OKAY ELIAS IS DONE NOW
sorry he sucks but I gave up okay?

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[center][h1][color=daa520]Elias Kokinos of Pólemos[/color][/h1]
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[color=daa520][i]"Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a long time, but it ain’t goin’ away."[/i]
[sub][b]— Elvis Presley[/b][/sub][/color][/center] 

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓝𝓪𝓶𝓮[/b] 
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[INDENT]Elias Kokinos [sub][i]pron. EH-lee-ahs koh-KEE-nohs[/i][/sub] || [i]Elias, HRH, YH, Commander, General, other titles[/i][/INDENT]

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓣𝓲𝓽𝓵𝓮[/b] 
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[INDENT]Prince, Commander Supreme of Pólemos’ Army and Marines[/INDENT]

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓐𝓰𝓮[/b] 
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[INDENT]24 years[/INDENT] 

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻[/b] 
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[INDENT]Male || [i]he, him, they, them[/i][/INDENT] 

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓢𝓮𝔁𝓾𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂[/b] 
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[INDENT]Bisexual[/INDENT] 

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓐𝓹𝓹𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮[/b] 
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[INDENT]HEIGHT: 6’2”
BUILD: more buff, though slightly less sculpted for better stamina and strength
HAIR: almost shoulder-length, usually hanging in somewhat messy waves (not quite curls) despite any effort to tame it
SKIN: a bit more tan
EYES: more of a green-hazel than blue-hazel, a startling sight and decidedly unusual if no one knew his mother’s eyes were the same color; when they aren’t angry, they’re usually sad
SCARS: one on his left cheek, two on his right cheek, one on his left upper arm/shoulder; seven on his chest, two on his abdomen, five on his thighs, three on his calves
NOTES: he looks the most like his mother out of his siblings; has sharp, defined canines [/INDENT] 

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓟𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂[/b] 
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[INDENT]strong code of honor, heightened sense of right and wrong, short-tempered, meticulous, somewhat stubborn, tense, never relaxed, natural leader, compromising, rational, out of touch with his emotions, bottles emotions up until they burst, gets his hopes up too high but refuses to see that, holds people to their word, a man of his word, will not make a false promise, stronger than he realizes, hates not being in control, has long since accepted a lack of bodily autonomy, self-critical, quick with a comeback even if he doesn’t say them out loud, usually a man of few words, cold, distant, not the best at faking it, brutally honest or otherwise silent, will usually just say “yes sir” and mentally gripe about it the whole time, tends to distance himself from anything unimportant, incredible strategist, highly intelligent, not easily trusting, can be somewhat proud but is not above doing work that would be considered below his station, diplomatic when he needs to be, gentle at heart, has a soft spot for children, hides just how afraid he is through a cold and battle-hardened glare, hasn’t cried in at least six years (whenever he feels himself about to cry he typically slaps himself or causes himself some other kind of pain in order to keep himself from starting and somehow it works), bitter, cynical, romantic, willing to do what he believes is right even if it means defying orders, lonely but doesn’t really know it, tends to swallow more noticeably when nervous (true, most people do it, but it’s a tick that people can pick up on since no one can usually judge his emotions), strong sense of duty, strong sense of morality, loves his homeland even if his brother is probably going to turn it to shit, homesick for a time and place and people, can be somewhat wise at times (or at least he can sound that way), clever (especially with insults), may not like being forced to rely on others but is not entirely above asking for help when he needs it (though he prefers to try to do things by himself first), possesses deeply buried self-doubt, a feminist[/INDENT]

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓛𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼[/b] 
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[INDENT]+ going into the capital and meeting his people; they’re the only other people he smiles for, especially children
+ is a natural equestrian, and rather enjoys a chariot ride, especially at sunset, despite chariots being more for recreational and aesthetic use now that there are cars
+ reading; has even tried writing his own poetry and stories, but has only shared them with Dafni
+ good liquor, esp. Pólemesian wines (which are not to be trifled with)
+ music; plays the guitar, harp, piano, violin, cello, and flute to the surprise of everyone who learns this, and also has a rather nice singing voice; he often plays an instrument or sings to himself when he cannot sleep or has woken due to a nightmare/night terror
+ the word “asshole”
+ children
+ being, for the most part, not that famous despite being royalty and the brother of Dafni Kokinos[/INDENT]

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮𝓼[/b] 
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[INDENT]- his brother
- politics
- people who lie or break promises
- fighting when the person he is fighting cannot fight back or if it is an unfair fight (as in he’s stronger than his opponent)
- loud, obnoxious drunks
- the press
- people who can’t hold their liquor
- non-feminists/meninists[/INDENT]

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓑𝓲𝓸𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓹𝓱𝔂[/b]
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[INDENT][i]{ M: Please ignore this super crappy formatting. At some point I might fix it, but I just want to get this done and posted at this point and am otherwise feeling lazy. }[/i]

Elias has never gotten along with his older brother Stefanos, and tries to warn their father about his intentions for the throne. His warnings go unheeded, but Stefanos knows Elias dislikes him and would make a more popular king. It was always determined that Stefanos would become king, being the eldest after all, and Elias doesn’t mind not becoming king. What he worries about is the distinct possibility that Stefanos would be more totalitarian than previous ancestors, or would become more war-desiring than Stavros, their father. It is clear Elias disapproves of Stefanos’ ideas for leadership, and thus pursues politics in whatever way he can, going so far as to pursue becoming a senator, only to be told he couldn’t because he was a prince.

Elias is incredibly skilled in combat — hand-to-hand, wrestling, swordfighting, archery, marksmanship, staff-wielding, javelin/spear, etc, even a whip, and can use both hands with equal skill — and is a gifted strategist. He is very good with knots and ropes, and often uses knots to help release excess tension before sleep or meetings; this is something he picked up after military training

The only person who sees someone other than Elias the military commander is his sister, Dafni. She sees a happy man, one who isn’t afraid to play, to smile, to laugh. She’s able to get him to put down the sword and shield and get out the gentle, loving, romantic in him. Elias therefore is closest to his sister, and is concerned Stefanos may decide to kill her or otherwise dispose of her in order to make sure she doesn’t ask too many questions if Stefanos does something to get rid of his younger brother.

He is fluent in several languages, and where he lacks in political strength he makes up for in physical strength. He is often sparring, training, or otherwise practicing his fighting skills, but will also exercise his strategy skills by participating in sports, often training with Dafni. His only friends are soldiers, and most of them are stationed throughout the country or the sons and daughters of council members or senators.

Elias’ best friend is a general named Emilios, and it is often said Elias is so similar to the man that they are more brothers than Elias is to Stefanos.

There have been numerous instances where Elias has saved Stefanos from assassination; however, almost all these attacks were staged by Stefanos to actually attempt to kill Elias.

He used to be fairly promiscuous, like any young Pólemesian man would be, constantly flirting with men and women alike, but after the numerous attacks on his and Stefanos’ lives, he changed, no longer flirting or even dancing. He misses dancing, and used to be quite good at it; this skill and grace came in handy when sparring or otherwise fighting.
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[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓕𝓒 + 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓻 𝓒𝓸𝓭𝓮[/b] 
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[INDENT] an edited Gonçalo Teixeira || [color=daa520]#DAA520[/color] [/INDENT] 

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓶𝓮 𝓢𝓸𝓷𝓰[/b] 
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[url=https://youtu.be/sXzDu071RdQ]“Broken Crown” - Mumford & Sons[/url]
[sub][i]The pull on my flesh is just too strong
It stifles the choice and the air in my lungs
Better not to breathe than to breathe a lie
When I open my body and breathe alive[/i][/sub][/INDENT]

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓑𝓮𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓭 𝓣𝓸[/b] 
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[INDENT]TBD[/INDENT] 

[color=skyblue][b]💎𝓞𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻[/b]
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[INDENT][color=skyblue][b]💎 𝓐𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓘𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓮𝓼:[/b]
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[INDENT][url=https://pin.it/ky2q25whlhrnk6]Pinterest: Elias Kokinos[/url]
[url=http://morningstar1399.tumblr.com/tagged/aesthetic%3A-elias-kokinos]aesthetic: elias kokinos[/url]
[i]{ [b]M:[/b] It takes you to the tag “aesthetic: elias kokinos” on my tumblr, so you don’t have to scroll through 40+ more images on this page. }[/i][/INDENT][/INDENT]
[INDENT][color=skyblue][b]💎 𝓢𝓮𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓪𝓻𝔂 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼:[/b]
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[INDENT]Prince Stefanos Kokinos, brother [sub][i]pron. STEH-fah-nohs koh-KEE-nohs[/i][/sub]
Age: 26 years
Notes:
--- commander of Pólemos’ fleets and Navy
--- is planning to kill the king and blame it on his brother; he’s just waiting for the right time
Princess Dafni Kokinos, sister [sub][i]pron. DAF-nee koh-KEE-nohs[/i][/sub]
Age: 24 years
Notes:
--- super athletic, especially good with a knife and sword
--- --- is an Olympian
--- honestly a babe, looks like a cinnamon roll but can totally kill you
--- “My country's women have actively participated in war and have been revered as warriors for thousands of years and you don't think that transfers into me as well?“[/INDENT][/INDENT]
[INDENT][color=skyblue][b]💎𝓦𝓸𝓻𝓭𝓼[/b] 
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[INDENT]”I would rather die than let you win that easily.“[/INDENT][/INDENT]
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[center][h1][color=a72d03]Pólemos[/color][/h1]

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[color=FFBE65][i]The Pólemesian flag[/i][/color][/center]


[color=FFBE65][b]💎𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓝𝓪𝓶𝓮[/b] 
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[INDENT]Kingdom of Pólemos || [sub][i]pron. poh-LEY-mohs[/i][/sub] || [i]Pólemos, Pólemesian/Polem[/i][/INDENT] 

[color=FFBE65][b]💎𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓠𝓾𝓮𝓮𝓷[/b] 
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[INDENT]King Stavros Kokinos, King of Pólemos [sub][i]pron. STAHV-rohs koh-KEE-nohs[/i][/sub]
Age: 51 years
Notes:
--- is loved by his people
--- believed in expansion, but did not think the navy needed expanding
--- personally requested Princess Agatha when Pólemos demanded the province of Lea, having fallen in love with her at first sight
--- only really allows gender equality to keep peace; is himself somewhat misogynistic and elitist

Queen Agape Kokinos, Queen of Pólemos, [sub][i]pron. ah-GAH-peh koh-KEE-nohs[/i][/sub] [i]deceased[/i]
Age: 27 years (she would be 47 now)
Notes:
--- died in childbirth
--- she was renamed Agape, but was born Agatha, and was originally a princess of a neighboring country called Durham who was betrothed to Stavros at 16 to stave off war (as well as Pólemos being given the province Lea); they were married the following year when Stavros was 21
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[color=FFBE65][b]💎𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓻𝓼[/b] 
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[INDENT][color=A72D03]Red[/color], [color=D63903]Bright Red[/color], [color=030303]Black[/color], and [color=FFBE65]Gold[/color], but most people wear white or light blues or pinks to deal with the heat || [color=A72D03]#A72D03[/color], [color=D63903]#D63903[/color], [color=030303]#030303[/color], [color=FFBE65]#FFBE65[/color][/INDENT]

[color=FFBE65][b]💎𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓲𝓼 𝓚𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓷 𝓕𝓸𝓻[/b] 
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[INDENT]strong military, somewhat weaker navy, the HEAT (even if the north and the mountains get snow), bathing, being predominantly polytheistic, tradition, ruins of a coliseum (ended in 1674 by Prince Elias Kokinos’ namesake, King Elias Mávros), Pólemesian wines (which are not to be trifled with)
They are highly traditional, but the tradition is far more open than one would think.
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— Pólemesians still believe dying in combat or dying in childbirth are the most honorable ways to die
— proper funeral rites include having one’s body burned and the ashes done with as either the deceased has requested or as the family wishes, whether that be stored in urns with the rest of the family or mixed with other ashes or spread in various places
— mourning/grieving lasts two months and is denoted by wearing darker colors; deep reds, dark blues, or black are the most popular colors
— when in mourning, it is still common to have a piece of the deceased’s hair braided into one’s own hair for two months; Stavros did this with his wife’s hair, as his sons were too young to do it with theirs
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— all men must serve at least five years in the military, and you can start serving at the age of 18 (upped from 16 in 1949); most men have completed their mandatory service by 24
— if a draft is imposed, all able-bodied and able-minded men (and sometimes women, too) between the ages of 18 and 30 are asked to fight for their country; however, seeing as women are the only sex capable of repopulation, drafts typically do not include women unless a special regulation is added, which usually limits the age range as 18 to 24 (men are essentially viewed as expendable in this equation)
— women can choose to take on military careers/services if they so choose, and are trained just as hard as men; a woman in the military is oftentimes more skilled than the men in her company, and held to twice the regard
— as to be expected, the military is one of the noblest professions, with primary glory being reserved for the army, followed by the marines, then the navy, then the air force, then the coast guard and national guard
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[hider=FASHION]
— hair is still considered a sign of status; it is not at all surprising to see both men and women alike with long hair, and the royal family holds pride and even rankings in their hair length, with kings and crown princes being allowed to have the longest hair, with any other princes typically keeping it at shoulder-length (queens and princesses can have their hair at any length)
— their traditional style of dress is a mix between ancient Greek styles and ancient Roman styles (togas, chitons, peplos, etc); there is a large amount of mixing between traditional dress and modern dress
— — military uniforms are modern, except dress uniforms are traditional white chitons, red capes, gold armor, sandals, etc
— royalty will typically dress in traditional garments for formal events
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[hider=RELIGION]
— still worship the old (Greek) gods under the same names, but refer to them as the Pólemesian gods
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[color=FFBE65][b]💎𝓡𝓮𝓬𝓮𝓷𝓽/𝓡𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓿𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓭𝓸𝓶 𝓗𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂[/b] 
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[INDENT]— millennia old, dating back well into BC/BCE
— bloody expansion period in the early 1200s, with most territories and old reclaimed countries being given back to their people in the mid 1400s
— past royal family names include Thálamos [sub][i]pron. THAH-lah-mohs[/i][/sub], Syfirí [sub][i]pron/ sye-FEAR-ee[/i][/sub], Docheío [sub][i]pron doh-CHEY-oh[/i][/sub], and Mávros [sub][i]pron. MAV-ros[/i][/sub], and the current ruling house is Kokinos
— became a version constitutional monarchy with the Senate taking more power and giving the people more power as well in 1865
— 1949 marked massive strides for gender equality, including giving women the right to vote, equal pay, and access to legal and safe abortions (something that had been outright outlawed in 1865, after having been available in ancient times through the long-extinct plant silphium and other plants and herbs; while not classified as illegal back then, there were times when an abortion back then would have been illegal, as in when the landowning husband died without an heir and the wife was pregnant at the time of death)
— 1949 also marked massive strides for workers’ rights and child labor laws, including raising the age of adulthood to from 16 to 18; this also increased the legal drinking age
— 1987: the then-Prince Stavros Kokinos makes a bold move by convincing his father to demand a temporarily-weaker neighboring country, Durham, to hand over a province, but when they went to negotiate, Stavros came up with another idea: no battle, but marriage to their Princess Agatha the following year when he turned 21 and the province of Lea; it was agreed, and Lea now is considered a Pólemesian territory
— 1998: Queen Agape (formerly Princess Agatha) dies from complications during childbirth while giving birth to Princess Dafni
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[color=FFBE65][b]💎𝓞𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻[/b] 
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[INDENT][color=FFBE65][b]💎𝓒𝓪𝓹𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓵[/b] 
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[INDENT]Agrios, Pólemos || [i]home of the royal family and the Senate[/i][/INDENT][/INDENT]
[INDENT][color=FFBE65][b]💎𝓦𝓸𝓻𝓭𝓼[/b]
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[INDENT]“Fight, Protect, Survive”
“Blood and ash make fertile ground”
“Our Blood Will Burn”[/INDENT][/INDENT]
[INDENT][color=FFBE65][b]💎𝓢𝓮𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓮[/b] 
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[INDENT]— functions a bit more like a court or council than it does an actual governing body, though it is responsible for important legislation reaching the monarch
— there are requirements to being eligible to run for a Senator position: you must be at least 24 years of age and not holding any other office of power (so no princes or other leaders)
— there used to be limits regarding being male or a landowner, but with better gender equality being established in 1949 and the abolition of slavery in 1738, those two rules were done away with
— there is a current limit of 200 Senators (upped from 50 in 1949, as well as the lifting of the male-only rule), and elections are held every two years; you can serve as many times as you wish but most fall out of favor after eight terms (16 years)[/INDENT][/INDENT]
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