Mirabelle Aiora Hardin

Mira always. Belle, or Bella by her late father.

38 Years Old.

Female.

Heterosexual.

Slibah.

Mirabelle's loyalty lies within her kingdom but more importantly her family. Though she is not truly against the mixing of the two kingdoms she holds her tongue as to why she feels that the kingdoms should remain separate but equal. She fears that the marriage of her sister-in-law Juliana will be the downfall of Slibah in no time what so ever.

Mira is a petite woman standing at five foot and three inches tall, unlike her husband who towers over her as a protector. She is womanly with curves in all the right places and some of the wrong places as well. For giving birth to two healthy children she is looking very well. Mira has peachy tones through out her skin tone and wavy strawberry hair. Her eyes are a hazel brown and often crinkled, a good pairing with her stale smile.

Mira prefers to be pampered and enjoys her handmaidens to brush her hair, apply makeups, and different concoctions of beauty alike. She loves fashion and tries to be a trendsetter in the kingdom, admiring her own taste in food, clothing, and other trends alike. These thoughts have transferred on to the ways of her children and she prefers them to be well kept and to have a high opinion of their worth.

- Correcting her children and husband's fidgeting habits.
- Clearing her throat when she has something bad to say about someone.
- Adjusting her corset before entering a room.

- Playing the harp.
- Horseback riding.
- Light gardening.

- Collecting items from around the world.
- Sitting outside in the courtyard.
- Newest fashions and styles.
- Spending time with her children.
- Large feasts and parties.

- Men who don't find women capable of anything.
- Pointless or petty arguments.
- The taste and smell of fish.
- Misbehaved children- hers and those not belonging to her.
- Unclean people, places, or things.

- A war coming out of the current affairs.
- Losing her husband's love and loyalty.
- Seeing her children live drab and boring lives.

The opinions of who Mira is perceived as are on total opposites of the likability spectrum. Some may see her for her vanity, her want for perfection and her blunt and often sharp tongued comments. While others may see her for her strength in communication and undying love for her family and close friends. Depending on what mood you catch Mira in- will determine your outcome.

The vain, blunt, and striving for perfection side of Mira was brought on to her by a young age. Her mother was very strict and demanded the most excellence from Mira. When she was learning her manners her mother would slap her hands over and over again if she felt like Mira wasn't behaving as she needed to be. Some of Mira's behavior came with the lavish lifestyle she received from being a child and then being a Queen. She feels she deserves a good life and appreciates the lavish and above and beyond care she receives. However, she feels this way about all of her family, friends, and somewhat for the common people. If she could give out her riches to all without losing anything, she might consider it.

Communication, loyalty, and family are of the utmost importance to Mira. She believes a woman with a good head on her shoulders is the most powerful thing this world has to offer. She teaches her daughter this constantly and wants her to know that men are not held to a higher power just because of the rules set up by things she can't control. Mira is known for her quick wit and ability to resolve most issues that come across her family in a fair and straight forward way. She is not one to play favorites when it comes to deals, though she can't help but have a bit of bias towards her own family line.

Born into a noble family, Mira has never quite lived through too many hardships. Her father was a close friend to the previous king of Slibah and so when Mira became of age it was no question as to who would be up for the hand to the king's son: Alister. When the two were introduced at a young age, they got along and played together well enough as kids do. They didn't realize at the time how much they would mean to one another as time went on.

Two two wed and the kingdom rejoiced. Soon after Mira fell pregnant with their first child, who they lost during some complications during the pregnancy. As misfortune seems to come in pairs, Mira's father fell ill around the same time and passed away shortly after losing her first child. Not giving up Alister and Mira fought through the gossip of the barren Queen of Slibah and produced their oldest son: Jaxton. He was a healthy, happy boy and loved by all that graced his path. Not soon after- as if to rub it in the face of those who doubted her Mira gave birth to a daughter who was just as healthy and happy: Elaisse. Mirabelle took parenting very seriously and gave the children all they could ever desire or wish. She encouraged them to be as open minded as they could be as well as strong and independent as allowed. With her husband by her side, it was clear that the two found family to their entire world.

Alister's younger sister Juliana was soon to be married to another kingdom. Mira felt a bit uncomfortable about the arrangement but as long as Juliana was happy and knowing of what she was going into- she gave the woman the benefit of the doubt. Mira had always been fond of Juliana but knew that this arrangement could change their entire relationship in it's entirely.

While the wedding is underway, Mira is preparing her own children for their next steps in life.

- Had a miscarriage before Jaxton was born.
- Mira's favorite color is a peachy orange #E3A25F
- My favorite time period is the Cold War. Women's fashion of the 50's is my aesthetic.

Alister Cailin Hardin

Close companions have called him "Ster" (pronounced like "stare" or, less commonly "stir") for most of his life. Only his wife tends to call him "Ali".

Thirty-six

Male

Pansexual - deep down, he has a preference for men, but he refuses to acknowledge it as the king of a nation.

Slibah

His loyalty is to Slibah but, more importantly, his family.

Alister is a tall man with little substance besides that. He towers at six feet, three inches, but he lacks the body mass to appear intimidating. He has a lean, wiry muscle about him, but it is nothing that would allow him to hold his own in one-on-one combat. In fact, Alister has a slight emaciated look about him. He has a shock of hair, deep brown in color. It is often a tangled mess, giving him a slightly windblown appearance. Alister's beard comes in a vibrant shade of ginger, adding a splash of color between his pale skin and dark hair. His eyes are a light hazel.

Alister bears the scars of a man who has led his own men into battle. It has been years since he has seen the front, what with the treaty, but he still bears the marks of his first few campaigns alongside his father. His choice of outfits consists mostly of rich, earthy tones mixed with reds and greens. He often wears rings and pendants that bear the riches that lie beneath Slibah's great mountain, on which his castle stands.

Fidgets|| The rings on his fingers serve more than to be just decoration. Alister often turns them about on his fingers, toying with them in the midst of conversation. Further, he often toys at the hair of his beard when in deep thought with himself.
Humming || Often, when by himself, Alister will hum to himself either to pass the time or to fill the silence. He does not often do so when in company, as he is quite aware of the look that such behavior receives.

Art || Alister appreciates art in all of its forms, but his preferred means of artistic expression is painting or sketching. His fingers are often stained with charcoal or paint of a myriad of colors. His chambers in the palace serve mostly as his studio - the walls have long since been covered in his canvases and parchments.
Music || While his counterpart in Abhainn may appreciate the beauty of music, Alister has embraced it. As a boy, he insisted upon learning as many instruments as he could - especially the lute, which he still brings with him on travels. He has a rich, sonorous singing voice that he often uses to accompany songs.
Riding || Often, to escape the constraints of court, he will leave on day-long rides through the forests of Slibah.

Horses || Al has always had a soft spot for horses, and he is often found spending days with some of his favorite, riding through the forests of Slibah.
Family || Family is the most important to Alister. His wife, sister, and children mean the world to him, and he would do anything to keep them safe.
Rain || Alister generally likes large storms, but the rain is his favorite. The sound of the rain is soothing to him.
Reading || The adventures and exploits of the nation's leaders and heroes are some of his favorite reads. He's a bit of a romantic in that sense with a love for grand things.
Wine || Alister has a refined taste in wine. He enjoys a goblet or two with each meal, but he has learned how to pace himself and often refrains from drinking too much at once. In his younger years, he did not have so much control over himself.

Shoddy Conditions || Despite his often messy and disheveled appearance, Alister despises when things become disorganized or, forbid, dirty and shoddy. He's a bit of a germaphobe in that sense.
Ineptness || Alister believes everyone has a potential, and it annoys him greatly when he believes people do not live up to those. He loves his children, but he worries that they have not made the most of the resources he has given them throughout their lives.
War || He is quite eager to have this war over. He has seen the front line, and it is horrific. The sooner it ends, the better.
Sweets || Alister has never had a sweet tooth, and he often avoids candies and sweet desserts.
Crowds || Alister understands that he has a duty to his people, and so he puts on a front for the court. In truth, he would much rather keep to himself and his family than spend his days surrounded by the men and women who have deemed themselves important enough to surround him.

End of His Bloodline || Alister's greatest fear is the loss of his family. On another level, perhaps, he greatly fears the end of the current line of Slibah kings, which predates the schism of the two families. His immediate family trumps this grandiose fear - he constantly worries for his wife, sister, and children - especially in this foreign land.
Entomophobia || Alister has a deep set fear of bugs, especially spiders. This stems from a general dislike of dirty conditions.

Alister is soft spoken - often terse in his statements to those he does not know. Even to his children, he can often come off as emotionally detached and harsh. His flamboyant style of dress contradicts the fact that Alister gives off a very cold vibe to those around him. He comes off as emotionally detached and a bit blase. Certainly, he has lived a life of luxury for years as the King of Slibah, but it is misguided to imagine he does not feel, for he certainly does. Instead, his tendency to appear detached from those around him stems from a sheer hatred for large crowds of people. He has never taken to life in court and prefers to hide away in his chambers or wander the gardens than hold court.

This preference has never stopped him from conducting business, however. Alister prides himself in his dedication to his job, often placing himself in uncomfortable scenarios for the good of the kingdom. He is hardly a warrior, but he has led charges on the field numerous times in the name of his nation. And while he takes great pride in Slibah, Alister's true loyalties lie with his family.

There is no limit to what he would commit in the name of family. Each grand action he takes is taken with consideration for the impact on those he loves. It sways him greatly and means that he is not always looking for the good of the nation but for the good of his blood line, but up until now, those two have always overlapped.

Deep down, Alister is an old soul, and he is known best by his wife and his sister. He has a love for the arts and has passed these loves on to his children. What he never managed to pass on, however, was his dedication and diligence. He worries that his children are not prepared for their roles in this ever-tumultuous world, and it is a worry that has kept him up many nights.

Alister is the elder of two children born to King George of Slibah and his queen. As the first child, and a male child for that matter, Alister's birth was celebrated throughout the kingdom...

He was just about ten years old when his sister was born...

Same as before - I'm a sucker for a good dystopian/science fiction roleplay