#i. edvard sigurdsson ›› intro.

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{ corey mylchreest , 25 , cis man , he/him } we are so glad to see you safe, lord edvard sigurdsson of norway ! it’s dangerous out in the world these days , but i hear that you are benevolent and inquisitive enough to handle it. just don’t let your trusting nature bring you down. stay on your guard , because with your secret being at risk for exposure , you wouldn’t want everyone to find out you helped a prisoner escape because you believed they were innocent.

basic information.

full name: edvard sigurdsson. nickname: teddy , ed. name meaning: wealthy guard. age: twenty-five. date of birth: june 6th. astrological sign: pisces. gender & pronouns: cis man , he / him. orientation: biromantic , bisexual. spoken languages: norwegian , english , latin , german , some french. title: lord of norway. martial status: unwed , unbetrothed. loyalty: the sigurdssons , the oldenburgs.

personality.

positive: benevolent ,  inquisitive ,  gentle , artistic ,  adventurous. negative: gullible ,  naive ,  careless , quixotic , sensitive. moral alignment: neutral good. temperament: sanguine. mbti: enfp - the campaigner. enneagram: 7w6 , the entertainer. hobbies: painting , sailing , exploration , stargazing.

familial ties.

father: lord eirik sigurdsson. mother: lady silje cheung-sigurdsson. siblings: lord ulrich sigurdsson , older sibling. lord/lady/liege utp sigurdsson , younger sibling. pet: a norwegian elkhound.

history.

found upon ship, the sole survivor of what was clearly a raid where the culprits meant for no one to survive, when he was only a baby, edvard was almost sent off to the nearest orphanage but the sigurdsson intervened, welcoming him into their home instead. some would expect that a child who'd witnessed so much violence, not that he remembered any of it, would carry scars, but not edvard. he was a gentle child, constantly following after his parents, asking whatever question entered his mind, and getting lost in his daydreams.

when other children his age would rush to pick up their wooden swords and shields, teddy would reach for a paintbrush instead. his room was full of sketches and painted canvas until eventually he was gifted a studio of his own in the sigurdsson household for his birthday. there he would remain for hours when the weather was too inclement for him to paint outside, where he preferred to practice his art. he might struggle in his other lessons, numbers not sticking in his mind and politics holding no appeal, but he excelled in his artistic pursuits. but teddy remained humble, a sheepish smile always adorning his expression when his paintings were praised.

while art was his focus, he did dabble in exploration as he entered his early twenties, setting sail on his own ship to explore lands he'd only ever read of before. he never remained away for long, homesickness constantly pulling him back, but returned each time with grand tales and beautiful drawings of the sights he'd seen.

his family's close relationship with the oldenburg royals allowed edvard to visit the royal court whenever he pleased, and he took full advantage of the privilege. the glamor of court enthralled him, the parties excited him, and the vast number of people he met there meant that every visit felt different. however, no mater how often he visited he remained oblivious to the growing political tensions in the wake of the king's disappearance and how deep they ran. there was never a thread of doubt in his mind that the king would return. one need only look to stories, edvard thought, to see it true. the great odysseus took a decade after the war but he made the journey home. until that day arrived, teddy couldn't think of anyone better to watch over norway than his father.

teddy had a more difficult time avoiding the growing conflicts at home. he adored both of his parents and hated seeing the distance grow between them. he also didn't understand why his older brother suddenly began quarreling with their father. for most of his life, edvard had been quietly envious of how close the pair were while he was left chasing after their father for approval ( not that it made him love his brother any less ). somehow he managed to evade the conflicts most of the time; when that didn't work, he did his best to play peacekeeper.

he saw the king's return as a blessing for all. the oldenburgs were reunited, his father would no longer be so busy, his mother would be happy, and the line of royal inheritance was clear. surely all conflicts would quiet. but a year passed and no matter how teddy tried closing his eyes he still caught glimpses of the lingering tensions. he hoped that their time in ethiopia, where peace was the priority, would eliminate whatever conflict remained amongst all the norwegian families, especially his own.

headcanons.

tba.