i hear your sorrowful voice beckon; softly, gently.
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name
isolde "isa" kleio anemonas
age
twenty-se— twenty-one
birth season
autumn
occupation
magic researcher
specialty
runic/symbol magic, magical plants
visage
height
1.67m
vocals
smooth and silvery; isa speaks gently but eloquently, with a soothing tone that is most suited for lullabies or bedtime stories.
scent
a blend of lavender and jasmine, with a hint of something vanilla-esque— reminiscent of libraries.
appearance
isolde is not quite a master of etiquette, but seems blessed with natural grace; a slender silhouette moves with careful elegance, and though she's not particularly eye-catching, a vague memory of her umber tresses and wide eyes might remain after just a few meetings. on closer inspection, it becomes evident isa is quite beautiful, though it's often remarked she would be prettier if she seemed more approachable.
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go younjung
it's often you see the young lady of anemonas sitting alone at parties. an embodiment of galatea; an unapproachably stoic figure, despite her beauty, and her unchanging expression wards off most who try to speak to her. of course, though a response always comes to mind, she deems it better to say nothing than make a fool of herself, lest her expectations are off. the only option within her means.
maybe isa is overthinking it. she's always had a habit of doing so, but she is an academic, after all— what else could she do besides think?
write, she supposes.
embarrassingly, isa has spent so much of her life buried in books that she isn't quite sure how to express the rest of her personality anymore. kind-hearted and gentle at the core, but with smiles unwittingly reserved only for family. a fantastically organised girl, but so easily nervous when things do not go as predicted, and isa has come to realise humans are inherently unpredictable; their hidden intentions and petty trickery are always as difficult to decipher as the most complex of runes, and it is through countless studies that she has determined the most optimal strategy is simply to not engage.
in truth, beneath the resigned aloofness is the slightest sadness in having been confined to a different world. a self-imposed confinement, but a lonely one nonetheless, as is customary for those who walk such a different path— the only magic-wielder in her family, a noble lady who pursued a scholarly path, and now, one who knows far more than she should... it is a heavy weight to bear, and she fears she will crumble beneath it.
but a fear is just a fear, even if it looms over her with oppressive omen. so she fills her notebooks with pages and pages of plans and memories until she understands; it is the only option within her means.
if i see you again
oh yeon jeon
miscellaneous
fun facts
ʚɞ a big fan of libraries, and books in general
ʚɞ writes very quickly; the resulting scrawl is equal parts elegant and incomprehensible
ʚɞ but has a neater, snails-pace version she uses for prickly professors
ʚɞ ambidextrous, with the left coming to use only when multi-tasking
ʚɞ over-reliant on coffee
ʚɞ but has a sweet tooth, so she drinks mocha coffees most often
ʚɞ loves catching sunrises
ʚɞ waking up early, preferably, but seeing it after an all-nighter is like a little reward
connections
adele nadya anemonas — sole heir of the anemonas duchy, and isolde's older sister. three years older than her, adele has always been talented with the sword and was one of the outstanding few who were knighted before they turned twenty. the two sisters have always been close, and she had once upon a time insisted isolde be elected as the successor, much to the younger's chagrin. adele was one of the first victims of the tyrant's paranoia-induced rampage, with her company ambushed by his forces while on a monster-subjugating run. her sister's death was blamed on the monsters.
cecily sofia valha — second princess of the empire, and a beloved, clever soul. cecily is isolde's sole remaining friend from her time at the academy, and one of the few non-family with whom she can hold a genuine conversation. within the academy, cecily was known for a particularly bright mind and a talent in politics that led to commendable performances within aristocratic circles but nothing else. although the princess held good favour with both the people and her father, cecily was still condemned to the same fate of so many with similar stature — shipped off as a marriage offering to a foreign land. cecily fell off the castle's tallest tower in her second year of marriage, and isolde regrets having not been able to attend her funeral.
ruvyn morxi — the slated successor of the magic tower, and isolde's closest friend in the past year before her death. the two entered the magic tower at similar times, although isolde was a newcomer while ruvyn was returning from his studies. he was extremely proficient at magic, but sported a cheeky, mischievous streak at the vexation of his elders. he supported her unconditionally through her research and was an important confidant through the deaths of her loved ones. ruvyn's fate is unknown, but isolde is confident the magic tower would've protected him from a similar end.
Oh, flying birds, flutter away into the night sky.
height
189cm
weight
84kg
vocals
raspy
scent
jasmine with a tinge of minty bitterness
visuals
a lean muscular figure once adorned by an ivory tint turned into that of a sickly pallor. with criss-crossed lines embellishing his coarse palms, he carries many battle scars which speak of his rambunctious youth. inky strands of darkness fall past his nape with uneven ends; a proof of the frequent snips by a sharp object. his amber-brown orbs that reflect light are usually compared to that of a predator waiting for its prey, a huge deterrence to approaching strangers. siros is often seen wearing a black choker with two metal feathers attached.
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hu yitian
psyche
likes
rain, birds, sweets, swords, mountains.
dislikes
snow, cold, silence, tea.
tidbits
mbti
ESTP-A
pets
a falcon named caramel
theme 2
Cadmium - Melody
love language
physical touch
fact 1
he has a sweet tooth, but feels that it destroys his image. thus, he would only sneakily eat them
fact 2
his raspy voice is due to damaged vocal chords
fact 3
he was the shortest in his teens at 160cm, and stayed that way for a good 1-2 years.
persona —
perhaps missing out on etiquette classes had only further fueled the flames of an untamed wildness carved deep in his bones. siros carries himself with much grace, yet even this could not hinder his tempestuous character; he portrays himself as an uninhibited human, a storm that brought wreckage to the palace grounds. contrary to expectations, socializing and forming connections were his strong points. depicted as a fool that had naught but his sword, using his brain was not something he liked; compared to a cold piece of paper, siros preferred venturing outside in person to solve problems that arose, though he often added more worries to others. with unconventional ideas in his bag, he would bring smiles to people living in the outside world.
this was until he lost everything. now shackled by unforgiving chains, siros only dwelled in the midst of his territory. a rigid exterior that repelled invaders accompanied prickly words that hurt both parties; he had been reduced to a defiant beast on a chessboard, a game he wished not to partake in.
history
history —
as a mischievous child that loved to escape the confinement of the palace to wander, siros often received “light” punishment attributed to his status as the son of the emperor’s beloved wife. An empty seat graced his presence during classes, and his figure would instead be found practicing with the sword in the training grounds. siros only had eyes for the sword, and the man willingly left for the academy when he was of age. unfortunately, his talent attracted many malicious thoughts. on his 22th birthday, an assassination attempt led to the death of his mother and the start of his suffering as a labelled ‘murderer’. countless nights passed with agony brewing within him; the pain tortured him physically, and the backs turned towards him pricked at his feelings.
misc
isaac amir valha
father, emperor
the current emperor, isaac, like his ancestors, was not a good father. never did he participate in siros's life- the only reason he saw the child was because he tagged alongside his beloved who was taking care of siros. the man would only see him every few months, yet this scarce presence had a large place in siros's heart. he respected this father of his, who was a good monarch. craving for affection was not something he would do, and thus he only looked from afar at the familiar figure in the palace grounds. after the death of his light, their relationship fell apart slowly as he blamed siros for her demise.
silas blake valha
brother, third prince
silas loathes siros. putting aside the fact that their names were similar, the latter had always mocked his incompetence with a smiling face. whenever he lost bets or battles with his younger brother, the festive atmosphere on the winner's side were like knives that stabbed into his flesh. his youth was spent on jabbing, jeering and competing with siros in duels, hunts, and so on. he swore that he would one day get back at siros- the endless pestering was more than enough proof.
kai valha
brother, tenth prince
although it seems improbable, siros has a close relationship with the youngest son of the emperor. born as a tool to garner affection, kai ended up abandoned when he was of no use. feeling some pity for the child, siros took him in secretly. thus, kai had never been out of siros's domain, mainly nursing his health back and playing around in the garden - this led to his pureness and ignorance. he is especially obedient due to the fact that he's afraid he would be left alone once again.
Zayn Aziel
best friend, comrade
zayn and siros grew up together. everyone came and went, but only zayn stayed; as someone who kept to himself, he had been ostracized. siros happened to help him out of his predicament, and he stuck to the other man like glue ever since. a top scorer at written exams, zayn has only flunked his practicals. thus, he went out of the country for a period to study, and only recently returned.
