Also just so you know @madmonarchist I can not see any of your posts on the empireofgoldentears tumblr, on either desktop or mobile. I'm following you and everything.
(That said, Tumblr has deactivated my account two (2) times now and I can't see like half the blogs I used to follow, for some reason. <_<)
"I'd like to live my life to its fullest, but people tell me that's a fool's wish. If they're right, then so be it, but my mind won't be swayed." - Yuli
💎𝓝𝓪𝓶𝓮 ――――――――――
"My name? Just call me Yuli."
Yu Liang Song
💎𝓣𝓲𝓽𝓵𝓮 ――――――――――
Crown Prince
💎𝓐𝓰𝓮 ――――――――――
Twenty One
💎𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻 ――――――――――
Male
💎𝓢𝓮𝔁𝓾𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂 ――――――――――
Panromantic Asexual
💎𝓐𝓹𝓹𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 ――――――――――
Upon meeting men towering over him with heights of over six feet when he was but a young child, Yu Liang had hoped to grow to their height once reaching adulthood. Any chance of his wish coming true sadly passed as he reached his twentieth year and it became clear he would no longer grow. Only slightly taller than his younger siblings and much shorter than his cousins, the male stands at just barely above five feet and ten inches. Though a bit on the lighter side for his height, weighing a hundred and thirty-six pounds, he possesses more of a graceful, supple build rather than lanky.
Long hair for a male of royal blood is apparently a sign of uncouth youth, at least according to his parents. So, on a particularly solemn day, they'd managed to trick a younger, gullible Yuli into seeing their barber and by the time the child realized what was happening, there were already several thick locks of silky hair strewn across the floor. Of course, they'd soon discovered they'd made a grave mistake after they discovered their own strands of hair along with a pair of scissors by their bed the next morning. Needless to say, he was allowed to style his hair to his heart's content after that incident. Blessed with inherently strong, healthy hair, Yu Liang is able to maintain a bleached, blond color without worry of a receding hairline anytime in the near future, save for a few white strands here and there. His natural hair a deep, raven hue of black, it becomes apparent when another dye job is needed, so he takes great care in preventing his roots from showing. However, when it comes to his face, the noble puts in little to no effort. While his family takes pride in their appearances to the extent of everyone wearing at least a bit of cover-up, he prefers to spend those few extra minutes sleeping or eating.
As for clothing choices, Yu Liang adores beautiful, quality fabrics that, more often than not, create quite the dent in his parents' bank account. He has a soft spot specifically for anything with floral print and enjoys spending hours browsing through various markets. Initially, it was a strange sight for the subjects, seeing the youngest son of the royal family wandering around the streets unattended to, but they soon grew used to it over the years and he became known among merchants for arbitrary visits. At any given time, he's likely to walk into a store and purchase hundreds of dollars of clothing from traditional garb to basic, street-style clothes.
Yu Liang has his quirks and so does everyone else, but shortly after coming into contact with him, many will find he stands just a smidge above the rest in terms of eccentricity (to put it nicely). He'll need a prod or two when asked a question, especially if it happens to be early in the morning, late at night, or whenever he's feeling drowsy (which, unfortunately, is a lot of the time). Likely to doze off in the most inappropriate of places such as the ballroom or a formal dinner, people suspect he either has a sleeping disorder or stays awake until the early mornings. The latter, coupled with his love for sleep (just not at the right hours), frequently make for frustrating conversations and not being able to meet the young noble until late in the afternoon.
Taking after his father, the boy has a tendency of blending into the background during social events. Being at the center of attention is neither something he likes nor dislikes, but Yu Liang finds it easier to listen instead of talking. When his silence is questioned, his usual response is something along the lines of, "I like your voice". Despite his quiet demeanor, Yu Liang loves being around people. Whereas those who do not know him as well mistake him as someone who dislikes chatter, close friends and family know there is actually a distinct line he draws that separates pleasant conversations from noise. In fact, he is rather talkative when he feels the need to be, though he is rarely ever verbose.
Growing up in an affectionate household where hugs are the usual greeting, what may also be surprising to a stranger is how willing Yu Liang is in initiating physical contact, whether it be a simple handshake or a bear hug. As a result, his actions may be misconstrued and he has come off as having an ulterior motive in the past. To counteract this, the boy tries to be on alert for any signs of discomfort, but he's admittedly not the best at doing so (far from it) and will be oblivious to anything less than a push and an angry exclamation. He'll understand and retreat without a word, although his feelings will no doubt be hurt all the same.
His ambition is noticeably less than that of the other nobles and Yu Liang can appear unmotivated or even lazy, but his devotion to his empire cannot be rivaled. He's not a workaholic by any means and he might whine, snoozing for another couple of hours, before getting out of bed, but the boy will not hesitate to do everything and anything in his power for the sake of his family.
💎𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 + 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ――――――――――
[+] Journals/Notepads [+] Clothing/Shopping [+] Hot beverages [+] Affection/physical contact [+] Acts of kindness [+] Company
[-] Noise (there's a limit) [-] Manipulation, unless it's not him being manipulated [-] Close combat, since he knows he'll lose [-] Headache-inducing paperwork [-] People who are too serious (makes him nervous)
💎𝓑𝓲𝓸𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓹𝓱𝔂 ――――――――――
"I don't think you'll be very entertained, which I suppose is something I'm actually grateful for."
Born just as the Weifeng empire was in the midst of slow but steady recovery after it'd undergone a catastrophic war with a neighboring kingdom, Yu Liang's childhood mainly consisted of his parents and his older sisters, Chunhua and Jia, working late into the nights on negotiations while he was left in the care of his grandparents. As is the case with any other emperor, his father wished the best for both his empire and his people. Ultimately, they lost nearly a quarter of their territories in order to settle on an agreement- along with the trust of the people. Rumors of his father began to spread rapidly throughout the entire empire. Some spoke of how he'd grown too soft after a century of peace and others spoke of how he was no longer fit to be leader. Needless to say, the entire royal family became a symbol of weakness. There's a limit as to how tolerant an emperor can be before being called someone without a backbone.
Even as the Weifeng empire grew in terms of influence and wealth, the Songs' reputations did not improve. They were not disliked (the harshest of critics could not deny their emperor's well intentions), but several called for him to step down in favor of a more militaristic, charismatic leader, who happened to be Yu Liang's uncle. Emperor Guiren suspected his brother-in-law to be the catalyst behind the rumors, but with no evidence- Enlai had covered his tracks well- there was nothing he could do besides trying to quell the feeling of uneasiness among the people with heartfelt speeches that had little effect. As a result, their relatives were split into various political groups, all vying for the throne. Though there was no eminent threat, the Songs remained wary and withdrew from the rest of their relatives.
Yu Liang lived in seclusion for much of his childhood. Aside from the occasional cousin visiting for business matters and dropping by his bedroom for the briefest of moments, he rarely interacted with anyone besides his grandparents. This was not a problem for the young noble, who was quite content with his grandmother's cooking and his grandfather's stories. When they passed away, his parents hired several caretakers. One after another, they were let go due to various reasons, from putting his life in danger to Yu Liang just not liking them. When he turned twelve, his parents employed a butler who met his standards and the two got along well. Doubling also as Yu Liang's guardian, Nianzu, is an older brother figure and a close confidant.
💎𝓕𝓒 + 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓻 𝓒𝓸𝓭𝓮 ――――――――――
#799C82
💎𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓶𝓮 𝓢𝓸𝓷𝓰 ――――――――――
Younha - RescuE In front of the changing red light I’m standing, I’m the driver
On top of the road Where we had hopes to go faraway somewhere I can’t do anything else But to stay alert, who’s the driver
The moon is starting to tilt Tonight is for me I’m back on this road Trying to comfort my heart Moments that will pass And records of past moments Where is it leading me? I wanna know, be my driver
"I'd like to live my life to its fullest, but people tell me that's a fool's wish. If they're right, then so be it, but my mind won't be swayed." - Yuli
💎𝓝𝓪𝓶𝓮 ――――――――――
"My name? Just call me Yuli."
Yu Liang Song
💎𝓣𝓲𝓽𝓵𝓮 ――――――――――
Crown Prince
💎𝓐𝓰𝓮 ――――――――――
Twenty One
💎𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻 ――――――――――
Male
💎𝓢𝓮𝔁𝓾𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂 ――――――――――
Panromantic Asexual
💎𝓐𝓹𝓹𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 ――――――――――
Upon meeting men towering over him with heights of over six feet when he was but a young child, Yu Liang had hoped to grow to their height once reaching adulthood. Any chance of his wish coming true sadly passed as he reached his twentieth year and it became clear he would no longer grow. Only slightly taller than his younger siblings and much shorter than his cousins, the male stands at just barely above five feet and ten inches. Though a bit on the lighter side for his height, weighing a hundred and thirty-six pounds, he possesses more of a graceful, supple build rather than lanky.
Long hair for a male of royal blood is apparently a sign of uncouth youth, at least according to his parents. So, on a particularly solemn day, they'd managed to trick a younger, gullible Yuli into seeing their barber and by the time the child realized what was happening, there were already several thick locks of silky hair strewn across the floor. Of course, they'd soon discovered they'd made a grave mistake after they discovered their own strands of hair along with a pair of scissors by their bed the next morning. Needless to say, he was allowed to style his hair to his heart's content after that incident. Blessed with inherently strong, healthy hair, Yu Liang is able to maintain a bleached, blond color without worry of a receding hairline anytime in the near future, save for a few white strands here and there. His natural hair a deep, raven hue of black, it becomes apparent when another dye job is needed, so he takes great care in preventing his roots from showing. However, when it comes to his face, the noble puts in little to no effort. While his family takes pride in their appearances to the extent of everyone wearing at least a bit of cover-up, he prefers to spend those few extra minutes sleeping or eating.
As for clothing choices, Yu Liang adores beautiful, quality fabrics that, more often than not, create quite the dent in his parents' bank account. He has a soft spot specifically for anything with floral print and enjoys spending hours browsing through various markets. Initially, it was a strange sight for the subjects, seeing the youngest son of the royal family wandering around the streets unattended to, but they soon grew used to it over the years and he became known among merchants for arbitrary visits. At any given time, he's likely to walk into a store and purchase hundreds of dollars of clothing from traditional garb to basic, street-style clothes.
Yu Liang has his quirks and so does everyone else, but shortly after coming into contact with him, many will find he stands just a smidge above the rest in terms of eccentricity (to put it nicely). He'll need a prod or two when asked a question, especially if it happens to be early in the morning, late at night, or whenever he's feeling drowsy (which, unfortunately, is a lot of the time). Likely to doze off in the most inappropriate of places such as the ballroom or a formal dinner, people suspect he either has a sleeping disorder or stays awake until the early mornings. The latter, coupled with his love for sleep (just not at the right hours), frequently make for frustrating conversations and not being able to meet the young noble until late in the afternoon.
Taking after his father, the boy has a tendency of blending into the background during social events. Being at the center of attention is neither something he likes nor dislikes, but Yu Liang finds it easier to listen instead of talking. When his silence is questioned, his usual response is something along the lines of, "I like your voice". Despite his quiet demeanor, Yu Liang loves being around people. Whereas those who do not know him as well mistake him as someone who dislikes chatter, close friends and family know there is actually a distinct line he draws that separates pleasant conversations from noise. In fact, he is rather talkative when he feels the need to be, though he is rarely ever verbose.
Growing up in an affectionate household where hugs are the usual greeting, what may also be surprising to a stranger is how willing Yu Liang is in initiating physical contact, whether it be a simple handshake or a bear hug. As a result, his actions may be misconstrued and he has come off as having an ulterior motive in the past. To counteract this, the boy tries to be on alert for any signs of discomfort, but he's admittedly not the best at doing so (far from it) and will be oblivious to anything less than a push and an angry exclamation. He'll understand and retreat without a word, although his feelings will no doubt be hurt all the same.
His ambition is noticeably less than that of the other nobles and Yu Liang can appear unmotivated or even lazy, but his devotion to his empire cannot be rivaled. He's not a workaholic by any means and he might whine, snoozing for another couple of hours, before getting out of bed, but the boy will not hesitate to do everything and anything in his power for the sake of his family.
💎𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 + 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 ――――――――――
[+] Journals/Notepads [+] Clothing/Shopping [+] Hot beverages [+] Affection/physical contact [+] Acts of kindness [+] Company
[-] Noise (there's a limit) [-] Manipulation, unless it's not him being manipulated [-] Close combat, since he knows he'll lose [-] Headache-inducing paperwork [-] People who are too serious (makes him nervous)
💎𝓑𝓲𝓸𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓹𝓱𝔂 ――――――――――
"I don't think you'll be very entertained, which I suppose is something I'm actually grateful for."
Born just as the Weifeng empire was in the midst of slow but steady recovery after it'd undergone a catastrophic war with a neighboring kingdom, Yu Liang's childhood mainly consisted of his parents and his eldest siblings, Chunhua and Jia, working late into the nights on negotiations while he was left in the care of his grandparents. As is the case with any other emperor, his father wished the best for both his empire and his people. Ultimately, they lost nearly a quarter of their territories in order to settle on an agreement- along with the trust of the people. Rumors of his father began to spread rapidly throughout the entire empire. Some spoke of how he'd grown too soft after a century of peace and others spoke of how he was no longer fit to be leader. Needless to say, the entire royal family became a symbol of weakness. There's a limit as to how tolerant an emperor can be before being called someone without a backbone.
Even as the Weifeng empire grew in terms of influence and wealth, the Songs' reputations did not improve. They were not disliked (the harshest of critics could not deny their emperor's well intentions), but several called for him to step down in favor of a more militaristic, charismatic leader, who happened to be Yu Liang's uncle. Emperor Guiren suspected his brother-in-law to be the catalyst behind the rumors, but with no evidence- Enlai had covered his tracks well- there was nothing he could do besides trying to quell the feeling of uneasiness among the people with heartfelt speeches that had little effect. As a result, their relatives were split into various political groups, all vying for the throne. Though there was no eminent threat, the Songs remained wary and withdrew from the rest of their relatives.
Yu Liang lived in seclusion for much of his childhood. Aside from the occasional cousin visiting for business matters and dropping by his bedroom for the briefest of moments, he rarely interacted with anyone besides his grandparents. This was not a problem for the young noble, who was quite content with his grandmother's cooking and his grandfather's stories. When they passed away, his parents hired several caretakers. One after another, they were let go due to various reasons, from putting his life in danger to Yu Liang just not liking them. When he turned twelve, his parents employed a butler who met his standards and the two got along well. Doubling also as Yu Liang's guardian, Nianzu, is an older brother figure and a close confidant.
💎𝓕𝓒 + 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓻 𝓒𝓸𝓭𝓮 ――――――――――
#799C82
💎𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓶𝓮 𝓢𝓸𝓷𝓰 ――――――――――
Younha - RescuE In front of the changing red light I’m standing, I’m the driver
On top of the road Where we had hopes to go faraway somewhere I can’t do anything else But to stay alert, who’s the driver
The moon is starting to tilt Tonight is for me I’m back on this road Trying to comfort my heart Moments that will pass And records of past moments Where is it leading me? I wanna know, be my driver
💎𝓑𝓮𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓭 𝓣𝓸 ――――――――――
N/A
💎𝓞𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 ――――――――――
i’ll work on the kingdom part later tonight!
He looks good! One quick question though-is he the heir to the throne, even though he's the youngest (asking b/c you put him as "crown prince" haha)?
@lady horatio your character is approved! feel free to move her over :)
Yep, he’s the crown prince! He has two elder sisters, but they’re not in line for the throne. I probably should’ve mentioned that, so I’ll add it in now.
Yep, he’s the crown prince! He has two elder sisters, but they’re not in line for the throne. I probably should’ve mentioned that, so I’ll add it in now.
Cool! Once you add it in, feel free to move him over :)
@lady horatio your character is approved! feel free to move her over :)
Ahhh, thank you! I'll pop her over to the characters' tab and try to come up with a CS for Philip soon, too, since princes are very much in the minority.
Also, having skimmed over the other CS's, I love that we wound up with two oddball gingers. xD
@Eric Horst I'm just so tickled! Honestly, either Eli and Gen are going to strike up a super unlikely friendship, or they are gonna hate each other. That's just how it feels to me, and either outcome would be spectacular.
HEY EVERYONE! This is an official announcement thing. The GMs would like, since there's such a large cast, a quick "about the characters" kind of thing. For each main character, give us a one- or two-sentence description or a handful of words that give the essence of each. these can be added to your CS posts in the char tab, but it's mostly an OOC exercise.
I'll go first~
Valentine: Traumatized princess with anxiety issues that finds refuge in photography and online.
Rhia: Princess who tries to balance her duties with a normal life. Her extended family means a lot to her.
John/Sparks: Aciras palace IT at your service! Geeky & easygoing.
Elijah Rothchester: Middle child prince with an anger problem and a thirst for revenge of any kind with a surprising amount of thickness going on in his head.
Righty-o! I hope this is close to what you're looking for?
Genevieve: Somewhat isolated princess who stays away from most social media and hides behind clever tweets and partial selfies, designed to give more of an impression than an accurate image. Loves her court and has few friends outside of it, if any. Shyer than she first appears.
And, in case he does show up, Philip: Genevieve's older brother, and the crown prince of Maris (for now). Outgoing, gregarious, always in the mood to try something new. His parents are a little worried about just how far he's willing to stray from the nest and from tradition.
