Personality: As Tobin, he had been sad and quiet, burdened heavily with the dead. The only one that could draw humor from him was Ki, and so they held fast to each other from the instant they'd met. Tobin was raised in the isolated keep at Alestun, and although he knew the formalities to abide by in court, did not feel rank as keenly as most nobles did. He took great offense at anyone that tried to separate him from Ki because of their difference in rank, and although he didn't know the truth as he was growing, he knew that he wasn't attracted to girls. A virgin still, he had embarrassing thoughts of Ki at night. Men liking men was accepted in Skala, but Ki was straight as an arrow, and Tobin's unrequited feelings were an embarrassment between them.
Aside from his relationship with Ki, Tobin was a powerful warrior, holding fine skill with the sword and bow, and had a good head for history and strategy. Many remarked upon his talents, but his true gift was in fashioning jewelry. What began as a whimsical molding of wax ended with the finest jewelers and nobles in Ero clamoring for his designs. Beyond that, Tobin was strongly honorable, doing his duty to the end and thinking always of others. He spoke plainly to servants, thanking them kindly, and spared every effort to assuage others' suffering. When he was forced to discipline Ki with a whipping for fighting, it pained him enormously, and had to be convinced by Ki himself to do it.
Then Tobin became Tamír, and much changed. Still Tobin at heart, Tamír felt unsettled, uncomfortable in her body, and a wide gap sprung up between she and Ki. Though Tharin stood by her, steadfast as always, and nobles pledged allegiance to her cause, she ached to be with Ki and was thoroughly shamed because of it. Her language coarsened, and her no nonsense, rational attitude began to make itself known: as uncrowned queen, she directed those around her without hesitation, but with great compassion. She despaired of the conflict between she and Korin, and was extremely averse to the idea of civil war. Skalan fighting Skalan was horrific to her, and she sought first and foremost to care for her people as was her duty. Though secretly overwhelmed, Tamír rose to meet her destiny with grace and determination.
Other: That was a very rushed summary of Tamír's circumstances, and I left out entire arcs and important characters, but I'll spare you a soliloquy. As a note, I'll be taking her through the final book of the trilogy - hence the abrupt end of the history.
Additional Links: Natalie Dormer would be used for her icons. Also, here's a link to the final book on Amazon, just to prove that I'm not making it all up.
Aside from his relationship with Ki, Tobin was a powerful warrior, holding fine skill with the sword and bow, and had a good head for history and strategy. Many remarked upon his talents, but his true gift was in fashioning jewelry. What began as a whimsical molding of wax ended with the finest jewelers and nobles in Ero clamoring for his designs. Beyond that, Tobin was strongly honorable, doing his duty to the end and thinking always of others. He spoke plainly to servants, thanking them kindly, and spared every effort to assuage others' suffering. When he was forced to discipline Ki with a whipping for fighting, it pained him enormously, and had to be convinced by Ki himself to do it.
Then Tobin became Tamír, and much changed. Still Tobin at heart, Tamír felt unsettled, uncomfortable in her body, and a wide gap sprung up between she and Ki. Though Tharin stood by her, steadfast as always, and nobles pledged allegiance to her cause, she ached to be with Ki and was thoroughly shamed because of it. Her language coarsened, and her no nonsense, rational attitude began to make itself known: as uncrowned queen, she directed those around her without hesitation, but with great compassion. She despaired of the conflict between she and Korin, and was extremely averse to the idea of civil war. Skalan fighting Skalan was horrific to her, and she sought first and foremost to care for her people as was her duty. Though secretly overwhelmed, Tamír rose to meet her destiny with grace and determination.
Other: That was a very rushed summary of Tamír's circumstances, and I left out entire arcs and important characters, but I'll spare you a soliloquy. As a note, I'll be taking her through the final book of the trilogy - hence the abrupt end of the history.
Additional Links: Natalie Dormer would be used for her icons. Also, here's a link to the final book on Amazon, just to prove that I'm not making it all up.
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