Age: 22

Bio: The eldest of the 4 daughters Annalise was born with some form of Albinism resulting in much lighter skin and hair than her parents. It was because of this that she was believed to have the ability to learn the art of magic. When she was old enough to learn one of the Court Mages attempted to train her in the art but it was quickly discovered that she was not able to practice the art. She has a very intense sense of duty to her father and her kingdom, while she does wish for her freedom to marry who she wanted, like her father did before her, she is willing to do what it takes to help her father and her home succeed.

Other: Annalise was born blind in her right eye so she can be a little clumsy at times and lacks proper depth perception.

Name: Gil Jalal
Age: 19
Bio(optional): The 3rd son to the King of the Orc ruled desert Kingdom of Afdan.
Personality: Despite his slightly brutish appearance Prince Gil is a respectable male with a kind heart. He often speaks softly and has a habit of hunching around those he does not wish to startle in an attempt to make himself look smaller. He is, however, aware that he does give off a certain appearance and his not afraid to use his larger stature to intimidate those he deems a threat.
Other(optional):

Name: Jinayah Altera

Age: 17

Bio: As the youngest of four, Jinayah has enjoyed some degree of freedom. She is a strange sort of princess, well-known for demanding boys' clothes since she was old enough to express it. While she will wear gowns on formal occasions, most of the time she can be found in specially tailored tunics and pants, down at target practice, or training in the yard with the knights. She is a bit on the spoiled side, which may be part of the reason she is allowed her freedoms and odd habits.

Other: Jin looks very much like her mother, especially in the eyes. This has made her father avoid speaking to her lately, which hurts.

name: Vyarin Kremazov

appearance: Tall and incredibly built, Vyarin is the model of a warrior. Indeed, his form is the sort that would take up an entire doorway he would happen to pass through. In accordance with the religious reforms of half a century past, he keeps his blond hair shaved down to fuzz. His face is similarly shaved. However, most notable about him is the rag that obscures his left eye, wrapped around his head, that conceals the gaping remains of his eye.

age: 19

bio: Vyarin was born to a most impressive pedigree. His father, the famed Zarrir "Usurper-of-Tyrants", had recently before Vyarin's birth led a successful rebellion against the so-called "Western Overlords" from across the Zpina mountain range. The Western Overlords' memory has been intentionally lost, with Zarrir having ordered all record of them destroyed and declaring that any who speak of them in his court have their tongues cut out. Thus, Vyarin's birth, coinciding rather neatly with the liberation, was considered highly auspicious by many. His name, "Vyarin", even means "of freedom" or "freeborn" in the now-dead Old Prozdy language. On his birth, Vyarin was given the courtesy titles of "Prince of Princes" (a title shared by his father), and "First Lord of the League". The League of which the second title represents is the nominally equal partnership of the great many rulers and nobles who had risen up alongside Prozdy against the Western Overlords, but in reality serve as effective vassals to Prozdy.

Vyarin grew up among the militant court of his father. In the Prozdy culture, strength and stoicism were the highest virtues, and nobles who shied away from military pursuits were considered illegitimate to rule. Thus, Vyarin was given a rigorous education in fighting with a great variety of weapons, strategy and tactics, and a number of traditional sports. Thus, he grew up strong, accustomed to physical strain and resistant to the fear of death. At least, that was the visage he put on for the court to see. In truth, he found he tired often of the singleminded pursuit of conflict and victory that Prozdy society seemed to worship, and found he was rather curious regarding a great many subjects not taught to him. However, there wasn't much to be done about that. His father Zarrir was an iron-fisted ruler, grim and incredibly competent, and would likely stand for no deviation on his son's part.

It was on Vyarin's coming-of-age day that his life changed rather oddly. During the celebrations, one of the princes of the League inadvertently insulted Vyarin before all the attendees. Zarrir, in a fit of rage, demanded that Vyarin and the prince duel with shashka to the death before the entire crowd. Neither were particularly interested in fighting this duel, and the prince offered to apologize, Zarrir's command was absolute, declaring that should either refuse this duel, they would be declared cowards and stripped of all honours. Eventually, after some heavy debate, a compromise was declared in which the two would fight only to first blood. The duel commenced, and ended when Vyarin fell forward, screaming and clutching at the left side of his face. Quickly, doctors were called, but the surgery was brutal, and perhaps did more damage to his eye than even the blade. Eventually, it was declared that Vyarin was blind in one eye. Zarrir, fearing for his son's life and his own court's stability, sent Vyarin away on the premise that he find a spouse.

role in the story: Prince and suitor

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Name: Alvaro
Age: 19
Bio: Crown Prince of Lorien, Alvaro isn't like others around him. Though his father saw fit to ensure he was trained in the ways of magic and as a warrior to protect the Kingdom of Lorien, Alvaro always enjoyed the time spent with his mother and learning to listen to nature. Alvaro trained under his father's order until his body was broken, and even then he continued to hone his skill until he became the very thing his father wanted, a weapon. His mother's love kept him from being a vicious killer, not to mention his secret lover who leveled him out. Though kept a secret from his father, Alvaro's mother knew of his secret love with his father's most lethal warrior, Nairo. When the notice was received by his father to unite the Kingdoms via marriage with King Altera's daughter, his father was ecstatic, even though Alvaro's mother tried her best to talk her husband out of it, his word was final. Alvaro didn't want to disappoint either of his parents and sought only to bring peace to the land. After speaking with Nairo, he got his blessing to do what needed to be done. They shared an intimate night after the news to solidify their love. Sadly, Alvaro would leave and head to the Kingdom of Astalia, where he would live a lie for the sake of his kingdom and unity.
Other: Alvaro is gay, but for the sake of his Kingdom, he will do what is necessary, at least he hopes he can.

Name: Loreena Altera
Age: 21
Bio: Loreena was the second child born to Harold and Tiana, a bit of a surprise so soon after the arrival of Annalise. She was a bit of the opposite of her elder sister, darker in hair and skin and also possessed a disdain for all things court related as she grew out of the nursery.

She loved her books, often sneaking down into the library and reading long into the night. She devoured books like a starving man would a loaf of bread, and it was discovered that she possessed an eidetic memory, making her classes a breeze for her, though it seems like applying her knowledge to real life provided a challenge. Lore was also the first, and seemingly only, of her sister to show any skill in magic, swiftly coming under the tutelage of the royal mages. She is able to pick up a skill quickly, but mastering it takes time.

Her most secret and ardent desire is to go on an adventure. To visit a far off land, to learn new magics from various teachers, and to write an adventure story of her own. For this reason, she is, perhaps, the most interested of her sisters in the plan their father laid out for them to marry one from a different kingdom. As long as he has books, or doesn't mind her building a library, and a sense of adventure, she will be content.

Name:
Erick

Appearance:
Height: 5’9, medium lean and muscular build.

Complexion: Fair, evidence - small nicks and scars - of his experience in combat. Dark blonde hair clipped to a French crop. Hazel eyes. Facial hair generally well kept and short.

Attire: Everyday clothes are usually understated, plain linen; a long-sleeve belted tunic, trousers with leg wraps and leather shoes or low cut boot, leather bracers, fit for sparring or riding. Court clothes would include an embroidered quilted tunic (belted) dyed in a deep red or blue over a shirt, and appropriately matching trousers and tall leather boots, a dense fur-trimmed cloak is worn across one shoulder closed together with a heavy silver ouroboros broach, and some articles of jewellery; necklaces and rings.

Age:
21

Bio:
Erick is the middle child of King Henrick, who rules the northern Kingdom of Jörda. The fringes of the country begin at the other side of the river that cuts through Sahas, they have hard borders up against several Gilthan states in the far north and west, meaning the Kingdom has been involved in conflicts for some time to push back Gilthan advance. Fortunately, much of the northern terrain is hilly and mountainous and larger settlements in Jörda are heavily fortified, King Henrick however fears these advantages will not be sufficient to halt enemy advances indefinitely, and has therefore decided that an alliance with Astalia will be necessary in the preservation of the sovereignty of Jörda.

Jörda has fertile land centrally and south towards the river, highly self sufficient in growing crops for textiles and food, it’s people, whom are predominantly human, are also skilled boat builders; they make use of the river for freshwater fishing as well as occasional access to the Eastern sea where settlements aren’t near the coast. The mountainous regions are rich in ores and some precious metals, consequently, Jörda produces some of the hardest metal weaponry. Jörda traders abroad may be seen with wares such as animal pelts, textiles, and fine crafted weapons and jewellery.

Erick’s older brother Andor, whom was the eldest of the three children, was killed some months ago in a bloody battle at the northern front, from which Erick has returned after completing his brother’s work. He is a skilled swordsman, equestrian and archer. There has been little time for Erick to pursue other interests outside the scope of warfare, as the country is embroiled in perpetual conflict, and he has been tasked with defending the people of Jörda.