Fantasy Til Death Do Us Part - Characters

[GetThree]

Name: Matthias A. Vaether II (Matthias of Asta)

Age: 23

Appearance: Matthias resembles his mother rather than his father, luckily. He has a handsome face, with hooded blue eyes framed by thick lashes, a sharp yet delicate nose and full lips that are almost always turned up in a faint smile. His rather androgynous features are balanced by his strong jaw and short dirty blonde hair, making him appear youthful rather than pretty. He isn't particularly tall for a man, being 5'11, but has a lean, toned body that makes him seem taller than he actually is. Though his appearance in itself is attractive, it is instead the charismatic, elegant aura about him that draws the eyes of people when he walks into a room.

The Third Prince of the Vaelan Empire, Matthais of Asta, is the third son of Emperor Jan and the only child from his marriage with Thalia of Atlis. Despite being hailed as a genius and reaping many achievements, he seemingly remained grounded and thoughtful of his citizens. Disaster relief, monster subjugations, feeding the poor, he's done it all, earning him the nickname of Saint Third Prince among the common people. Charismatic and strong yet kind, a rare type of monarch, a born ruler in the people's eyes. In truth, Prince Matthias is a cold-hearted schemer, a ruthless killer and a terrifying leader whose greatest talent, that surpasses even his magic, possibly lies in advertising.

 

[Lenaara]

Name: Irene Dalaklis

Age: 28

Appearance: Irene is tall, standing at 5'8, athletically built and olive skinned. Her ashen brown hair is long and straight, reaching her hips in a thick braid. There is a coarse quality to her hair; it is brittle and dry, weather beaten. Naturally attractive, with high cheekbones and a refined jawline, Irene's most prominent feature are her eyes. Almond shaped and bright silver, a color that is rare in her homeland, the outer corners are slightly angled at the temples. Dark brows are slim and straight, arched only slightly at the ends, and her nose is similarly straight and thin. Fine lines are visible at the corners of her eyes and mouth, visually increasing her age to that of early 30s.

 

[Lenaara]

Name: Vladimir Volinskiy of Belsz

Age: Early 50s

Appearance: Sleeked back ashen grey hair, deep blue eyes, warm skin tone. Wears the finest quality silks, with a heavy golden necklace across his chest, adorned with pearls, emeralds, and sapphires.

Comes from Eprya.

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[GetThree]

Name: Mikas Ferin

Age: 19

Appearance: Bright and curious green eyes coupled with wavy platinum blond hair and a small stature, the best way to describe Mikas is adorable. His features are a mix between feminine and childish, and along with his thin structure, makes Mikas look about as threatening as a baby rabbit. Mikas often wears gold and jeweled accessories that are rarely given to servants, signifying his high position in the house.

Mikas has no family, Ferin being a family name bestowed upon him by Prince Matthias as a coming of age present, translated from Olden Vael to mean "one light". He has a bright and cheerful personality, someone who can't hurt a fly. He grew up alongside the Prince and, after 11 years of friendship, he can confidently claim to be the one who knows his Prince best. Although he is aware of Matthias's dark nature, he is very loyal to the older male and often serves as a conscience and a grounding force for his friend. In the Prince's household, he is given much more wealth and authority than any other servant, so much so that even visiting Nobles takes care to be polite to him in fear of raising Matthias's ire.

 

[Lenaara]

Spoiler: Ammon Darnell

Name – Ammon (Greek form of Egyptian ‘the hidden one’) Darnell (Old English elements meaning ‘hidden, secret’ and ‘nook’)

Age - 37

Appearance – As any other member of the Darnell family, Ammon is tall and fair skinned. Standing at 6 feet and 7 inches, he towers over the servants and slaves working within the fairly small land that his family owns.

Athletically build, with strong arms and legs, Ammon has been trained to wield a sword and daggers to an above average proficiency. This has proved to be enough, however he rarely displays interest in training and combat, specifically, and thus does not have fast reflexes and his muscle mass lacks the strength that Colden, his private bodyguard, possesses.

Most of Ammon’s clothing is strictly within the hue of navy blue and seafoam green, specked with flecks of silver embroidery. Silks is something that he steers clear of, preferring material much sturdier but of good quality, and never decorates his clothing with metals, irrelevant whether or not it would be required for protection or a display of wealth. Thus, the armour that he wears is made of a leather tinted a pale brown, pulled onto a tunic of navy or seafoam blue, and the crest of the Darnell family adorns the tunic on the chest – half of a sun, rising above waves of a sea.

Ammon could be considered handsome by many. Age has been kind to him, as the fine lines fanning out from the turquoise eyes frame his features, giving them a much kinder aura. The thin nose is lopsided to the left and the bridge is scarred, a narrow scar left by a blade; a similar scar is visible on his right cheek, just beneath the cheekbone. The scar has healed beautifully, but is tinted with deep red in the middle. A stubble covers his angular jaw, the dark brown tinted with grey, as is his hair. More often than not, his hair is pushed back, its length just enough to cover the tips of his ears, and the hairstyle mimics the one that Colden prefers.

Ammon, as any other dragon rider, had been brought up in wealth, with the social norms imposed on him from a young age. However, unlike many of the riders, Ammon bears a fairly open minded opinion in regards to other nations and people. Indeed, this has led to him being absent for a number of years from the family household. The free spirited nature was justified and not minded by others, as his older sister had been the heir to the family’s homestead. Older than Ammon by a decade, it had been long decided that she would take over the responsibilities from their father and various uncles and aunts. And she did, for a time of six years. Unfortunately, she had passed away when Ammon turned 34 and, thus, the responsibilities fell upon him. If those responsibilities ever existed, apart from being a figurehead.

Ammon, however, does not mind lacking a voice in his own homestead. Calm and observant by nature, Ammon chooses to stay quiet during the family meetings. Whether or not it is a façade, put up as a way to blend in and seem uninteresting, or a way to gather secrets and information on others, is anybody’s guess. However, since the time when the title of the Darnell master passed into his hands, the ones holding true power had become quiet and wary, and keep a close eye on their pawn. If it ever was a pawn.

 

[GetThree]

Name: Jaime Aerie

Age: 25

Appearance: Jaime is tall, reaching 6'3 in height and has a muscular build fitting of his identity as an elite soldier. He has dark hair unlike most Vaelans and has a significantly darker complexion than most of his countrymen as well. His facial features are, on the whole, that of an average man though his body could make him popular at any tavern. Unfortunately, his brows are often pulled down into a frown, giving him an intimidating appearance.

Jaime Aerie is the son of Hennes Aerie, the standing Captain of the Imperial Guard. Despite coming from a strictly loyalist family, Jaime chose to join the personal military of the Third Prince Matthias instead of the Imperial one. He is an exceedingly loyal man, despite being a stickler for traditions, he will cross any line to fulfil his Lord's orders. He is a talented but harsh commander and an outstanding soldier befitting of a man from the oldest and most famous military family in Vaela. He is not a generally arrogant person but holds immense pride in his ability as a warrior. As a soldier, he is exceptional but as a person and a friend, Jaime is honestly a rather stiff and boring man. He is the only person who brings out the humorous side of his close friend Prince Matthias easily, simply because he makes such a fun target of teasing.

 

[Lenaara]

Name – Warren Lyall (German name ‘loyal’; Scottish surname ‘loyal’)

Age - 23

Appearance – Warren wears the colours of Prince Matthias of Asta with pride. The armour is well taken care of, gleaming in the sunlight with polished metals, clean and straightened fabrics, and smooth leather. It sits on his strong build as if it was made just for him, or so he makes it seem, as the amour fits the muscles, showing off the broad shoulders and chest, strong arms and the strong core.

Standing just above 6 feet and 3 inches, Warren appears to be taller as his back is always straight, chest puffed out, and his stride a confident one. From the side, it would seem that Warren marches like a soldier through the Prince's residence more often than not, proud to be serving a family that his own father had served once.

Beneath the navy blue of his armour, Warren’s olive skin is marred with scars left from training. Hours spent under the sun, guarding the residence, had resulted in blemishes covering Warren’s skin, in particular under his eyes. This, however, made his features softer, making the man appear younger and more handsome, taking away the harshness that he tries to cling to. Tilted down at the temples eyes are a warm milk chocolate colour, framed by long dark lashes and the wide dark brows. The wide nose is arched, marred at the tip with a scar acquired years ago. A stubble covers his, most of the time clean shaven, face. The dark hair is cropped short, cut by him to prevent the black locks from getting into his eyes. As a result, his hair sticks out at odd angles, cut unevenly by anything but scissors.

As his father before him, Warren is extremely loyal to the royal family. He follows the orders given to him without a question, never even thinking that something could be amiss or wrong. Indeed, it had been noted by many – both servants and guards – that if Warren was told to jump off a cliff by any member of the Vaether family, he would, and probably salute at the same time.

He admires Prince Matthias, thinking the other to be the most honourable and confident man that he had ever met. Focused on his job as the guard, Warren rarely spends time with the others. This has led to him being scarcely acquainted with those he works with and it does not seem to bother him. The other guards, however, notice the way Warren looks at one of the attendants. His feelings hidden, Warren permits himself only to watch Mikas from a distance, too cowardly and too loyal to Matthias to ever act on his feelings.

 

[GetThree]

Name: Jan Matthias Vaether IV

Age: 54

Appearance: Short, light blonde hair, arranged in a slicked back hairstyle, that has begun greying at the ends. Narrow brown eyes, a hooked nose and thin lips pulled into an even thinner line, Emperor Jan is not a very pleasant looking man. He looks obviously much older than his age, with wrinkled skin and bony remnants of a once strong body, no matter how hard he tries to hide it with lavish decorations.

Emperor Jan IV, crowned at age 27, is the 18th Emperor of the Vaelan Empire. He was the only remaining member of the Imperial Family after a mass poisoning at a banquet killed the rest of his family. A man who developed a deep paranoia over deception and betrayal due to his life experiences, his years as an Emperor over a country of snakes has not treated him well. He was once a fearsome general, a warrior who could make up for his lack of talent in magic with brute strength, but a leg wound that completely removed him from the battlefield and decades of repeated assassination attempts and tragedies have left him as the weak, suspicious man he now is.

 

[GetThree]

Name: Aria Neavis

Age: 33

Appearance: A slim woman with an average height, soft, smooth skin and gentle curves. Her eyes are a dark blue which appear murky rather than clear or icy, slightly too sharp features and hair so blond you might think it white on first glance. Though she isn't particularly stunning, she has an eye for for fashion and makeup that makes her look elegant and gives her the quiet beauty considered ideal amongst married Vaelan Ladies. Unlike her husband, the Empress looks like a well-maintained woman of her real age, neither young nor old.

Aria Neavis is the third Empress of Emperor Jan IV and also his distant niece. From young, she was known as well-mannered, demure and sophisticated, all that was expected of a girl from a Noble House. Other than being an unusually talented mage for someone of her age and gender, she was a figure that floated in the sidelines of Court happenings. Until, at age 18, she became pregnant with the Emperor's child. Though she was originally going to have to settle as becoming a Lady-in-Waiting for the then Enpress, Thalia of Atlis was executed and Aria took her place. Though her facade isn't nearly as innocent or kind as "Saint Matthias", you could call her acting even more elaborate than her step-son's when considering how manipulative and just downright evil she actually is.

 

[GetThree]

Name: Marc J. Vaether V

Age: 29

Appearance: Marc resembles a younger Emperor Jan, with hazel eyes, a crooked nose and a very short, neat hairstyle. He is tall, over 6'2, and muscular to the point of looking more scary than attractive by general Vaelan standards, with stubble that grows too fast to completely shave off. He dresses simply, often spotted in military outfits, his colors being red and white, then the elaborate robes typical in the Vaelan Court.

Marc Jan Vaether, maternal name Yulin, is the oldest son of Emperor Jan and the First Prince of the Vaelan Empire. Although he could be considered outstanding in a lesser crowd, he has no particular talent that can compare with his genius younger brothers, surpassing them only in age. He does, however, put in hard work to make up for his lack of innate ability and is willing to grab onto any opportunity to pull himself forward no matter the cost or consequence. He was always a good warrior, however, after being defeated 8 years ago by the half-a-decade younger Prince Matthias, he grew almost obsessed with growing stronger and can now be consider one of the top fighters in Thean Gerith, if not the whole Vaela.

 

[GetThree]

Name: Andrew H. Vaether III

Age: 27

Appearance: Andrew has hair that is a mixture between dark blonde and light brown, which reaches the nape of his neck, accompanied by his similarly colored eyes. He shares an obvious familiar resemblance with Marc, but has finer features than his older brother. He has an average height and build, along with a clean-cut, pleasant appearance that makes him seem approachable and less imposing than the rest of his family.

Andrew Hennes Vaether, maternal name Yulin, is the Second Prince of the Vaelan Empire. Though his aim as a child was to gain his only parent's love, he received only a few words of approval for every bunch of new achievements because his father was too distracted by the one wife he actually loved and her newborn son. His abilities grew exponentially due to the diligence this cold treatment inspired and as he continuously proved himself to be exceptionally intelligent and talented, he gained a lot of favor from the common people. But the Saints either hated him or unreasonably loved his then youngest brother, because all the the talent he squeezed out of himself was matched by little Matthias as if it were natural and all the affection he fought to get was showered on the pretty child without needing a lift of a finger. At least, that was how it was in his view. To this day, Andrew regards his younger brother as a demon sent to steal what he believes are his rights and his need to antagonize Matthias at every turn is one of the main reasons why, despite all his talent, he is still far behind in the race for the throne.

 

[Lenaara]

Spoiler

Name – Azar of Behruz (Persian, meaning 'fortunate') (Azar Sohrab (Persian names, meanings Azar as ‘flame’ and Sohrab as ‘illustrious, shining’ or ‘red water’) )

Age – 20

Appearance – As any other member of the Sohrab family, Azar possesses dark auburn hair. It is cut short, reaching just below her shoulders, and falls in loose waves, framing her heart shaped face. There is softness to her features and elegance, that does not give the impression of grotesque beauty. Indeed, Azar could not be considered a beauty of great measure by some, as it is the way how she speaks and moves is what captivates those around her.

Inheriting bright amber coloured eyes from her aunt, Azar glows like fire due to her hair and eye colour. Her ivory skin is well taken care of, bearing no blemishes or discolorations. However, much to the dismay of her family and in particularly her aunt, Azar had spent a fair share of hours in the sun. Due to this, a myriad freckles cover her cheeks and nose and her shoulders.

Athletically built, Azar stands at 5 feet and 4 inches.

Azar had been raised in a household where men were given privileges a woman could never hope for. While the true title of the heir of the Sohrab household passed from father to son, brother to brother, it is the women who truly rule the Sohrab household from within. Some, are skilled manipulators, advising their husbands in ways that could be seen as thinly veiled threats; while others are less rude and blunt, and instead possess politeness and friendliness that could make one wonder whether or not it is a ruse or, truly, the true nature of the person.

There was no childhood in such a household, and instead Azar had learnt how to get what she wanted while having only her wit and looks to rely upon from early age. A skilled manipulator and liar, she manoeuvres in the intrigues within her family and without. While her aunt, a noblewoman from Riverside who is a distinct cousin of Anderfell’s Jarl, controlled Sohrab household with fear and relied on her position as a source of power, Azar had learnt how to get the same outcome through less drastic means.

There an aura of elegance that surrounds Azar, drawing the attention many. While it is well known that she is a skilled in the art of conversation and politics, one would wonder more often than not if her politeness, kindness and compassion is truly a part of her nature, or a ruse, used to captivate those around her.

In addition, she backs her twin brother wholeheartedly and does not wish to undermine his claim of being Sohrab’s heir, despite being a better candidate.

 

[GetThree]

Name: Cain H. Vaether II

Age: 14

Appearance: Waves of white-blonde hair frame an alluring face, consisting of bright blue eyes and petal lips, Cain is a beautiful person and very well aware of this fact. Confidence radiates from his tall and slender figure that outshines even his often impeccable fashion. His poker face is not yet perfect and looks more like a frown, which is a shame, his rare genuine smiles are truly stunning.

Cain Hubri Vaether, maternal name Neavis, is the eldest son of the Empress and the Fourth Prince of the Vaelan Empire. Having grown up his entire life with the shelter of a mother that his older brothers lacked, Cain is neither as ambitious or strong as the other princes, suiting the image of spoiled nobility. Having royal blood, he is, of course, not lacking in talent and intelligence beyond the ordinary man. However, that is the extent of his brilliance as he has never bothered to put a lot of effort into honing his innate gifts. Cain is arrogant and believes himself naturally above all due to his birth because that is what he has always been told. He is the epitome of a child raised wrongly but, in the end, still exactly that: a child.

 

[GetThree]

Name: Faean I. Vaether

Age: 13

Appearance: Faean is what you would get if you crossed Cain and Matthias. Blonde hair and blue eyes combine with youthful features that carry a hint of elegance yet to bloom. A polite smile always on his face and a book always somewhere in reach, along with his often understated fashion, make obvious where his priorities lie. He is of an average build for his age though no one can say this would be the case in the future considering his age.

Faean Ibram Vaether, maternal name Neavis, is the youngest of the Imperial Family and the Fifth Prince of the Vaelan Empire. From a very young age, he revealed himself to be highly gifted in magic and academics, though lacking in the martial arts. Having been assigned the same set of tutors as Matthias, Faean spent a lot of time around his third brother and grew quickly attached as expected of a young child. Even now, he remains as attached. Unlike most children, he thought for himself on many topics upon learning about them and decided that the corrupted ways of nobility were not for him. He aims to become a proper mage and help magic-users in places where they are discriminated.