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When Royalty Collides (#YIKES)

And a wild Amaranthine has been posted.

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The welcome ball was over, and Amaranthine had been exhausted merely by observing the other royals who were populating the palace for the time being. Even having stayed near the edges observing, she’d found herself feeling quite out of place, no matter how often Elinoire reminded her that she was basically what Perse saw as a princess. She didn’t like disbelieving her grandmother, but upon seeing the actual royals, she’d felt out of place. Even given her headdress of stars, it didn’t hold a candle to the accessories the other girls had been wearing, and she’d been grateful when she was able to retire to her rooms for the night.

Only to find herself pestered by late night texts from Echo and Wisteria wanting to know everything she was seeing. Everything she was experiencing, and it only made Amaranthine feel more exhausted. She’d sent a few surreptitious photos she’d taken to the girls to appease them, but then found she couldn’t sleep. It had been her own decision not to take any companions with her to Aciras, but she wouldn’t have minded her grandmother being there. But Elinoire had republic business to handle, especially with her being away and knowing it skewed the council. Three Loveridges to place their votes instead of four, but she’d agreed that her grandmother could vote for her if any situations occurred while she was away. As far as the other council members, Echo and Wisteria excluded, knew, she was on a diplomatic mission. If anyone here was apt to deal with her country as ide from the usual trade agreements.
She was beginning to feel as if everyone else thought she didn’t belong nearly as much as she felt she did, but that wasn’t going to stop her from enjoying herself. Even if, instead of getting a good night’s sleep, she had woken at dawn and sat down cross-legged on the floor of her room to do a Tarot reading for herself.

Whatever that had told her, she’d decided she wasn’t going to skip the brunch. Changing from her pajamas into black jeans and a white camisole under a loose white button-down shirt, she brushed her hair out smooth before glancing at the purple velvet box her grandmother had given her before she’d come here. She hadn’t looked at the contents yet, but something drew her to it now and she opened it to find a gorgeous layered necklace showcasing a large amethyst below a small star. Representing herself, and she decided to slip it around her neck instead of her usual satin or velvet ribbon before she slid a simple pair of flats onto her feet. Now she was ready.

Heading down to the parlor, she pretended that the obvious difference between her attire and a large portion of the others who had arrived before her didn’t bother her as she’d walked over to the table and nibbled on a berry. She’d work her way up to the sweets.

Amaranthine's outfit minus shoes

the necklace

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@ayzrules still active! Sort of. Lol Had sinus problems hit the past week which killed my muse post-wise, but I/Amaranthine are still here.

And if anyone was curious, say she did manage to arrive to the welcome ball but, as she'd likely still be deciding how she fits in/what she thinks of the others, she stuck to the edges of it all and was quiet. Plus, since I went to the work of making it...

Amaranthine's welcome ball attire

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I'd say Amaranthine is attempting to be fashionably late, but tbh she probably got distracted and nearly forgot to arrive. LOL

aka I haven't forgotten I owe a post, but I just need the time to write it

When Royalty Collides (#YIKES)

I feel like I should do some plotting re:Amaranthine, but seeing as I don't see myself getting a lot of time to peek in here this weekend due to early shifts at work and helping finish up Christmas baking/shopping afterward (or the discord although my Kindle doesn't seem to want to cooperate much with me there :/) I'm not sure how. Or if logically anyone would know her very well? Lol

When Royalty Collides (#YIKES)

Amaranthine

Amaranthine Loveridge of Perse

" It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." -J.K. Rowling

💎𝓝𝓪𝓶𝓮
――――――――――

Amaranthine Carinae Loveridge

💎𝓣𝓲𝓽𝓵𝓮
――――――――――

council member (Perse doesn’t have royalty per se), heiress to the Loveridge legacy (therefore essentially an unofficial princess of Perse)

💎𝓐𝓰𝓮
――――――――――

19

💎𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻
――――――――――

female

💎𝓢𝓮𝔁𝓾𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂
――――――――――

demiromantic heterosexual

💎𝓐𝓹𝓹𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮
――――――――――

Slender and rather unassuming in appearance, one wouldn’t expect Amaranthine to hold as much power as she does. In fact, she rather looks as if she could be blown away by a strong wind. Some might even say it looks as if there’s fairy blood in her, but that’s just from the more fanciful Perseans (of which there are several hundreds if not thousands who fit that description.).
With blonde hair showcasing caramel undertones and green-hazel eyes that often appear darker/nearly brown at times and lighter green in others, there is a sense of intrigue to her appearance, as if it changes with every moment. The fact she prefers simplicity over the many layers and accessories of the others in Perse adds to the sense she’s from another time.

💎𝓟𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂
――――――――――

sweet, innocent, curious, rebellious, determined, introverted, secretive, intelligent, trusting, trustworthy, mysterious, impatient

Under the gentle and sweet exterior of Amaranthine’s demeanor flows a river of steel. Not only that but she’s a study in contrasts, to an extent: introverted and secretive, yet also determined and with a streak of rebelliousness to herself that she rarely shows to anyone. Instead, people see her intelligence and wit, tempered by her innate innocence to seem entirely palatable and generally want to be by her side. It doesn’t hurt that she could probably tell them their futures if they so wished. Not only that but it’s likely that she’d be curious about that information anyhow, especially if the person was dear to herself or from a country outside of Perse. However, the only time she shows any sort of true patience is when she’s using her cards and it can be particularly difficult to get through her walls. People have tried, yet she has yet to actually fall in love with anyone.

💎𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 + 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼
――――――――――

Likes: blackberry wine, classical music, the Tarot, violets, stories about other countries, silk, jewels (only on accessories), scarves, velvet, loose dresses, helping people, fresh air
Dislikes: being the center of attention, waiting, arguments, corsets, greed, impatience (yes, even her own), hurting people, pain, blood, being told what to do, enclosed spaces, suspicion

💎𝓑𝓲𝓸𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓹𝓱𝔂
――――――――――

From the time of her birth, there was no question who Amaranthine would be. In fact, some people say she’s the reincarnation of Carinae, and there isn’t much that her family could say to dissuade the rumors. In fact, there is a lot to the young girl that is similar to her ancestor. She’s always had a healthy curiosity for what’s outside the borders of Perse, but she’s also never been able to deny her birthright either. The women of the Loveridge family have always been members of the council. Her sister couldn’t escape that, and neither could she as she took her place on the council as soon as she turned sixteen, which in Perse stands as the age when a child becomes an adult. The streak of rebellion in her is tempered by her introversion. The thought of refusing what was expected of her has never crossed her mind, even as she has retained the curiosity toward the other countries surrounding Perse.
In general, family lines in Perse are matrilineal, especially in the Loveridge family, and Amaranthine knows that she’s expected to continue that tradition. The problem is that she’s never had reason to consider romance, although she has no difficulty suggesting it to others in her readings. From a young age, she was taught about the Tarot and how to read the cards, and she’s become rather adept at the skill, yet her preference has always been more internal, focused more on her dreams and analyzing them. For a part of her has always wondered what is outside of Perse, yet she’s never had the courage to try and see what is out there. As far as anyone else can see, she is content with what she’s been given, although she has no difficulty using some of her power to help those less fortunate than her. Any desires beyond helping her people are secret. She hasn’t found any reason to prove otherwise, but that doesn’t stand to reason that one day her curiosity might come to the forefront and throw Perse into a new way of life.

💎𝓕𝓒 + 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓻 𝓒𝓸𝓭𝓮
――――――――――

Face claim: Remi Bennett; color code: 662d91

💎𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓶𝓮 𝓢𝓸𝓷𝓰
――――――――――

King and Lionheart – Of Monsters and Men
<sub>His crown lit up the way as we moved slowly
Past the wondering eyes of the ones that were left behind.
Though far away, though far away, though far away
We're still the same, we're still the same, we're still the same.

Howling ghosts they reappear
In mountains that are stacked with fear
But you're a king and I'm a lionheart.
And in the sea that's painted black
Creatures lurk below the deck
But you're a king and I'm a lionheart.</sub>

💎𝓑𝓮𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓭 𝓣𝓸
――――――――――

TBD

💎𝓞𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻
――――――――――

Skills: cartomancy, gaining people’s trust

Perse

PERSE

a view of the council building in the capital city of Persepolis at sunset

💎𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓝𝓪𝓶𝓮
――――――――――

Perse

💎𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓠𝓾𝓮𝓮𝓷
――――――――――

There is no absolute ruler of Perse, but the country is governed by a council made up of 22 citizens representing the cards of the Major Arcana, although unofficially the ruling family is the Loveridges, of which their head is currently Hyacinth Loveridge, Amaranthine’s mother and the council member representing the Empress card.

💎𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓻𝓼
――――――――――

purple, gold, and silver

💎𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓲𝓼 𝓚𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓷 𝓕𝓸𝓻
――――――――――

Officially, Perse is known for being the land where anyone is welcome, and where anyone can find out their future or experience fantasy for a price. There is a deep sense of culture in the country, and a belief in myth and legend and a focus on the more theatrical aspects of stage magic and divination seems more de rigueur than unexpected.
Motto: “Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give”
Values: unusual, creative, psychic, humanitarian, selfless, fantasy, the future
Religion: Wiccan
Style: The style of Perse is very eclectic, ranging from fantastical fairy dresses and heavy embroidery in the lower castes, occasionally the upper as well, to silks, satins, sequins and jewels int he upper castes. There is also a heavy focus on jewelry as well as scarves and other accessories. It isn't uncommon to find people in the cities wearing flower crowns speaking with someone covered in jewels.
Main Export: information (especially when it comes to those interested in their futures), berries, flowers, amethysts
Gemstone: amethyst
Animal: the Purple Emperor butterfly
Flower/Plant: violet

💎𝓡𝓮𝓬𝓮𝓷𝓽/𝓡𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓿𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓗𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂
――――――――――

The country of Perse was founded 175 years ago, when Carinae Loveridge traveled beyond the boundaries of the existing countries and found a land deep in the mountains where it was fully believable that all things mystical still existed, as opposed to what she’d been used to back in her homeland, where her skill in precognition via the Tarot and other less magical forms of divination was seen as nearly useless and most certainly strange as there wasn’t a large population of people who practiced that. (i.e. Not a lot of Romany-like citizens there)
Anything seemed possible in this new land of amethyst mountains and fields of flowers, and soon enough, she had convinced others to join her there. All people with similar abilities and cultural beliefs as she had, and all looking for somewhere they were accepted. The capital city of Persepolis quickly grew near the center of the country, surrounded by small settlements and both flower and berry fields that soon became part of the few exports the country began sending elsewhere. Amethyst mines were dug into the mountains as well, and soon enough the new country became a bustling center of all things mysticism and, to an extent, psychological. The ruling council soon followed, created via vote at first, although afterward the positions passed down along family lines. Understandably, Carinae held a high position, and her descendants still hold positions on the council, along with the descendants of those first families who followed Carinae there.

💎𝓞𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻
――――――――――

Demonym: Persean
Government: republic
Population: 800,000
The Council:
None (0 or 22): The Fool (Loki Clayton, Andy Serkis)
1: The Magician (Casamir Boswell, Timothy Omundson)
2: The High Priestess (Madeleine Lee, Miranda Richardson)
3: The Empress (Hyacinth Loveridge, Gillian Anderson)
4: The Emperor (Darrik Clayton, Neal McDonough)
5: The Hierophant (Mychal Lovell, Gary Oldman)
6: The Lovers (Echo Buckley, Emma Dumont)
7: The Chariot (Byron Lovell, Harry Lloyd)
8 (or 11): Justice (Veronica Stanley, Jessica Brown Findlay)
9: The Hermit (Cecil Buckley, Liam Cunningham)
10: Wheel of Fortune (Nico Buckland, Grey Damon)
11 (or 8): Strength (Iris Ayres, Rose Leslie)
12: The Hanged Man (August Gray, Alan Tudyk)
13: Death (Aidan Gray, Charles Dance)
14: Temperance (Delphinium Lee, Michelle Fairley)
15: The Devil (Solomon Elliott, David Gandy)
16: The Tower ( Celia Lee, Kathleen Robertson)
17: The Star (Amaranthine Loveridge, Remi Bennett)
18: The Moon (Wisteria Lovell, Juno Temple)
19: The Sun (Terenei Loveridge, Vlada Rosylakova)
20: Judgment (Samson Elliott, David Strathairn)
21: The World (Elinoire Loveridge, Maggie Smith)

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*lurking again*

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@ayzrules Sounds good to me! It's 2am here anyway so I should sleep too lol

When Royalty Collides (#YIKES)

Okay, feel free to ask me to add/edit things (I know it's a bit of an odd fit but what's referenced in here isn't magic, not really)

Amaranthine

Amaranthine Loveridge of Perse

" It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." -J.K. Rowling

💎𝓝𝓪𝓶𝓮
――――――――――

Amaranthine Carinae Loveridge

💎𝓣𝓲𝓽𝓵𝓮
――――――――――

council member (Perse doesn’t have royalty per se), heiress to the Loveridge legacy (therefore essentially an unofficial princess of Perse)

💎𝓐𝓰𝓮
――――――――――

19

💎𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻
――――――――――

female

💎𝓢𝓮𝔁𝓾𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂
――――――――――

demiromantic heterosexual

💎𝓐𝓹𝓹𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮
――――――――――

Slender and rather unassuming in appearance, one wouldn’t expect Amaranthine to hold as much power as she does. In fact, she rather looks as if she could be blown away by a strong wind. Some might even say it looks as if there’s fairy blood in her, but that’s just from the more fanciful Perseans (of which there are several hundreds if not thousands who fit that description.).
With blonde hair showcasing caramel undertones and green-hazel eyes that often appear darker/nearly brown at times and lighter green in others, there is a sense of intrigue to her appearance, as if it changes with every moment. The fact she prefers simplicity over the many layers and accessories of the others in Perse adds to the sense she’s from another time.

💎𝓟𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂
――――――――――

sweet, innocent, curious, rebellious, determined, introverted, secretive, intelligent, trusting, trustworthy, mysterious, impatient

Under the gentle and sweet exterior of Amaranthine’s demeanor flows a river of steel. Not only that but she’s a study in contrasts, to an extent: introverted and secretive, yet also determined and with a streak of rebelliousness to herself that she rarely shows to anyone. Instead, people see her intelligence and wit, tempered by her innate innocence to seem entirely palatable and generally want to be by her side. It doesn’t hurt that she could probably tell them their futures if they so wished. Not only that but it’s likely that she’d be curious about that information anyhow, especially if the person was dear to herself or from a country outside of Perse. However, the only time she shows any sort of true patience is when she’s using her cards and it can be particularly difficult to get through her walls. People have tried, yet she has yet to actually fall in love with anyone.

💎𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼 + 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼
――――――――――

Likes: blackberry wine, classical music, the Tarot, violets, stories about other countries, silk, jewels (only on accessories), scarves, velvet, loose dresses, helping people, fresh air
Dislikes: being the center of attention, waiting, arguments, corsets, greed, impatience (yes, even her own), hurting people, pain, blood, being told what to do, enclosed spaces, suspicion

💎𝓑𝓲𝓸𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓹𝓱𝔂
――――――――――

From the time of her birth, there was no question who Amaranthine would be. In fact, some people say she’s the reincarnation of Carinae, and there isn’t much that her family could say to dissuade the rumors. In fact, there is a lot to the young girl that is similar to her ancestor. She’s always had a healthy curiosity for what’s outside the borders of Perse, but she’s also never been able to deny her birthright either. The women of the Loveridge family have always been members of the council. Her sister couldn’t escape that, and neither could she as she took her place on the council as soon as she turned sixteen, which in Perse stands as the age when a child becomes an adult. The streak of rebellion in her is tempered by her introversion. The thought of refusing what was expected of her has never crossed her mind, even as she has retained the curiosity toward the other countries surrounding Perse.
In general, family lines in Perse are matrilineal, especially in the Loveridge family, and Amaranthine knows that she’s expected to continue that tradition. The problem is that she’s never had reason to consider romance, although she has no difficulty suggesting it to others in her readings. From a young age, she was taught about the Tarot and how to read the cards, and she’s become rather adept at the skill, yet her preference has always been more internal, focused more on her dreams and analyzing them. For a part of her has always wondered what is outside of Perse, yet she’s never had the courage to try and see what is out there. As far as anyone else can see, she is content with what she’s been given, although she has no difficulty using some of her power to help those less fortunate than her. Any desires beyond helping her people are secret. She hasn’t found any reason to prove otherwise, but that doesn’t stand to reason that one day her curiosity might come to the forefront and throw Perse into a new way of life.

💎𝓕𝓒 + 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓻 𝓒𝓸𝓭𝓮
――――――――――

Face claim: Remi Bennett; color code: 662d91

💎𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓶𝓮 𝓢𝓸𝓷𝓰
――――――――――

King and Lionheart – Of Monsters and Men
<sub>His crown lit up the way as we moved slowly
Past the wondering eyes of the ones that were left behind.
Though far away, though far away, though far away
We're still the same, we're still the same, we're still the same.

Howling ghosts they reappear
In mountains that are stacked with fear
But you're a king and I'm a lionheart.
And in the sea that's painted black
Creatures lurk below the deck
But you're a king and I'm a lionheart.</sub>

💎𝓑𝓮𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓭 𝓣𝓸
――――――――――

TBD

💎𝓞𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻
――――――――――

Skills: cartomancy, gaining people’s trust

Perse

PERSE

a view of the council building in the capital city of Persepolis at sunset

💎𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓝𝓪𝓶𝓮
――――――――――

Perse

💎𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓠𝓾𝓮𝓮𝓷
――――――――――

There is no absolute ruler of Perse, but the country is governed by a council made up of 22 citizens representing the cards of the Major Arcana, although unofficially the ruling family is the Loveridges, of which their head is currently Hyacinth Loveridge, Amaranthine’s mother and the council member representing the Empress card.

💎𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓻𝓼
――――――――――

purple, gold, and silver

💎𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓲𝓼 𝓚𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓷 𝓕𝓸𝓻
――――――――――

Officially, Perse is known for being the land where anyone is welcome, and where anyone can find out their future or experience fantasy for a price. There is a deep sense of culture in the country, and a belief in myth and legend and a focus on the more theatrical aspects of stage magic and divination seems more de rigueur than unexpected.
Motto: “Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give”
Values: unusual, creative, psychic, humanitarian, selfless, fantasy, the future
Religion: Wiccan
Style: The style of Perse is very eclectic, ranging from fantastical fairy dresses and heavy embroidery in the lower castes, occasionally the upper as well, to silks, satins, sequins and jewels int he upper castes. There is also a heavy focus on jewelry as well as scarves and other accessories. It isn't uncommon to find people in the cities wearing flower crowns speaking with someone covered in jewels.
Main Export: information (especially when it comes to those interested in their futures), berries, flowers, amethysts
Gemstone: amethyst
Animal: the Purple Emperor butterfly
Flower/Plant: violet

💎𝓡𝓮𝓬𝓮𝓷𝓽/𝓡𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓿𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓗𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂
――――――――――

The country of Perse was founded 175 years ago, when Carinae Loveridge traveled beyond the boundaries of the existing countries and found a land deep in the mountains where it was fully believable that all things mystical still existed, as opposed to what she’d been used to back in her homeland, where her skill in precognition via the Tarot and other less magical forms of divination was seen as nearly useless and most certainly strange as there wasn’t a large population of people who practiced that. (i.e. Not a lot of Romany-like citizens there)
Anything seemed possible in this new land of amethyst mountains and fields of flowers, and soon enough, she had convinced others to join her there. All people with similar abilities and cultural beliefs as she had, and all looking for somewhere they were accepted. The capital city of Persepolis quickly grew near the center of the country, surrounded by small settlements and both flower and berry fields that soon became part of the few exports the country began sending elsewhere. Amethyst mines were dug into the mountains as well, and soon enough the new country became a bustling center of all things mysticism and, to an extent, psychological. The ruling council soon followed, created via vote at first, although afterward the positions passed down along family lines. Understandably, Carinae held a high position, and her descendants still hold positions on the council, along with the descendants of those first families who followed Carinae there.

💎𝓞𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻
――――――――――

Demonym: Persean
Government: republic
Population: 800,000
The Council:
None (0 or 22): The Fool (Loki Clayton, Andy Serkis)
1: The Magician (Casamir Boswell, Timothy Omundson)
2: The High Priestess (Madeleine Lee, Miranda Richardson)
3: The Empress (Hyacinth Loveridge, Gillian Anderson)
4: The Emperor (Darrik Clayton, Neal McDonough)
5: The Hierophant (Mychal Lovell, Gary Oldman)
6: The Lovers (Echo Buckley, Emma Dumont)
7: The Chariot (Byron Lovell, Harry Lloyd)
8 (or 11): Justice (Veronica Stanley, Jessica Brown Findlay)
9: The Hermit (Cecil Buckley, Liam Cunningham)
10: Wheel of Fortune (Nico Buckland, Grey Damon)
11 (or 8): Strength (Iris Ayres, Rose Leslie)
12: The Hanged Man (August Gray, Alan Tudyk)
13: Death (Aidan Gray, Charles Dance)
14: Temperance (Delphinium Lee, Michelle Fairley)
15: The Devil (Solomon Elliott, David Gandy)
16: The Tower ( Celia Lee, Kathleen Robertson)
17: The Star (Amaranthine Loveridge, Remi Bennett)
18: The Moon (Wisteria Lovell, Juno Temple)
19: The Sun (Terenei Loveridge, Vlada Rosylakova)
20: Judgment (Samson Elliott, David Strathairn)
21: The World (Elinoire Loveridge, Maggie Smith)

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@shylarah I very well might :) Once I can get on my computer when it isn't nearly 2am.