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Spectre
Gender: Female
Year of Birth: 349
Age: 24
Title: N/A
Marital Status: Unwed
Personality: From the get-go, it is evident that Alyssa is an inherently cheerful individual. She carries herself with ease amongst others, a neutral smile on her lips, politely chatting with her peers and adults alike, and as a result has built up a wide range of acquaintances. However, being nice does not equate to being a pushover in any sense. In most circumstances she will choose diplomacy over expressing her personal gripes, yet when confronted by those she deems witless or arrogant (Particularly those who think themselves far more cunning than they are) will reveal a silver tongue and razor-sharp wit in a flash, only to return to that genteel expression moments later. Admittedly, the woman is more abrasive than she intends to be however, and when others disrespect her or those around her becomes particularly confrontational. She doesn’t enjoy gossip, but will listen to it regardless in case something interesting comes up, and though she claims to abhor petty quarrels, you can be certain that she'll find a way to get back at whoever dares to provoke her ire. The lady sees herself as being superior to those ignorant men or woman who meekly accept things, and holds great contempt for peers who simply do as they’re expected to (Regardless of personal circumstances), an outlook she chooses not to vocalize around others for fear of appearing haughty.
As a daughter hailing from one of the great noble houses, Alyssa feels a great deal of responsibility to prove herself as being one worthy of her families' legacy. She also feels however that she is capable of far more than what society might conventionally expect of her, and wishes to ascend beyond the banality of marriage and womanhood whilst making the Tully name proud. As a result, she puts tremendous pressure on herself to reach those lofty ambitions, and becomes thoroughly disheartened when she feels that she has failed to meet them. However, under no circumstances does she question her ability to accomplice her goals: while she is conscientious of those around her and is aware that she has much growing to do, she remains confident in herself and her path, though she can’t help but compare herself at times to her peers. She's also no stranger to hard work, and her resolve is solid even when faced with the most dire circumstances. As such, once she's made up her mind about something or someone, it's unlikely that she can be swayed to change her opinion (A stubbornness she inherits from her father).
Biography: From the time the child was old enough to walk about, Alyssa was a curious, inquisitive individual. Often slipping past the watchful eyes of the Septa, the little girl spent many a happy time in her childhood wandering about the castle, occasionally pestering those she came across for a story. The young lady would then proceed to recount these tales and adventures to her family (And in fact anyone who would listen to her) in in vivid detail, much to their amusement. She was in turn scolded for leaving the Septa's care and bothering the castle's inhabitants, but this did little to dissuade her from her habits as a child. Over time she largely grew out of this mischievous streak, both her mother and twin Marianne keeping a watchful eye on her. Eventually she came to appreciate the lessons their Septa had to offer, taking pleasure in learning to sew and similar pastimes. However, the one domain she remained stubborn in was a disdain for literature, or rather being forced to read them herself.
It took countless hours of sitting in the study of Maester Lymond, slowly enunciating and sounding out words, until the eight-year old finally could string the countless rows of letters which made up Lomas Longstriders' Wonders into something of meaning. She didn't completely understand all she read, but it fascinated her nonetheless, and quickly became a voracious reader. Now that the gears had clicked into place, it didn't take long before she consumed The Seven-Pointed Star and all the other texts which her Septa had recommended to her, and soon moved on to topics. History, folktales, science, no text was safe from her grasp, and when the teenager eventually consumed the entirety of Riverrun's mediocre selection of books, she moved onto pestering the Maester directly with her questions. For a time both he and the Septa tried to redirect her interests towards hobbies deemed more 'socially appropriate', but eventually Lymond acquiesced to her countless inquiries, so long as it did not keep her from her work with the Septa. If her parents had any concerns with her literary obsession, they chose not to share it with her.
As the teen grew into a young woman, Alyssa's desire for knowledge has only grown with time. Whilst her twin Marianne was regularly courted and is currently on her second betrothal, Alyssa has politely declined any requests for marriage, her mind set on other things. If a woman could be a great knight, as depicted in the valiant tales of Brienne of Tarth, she sees no reason why one could not become a scholar. To this day she harbours a deep desire to study at the Citadel, and while unsure of whether she would be willing to give up the ability to wed and bear children believes that life has more to offer her than husbands to please and heirs to sire. It is a topic which she remains vocal about to this day, and has even confided to her twin that she’d cut her hair and masquerade as a boy if that is what it takes to gain passage to those hallowed halls. For now though, she will settle with attending the Royal Wedding alongside her family, hoping to use the occasion to meet with the maesters and other scholars present to share her work, and perhaps even request a visit to the Citadel's revered library.
Appearance: While both the Tully twins are of average stature and inherit the reddish locks of their father, Alyssa in most respects takes after her mother. Her face retains the roundness of youth, though creases have begun to appear along her brow, and is framed by a mane of auburn-red hair, typically kept in braids. Amidst the muddle of a heavily freckled complexion, the most distinctive features are the large hawk-like nose and watery blue eyes that stare back unflinchingly. Her attire is befitting of her title as a noble woman, consisting of fine wool or linen dresses dyed shades of blue, green, or grey, occasionally accompanied by an apron should she be working in the Maester's study. While by no means a dainty lady, she is the weakest on horseback after her brother Tytos, thus preferring to stroll the grounds on foot rather than risk injuring herself whilst riding.
Family:
See above
Other: Is attending the Royal Wedding in King's Landing along with the rest of the Tully party.
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