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[b]Full Name:[/b] [color=silver]Morgan James Selwyn[/color]

[b]Nicknames/Alias/AKA:[/b] [color=silver]Morgie, though he rather dislikes it.[/color]

[b]Age:[/b] [color=silver]19[/color]

[b]Gender:[/b] [color=silver]Male[/color]

[b]DOB:[/b] [color=silver]June 27, 1997[/color]

[b]Occupation:[/b] [color=silver]Student at Gringore Academy[/color]

[b]Race:[/b] [color=silver]Witch (Adaquare)[/color]

[b]Hair Color:[/b] [color=silver]Dark Brown[/color]

[b]Eye Color:[/b] [color=silver]Silver-Grey[/color]

[b]Height and Build:[/b] [color=silver]5'7"; wiry and thin[/color]

[b]Other Appearance:[/b] [color=silver]Scars belying jagged tears and severe burns cover the majority of Morgan's back, from just above his tailbone to the nape of his neck. They make him feel vulnerable and thus he is typically seen wearing a scarf or high-collared jacket even during the hottest days of Summer. Though generally soft-spoken and reserved, Morgan's voice has a resonant quality that becomes apparent when he actually talks. Often it is difficult for him to look directly into the face or eyes of someone he does not know well or trust.[/color]

[b]History/bio:[/b]
[indent][color=silver] The coven Morgan belongs to is called the Selwyn Circle, named so after the original founding family. The coven is rather large, to the point that the members live in groups scattered across various states. They do not live in traditional families, and most marital pairs have what humans would consider to be an open, or non-exclusive relationship. Thus, almost every member of the circle is related to the others in one way or another, and most children have an abundance half- and full-blooded siblings.

The Selwyn Circle considers itself a 'Natural' coven, and teach their children that magic is an intrinsic part of their being and spirit. Their abilities are a part of everyday life, and as such they receive little in the way of formal education and training as pertains to magic. Children are encouraged to practice and play with their Art, exploring their potential and strengths on their own, though not generally unsupervised. A child with a particularly strong or uncontrollable talent may be taken aside to be taught one-on-one, but it is very rare. Within the coven, most members are female and female children are favored more by their parents. They tend to receive more attention, and thus develop their abilities and strengths faster and to a greater degree than male children.

Morgan grew up surrounded by sisters and half sisters, not to mention the general 'it takes a village' sentiment the Circle has considering the care of children. Most of his time was spent in the company of uncles or occasionally his father, practicing control over his abilities of his own volition. Even though most of his sisters progressed in their studies faster than him and generally could run circles around his comparatively simple spellwork, he often found that the sheer strength of his abilities outmatched theirs. Thus he was doubly an outcast, for he had no male companions his age and most of his sisters avoided him out of jealousy or were cruel to him out of spite. There were a few exceptions of course, most notably his eldest full sister, Piper.

The story of Morgan's scars is largely one of mistakes and miscalculations. There came a day, not too long before his specialization was chosen, when he decided to practice on his own for once. Deep in the woods near his home was a small lake where he often went to clear his mind or simply get away from his family. Worn nearly to exhaustion by his practice and attempts to handle large amounts of power more precisely, he was entirely unable to defend himself when he was set upon by a vampire. She had seen him practicing and sought not only to slake her thirst, but also create a powerful thrall through consistent feeding. He was unable to stop himself from following her to her den.

Morgan spent only a few hours there before Piper and his uncle Ruben tracked him down, having become worried when he did not return when he said he would. Near helpless, he watched as his sister and uncle cornered the vampire between his elaborate spellwork and her blasts of fire and lightning. Once caught so, the creature responded with no thought for its own well-being and fell savagely upon Ruben. As the light left his eyes, it sent Piper into a rage such as she had not experienced for years. In the heat of her anger, she incinerated the vampire. In the process, she nearly killed herself by overusing her magic and severely injured Morgan in the resulting blast. It was only after she regained consciousness that she was able to carry her brother back to their family for healing. Much of the damage was too extensive to be healed outright, but he was stabilized and recovered on his own over time. After the first healing and regaining consciousness of his own he refused to let another bear the pain of his wounds, for he considered the eventual scars to be a lesson to both himself and his sister, as well as a final and permanent reminder of his uncle. Piper still feels guilty over the hurt she gave to her brother, but covers it well with jests at his expense.

It was years later that Morgan decided to forge is own path once more, in attending Gringore Academy. No others of his Circle had attended any similar establishment in the past, but neither that nor the misgivings of his mother were enough to stop him. He figured that he had progressed as far as he was able within the Circle, and had no desire to be restricted by the environment he considered to be oppressive. Piper and his father lent their support, and thus he left his family behind to become a boarding student at the Academy.[/color][/indent]

[b]Family/Relationships:[/b] 
[indent][color=silver]Verona Selwyn (Naturalis) - Grandmother, Circle Leader - 72
Arthur Selwyn (Propheta) - Grandfather - (Deceased October 2011)
Moira Selwyn (Naturalis) - Mother - 45
Victor Selwyn (Intelligere) - Father - 41
Ruben Selwyn (Fingumas) - Uncle - (Deceased March 2009)
Michelle Selwyn (Propheta) - Half-Sister - 27
Piper Selwyn (Ignis) - Sister - 24
Verity Selwyn (Questum) - Half-Sister - 22
Primrose Selwyn (Terreni) - Sister - 17
Diana Selwyn - Sister - 12
Antony Selwyn - Half-Brother - 8
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[b]Other/Extra:[/b] [color=silver]Morgan plays the flute and piano, though he handles the first more ably. He considers himself to be a passable artist, often spending time outside for the sole purpose of sketching the forms of nature. He carries his grandfather's Grimoire as well as Ruben's in addition to his own slim book of notes. When he is not sketching, studying, or practicing his art, he is often found volunteering in the library at Gringore.[/color]