[hider=Lia Avonmore] [center][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/z7PQmNZ.png[/IMG] [hr][hr][img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/b3RmLjgwLjkwZmVmYS5UR2xoSUVGMmIyNXRiM0psLjA,/the-illusion-of-beauty.regular.png[/img] [/center][hr][hr] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Name[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Lia Avonmore [sub]→ Princess Cordelia Merise Thalassa VII[/sub][/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Age[/u][/b][/color] [indent]21[/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Species[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Thalassan Mermaid[/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Gender[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Female[/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Sexual Orientation[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Heterosexual[/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Job[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Royal Princess of the Thalassa Kingdom[/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Appearance[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Normally clad in aquatic armor, [url=https://wallpapercave.com/wp/wp2498431.png]Lia[/url] sports a violet tail with orange fins on her head and hips. Her bright, aqua colored hair matches her eyes. Her [url=https://i.imgur.com/L9SFFrH.png]mark[/url] takes the shape of a stylized crescent moon and is located on her upper right arm, accompanied by her summoning markings located on her upper arm. While on the surface, she wears a magically enhanced [url=https://i.imgur.com/yUxuE4t.png]necklace[/url] to help her keep her legs. [/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Likes[/u][/b][/color] [list][*] Meeting new people [*] Swimming for obvious reasons [*] Fizzy beverages [*] Music is always fun, watching or playing [*] Love and romance! [/list] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Dislikes[/u][/b][/color] [list][*] The dry feeling of air [*] Cold temperatures [*] Disrespect, especially if she's touched without permission [*] Violence [*] People who abuse their power [/list] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Personality[/u][/b][/color] [indent]Cordelia is a bubbly, charismatic young woman. She's very open and welcoming, able to communicate with nearly anyone while keeping a bright smile on her face. She's curious about others, always wanting to delve into her thoughts, though she is quick to put up her own walls when inquired about. Despite her sunny appearance, she tends to get lost in thought a lot, and is on the forgetful side of things. She seeks to avoid fighting and arguments, though understands they're inevitable. Often, she prefers to keep her insecurities and fears to herself, though once in a while she'll let her true feelings slip. The princess carries the grace and poise of royalty, as expected--or at least, she does underwater. Above ground she is still naturally graceful, though a lot clumsier considering that she is not entirely used to being on land, and for so long. She is still somewhat naive, believing that most people have good intentions even when its clear they don't. Her first reaction when running into trouble is usually to cry, feeling at a loss whenever she isn't sure what to do. She desperately feels that finding her other half will make her happy, and the thought of ending up alone terrifies her. [/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Biggest Fear[/u][/b][/color] [indent] The thought of being thrown away terrifies Lia to no end. [/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Greatest Dream[/u][/b][/color] [indent] Becoming a blushing bride is her number one priority, of course! [/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Background[/u][/b][/color] [indent][hider=The Kingdom of Thalassa]One of the kingdoms of the seven seas, Thalassa is known for having one of the longest lineages that date back several millennia, priding itself as a historical landmark with the Library of the Ancients housed on a small island above the kingdom. Its creator and founder was said to have the ability to command the very seas themselves, blessed with a trident created by the gods themselves. Said trident is passed down from generation to generation, the ability to wield it proof of their lineage.[/hider] As the second child, it took Lia some time to realize that her life was meaningless. Her mother died giving birth to her, her father stricken with disease when she turned seventeen. Her older brother, Aedre, is the heir apparent to the throne. After the tragic passing of her father, his position was all but guaranteed. The responsibility was great, and despite the burden of royalty he swore he would do everything it took to uphold their father's legacy. He promised his younger sister an easy life, telling her she was free to do as she wished. Except, Lia didn't know what to do with her life. She dabbled in a few hobbies here and there, even tried her hand in politics once or twice, and despite having no real troubles to speak of she found things needlessly dull. It wasn't until a nobleman had offered her his hand in marriage that she started thinking about that sort of thing. Her brother told her stories of her long-deceased mother and father, of a romance that bloomed between them. Lia found herself illuminated, an idea hitting her: all she had to do was find [i]her[/i] other half. She was Marked just like her parents, so that meant that if she wanted to have meaning in her life again, then she needed to follow in their footsteps! And so began her search, visiting different kingdoms and going through every eligible bachelor she could get her hands on. Granted, she actually didn't realize how the Mark worked and after some gentle coaxing from Aedre, she put her energy into properly understanding what she needed to do. The stars seemed to align, with the Festival of Destiny right around the corner. All that was left to do was to brush up on some mermaid magic and practice using her legs![/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Personality Questions[/u][/b][/color] [indent]1. What is their worst specific memory from childhood? - Overhearing that she was just a spare to the throne affected her a lot more than she would have liked to admit. 2. What do they think of being Marked? Do they believe in it? Have they come to the festival in search of love, or for some other reason? - Being Marked means she is destined for happiness, so of course she believes in it. The festival is not only where she will find love, but her future as well. 3. Spirit animal? - A soft and fluffy sheep! [sub]You thought it was going to be some kind of aquatic animal, didn't you?[/sub] 4. Thing they’re most proud of? - Her persistence. Many of her kind have noted just how her spirit never gives up! [sub]Though she isn't sure if that's positive or not...[/sub] 5. Thing they’re most ashamed of? - Her desperation to find her other half is glaringly obvious. She wishes it were less so. 6. What motivates them? - The prospect of finding true love! She knows that this festival is her chance and has put all her energy into finding her 'One and only'. 7. What would they change about themselves if they could? - Maybe her impulsiveness could use some work? And she would have liked to have known her beloved was on land, she would have had much more practice with legs had she known! 8. What’s most important in a romantic partner? - The most important thing is feeling happy just to be together. [/indent] [color=94fcfc][b][u]Extra[/u][/b][/color] [indent][hider=Trivia]Mermaids going to the surface isn't uncommon. Most that live close to the coast transition seamlessly and have almost no limits to how long they can stay with legs. However, those that don't transition often tend to have a more definite limit. Lia is currently planning to attend the festival incognito, not wanting to intimidate her future husband with her royal position.[/hider] Color Code: 94fcfc | Light Blue Theme song: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkAdGfhNbtQ]Something beautiful and romantic![/url][/indent] [/hider]