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[gillmereaviana]

(jessica sula. 24. cis female.) behold! (aviana gillmere) has finally joined us at court! as (daughter) of (gillmere), they’re known for being (well-mannered), but also quite (mulish) at times. the halls of this great castle harbors great secrets, and (she) does not disappoint; reputation precedes them as they’re known for (entirely withdrawing from court after her fiance’s death). [sarah. 27. she/her. est.]

(TW under the cut for allusions to an emotionally abusive relationship.  No details at all)

【 ɢᴇɴᴇʀᴀʟ 】

name ; Aviana 

nickname ; Avi, but only to very close friends and family

age ; 24

magic ; non-magical

currently living ; Gillmere house seat

【 ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴᴀʟɪᴛʏ 】

traits ; + Well-mannered, clever, diligent - stubborn, sarcastic, cynical

alignment ; True Neutral

hobbies ; Weaving, riding, reading 

habits ; Early riser, fidgets with her jewelry when nervous, tries to take a long walk or ride every day

fears ; 

【 sᴇxᴜᴀʟ 】

orientation ; Heterosexual

kinks ; TBA

hookups or relationships ; N/A

relationship status ; Single

shipping status ; Undecided, in the market for a husband but not happy about it

【 ᴘʜʏsɪǫᴜᴇ 】

faceclaim ; Jessica Sula

height ; 5��6″

hair ; Black, curly, almost always up in a style more practical than pretty

eyes ; Brown

piercings ; Several piercings in each ear

tattoos ; N/A

scars ; A handful from childhood scraped knees, several more from learning to fight (and having no particular aptitude)

【 ᴇᴅᴜᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ / ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ 】

level of education ; More than strictly necessary, quite a bit of language, economic, and diplomatic education, the sort that prepares one to lead from either on or behind a throne

occupation ; Lady of House Gillmere, second in line for the title

【 ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ 】

drinker? ; Yes, though she tries to avoid drunkenness

smoker? ; No

recreational drug user? ; No

which? ;

disabilities ; No

mental illnesses ; No

【 ᴏᴠᴇʀᴠɪᴇᴡ 】

➥ Second child of House Gillmere, being raised by an heiress in her own right granted Aviana a less conventional upbringing than many of her peers. Though she showed no particular aptitude for the sword (a fact she’s convinced disappoints her mother), she and her siblings were taught under the same tutors regardless of sex, and what she lacked in grace or ferocity, she made up in a voracious appetite for knowledge.

➥ For the most part her childhood was practically idyllic, her family was happy and she trusted that while perfection was impossible, she could expect a safe and happy life ahead of her. 

➥ When she turned 19 she was betrothed to a young man not much older than herself, to great fanfare and public approval. He was lovely, and chivalrous, and after a lifetime surrounded by people who loved each other it was easy to believe that a handsome soul glowed from that handsome face. She’d played every game exactly as she should, and being a good and dutiful daughter was paying off.

➥ A year later, when he was thrown from his horse and tragically killed..  well by that time Aviana had learned that evil and good can often look quite similar, on the surface.

➥ Most people thought it was grief that drove her to retreat from society to hide away in the family home, and it was if you think technically; she was never a good enough actress to fake grief for so long when all she truly felt was relief.

➥ The line between “bereaved fiance” and “loony hermit” has grown thinner every year, and Avi has accepted that it’s time for her to return to public life. That doesn’t mean she’s happy about it.

【 ʜᴇᴀᴅᴄᴀɴᴏɴs 】

➥ A talented weaver, Avi can often be found working at her loom, usually conscripting one of her siblings or tutors to sit and chat about politics or gossip while she does. Quite a few of her nicer gowns are made of cloth she wove herself. 

➥ Aviana never told anyone her concerns about her fiance, and while she thinks her mother and closest sibling may suspect, she’s decided to take it to her grave. It’s entirely possible they clocked the personality shift, but she doesn’t discuss it.

➥ Her family was always one to emphasize self-defense, and though Avi’s sword and knife skills are rudimentary at best, she makes it a point to keep a rather pretty locket on almost all the time, and really it’s not like it’s anyone’s business what she keeps in there.

         ➥ Monkshood, it’s full of enough monkshood to kill a horse or three. She’s a wimp, not a moron.

➥ An absolutely terrible dancer, anything faster than a gentle stroll has her sitting out and pretending she just needs some air.

【 ᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴs 】

➥ Late Fiance’s Family - He was an emotionally abusive jerk, but I’d love to see Avi have to play nice with his living family. Or maybe they knew, and she’s pretending it was all fine for no reason. 

➥ Peers - Avi gets along well enough with the others of her social class, particularly the young ladies. She’d be most likely to cultivate friendships with similarly cynical ladies in her social circle, just because it’s much more fun to talk about politics when you know going after each other if the wind shifts is a distinct possibility.

➥ Husbandly Target - If she wants to get anywhere in the grander world (and she doesn’t wish ill on her older sibling) Aviana is going to need to marry. Determined to make a better match this time around, Aviana is involving herself quite a bit more in her search for a suitable husband, and she’s much less bashful about discussing things in frank terms this go-round. Any eligible bachelors will likely get sussed out as possibilities.

[ventonvixen]

(stefanie martini. 31. cis female.) behold! (cordelia venton) has finally joined us at court! as (duchess) of (venton), they’re known for being (clever), but also quite (pretentious) at times. the halls of this great castle harbors great secrets, and (she) does not disappoint; reputation precedes them as they're known for (eloping suddenly with demetrius venton despite having never shown signs of rebellion before).

【 ɢᴇɴᴇʀᴀʟ 】

name ; cordelia venton ( nee esterine )  nickname ; del age ; 31  magic ; non-magical currently living ; royal court

【 ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴᴀʟɪᴛʏ 】

traits ; clever, conniving, proper, refined, serious, coy, calculating, cynical, practical, exasperated, considerate, intelligent, fair.  alignment ; lawful neutral hobbies ; horseback riding, embroidery, espionage, watching puppet shows and magic acts, dancing, gardening, hunting.  fears ; death, childbirth, her mother’s wrath,  a cage. 

【 sᴇxᴜᴀʟ 】

orientation ; bisexual.  kinks ; n/a.  hookups or relationships ; married to demetrius venton.  relationship status ; married.  shipping status ; undetermined. 

【 ᴘʜʏsɪǫᴜᴇ 】

faceclaim ; stefanie martini height ; 5′4″ hair ; copper eyes ; green piercings ; none tattoos ; none scars ; burn scar on top of right hand, slim slice scar of right side of jaw, triangle shaped scar on left knee. 

【 ᴇᴅᴜᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ / ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ 】

level of education ; knowledgeable due to tutoring from scholars until the age of sixteen. skilled in arithmetic, especially when it comes to money management.  occupation ; duchess. 

【 ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ 】

drinker? ; wine during social events.  smoker? ; no.  recreational drug user? ; no.  which? ; none.  disabilities ; none.  mental illnesses ; anxiety

【 ᴏᴠᴇʀᴠɪᴇᴡ 】

➥ One might imagine that, as a duchess, Cordelia’s life growing up was rather easy. And one would be right, despite being one of many sisters constantly clawing for attention Cordelia regarded her upbringing with the surprising wisdom that she was privileged from an early age. And although she was sheltered from those less fortunate than her, her inherent curiosity led her to ask questions about the lives of the staff around her. Both endearing herself to them and educating her on the fact that she was blessed with wealth and security without having to earn it. 

➥ Cordelia, ever a listener, used the information gathered from the attendants and her ladies in waiting to gain a picture of the world that she was barred from. Gossip and stories became ammunition for her quiet rebellions. She knew knowledge was power, and to spite her parents she gained as much knowledge of forbidden subjects as she could. Most of them were anti-monarchy sentiments or tales whispered about magic. While she never participated, she bided her time and waited for any opportunity to surprise people with the fact that she was not as proper and innocent as she seemed. 

➥  This desire to defy expectations at the right moment to maximize the dramatic impact of a grand reveal is the thing that ultimately led her to accept her husband’s marriage offer. It was not love for him or even to spite her parents, it was simply because it seemed like the most outrageous thing she could do at the moment. She wanted adventure and a story to tell, and she knew Demtrius was the best way to procure that. But she’s grown quite fond of him over the years, glad to have a companion at her side that is there because he wants to be, not because she has to be. She does not know if she deserves that. 

【 ʜᴇᴀᴅᴄᴀɴᴏɴs 】

➥ She is very wary of childbirth and is trying to avoid the conversation of having children. 

 ➥ She does not believe magic to be as bad as everyone says it is.

 ➥ She prefers the company of commoners.  

 ➥ She’s skilled in embroidery, chess, and horseback riding. 

 ➥  She hopes to live a nomadic lifestyle since she doesn’t like staying any place for too long. She finds stagnancy suffocating. 

【 ᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴs 】

➥ Demetrius Venton  - husband

➥ Alysanne Venton - sister-in-law

[unwoas]

xiao zhan. thirty. cis man. — behold! yifan airrin has finally joined us at court! as member of house airrin, they’re known for being protective, but also quite malleable at times. the halls of this great castle harbors great secrets, and he does not disappoint; reputation precedes them as they’re known for ruthlessly collecting unpaid favors.

deni again!  26, she/her pronouns and gmt+9. below is some information about another character, yifan, who’s a gud boy but potentially on the wrong side. just wants to be soft, doesn’t know how to be. he’s new, so i’m happy to flex him out here. again — if you’d like to plot just let me know! 

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋.

name : yifan airrin. label : the reticent. nicknames : the sword of airrin. age : thirty. magic : non-magical. currently living : family seat.

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘.

traits : protective. optimistic. malleable. tenacious. perceptive. loyal. alignment : lawful neutral. hobbies : swordsmanship. reading biographies of knights and commanders past. journaling. keeping the librarian company and enjoying the quiet. attending meetings with his family’s council. needlepoint. training. habits : overworking. waking up early. getting jealous. cleaning, fixing things. biting his cheek. adjusting clothes when nervous. carrying a symbol of god with them for comfort. fears : the ruin of his family. being made a mockery of.

𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋.

orientation : bisexual. biromantic. kinks : cuddling.   hookups or relationships : few. rather sex neutral. two failed betrothals. relationship status : single. shipping status : open.

𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄.

faceclaim : xiao zhan. height : 6′0. hair : long, dark. eyes : dark brown. piercings : one piercing in each ear. tattoos : family crest on his back. scars : healed scars on his hands and forearms from years of training. a cut above his brow from a childhood accident. 

𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.

level of education : medium. he received a lot of schooling, but his parents wanted him to focus on earning a knighthood rather than a formal education. he went along with these wishes.  occupation : knight captain for house airrin.

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇.

drinker? : yes, occasionally. doesn’t like to be inebriated.   smoker? : no. recreational drug user? : no. disabilities : mild allergies. mild asthma. mental illnesses : anxiety.

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖.

➥ it’s humbling to watch the very people who are meant to support you laugh in your face. the airrins were never a particularly strong ducal house, but yifan’s brother taught him how they were great at one point in the distant past. yet, they were to inherit a ruin. a crumbling name and threats to pass off their holdings to another if their father didn’t gather his wits and make things right. but even as a child yifan knew his father was weak, distracted by drink and a string of bed partners. 

➥ changes came easily five years ago when, at last, yifan and his siblings inherited the ducal house together. the three of them had made a pact when they were younger: the mind, the voice, and the weapon. yifan trained his entire youth to be the weapon, the strong arm to help his siblings start a new life and fortify their positions in this uncertain world. tirelessly, they’ve spent the last few years rebuilding their home and expanding their riches. they’re on the upswing, and don’t intend to stop the prosperity anytime soon. 

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒.

➥ didn’t give a lot of attention to arts and literature when he was younger, but has grown to appreciate them and is eager to learn more when he has the chance.

➥ has a long, thin sword he carries almost constantly. if without his sword, he certainly has a knife for protection. 

➥ sneaks off to erotic dancing shows. dark corners, hood up, pay and leave as quick as he can. he appreciate grace and movements, and likes to watch the human body do lots of different things. 

➥ yifan is very protective of his siblings, his horse, and his gardens. it’s become an acceptable joke among the knights he leads, but he still gets a little pink in the cheeks when they joke that his partner will never find a way to his heart. 

➥ keeps an indoor garden wherever he is. loves to tend to his miniature trees and plants in the morning before a grueling day. 

➥ meticulous about the state of his clothes, his hair, and his skin. keeps himself and his things very neat and tidy, almost obsessively so. yifan also expects the same of the men that follow him, inspiring a few choice nicknames. 

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒.

➥ failed betrothals. ( 2, any gender ). probably broken because his father wasn’t a reliable or respected choice. at the time, house airrin wasn’t a strong name, so it wouldn’t have been an advantageous match.

➥ suspicion. yifan is tasked with tracking a rumor of magic in the city. he traces the rumor to them, but after investigating, believes they’re perfectly innocent. they’re involved in more insidious or anti-crown circles than he’s seen in a while. 

➥ potential betrothal. now that the airrins have raised their status, yifan’s attracted attention as an eligible bachelor. he’ll entertain the meetings for now and views the marriage as a purely business move. 

➥ enemies. after yifan and his sibling inherited the family seat, they called in what was owed to their house. unfortunately, that put this family in an uncomfortable position as they paid back their dues. they never expected the airrins to right themselves after a generation of such Wrong, yet here they are. 

➥ allies. ducal houses who need the support at court from a rising, strengthening family. 

➥ best friend and confidante. yifan’s close with his siblings, but this person holds a dear spot in his heart. they’re often a supportive yet challenging influence to yifan and his dependency on legacy and family. 

[unwoas]

angelina jolie. forty five. cis woman. — behold! ashlynn grandmore has finally joined us at court! as princess, sister to the king of house grandmore, they’re known for being private, but also quite mercurial at times. the halls of this great castle harbors great secrets, and she does not disappoint; reputation precedes them as they’re known for their healing talent, which has inspired dangerous rumors.

hello! i’m deni. twenty-six, she/her pronouns and in the gmt+9 timezone. below is some information about one of my characters, ashlynn grandmore. i used to write her as a twenty-something year old, so i’m happy to have aged her up a bit! if you’d like to plot my ims are open, and i also have discord if that’s better  <3  looking forward to writing with you!

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋.

name : ashlynn grandmore. label : the maverick. nicknames : lady of blood. the lady’s lady. age : forty five. magic : non magical. currently living : private villa in the outskirts of the royal village.

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘.

traits : private. shy. mercurial. opinionated. independent. shrewd. alignment : lawful neutral. hobbies : gardening herbs, fruits, vegetables and a small plot of flowers. attempting to ferment her own wine. attending to house calls of the sick or injured in the village. writing romance novels under a pseudonym. collecting artworks of women. habits : staring blankly. narrowing her eyes in scrutiny. moving to the closest windows or doors for fresh air. counting her steps. fears : childbirth again. being powerless. losing either of her brothers. captivity.

𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋.

orientation : lesbian. homoromantic. kinks : being left alone. hookups or relationships : a dissolved marriage. a long-term partner. relationship status : in a civil union. shipping status : undecided.

𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄.

faceclaim : angelina jolie. height : 5′ 5. hair : long brown waves. eyes : green-grey. piercings : ears pierced once each. tattoos : none. scars : none.

𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.

level of education : very high, normal with her station. she doesn’t recall a lot of what she was taught in history or literature, but she continues to enjoy and explore studies in science and medicine. occupation : princess. herbalist. healer. tutor  ( science, medicine )

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇.

drinker? : yes, occasionally. smoker? : no. recreational drug user? : no. disabilities : developing arthritis in the joints  ( particularly her hands and fingers ) mental illnesses :  none known.

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖.

➥ a wild spirit, she could’ve conquered the world if that’s what she wished. but ashlynn’s never been a social woman, and even as a girl she found more comfort in the quiet of the forest than any court room. trial and error taught her how to live life within the cage of responsibility, and she’s taken her victories where she can. ashlynn’s always found a skill in marrying expectation and independence, and now she enjoys the life outside of the castle walls she’s always craved.

➥ she studied, but she studied what she wanted. she attended court, but she remained quiet and watchful. she married, but she ended the union as soon as she bore an heir. she supports her brother’s rule as long as she enjoys the freedom her age and station grant her. ashlynn avoids the necessary, but petty politics of the city’s players as long as she reports the commonfolk's politics to the king’s ears. 

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒.

➥ ashlynn is an accomplished archer. as a younger woman, she won tournaments and showcases with her impeccable skill. once upon a time, she used her skills to take out officials she saw as corrupt or ill suited for their positions of power.

➥ areligious. ashlynn puts on appearances, but does not personally worship any known deity. she does maintain a spirituality that she’s come to peace with in her older years, and finds spiritual comfort in nature.

➥ prefers to live in her private villa outside of the castle. she isn’t particularly warm or charming. however, she does come to court at her older brother’s request occasionally and will listen to his concerns.

➥ spends a lot of her time nursing and helping the sick outside of the castle. she isn’t exactly popular, or what you might call a “people’s princess,” but she isn’t hated. however, rumors have begun to circulate about her true lineage and her healing abilities, due to some of the people she’s been able to help.

➥ ashlynn prefers light fabrics, warm furs, and neutral tones in her day-to-day wear. she dresses rather simply away from court, but has a few more expensive gowns. she has a weakness for jewelry.

➥ was very close with her mother despite their differences. her mother supported the dissolution of ashlynn’s first marriage after the birth of her child.  

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒.

➥ past marriage. ( 40+, any gender. )  they were married for only a few years, long enough to have or adopt a child. their relationship was amicable, but mostly platonic, and when ashlynn  ( or both ) fell in love with someone else, they mutually agreed to dissolve their marriage. the decision shocked and possibly angered their families. disagreements on how to raise their child has caused friction.

➥ risky business. she’s helped them heal from wounds others said would kill them. they’re curious, and having heard the rumors about her before, start to suspect her of more than just talented herbalist.

➥ sugar baby. as a princess, she’s in contact with the echelons of society. they have their fingers in other pockets. together, they both have what the other needs. ashlynn hasn’t decided whether she fully trusts them yet.

➥ assassin circle. years ago, before she was a mother, ashlynn herself took to protecting her family’s interests in the city with her own two hands. she’s interested in resurrecting the secret troupe of women who reclaimed power in the city, and they’re at the top of the list of potential recruits.

[unwoas]

kim taehyung. twenty five. cis man. — behold! sieon jeon has finally joined us at court! as member of house jeon, allied to house kilborne, they’re known for being genuine, but also quite credulous at times. the halls of this great castle harbors great secrets, and he does not disappoint; reputation precedes them as they’re known for traveling to the far reaches of the known world. 

*slides you a baby character*  this is my wide eyed troublemaker!  i’m looking forward to writing him again. as usual, below are some tidbits and wanted connections for him, so let me know if you’d like to plot a little something! <3 

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋.

name : sieon jeon.  label : the wanderer. nickname : the jewel of vermin.  age : twenty five.  magic : magically-inclined. currently living : family seat.

𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘.

traits : genuine. credulous. impulsive. courageous. secretive. sociable.  alignment : chaotic neutral.  hobbies : map-making. reading or listening to conspiracies. searching for treasure. scaling and climbing things he shouldn’t. eavesdropping. cooking sweet treats. hosting and joining plays or music shows.  habits : talking with his hands. “borrowing” things. humming. flirting. sleeping late. speaking loudly. sketching little pictures or phrases.  fears : "settling down”  ( a marriage. kids. inheriting the keep. ). losing all he’s gained. losing his life before he learns to control his magic. 

𝐒𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐀𝐋.

orientation : pansexual. panromantic.  kinks : too many to name or count. experimental.  hookups or relationships : very few in the royal village, but plenty outside of the walls.  relationship status : single. shipping status : open. 

𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄.

faceclaim : kim taehyung. height : 5′ 10.  hair : long, dark brown.  eyes : dark brown.  piercings : two piercings in each ear.  tattoos : none.  scars : quite a few small scars from his adventures, but nothing too outstanding or noticeable in the day-to-day. 

𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.

level of education : medium.  ( high in geography, cartography, sciences and art. very low in history and literature ) occupation : lord of house jeon. adventurer. 

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇.

drinker? : yes, frequently.  smoker? : yes, frequently.  recreational drug user? : yes, frequently.  disabilities :  none.   mental illnesses :  none known.

𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖.

➥ growing up in the ports of his family’s home, it isn’t a stretch to say the drunken ramblings of sailors and pirates inspired him to take a wonderous approach to life. growing up, he spent more time on the rocky beaches and wooden docks than in his home. at sixteen, sieon captured by pirates. his family couldn’t afford the demands, but he didn’t mind. soon, he held them all in the palm of his hands and convinced them to not only keep him alive, but to let him become a part of their crew.

➥ sieon steered them towards famed treasures and discovered wealth in hidden temples, lost worlds, and distant lands. sieon enjoyed the seas and only returned when a letter from his mother arrived: his father was sick; they wanted him home. for the past few years, sieon’s ached for adventure. struggling to maintain their region, he finds his thoughts wandering to the escape he found outside of the “civilized” world. he needs excitement again, and he’ll almost do anything to taste it once more. 

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒.

➥ is very into conspiracy theories, treasure secrets, “cover-ups” and banned literature. even if he doesn’t believe in everything himself, he’s eager to learn things that challenge his worldview. 

➥ clumsy with a sword or bow, but an excellent climber, runner and swimmer. he knows how to use a knife for protection, but he’s a firm believer in avoiding fights. 

➥ an expert at reading the stars and waves. can do crazy sorts of math in his head, but please don’t ask him to do basic addition or subtraction without scratch paper. 

➥ the first to sing at a banquet, the first on the dance floor, the first to star in a play. sieon’s here for a good time wherever he finds himself. 

➥ fantastic at making maps. keeps an impressive collection of maps in his home. they hide the bookshelves full of banned books and pamphlets. 

➥ good with his hands and fingers. can make, fold, or paint little crafts that he gifts to his favorite people. kind of a bundle of energy in that way. as finessed as he is with his hands, however, his tongue is hardly trained the same way. 

➥ brought back some wealth from his adventures, but sieon’s hardly the budgeter. he blew through his treasures quickly, and hardly understands the true wealth he has in knowledge, maps, and secret books stowed in his trunks. 

➥ a gift giver. from shells and treats to jewels and gossip, sieon loves the affection and smiles he receives from making people happy. an endless people-pleaser. 

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒.

➥ secret circle. a group of people interested in conspiracies, whispers, the occult, etc. who gather and talk about the ~taboo with each other over alcohol and a warm fire. potentially dangerous to the crown, but for now they’re simply . . . talking. 

➥ childhood friends. they were once closer than close. best friends, soulmates. then, sieon left without a word and only just now has returned. they’re not sure if they fit in with the “new” sieon’s world, but they hold a special soft spot for each other. 

➥ crush. they’re sweet on the eyes and to the ears. sieon’s a constant flirt, harmlessly so, but he feels a little squeeze squeeze to the heart whenever they’re around. it probably doesn’t mean anything, but he’s hanging on every word they say. 

➥ betrothal.  nothing’s set in stone yet. after all, they’re one of the poorer, less well-known houses in the kingdom. their lands offer more criminals with bribes than tax payers. sieon isn’t keen on the idea of marrying, but his mother’s urging a safe match as their father’s health continues to decline. 

➥ discoverer.  on an impromptu journey, sieon discovers his magical powers, opening a world of questions, concerns, and danger. they’re with him when it happens and vow to keep his secret  ( for whichever purpose ). a confidante by circumstance, they’re by his side when he chooses to tap into this newfound potential. 

➥ seducer. ( not necessarily sexual )  they’re promising adventure. fulfillment. excitement. all of those things sound like heaven to sieon, who’s sick of paper pushing and catching his laughs on the street. a nimble young man with good knees and even better ears, they might find good use for him.