[OOC] Choice of Romance - Seasons of Youth

[PrincePierce]

@HushedWhispers Absolutely! Hop on in!

[Silent Whispers]

@HushedWhispers Absolutely! Hop on in!

@PrincePierce

Give me a moment to look things over and then I'll decide on what to make.

[Songster Gecko]

WIP. Can't find a picture that I'm happy with, though I'd be happy to do a written description if that's okay.

Vesa Kaivarri

Name: Vesa Kaivarri
Title: Marquess
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Age: 21
Nationality: Burlian

Character Appearance

Vesa stands at 5'7", a little taller than most Burlians, thanks to his mixed parentage. For the most part, he prefers simple clothes to elaborate ones. His usual attire would be a dark grey frock coat, reaching down to his knees and cinched around the waist with a belt. His pants would be of a lighter shade of grey, tucked into gaiters wrapped around his calves and boots.

Background

Had Vesa been born into any other noble family, and under the same circumstances, he would have been disowned from the moment of his birth, at the very least. The product of a drunken tryst between his father and the daughter of a travelling Edochean merchant, it was only thanks to his father's strong sense of honour - and the fact that he had neither children nor wife - that he agreed to raise Vesa as a legitimate son, and even potential heir to his title.

The north-eastern march where Vesa grew up was considered to be hard country, even by Burlian standards. Though there were fertile fishing grounds just off the coast, rough seas made venturing out a dangerous activity, if not outright lethal. Piracy and banditry were rampant, with brigands often hopping between the borders of Stonia and Burlia, making the job of hunting them down troublesome, if not outright impossible. As such, although Vesa was part of a noble family, he grew up in relative austerity, which was made even tougher due to his father's insistence that he learn how to fight and lead men almost as soon as he was able to hold a gun.

This proved to be wise on the older Kaivarri's part, as he met an untimely end during a skirmish with a particularly large group of bandits, leaving Vesa to become a full marquess at the age of sixteen.

Personality

Hard conditions breed hard people, and Vesa is no exception. Stern, serious, and seemingly without a trace of fun in his body, he often sounds older than his twenty-one years, even if he does not look it. Whatever little humour he has is expressed in sharp, direct, and sometimes bordering on being personally offensive, quips. A man with a strong sense of honour, Vesa has a special disdain for those who would neglect duty, or those who would abuse their powers or position.

Knowing the full story behind his conception, Vesa often feels ill at ease when amongst other nobles of proper birth, even within the Burlian court. Having lived simply, and with minimal luxuries, for much of his life, he feels discomfort even when in the presence of lavish displays of affluence; not that he finds it morally repugnant, but it is simply too strange for him. As such, Vesa often feels much more at home among commoners, and would much rather have his dinner in a local tavern than at a banquet, if he could have his way.

Other

- Respected and perhaps even loved by his people for his relentless efforts in fighting pirates and bandits, but thought of as a butcher by some outside of his realm, thanks in no small part to his brutal and merciless methods.

- Skilled marksman and swordsman. Not at the level of someone who dedicates their life to the art, mind you, but rather, he possesses the skill that comes naturally with not dying over the course of several skirmishes.

- Likes dogs and potatoes. Not necessarily in that order, or in that combination.

[Sierra]

@PrincePierce mmm, sure. Let's go ahead and reserve a baroness of Merriedge.

[PrincePierce]

@DegenerateThree Looks good! Add our wonderful Marquess~

@Sierra Gotcha covered!

[Sierra]

Working on converting the character sheet now. For those curious, here's her current sheet. However this is going to be prequel Sam when she's still supposed to be a wife-to-be, but if you read the sheet then you know how well that goes over (spoiler: it doesn't). Should be fun.

EDIT: Here you go with the prequel version!

Sam Whitmore

Images: I have personal moral issues with faceclaims, but seeing as it probably matters here more than most,
I'm making an exception. (bonus points if you realize who I chose)



Name: Samantha Whitmore - just “Sam”
Title: Baroness - much to her ire
Gender: Female - but probably should have been a boy by the way she acts.
Sexuality: Bi-curious (I pair her off purely on character compatibility, men & women alike)
Age: 19
Nationality: Merriedge - City of Avalon

Character Appearance: Slender, unimposing, sweet from a distance. Of note, her eyes a bright green, almost irridescent and sharply contrasting with her unkempt dirty-blonde hair. A face as soft as hers does not do justice the firecracker that she is under the surface.
If given the choice as she finally is, she straight up refuses to wear traditional dresses. She prefers a long skirt or blouse with a boy’s jacket over top of it. Depending on the day, she may tolerate putting flowers or other accessories in her hair. Other days she keeps it modest with only a simple pendant around her neck. Lavish jewelry never appealed to her.

Background: Sam was born of the Whitmore family, one of the wealthy barons in Avalon. Her upbringing steered her towards being the perfect wife for another wealthy male, though she fought this every chance she could. She was constantly in trouble for sneaking out into the less luxurious working districts with friends, or playing around on the docks near the ships constantly coming and going. She was obsessed with travelling since she was a young girl. Of course, her parents would have none of their daughter being around the deckhand ‘peasantry’. More than once her father, Andrew Whitmore, third generation owner-operator of Whitmore Trading Company, caught her in the carriage trying to sneak down to the docks whenever he went to attend to business matters.

At 17, her parents had begun trying to marry her off. Sam makes it a point to lead on suitors then shatter their hopes as the adults start pressuring her. Having exhausted any hope of finding a husband for her in Avalon, the hope turned to her finding a groom amidst nobility. For the first time this year she’s being sent to Belchester. Her parents are hopeful that someone there can change her attitudes on marriage, but Sam has very different ideas. With the watchful eyes no longer constantly hovering over her, she intends to turn the adults’ plan on its head and make the trip her own personal getaway that does not include being paraded for a multitude of spoiled boys.

Personality: In a word, firecracker. Reckless, tomboyish, not at all the perfect lady her parents wanted. Also not above settling a heated argument with a smashed nose. She never felt at home in the wealthy nobility and all their etiquette and rules and fancy dress. She would much rather see the world and do real things, not the fake life she likes to call what she’s forced to live at home. For others it may be how they wish to live, but it has never been anything less than a facade for Sam.

She’s not a romantic - not after having it cheesily shoved in her face for a year and a half now - but that’s not to say she’s hopeless. She couldn’t tell you what it is she wants in someone, but the answer is someone who is real rather than the image their money would have them put on. She doubts this is the right place to find that and does not have high hopes. But so long as there are princes buying the drinks, she can still have some fun.

Other: She’s always wanted to learn dueling. Playing with swords was never considered “ladylike” and her parents would never condone it. She once said she would be thrilled the day she could slice a potato out of the air.

@PrincePierce

[PrincePierce]

@Sierra
Lookin' good my friend! I'll get her marked down and you can go ahead and post her.

Also, to those concerned, I'll start construction on the IC post within the next 24hrs.

[Sierra]

Done. :)

[Silent Whispers]

@PrincePierce Mind if I reserve the Queen of Merriedge? I might also make a Duke character, too. :) Thanks in advance!

[Congee]

I was confused what is up with you guys and the significance of potatoes in your characters then I just went over and read the rules. Oops.

[Songster Gecko]

I was confused what is up with you guys and the significance of potatoes in your characters then I just went over and read the rules. Oops.

@Congee

Potatoes are good, man.

[Congee]

@DegenerateThree Good enough to be taken note in the rules.

[The One]

I still need to make a Cs sorry for the wait. Whwt is the character limit here?

[PrincePierce]

@The One Per person it's three characters. For the whole thing? When people stop coming in

[Sierra]

*patiently waits for IC starter*

[PrincePierce]

The post (though a 0th), has been posted! Go ham! I won't actually get my own posted until tonight. It's cosplay cram week

[Sierra]

It's cosplay cram week

@PrincePierce

What con are you cramming for?

[PrincePierce]

@Sierra GAMEcon in Springfield MO.

[Congee]

I will try and gget my first post up tomorrow. ^_^

[Benzaiten]

I hope she's okay like this.

Rowan Karnstein

Name

Rowan Evangeline Karnstein

Title

None

Gender

Female

Sexuality

"Ladies are a much more interesting topic."

Age

21 years

Nationality

Wazatocia

Character Appearance

Rowan Karnstein is 5'2'' tall. Her body could be described as 'in good condition' as she is physically fit and slim, she has beautiful sharp legs and a slightly defined stomach. Her eyes are of a deep 'deer' brown and she has brunette hair to match them. That typical 'sweet girl' image is written all over her, but don't be fooled by it. She can be feisty. Rowan has no problem with dressing like a lady or dressing like a tomboy, she enjoys both styles, depending on her mood and the situation.

Background

Rowan was born to a young mother, just sweet 19 years old, and a father of 23 years who loved her mother dearly. The Karnstein couple worked as servants for the royal family of Wazatocia for several years when they discovered they were expecting a child. The royal family was supportive and offered the very hardworking couple a decent health care within their palace. Five years after Rowan's birth her mother got sick and died two years later. The death of her mother left her father heartbroken and the only thing still keeping him upright was the seven-year-old girl that depended on him. A couple of weeks after the passing of her beloved, joyful, always hardworking, positive mother her father began to call her Mircalla randomly. He explained to her how her mother had wanted to name her Mircalla, but he had been against it. Without talking about it any further Mircalla had turned into a nickname of Rowan's that only her father ever used.

Rowan grew up with a father who was forever heartbroken, but loved his daughter endlessly and would have killed for her if necessary. He always accepted his daughter for who she was, allowed her to spread her wings as much as she could within this world. Rowan went to a school that costed her father almost everything he earned within the palace, but he was determined to give his daughter an education.

She had helped out in the kitchen of the palace since the age of six, cutting potatoes and carrots carefully. By the age of nine she was working in the palace after school and homework, helping out the servants she had grown up with and following into her father's foot steps to become a hardworking member of their family. At the age of fifteen Rowan gained the attention of the princess of Wazatocia by her natural skill for painting as she was painting in a secret corner of the garden where she thought no one ever came to. Her and the princess became fast friends within a couple of weeks. To most people's surprise, and a lot of people's jealousy and anger, the parents of the princess didn't mind their friendship and fell in love with the young servant.

They offered Rowan an education within the palace after eight months of closeness with their daughter. Overjoyed with the news her father pushed her to accept the offer. Within the next years the ever hardworking young girl grew into a young woman that profited from the friendship as much as the princess seemed to profit from it as well. She learned how to ride a horse, play the piano, dance at balls, was granted to take fencing lessons (which she was more than anything grateful for, since those really fulfilled her heart), got pushed to take painting lessons to grow out her natural talent, she was allowed to attend smaller balls, got to wear the princess's dresses and learn how to walk and talk like a lady. Her father saw a bright future in front of her and was bursting with pride of how his baby girl was able to spread out her wings and throw her colors out to the world.

Needless to say the two young ladies grew attracted to each other in their youthful naivety. Their slow burn love built up until, at the age of nineteen, both of the girls were waltzing in the ballroom to practice their steps again before the big ball the next day. (Big for Rowan at least.) Their passion got the best of them and they ended up... "waltzing like it's 1698", as Rowan would call it from then on. This was also the night that Rowan told the princess about her secret nickname 'Mircalla', that held a deeper meaning to her than her actual name ever could. She told her how it felt like a secret identity that only her father knew about. And the princess understood the deepness of meaning it had for her friend.

Their relationship or love affair or whatever people might want to call it was short lived sadly. Only three months later a servant accidentally caught the two waltzing in the ballroom - for memory sakes - and kissing. The royal parents were anything but amused. The princess and the privileged servant girl were thrown off and couldn't understand the anger that came from the usually so accepting couple. They were furious. Their daughter shouldn't have lost her purity before marriage (apparently they've found out about that too, Rowan never knew how), shouldn't have gotten romantically involved with a servant. The two young women weren't allowed to say goodbye, but the princess was able to get a glance at Rowan while she was being taken out of the palace, just two seconds, and she looked at her love and softly said just one word: Mircalla. Rowan was, without a chance for her father to stop them, taken away from the castle, banned from Wazatocia.

And so a very heartbroken, confused, scared nineteen-year-old Rowan found herself back at in a usual servant role. No privilege, no fencing, no more painting, no princess to chase her through the castle, no father by her side to love her, hold her, dry her tears and always have her back. She felt alone. Rowan found herself serving in the kitchen, cutting up potatoes yet again, for the 'Courting Season'. She didn't know what happend to her princess, but she knew that she had never seen her participate in the Courting Season so far.

Three years have passed since then.

Personality

Rowan is a very strong headed woman. She likes to say what she is thinking, even though a couple of hard slaps have told her to learn when to shut her mouth. She still runs her mouth too often though. She is a silly person that likes to have fun during work, which many people don't like to see. She likes to goof around and talk back to people. Rowan enjoys to throw people off, see their guard drop, crash in their walls. Despite being hardworking, she can't stand when she has to clean up after people who give her more work than necessary. She also lacks the quality of staying quiet in her corner when others are talking rubbish.

Rowan loves nature and the fresh breeze, she loves balls and dancing, especially waltzing. She has often been caught waltzing by herself when she was actually supposed to scrub the floor of the ballroom. She can't stand when people treat her like she is worth less than them because of the position she holds within the food chain.

She doesn't throw out respect easily and rather fakes it than it being real, but if one receives her respect they should be very honored and proud of themselves, because it is a rare thing. But if they lose that respect, it is most likely gone forever. She doesn't let people fool her twice.

Without a doubt Rowan is still broken. She has issues she hasn't worked on. She is missing her father more than anything and tries to not think of him too much. She might even still be holding onto some hope that he will find her some day. Maybe that's the reason she is staying in one place... So he can search for her?

Other

Skills:
drawing, ballroom dancing, horseback riding, fencing, cooking, cleaning, singing (though she hasn't done that for other's entertainment so far), playing piano

Weaknesses:
potty mouth, maybe a bit too sassy and feisty, lack of professionalism and submission, doesn't like boundaries or rules