather and father worked so hard to redeem and protect. Damien stood tall and despite his youth, took his role and responsibilities with the courage and maturity well beyond his years, he ensured the estate of Ebonrose and the Ravenscroft name would continue to be worthy of respect.
Now twenty one years old, Damien is returning for another season... he now feels ready to take a bride and find himself a true partner, someone he can happily and proudly share his life with and continue the Ravenscroft bloodline.
Current Stakes⠀✦
Damien is hopeful. He's ready to end his loneliness and seek a bride that he can share a true and profound bond with, as his parents had before their passing.
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Miscellaneous
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Shadow weaving and manipulation⠀✦
Shadow Weaving and Manipulation
Shadow Manipulation
Solidification & Shaping: He can bend ambient darkness into tangible constructs... tendrils, barrier walls, small tools, or simple weapons. These constructs possess physical weight and mass as long as they remain in low-light conditions.
Environmental Control: He can stretch existing shadows to cover larger surfaces, dim small weaker light sources, or pull dark patches across a room to create cover or blind spots.
Shadow Walking
Traversal: He can submerge his body into a nearby surface shadow and instantaneously emerge from another connected or nearby shadow within line of sight.
Storage & Hiding: He can briefly remain inside a shadow space, completely undetected by normal sight, provided the shadow holding him isn't dispelled or illuminated.
Shadow Clones
Manifestation: He can peel layers of his own shadow off the ground to forge semi-autonomous duplicates of himself.
Capabilities: Clones can perform tasks, carry light physical objects, act as decoys, or fight in physical combat. They share his basic movement speed and physical strength.
Sensory Link: He can feel when one of his clones is dispelled and the layer of shadow he peeled up for that clone is returned to him.
The Light Vulnerability and Operational Limits
To keep the power grounded and strategically interesting, strict light mechanics dictate how it behaves in practice:
Instant Dissolution: Any clone struck directly by bright, direct light (such as a flare, a bright flash of lightning, or sunlight) instantly vaporizes into harmless smoke.
Tactical Counterplay: Enemies can dispel his clones or force him out of a shadow step simply by striking flares, bright illuminating a space, or using flashbangs.
Ambient Light Dependency: In pitch-black environments, shadows technically cannot exist (since shadows require a light source casting against an object). The power works best in high-contrast, dim environments like alleyways, moonlight, dense forests, or candlelit rooms.
Focus Drain: Maintaining multiple clones simultaneously or shadow-stepping long distances causes mental fatigue, limiting how many duplicates you he deploy at once. Safely it would be four. Pushing it would be six. Being absolutely stupid and detrimental to himself would be anything above six.
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Reputation⠀✦
To the ton, the Earl of Ebonrose is an object of intense fascination and quiet awe at his mysterious aura.
Having inherited his earldom at sixteen under tragic circumstances and carried the heavy specter of the Ravenscroft bloodline, Damien has cultivated a social presence that is as deliberate and sharp as his tailored silhouette.
He is not a fixture of every ballroom, nor does he dance to society’s tune, which only amplifies the magnetic aura surrounding him.
Darkly Handsome and Architectural
Physically, Damien is considered one of the most striking men of the Season. High society hostesses and debutantes describe him as devastatingly, darkly handsome… possessing sharp, aristocratic bone structure, piercing eyes, and an immaculate, unyielding posture. His signature rich, obsidian-black tailored coats without gaudy embroidery or superfluous jewelery… sets him starkly apart from the flamboyant fashions of his peers. He does not dress to flaunt; he dresses so that, once seen, no one else in the room matters. He is more than confident enough that he is beautiful enough on his own without unnecessary fluff and excessive decor.
An Enigmatic, Formidable Mystery
Because he rarely engages in idle petty gossip and moves through crowded drawing rooms with silent, perimeter dwelling grace, the ton views him as a total enigma. Rumors swirl constantly:
The Tragic Orphan Earl: Older matrons view him through a lens of solemn respect, remembering the sixteen year old boy who seized total control of the Ebonrose estate after consumption claimed both his parents, managing its fortunes and business with unnerving efficiency and pride.
The Dangerous Recluse: Other lords and social climbers view him with genuine caution. He never loses his temper, never raises his voice, and never reveals his hand, leading many to believe that crossing him socially or financially is a swift route to ruin.
The Shadowed Legacy: While the full extent of Shadow Weaving remains hidden from the average aristocrat, whispered rumors of his tyrannical great grandfather, Lord Malachi, still echo in long standing family lines. Damien’s absolute restraint and cold demeanor leave society perpetually wondering if the dark power of the Ravenscrofts sleeps just beneath his calm exterior.
Social Stance and Courtship Dynamics
In the marriage mart, Damien is the ultimate "advantageous prize." Ambitious mothers view the Earl of Ebonrose as a trophy match of immense wealth and ancient title, but few possess the courage to introduce their daughters to him directly. Debutantes find his intense, unblinking focus and quiet stillness deeply intimidating, yet his dark alluring beauty makes him irresistible. He attends only the most exclusive gatherings (unless other gatherings amuse him enough to attend), observing everything, speaking little unless he is directly addressed, and leaving early if no one serves to prove interesting enough to remain… his presence or lack thereof is always on his own terms
Rumors⠀✦
"The Execution" (The Great Grandfather’s Fate)
The Rumor: While high society knows that the tyrannical Lord Malachi died abruptly during the reign of the 2nd Earl, the official family history claims he died of a sudden stroke. The whisper behind closed doors, however, is far more gruesome: that Malachi’s own son, Alistair, dragged him into a courtyard during a solar eclipse and executed him to save the ton from his mad father.
The truth: They are right about that, but no Ravenscroft has ever or will ever confirm this.
Haunted?
The Rumor: Discharged servants from the Ebonrose estate have spread tales of a house that moves on its own. They swear that shadowed figures walk the corridors at night without making a sound, that doors open before anyone touches them, and that the young Earl can be in his study on the third floor while simultaneously being seen walking the gardens below.
The truth: The servants know all about the shadow weaving and shadow manipulation powers. They were just mad about getting fired and try to throw the stain of a haunted manor or haunted noble to dirty his reputation... which has gloriously failed.
Vampire?
The Rumor: The most ridiculous rumors to float about would the wild claims that with Damien's fair complexion, his mysterious shadow powers and eerie unearthly beauty, he and the rest of his paternal line must be dark predators of the night.
The Truth: Utter rubbish. Damien is not a vampire, nor any other member of his family, and he has been seen during the day on many occasions.
Avian spies:
The Rumor: When visitors are allowed to visit Ebonrose estate, they claim to see raven's perched within the branches of the trees surrounding the estate and those black beady eyes watch their every move.
The truth: Damien commands shadows, not birds. The ravens that frequent the estate grounds are pure coincidence and there are not nearly as many as people want to exaggerate.
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Trivia⠀✦
- Damien is a very passionate and dominant lover, no woman ever leaves his bed feeling unsatisfied. Although he rarely ever takes lovers, only when he is particularly lonely and never for very long.
- Damien is an avid expert fencer.
- Damien has a cherished black stallion in his stables named Hades.
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