Name: R Age: 26 forever young at heart Email: ravenwhitesong (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk AIM/ICQ: (aim) ravenwhitesong
CHARACTER INFORMATION:
Full Name: Vida Aronine Race: Human If Other, provide a description of how they differ from humans: N/A Occupation: Noble Faction, if applicable: Neutral but if pressed, would see what her siblings said first Reputation & rumors: Reputation: Public opinion of Vida has not been kind: As someone who is seen more than she is heard, the public regards Vida as nothing more than an ornament. In her younger days, she was regarded as the classically prettier and quieter one of two sisters, but lacking in depth and personality or god forbid, passion of any kind. Given her propensity for quietness and solitude, she was sometimes thought mute and socially inept amongst nobility and the inner circle. As an adult, Vida receives no kinder words. Proclaimed daft and useless, the people put no faith in her ability to support the House of Aronine. Overall, people have far warmer words and affection for her siblings then they do for Vida.
Rumors: - She is crazy/mute/dumb - Probably cursed by an Other - Into women, she must be if she isn't married and doesn't seem to have flings
Age: 35 Birthday: March 17 Birth Location: Tyrol, Balfour Height: 5'5" (1.7m) Weight: 147lbs (67kg) PB (Played-By): Lena Headey
House of Aronine The House of Aronine hold a reputation as a dormant and highly disciplined, if not rigid, House. Historical documentation shows that the Aronines have seen more infighting and conflict than the other Houses. Until recently, the Aronines were weakened by inbreeding, and witless, naive and/or submissive heirs, leaving them vulnerable to manipulation by others in the quest for advancement and power. Faced with the threat of extinction and a blight to their name, familial zealots took it upon themselves to be the last bastions of the Aronine's honour. They were determined to transform what was commonly seen as a hollowed, faltering House into a symbol of strength to be respected. In a matter of generations, the Aronines went from being a name of weakness to one of force (if not fear) - one could not say that ruling with an iron fist did not have its advantages. The family became invested in training military personnel and logistics, with many members serving as bodyguards for powerful figures throughout Tyrol's history and more notable ones as members of the Cancellarius. There are whispers among locals that the darker members of Aronine's families have branched out into hunting Others, serving as assassins or mercenaries for hire, but these remain unaddressed by the family.
The Aronines have now established themselves as a militaristic and stoic House whose members seem to speak quietly but carry a huge stick. Outwardly, the Aronines seem to lend their name and might to causes of their picking, some of which seem motivated more by irrational and unbridled spurts of passion than political reasons. Due to the oddness of their behaviour, the House of Aronine has sparked a bit of speculation and unrest at times, but never enough to cause widespread or damaging disturbance. Even those of watered down bloodlines and tenuous relations throughout Balfour seek to use their name for petty, ill-disguised attempts at intimidation and territory building. Of course, there are still central family members who are deemed little more than wallflowers and figureheads, but the House now wields more power than it has seen in its recent history and it would be wiser to err on the side of caution when it comes to dealing with the Aronines. Despite this, they do not seem to show any interest in political endeavours, and are largely perceived to remain silent, if not dormant on such matters.
Vida Vida was a product of a loveless and politically motivated union - whatever others may have believed, the Lord and Lady of Aronine were bound by duty and respect more than love. Any fondness or affection others saw or presumed was a product of time, not emotion. Despite their success at producing a heir on the first try, the Aronines were not keen on leaving anything to chance. If history had taught them anything, it was that betrayal sought company at every turn. To prevent history from repeating itself, they tried for more, producing two more girls before they had another boy. Vida was the third child. If not for her younger brother's difficult birth, there was no doubt that they would have strived for one or two more boys.
She grew up under the care of nursemaids and governesses moreso than her parents. They were loving and affectionate when they were around, but there was nothing more important than fulfilling their duties and overseeing the progression of the House of Aronine - although perhaps, her father was surprisingly the less emotionally distant one of their parents. He plied them with more sweets and gave them more kisses on the foreheads or one-armed hugs (never two, since one was always busy with work) than their mother did. He brought them along his hunting trips and country excursions from time to time. Sometimes, he shared tales of political intrigue and caution, drawing from both his own experience and that from the familial history. This sometimes drew their mother's ire since she felt that he was sharing too much with children who were too young to learn of these things, but Vida's father was of the opinion that knowledge was power. He also thought that experience was the best master and failure, the mother of all success.
All of Aronine's sons and daughters were made to undergo the same basics: alongside learning from classical texts, languages and art forms, they were taught the basics of self defence as children. When they were older, they were put to practice with the training scouts and bodyguards in the family army. The boys were given more leeway in terms of tactical and warfare training whereas the girls were put to the test with skills that were more advantageous and pliable to feminine wiles. Although Vida and her sister were both fairhaired babies and recognised as potential Occias, the darkening of their hair from white to light gold quickly saw them cast out of the list and welcomed back into the Aronine's fold. There was nothing the Lord and Lady of Aronine would leave to chance when it came to their education and they expected nothing of the best from their offspring.
Imagine their disappointment when Vida proved to be the weakest and sickliest child of the brood. She often fell victim to fevers, coughs and chills as a child - these ailments were continuous in nature and has it not been for the physicians at her family's disposal, they would have claimed her life. Her sickly nature meant Vida received less field training than her siblings and found herself in the company of medicines, books and disappointed stares more often than not. Bedridden for most of her earlier years, Vida hated herself for her inability to function as healthily as her siblings. The looks of concerns, consternation and disappointment she felt from her family, peers and others made it harder to bear. Despite her parents' kind words and siblings' attempts to include her in their activities, it was hard being known as the weak one. As a child of Aronine, she was not supposed to be this way. She was supposed to be more than this.
It was around this time her older sister regained her faith in the Citadel. Her sister prayed fervently for her full recovery and when Vida began to show signs of vitality and health, regaining that tiniest spring in her step, Vida's sister turned her passion towards the Cita. Quickly, her brothers took it upon themselves to hasten her recovery and improvement. Swept up among her siblings' excitement, Vida tried her best to keep up. If her parents were not harsh (seeing as how she was the weakest), her brothers were harsher. Somehow, between her parents' expectations, her brothers' tough love and her sister's fervent religiousness, Vida managed to fumble through childhood and her early teenage years. When the Aronine children came of age, they were slowly married off in strategic alliances - all but her. No one wanted to risk investing in a wedding where the bride's health and mental capacity were questionable - it would do them no good to have weak and incapable heirs (this was assuming Vida survived the wedding night). Even her sister, whom they knew only had the Cita in her heart, was married and bound to another noble.
Vida did not take these developments personally - she was used to being seen as the weak and useless child. With time, she believed, her own chance would come. When it does, her mother will no doubt expect nothing but the best from her.
Family: Father (deceased), Mother, one older brother, a younger sister and brother, in-laws, nieces, nephews. There are members of her extended family around Tyrol.
By all standards, Vida is plain and uninteresting compared to her siblings. Living close by but somewhat apart from them, Vida's outlook on life was always informed and actively shaped by theirs. What they saw on the field or experienced, what they learnt and observed from the courts - Vida lived vicariously through her siblings during her formative years. The result was a fragmented and patchy worldview and self identity. Even when she joined their ventures, Vida's frustration and lack of self-confidence as a child actively undermined her own opinions, allowing theirs to overrule her personal views. To outsiders, it seemed as though this defective child lacked the wit, energy and drive her siblings had. Quiet and passive, Vida was perceived as the mousey, unassuming Aronine child. There was no need to talk when others did the talking and with few interested in engaging her in conversation, Vida was left to her own devices - namely observation. It was interesting to see how others reacted to her more vivacious siblings and how willing they were to overlook her. Since she did nothing to engage them, she was labelled the bitch, the proud one, the wallflower. The names were numerous and colourful in nature.
Over the years, Vida's image may have evolved into that of a cold, vapid woman whose only flaw was to be stupid, but beneath the exterior lies a different person. Vida has always defined herself in relation to others and above all, in terms of what the Aronine name means to her. She is immensely proud of her family heritage and would defend its honour to her death. She values her siblings' opinions and is perhaps more easily swayed by what they have to say despite what she might believe. Like all Aronine children, Vida possesses a strong will and is prone to bursts of passion when it comes to certain matters (though this is somewhat undefined with Vida). She can be stubborn once she has committed her mind to a cause and is steadfast in terms of where her loyalties lie.
As a woman and a spinster, Vida sometimes wishes she had children of her own, but these are fleeting wants Vida tries not to pay attention to. Instead, she comforts herself with affection for her nephews and nieces as well as nurturing pets of different sorts.
Appearance: Vida is a woman with few curves. Though part of nobility, her sickly childhood has left her with a certain sharpness that no amount of food seems to be able to fill out. She is often seen eschewing the opulence that comes with nobility for simple hairstyles and outfits lacking the pomp and circumstance of fashionable times. Some people say she does so in order to bring more attention to her looks. With a widow's peak, high cheekbones, dark brown-green eyes and full lips, Vida could be considered one of Tyrol's classical beauties (though she probably is a little thin). Poets with schoolboy crushes pen pieces dedicated to her, citing Vida as one of Tyrol's greatest beauties and a grace to her literary realms. They wax lyrical about her seemingly confused frowns and half smiles, hailing them as hallmarks of her naivety and innocence (or stupidity, depending on which side of the fence you sat on). Aside from a birthmark on her left shoulder, Vida's skin is otherwise flawless and blemish free (but not sparkly).
Languages Known: English, Latin. She is most proficient in English and Latin, and is picking up German and Dutch. Skills: Horseback riding, archery, basic hand to hand combat, listening, observation, being a wallflower, can withstand high levels of pain Strengths: Generally unassuming, determined, loyal to whatever cause she decides to back Weaknesses: Passive, easily influenced by her siblings, does not have a strong opinion
Age: 26 forever young at heart
Email: ravenwhitesong (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk
AIM/ICQ: (aim) ravenwhitesong
CHARACTER INFORMATION:
Full Name: Vida Aronine
Race: Human
If Other, provide a description of how they differ from humans: N/A
Occupation: Noble
Faction, if applicable: Neutral but if pressed, would see what her siblings said first
Reputation & rumors:
Reputation: Public opinion of Vida has not been kind: As someone who is seen more than she is heard, the public regards Vida as nothing more than an ornament. In her younger days, she was regarded as the classically prettier and quieter one of two sisters, but lacking in depth and personality or god forbid, passion of any kind. Given her propensity for quietness and solitude, she was sometimes thought mute and socially inept amongst nobility and the inner circle. As an adult, Vida receives no kinder words. Proclaimed daft and useless, the people put no faith in her ability to support the House of Aronine. Overall, people have far warmer words and affection for her siblings then they do for Vida.
Rumors:
- She is crazy/mute/dumb
- Probably cursed by an Other
- Into women, she must be if she isn't married and doesn't seem to have flings
Age: 35
Birthday: March 17
Birth Location: Tyrol, Balfour
Height: 5'5" (1.7m)
Weight: 147lbs (67kg)
PB (Played-By): Lena Headey
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House of Aronine
The House of Aronine hold a reputation as a dormant and highly disciplined, if not rigid, House. Historical documentation shows that the Aronines have seen more infighting and conflict than the other Houses. Until recently, the Aronines were weakened by inbreeding, and witless, naive and/or submissive heirs, leaving them vulnerable to manipulation by others in the quest for advancement and power. Faced with the threat of extinction and a blight to their name, familial zealots took it upon themselves to be the last bastions of the Aronine's honour. They were determined to transform what was commonly seen as a hollowed, faltering House into a symbol of strength to be respected. In a matter of generations, the Aronines went from being a name of weakness to one of force (if not fear) - one could not say that ruling with an iron fist did not have its advantages. The family became invested in training military personnel and logistics, with many members serving as bodyguards for powerful figures throughout Tyrol's history and more notable ones as members of the Cancellarius. There are whispers among locals that the darker members of Aronine's families have branched out into hunting Others, serving as assassins or mercenaries for hire, but these remain unaddressed by the family.
The Aronines have now established themselves as a militaristic and stoic House whose members seem to speak quietly but carry a huge stick. Outwardly, the Aronines seem to lend their name and might to causes of their picking, some of which seem motivated more by irrational and unbridled spurts of passion than political reasons. Due to the oddness of their behaviour, the House of Aronine has sparked a bit of speculation and unrest at times, but never enough to cause widespread or damaging disturbance. Even those of watered down bloodlines and tenuous relations throughout Balfour seek to use their name for petty, ill-disguised attempts at intimidation and territory building. Of course, there are still central family members who are deemed little more than wallflowers and figureheads, but the House now wields more power than it has seen in its recent history and it would be wiser to err on the side of caution when it comes to dealing with the Aronines. Despite this, they do not seem to show any interest in political endeavours, and are largely perceived to remain silent, if not dormant on such matters.
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Vida was a product of a loveless and politically motivated union - whatever others may have believed, the Lord and Lady of Aronine were bound by duty and respect more than love. Any fondness or affection others saw or presumed was a product of time, not emotion. Despite their success at producing a heir on the first try, the Aronines were not keen on leaving anything to chance. If history had taught them anything, it was that betrayal sought company at every turn. To prevent history from repeating itself, they tried for more, producing two more girls before they had another boy. Vida was the third child. If not for her younger brother's difficult birth, there was no doubt that they would have strived for one or two more boys.
She grew up under the care of nursemaids and governesses moreso than her parents. They were loving and affectionate when they were around, but there was nothing more important than fulfilling their duties and overseeing the progression of the House of Aronine - although perhaps, her father was surprisingly the less emotionally distant one of their parents. He plied them with more sweets and gave them more kisses on the foreheads or one-armed hugs (never two, since one was always busy with work) than their mother did. He brought them along his hunting trips and country excursions from time to time. Sometimes, he shared tales of political intrigue and caution, drawing from both his own experience and that from the familial history. This sometimes drew their mother's ire since she felt that he was sharing too much with children who were too young to learn of these things, but Vida's father was of the opinion that knowledge was power. He also thought that experience was the best master and failure, the mother of all success.
All of Aronine's sons and daughters were made to undergo the same basics: alongside learning from classical texts, languages and art forms, they were taught the basics of self defence as children. When they were older, they were put to practice with the training scouts and bodyguards in the family army. The boys were given more leeway in terms of tactical and warfare training whereas the girls were put to the test with skills that were more advantageous and pliable to feminine wiles. Although Vida and her sister were both fairhaired babies and recognised as potential Occias, the darkening of their hair from white to light gold quickly saw them cast out of the list and welcomed back into the Aronine's fold. There was nothing the Lord and Lady of Aronine would leave to chance when it came to their education and they expected nothing of the best from their offspring.
Imagine their disappointment when Vida proved to be the weakest and sickliest child of the brood. She often fell victim to fevers, coughs and chills as a child - these ailments were continuous in nature and has it not been for the physicians at her family's disposal, they would have claimed her life. Her sickly nature meant Vida received less field training than her siblings and found herself in the company of medicines, books and disappointed stares more often than not. Bedridden for most of her earlier years, Vida hated herself for her inability to function as healthily as her siblings. The looks of concerns, consternation and disappointment she felt from her family, peers and others made it harder to bear. Despite her parents' kind words and siblings' attempts to include her in their activities, it was hard being known as the weak one. As a child of Aronine, she was not supposed to be this way. She was supposed to be more than this.
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It was around this time her older sister regained her faith in the Citadel. Her sister prayed fervently for her full recovery and when Vida began to show signs of vitality and health, regaining that tiniest spring in her step, Vida's sister turned her passion towards the Cita. Quickly, her brothers took it upon themselves to hasten her recovery and improvement. Swept up among her siblings' excitement, Vida tried her best to keep up. If her parents were not harsh (seeing as how she was the weakest), her brothers were harsher. Somehow, between her parents' expectations, her brothers' tough love and her sister's fervent religiousness, Vida managed to fumble through childhood and her early teenage years. When the Aronine children came of age, they were slowly married off in strategic alliances - all but her. No one wanted to risk investing in a wedding where the bride's health and mental capacity were questionable - it would do them no good to have weak and incapable heirs (this was assuming Vida survived the wedding night). Even her sister, whom they knew only had the Cita in her heart, was married and bound to another noble.
Vida did not take these developments personally - she was used to being seen as the weak and useless child. With time, she believed, her own chance would come. When it does, her mother will no doubt expect nothing but the best from her.
Family: Father (deceased), Mother, one older brother, a younger sister and brother, in-laws, nieces, nephews. There are members of her extended family around Tyrol.
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Personality Keywords: loyal, sharp, unassuming, strong-willed, passive, cold
By all standards, Vida is plain and uninteresting compared to her siblings. Living close by but somewhat apart from them, Vida's outlook on life was always informed and actively shaped by theirs. What they saw on the field or experienced, what they learnt and observed from the courts - Vida lived vicariously through her siblings during her formative years. The result was a fragmented and patchy worldview and self identity. Even when she joined their ventures, Vida's frustration and lack of self-confidence as a child actively undermined her own opinions, allowing theirs to overrule her personal views. To outsiders, it seemed as though this defective child lacked the wit, energy and drive her siblings had. Quiet and passive, Vida was perceived as the mousey, unassuming Aronine child. There was no need to talk when others did the talking and with few interested in engaging her in conversation, Vida was left to her own devices - namely observation. It was interesting to see how others reacted to her more vivacious siblings and how willing they were to overlook her. Since she did nothing to engage them, she was labelled the bitch, the proud one, the wallflower. The names were numerous and colourful in nature.
Over the years, Vida's image may have evolved into that of a cold, vapid woman whose only flaw was to be stupid, but beneath the exterior lies a different person. Vida has always defined herself in relation to others and above all, in terms of what the Aronine name means to her. She is immensely proud of her family heritage and would defend its honour to her death. She values her siblings' opinions and is perhaps more easily swayed by what they have to say despite what she might believe. Like all Aronine children, Vida possesses a strong will and is prone to bursts of passion when it comes to certain matters (though this is somewhat undefined with Vida). She can be stubborn once she has committed her mind to a cause and is steadfast in terms of where her loyalties lie.
As a woman and a spinster, Vida sometimes wishes she had children of her own, but these are fleeting wants Vida tries not to pay attention to. Instead, she comforts herself with affection for her nephews and nieces as well as nurturing pets of different sorts.
Appearance: Vida is a woman with few curves. Though part of nobility, her sickly childhood has left her with a certain sharpness that no amount of food seems to be able to fill out. She is often seen eschewing the opulence that comes with nobility for simple hairstyles and outfits lacking the pomp and circumstance of fashionable times. Some people say she does so in order to bring more attention to her looks. With a widow's peak, high cheekbones, dark brown-green eyes and full lips, Vida could be considered one of Tyrol's classical beauties (though she probably is a little thin). Poets with schoolboy crushes pen pieces dedicated to her, citing Vida as one of Tyrol's greatest beauties and a grace to her literary realms. They wax lyrical about her seemingly confused frowns and half smiles, hailing them as hallmarks of her naivety and innocence (or stupidity, depending on which side of the fence you sat on). Aside from a birthmark on her left shoulder, Vida's skin is otherwise flawless and blemish free (but not sparkly).
Languages Known: English, Latin. She is most proficient in English and Latin, and is picking up German and Dutch.
Skills: Horseback riding, archery, basic hand to hand combat, listening, observation, being a wallflower, can withstand high levels of pain
Strengths: Generally unassuming, determined, loyal to whatever cause she decides to back
Weaknesses: Passive, easily influenced by her siblings, does not have a strong opinion
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