Lionhearted

ᴛʜᴇ ᴇʟɪᴛᴇs

FC - Pietro Boselli
Character Name - Jayden Hayes
Color - darkred

ᴛʜᴇ ᴇʟɪᴛᴇs

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Lion's Den

Thelan NPCs

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Appearance & Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Commander Mathieu holds onto his youth exceptionally well, considering he’s seen battle quite often. Due to his battle prowess and his strategic ability, he is seen to have few scars and almost a constant smirk of sinister victory. He stands tall at 6’2 and has a chiseled, lean body that is almost always covered in his famed black and red armor that holds a menacing appeal. Mathieu is calculated and strategic to the point where he struggles to find success in simple social affairs. He has become addicted to the war room and finds that his only satisfaction is when his involvement is extreme in a raging war. Cynical as he is, he finds himself to be very persuasive and eloquent which has helped him win over the loyalty of the population, especially the nobles and his fellow military. While his judgements may be seen as immoral, they are with his best intentions for the heart of Thelan and its people.

Appearance & Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Princess Ariadne matches all the beauty of her mother and all the tenacity of her father. She works hard at what she’s tasked to do, but all the while, she is naive and does what she’s told with unwavering obedience. She is of average height and weight for her age, but she is becoming taller and more mature as the days go on. Her golden blonde hair and bright blue eyes add to her sweet innocence, while her smile gives her the playful nature that the people have come to adore. Although, with the disappearance of her mother, she’s left with a broken heart and a lost mind. As the reality of the world begins to rush in to her, she looks to any leader and role model for guidance and answers. Thus, she is easily-swayed to be of benefit to the first person that would come to her. Not yet being taught the many rules and tricks to thriving in a royal courtship, she has much to learn, even with her determination halted.

▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ 14 | ♀ | Heterosexual Abilities • Empowered Magical Affinity || Ariadne is the daughter of Queen Anice, giving her a strange, spiritual affinity with magic. While she is far from her true potential of power, the basics of magic has presented itself, leaving Ariadne with several witches as her instructor to help control her abilities. They are unsure if she will share the same capabilities as her mother. • Pleasant Innocence || While this isn’t seen to be as any ability of hers, it is still listed because of her way of swaying people from her innocence and her kindness. Ariadne is a sweet child and has a bright persona about her. While she possesses magic, she rivals it’s natural, sinister theme.

▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ 58 | ♂ | Heterosexual Abilities • Expert Strategy || Sebastian is most known for his judgements and strategy, allowing for Thelan to be successful with nearly every battle or predicament that Sebastian would strategize. He has taught Commander Mathieu nearly everything he knows about strategy. • Wisdom || With age comes wisdom, and for Sebastian, it has only been enhanced since the birth of his daughter. He made it a point to instill wisdom in her ever since she could understand language. Additionally, he has written books and been seen as an advisor to the royal family due to his respected morals and wisdom. • Leadership || It’s true that Sebastian has won the loyalty of the military, becoming idolized and esteemed by many. Militants under him are honored to be at his command, and he’s been seen to lead the best armies and people.

Appearance & Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Sebastian pays little attention to his appearance. He makes sure that he looks presentable, but aside from that, he will go no further as he doesn’t seek to impress many. His blue eyes and light skin suggest that he once had a similarly lighter hair color before it had gone gray. While he isn’t cursed with as many wrinkles as the next old man, he is seen with a cane due to a bum leg. His healthy physique and scattered scarring show that he was once a militant. To accompany his appearance, he is as wise as his persona would indicate. Sebastian has come to find that he values being a role model and a public advocate since he has the qualities of a fit leader.

Appearance & Personality ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ Lady Thalia is as beautiful as she is powerful. She is one of the most prized witches in their realm, and she has earned the respect of many. She is tall and slender, toned and seductive; with miss-matching eyes that add to her witch-like appearance. She generally sports obscure, dark-colored dresses that are form fitting and flared at the ends to really match the theme of a true witch. Thalia appreciates her beauty, but is more humble than she is vain. What Thalia truly is grateful for is her determination and her quick-learning nature. This has brought her to become powerful and knowledgeable. To add to this, Thalia has come to be very lady-like, charismatic, and honorable from her good deeds. To be a lawful witch is rare, but for Thalia, she seeks more than to just be of reverence with the witches, she seeks true power within a royal court. Lady Thalia’s presence within the Thelan kingdom was questionable at first, but she ultimately had gone to serve the Thelan royal family to teach Princess Ariadne the ways of a witch without the necessity of her leaving the kingdom. Many witches see it as unfair since Ariadne wouldn’t have to undergo the usual trial to enter the mystical swamp of the witches. But Ariadne’s royal heritage, and the bloodline following her mother, has created a shelter around her in which she is sworn to stray from any form of danger. Thalia has a calculated side to her in which she would perform tasks to get what she wants, no matter the obstacle at hand. Thus, Thalia has a devised plan for the coming war.

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_{February 10th, 2020
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_{"Well, I'm as excited as I'll ever be for this next semester. Still, though, I just can't keep my mind off of her. Even when I play, I just keep fucking up cuz I can't seem to focus right. Barely even passed my classes last semester. Maybe after the break I'll be able to actually get her to sit down and talk to me. You know, about the deep shit. I'm not sure if it'll work out the way I'm hoping it does, but I'm excited to see her nonetheless—I miss her. I've decided that I'm going to ask her if she wants to go to the drive-in theater with me. I figured it could be a good place to talk, but I don't want to trap her either if she doesn't feel comfortable. Goddamn, I don't think I've ever struggled this much with a girl before. She's worth it, though. . . I'll probably set up some blankets and pillows in the back of the rover and make it real comfortable. I'm sure it'll get all fucked up by the time we even get half way through the movie. Can't say I'd mind that."}

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[HIGH CASUAL] ► Her Majesty's Spirit

Hi. I have questions.

1. Do we have to be knights, nobles, and otherwise people of good breeding, or are cutthroats and mercenary types okay? Can people join this hunting party hoping to ransom the queen, assassinate her, or something equally scummy?

2. I have an idea involving two characters who travel together. I will gladly partner up with someone if he/she would like to play the second character, but if that doesn't happen (and I'm guessing it won't), am I allowed to play the two simultaneously?

3. It's not that these characters' backstories are anything special, but I generally prefer for them to be asked about, and subsequently explored, IC. And for other characters to only know as much as they're willing to tell, wonder whether they're being told the truth, etc. So would it be okay for you to critique the full apps in PM's, and for me (pending acceptance) to post an abridged version in the Characters tab so most of the story isn't common knowledge?

4. How does the magic system work? Who can learn magic and under what circumstances? How do most people treat/view magicians in this world, and how rare are they?

I'll send any necessary clarifications in a PM. Many danks.

@pugbutter

Hey there!

1. Your character is certainly not limited to nobility/knights/influential-descendants. We actually have a mercenary or two in our cast, so a cutthroat/mercenary character would be accepted. Yes, your character can have ulterior motives about the conquest. I actually was kind of expecting it from a few players. (though a totally lawful heroic journey would be fun too). Granted, most individuals probably wouldn't take their chances on this due to the dangerous journey, in fact, most are going thinking it to be a suicide mission. BUT, that probably wouldn't stop someone who's extremely dedicated.

2. Hmmmm. I typically don't allow for two characters per player, but send me the sheets and I will decide from there!

3. That would be totally fine with me! In fact, I would encourage that since it's more fun to discover a character throughout the RP; and with the fully fleshed-out CS available, you'll be able to have a source to refer to about your character!

4. To be capable of magic, you have to have it in your blood. Descending from witches almost guarantees that you're born a witch. There are several families that have a sort of 'dormant' witch gene that could flare up in a certain generation, causing unexpected births of witches. I'm still working on the magic system, but for now it goes as follows:

Magic requires reagents in order to properly work. A lot of witches use crystals as catalysts for their spells -- certain crystals allow for certain spells. Black magic is geared more towards elemental magic, telekinetic magic, etc. Black magic is more of your quick/offensive spell casting. Green magic is more ritualistic with strict incantations and usage of several reagents, but this type of spell casting can be very powerful (hexes, curses, enchantments, necromancy, etc.) It is possible for a witch to cast without a reagent, but the cost can be rather devastating, some stronger spells even resulting in a self-sacrifice.

Witches are uncommon, but not scarce. A lot of the times, witches are born and choose not to delve in their witchcraft due to the fear many have over the power. The trial to enter the witches huts for successful learning is extremely dangerous. So full-fletched witches are rare, but the actual witch blood isn't as scarce. Though, witches that aren't taught about their powers can perform reckless, unintentional spells. Any witch can learn magic, but without proper teaching, they are likely to kill themselves.

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I hope I answered everything for you!

Meadow University

Blake De Stefano

Name

Blake Alexander De Stefano

Nickames

Only goes by Blake

Age

20

Gender

Male

Year

Third

Reason of Admission

Trustfund

Major

Recently switched from Engineering to Accounting

Sexuality

Mostly heterosexual

Relationship Status

Crushing on Lola

Label

Attractive Band Geek // Old-soul

Appearance Details

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》 Hair: Dirty Blonde | Short, tapered sides | Styled with a light-hold gel
》 Eyes: Hazel
》 Height: 6’2
》 Body Type: Athletic // Toned
》 Clothing Style: Blake typically dresses for comfort. He sports denim jeans and a white t-shirt frequently.
》 Scars, Tattoos and/or Piercings: N/A

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Personality Traits

♦ Trustworthy ♦ Ambitious ♦ Caring ♦ Respectful ♦ Depression ♦ Introverted ♦ Closed-off ♦ Pessimist ♦

Although Blake has the qualities of a morally good friend, he keeps his circle small and prefers to be left alone. He has a strong passion for his interests and enjoys the solitude of them. While he appreciates criticism with his art forms, he would rather be independent in his learning and enjoys being alone. As somebody who wears their heart on their sleeve, he feels as though he has nothing to show. What color there is of his personality is hard to find unless someone really got to know him. Many describe him as dull until meeting him further, unlocking his old-soul interests and his love for the arts.

Blake considers himself to be a kind person, never disrespecting the next person, but never befriending them either. Due to his strict upbringing and a history of being taken advantage of, he finds the safety of distance comforting. Although, the lack of interaction and his desire to be isolated has left him with a pulsating depression, spiking most when he’s faced with change and complicated social situations. Blake successfully hides his depression, masking it with a smile and stating otherwise when people question his mental state. Naturally, he doesn’t let many people close to him and he fears the vulnerability required for anything more than simple friendship.

Upbringing Synopsis

Blake is someone who struggles between passions, but more in a way that overwhelms him and keeps him preoccupied. He grew up close to his father with high admiration and idolization. His father was many things: a successful businessman, a lover of old music, a musician, a father of five children, and a man of strict, traditional rules. What laid beside the warmth of encouragement and humor were his high expectations of each of his children, especially Blake. It was easy for Blake to pick up the interests, but it was a constant battle to try and win the honor and appreciation of his father. This left him with his isolated nature and his self-disciplined manner; what was the point of having a talent and not honing it?

Granted, this made Blake’s high school years easy for him. While most social settings of high schools would pick on the musically inclined, Blake was lucky enough to win over his popularity with his talents. With his cello in hand and a love for culinary arts, he was an unusual hotshot of his high school. Blake delved in sports, but never enough to reach any considerable titles. What love he had for sports was not enough to outweigh his passion for the arts. Collectively, it seemed like there wasn't anything that Blake was particularly bad at, but in his eyes, he was never skilled enough at any one thing. To have multiple skills but nothing that's impressive stand-alone was not enough for him. He narrowed down his desires and focused on what he loved the most. To be artistic comes with an easy way to woo a crowd, but it also comes with it's haunting doubts: a take-away from what it's like to be creative.

Blake went through girlfriends in high school fast, never giving them enough attention to have a substantial relationship lasting longer than a couple months. To be consumed by his interests and his constant struggle to impress his father, he didn't have the capacity to devote time into a significant other. While he was raised to be respectful, he could never find it in him to divide his attention enough to pursue any act of love. This was fine for him, as he knew his talents would shape his future, a much more important concept.

Once he was old enough, he started working at a fine-dining restaurant as a chef. Blake often played for them on his days off and worked to enhance their menu until he won awards for the dishes he created. He began to blame his Italian blood for his obsession with cooking and classical music. As college approached, Blake was faced again with his struggle between passions, becoming lost on what career path would be best.

For an artistic person with incredible passion, dreaming big was as easy as counting to ten. But such dreams were built upon the adoration of a strict father, leaving them susceptible to becoming crushed. And like glass was it shattered, each piece resembling every doubt and worry he previously had. Many people talk about what it’s like to hold onto a dream, but nobody ever mentions the emptiness that follows the crash. For Blake, he remained hollow, following the footsteps that were always suggested of him. To get into an Ivy League college was nothing, and the tuition was like pocket change for his family, so he now enters with a different future in mind. One that he doesn’t necessarily call his own, but one where he can finally live with a proud father and family. Who knows, accounting could be fun.

Family

Father: Sebastian De Stefano
Mother: Kristen De Stefano
Eldest Brother: William De Stefano
Second Oldest: Liam De Stefano
Younger Sister: Elizabeth De Stefano
Youngest Sister: Carolyn De Stefano

Misc.

Matthew Noszka | 728395
Crazy, Stupid, Love

Random Accumulated Facts

》 Drinks his coffee black
》 Loves the sausage biscuits from Joe's Cafe: a local cafe that makes their own pastries every night. A super trendy spot. Also enjoys their peppermint mocha that they offer in the winter time.
》 His favorite colors are the colors of the foliage. Fall colors.
》 Loves jazz and classical music
》 Loves nature and outdoor activities: hiking, jogging, snowboarding, camping, etc.
》 Used to be in boy scouts: was actually decent at it.
》 Average academically

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Relationship Sheet

_{"There’s more to a person’s story than just what’s written on the cover."}

☯ Neutral ☯ | ☮ Friends ☮ | ♫ Best Friends ♫ | § Tense § | ♥ Crush ♥ | ☠ Enemies ☠

placeholder ☮ | MacKenna Diedrikson Varma | ☮ ______________________________________________________ "Mac reminds me of an orange. The peel is bitter but the inside is nice."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake and Mac connected from their underlying love for creativity. While they both assert their focus and time into much more promising fields of study, they look to their passions as an outlet. Blake, with his love for music, and Mac, with her incredible poetic ability, find themselves attending each other’s events—whether it’s open mic night or an orchestra performance. Blake has a great appreciation for her since she constantly uplifts him with his desire to play music. While her encouragement for Blake to switch to musical performance is convincing, he can’t seem to look past his doubtful father’s influence. Mutually, Blake demands more of Mac’s poetry and tries to inspire her to write more. Mac’s opinion doesn’t come with any feather weight, but it’s rather valued more since she isn’t one to be fake and speak anything else but the truth. The two make a great pair of friends.
placeholder ☯ | Juniper Baby Macmillan | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ♥ | Lola Francesca Russo | ♥ ______________________________________________________ "Best mistake I’ve ever made. . ."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Lola and Blake have an interesting dynamic. It was Lola’s towering confidence and fiery seduction that pulled Blake in the first night, and it was her flirtatious allure that kept him coming back for more. Lola is possessive, to say the least, demanding his loyalty despite not being formally committed to each other. For Blake, he’d never picture himself to be interested in more than just lustful hookups with this blonde vixen, but there’s something about her that he’s dying to explore. For Lola, she refuses to express her feelings on the matter, and Blake worries that she doesn’t have the same feelings for him. As of now, Blake continues to try and truly talk to Lola in between the sex and the flirting, but she’s quite uncooperative. Still, though, the potential relationship is worth the potential heartbreak.
placeholder ☯ | Charlotte Eliza Diedrickson | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☯ | Alaric Micheal Sterling | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "Talented guy."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake doesn’t know much more about Alaric than his ability to play and sing. He’s heard him in the music rooms, but he’s never approached him or introduced himself. Instead, Blake has enjoyed his playing from a distance and given him mental accreditation.
placeholder ☯ | Elliot Lee Thatcher | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☮ | Ramona Michelle Martin | ☮ ______________________________________________________ "A great chef—I gotta admit."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake met Ramona in a culinary arts elective. While he has a great love for cooking, he decided not to pursue it further with education besides this simple elective that he took. For Ramona, she has a natural talent and continues to master her craft through further education. Blake finds himself to be a little envious of her inherent ability to create tasteful things, and he can’t deny her great ability in the art. During their time in class, he found himself competing with her a lot, but such was just fun competition. Blake does admire her ability to cook and hopes to learn a thing or two from her one day, should he get the opportunity to.
placeholder ☯ | Leonidas Ajani Windsor | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "A little much for me."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: While the two of them haven't met beyond what Lola has introduced, Blake is sure that Leo might've heard things about him from Lola. Leo does sport a more adventurous, impulsive personality which is very opposite of what Blake enjoys. But, while he finds a personality such as that to be a little overbearing, he does find respect for him being fun.
placeholder ♫ | Cassian Asa Lee | ♫ ______________________________________________________ "Cass is similar to his style: very black and white. Still, I respect his honesty even if he’s a little mean sometimes."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake first met Cassian when he had trouble with his classes. Going into college unprepared with a major that demanded a lot from it’s students, he found himself needing extra help. Cassian began tutoring Blake and eventually they ended up spending more time than intended together. Through the time they’ve known each other, Blake has come to learn about Cassian’s incredibly motivated and brutally honest personality. And amidst these qualities lies Cassian’s genuine nature—a quality that Blake admires most in a person. Now, they stay as good friends; Blake admiring Cassian’s honest and ambitious personality, and Cassian finding a sense of relief when Blake finds ways to pull him from his constant work.
placeholder ☯ | Connor Adam Kennedy | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder § | Bastién | Clemént | Bonfamille | § ______________________________________________________ "Not everything can be won by knitted sweaters and blazers."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake has known Bastién and his family since childhood. The two of them were instilled with a rivalry ever since their family’s began to compare them. They both delve in the arts, classical music accompanied by the extreme wealth of their families has created a stigma of who is more of a golden child. Wealthy families have their way of being passive aggressive and finding new tactics to subtly improve their image—especially by belittling others. Naturally, the two families rivaled each other and used the two, Blake and Bastién, as competition. Now, as they enter the Ivy League college together, Blake has found himself to still hold on to the rivalry by habit. Perhaps things could change.
placeholder ☯ | Camilla Lopez Hernández | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☮ | Devin D'Artagnan Coal | ☮ ______________________________________________________ "It’s people like Devin that really help to open your eyes—this guy’s got some serious talent."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Devin has won over Blake’s accreditation through fighting such adversity and honing his talent despite his predicament. It really makes Blake begin to count his blessings, and simultaneously applaud someone for rising above such a struggle. The two of them have performed together previously, and it was commended by the music professor and many of the students and other professors of the school. Thus, the two were frequently put together for duets or performances, and this helped grow their friendship from spending time together. Devin helps to keep Blake balanced and level-headed with his wholesome personality. Blake, being influenced by the devilish party-goers he calls his friends, tends to lean more towards a persona to match them. Vice versa, Blake helps Devin to come out of his shell a bit more, inviting him to parties and social gatherings to help him find new friends and his potential match.
placeholder ☯ | Lance Parker Page | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☯ | Lilliana Rose Montgomery | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☯ | Jade Christine Scott | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☯ | Jasper Vivionna Delamar | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☯ | Tiberius Nero Delamar | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A

Meadow University

Blake De Stefano

Name

Blake Alexander De Stefano

Nickames

Only goes by Blake

Age

20

Gender

Male

Year

Third

Reason of Admission

Trustfund

Major

Recently switched from Engineering to Accounting

Sexuality

Mostly heterosexual

Relationship Status

Recently single

Label

Attractive Band Geek // Old-soul

Appearance Details

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》 Hair: Dirty Blonde | Short, tapered sides | Styled with a light-hold gel
》 Eyes: Hazel
》 Height: 6’2
》 Body Type: Athletic // Toned
》 Clothing Style: Blake typically dresses for comfort. He sports denim jeans and a white t-shirt frequently.
》 Scars, Tattoos and/or Piercings: N/A

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Personality Traits

♦ Trustworthy ♦ Ambitious ♦ Caring ♦ Respectful ♦ Depression ♦ Introverted ♦ Closed-off ♦ Pessimist ♦

Although Blake has the qualities of a morally good friend, he keeps his circle small and prefers to be left alone. He has a strong passion for his interests and enjoys the solitude of them. While he appreciates criticism with his art forms, he would rather be independent in his learning and enjoys being alone. As somebody who wears their heart on their sleeve, he feels as though he has nothing to show. What color there is of his personality is hard to find unless someone really got to know him. Many describe him as dull until meeting him further, unlocking his old-soul interests and his love for the arts.

Blake considers himself to be a kind person, never disrespecting the next person, but never befriending them either. Due to his strict upbringing and a history of being taken advantage of, he finds the safety of distance comforting. Although, the lack of interaction and his desire to be isolated has left him with a pulsating depression, spiking most when he’s faced with change and complicated social situations. Blake successfully hides his depression, masking it with a smile and stating otherwise when people question his mental state. Naturally, he doesn’t let many people close to him and he fears the vulnerability required for anything more than simple friendship.

Upbringing Synopsis

Blake is someone who struggles between passions, but more in a way that overwhelms him and keeps him preoccupied. He grew up close to his father with high admiration and idolization. His father was many things: a successful businessman, a lover of old music, a musician, a father of five children, and a man of strict, traditional rules. What laid beside the warmth of encouragement and humor were his high expectations of each of his children, especially Blake. It was easy for Blake to pick up the interests, but it was a constant battle to try and win the honor and appreciation of his father. This left him with his isolated nature and his self-disciplined manner; what was the point of having a talent and not honing it?

Granted, this made Blake’s high school years easy for him. While most social settings of high schools would pick on the musically inclined, Blake was lucky enough to win over his popularity with his talents. With his cello in hand and a love for culinary arts, he was an unusual hotshot of his high school. Blake delved in sports, but never enough to reach any considerable titles. What love he had for sports was not enough to outweigh his passion for the arts. Collectively, it seemed like there wasn't anything that Blake was particularly bad at, but in his eyes, he was never skilled enough at any one thing. To have multiple skills but nothing that's impressive stand-alone was not enough for him. He narrowed down his desires and focused on what he loved the most. To be artistic comes with an easy way to woo a crowd, but it also comes with it's haunting doubts: a take-away from what it's like to be creative.

Blake went through girlfriends in high school fast, never giving them enough attention to have a substantial relationship lasting longer than a couple months. To be consumed by his interests and his constant struggle to impress his father, he didn't have the capacity to devote time into a significant other. While he was raised to be respectful, he could never find it in him to divide his attention enough to pursue any act of love. This was fine for him, as he knew his talents would shape his future, a much more important concept.

Once he was old enough, he started working at a fine-dining restaurant as a chef. Blake often played for them on his days off and worked to enhance their menu until he won awards for the dishes he created. He began to blame his Italian blood for his obsession with cooking and classical music. As college approached, Blake was faced again with his struggle between passions, becoming lost on what career path would be best.

For an artistic person with incredible passion, dreaming big was as easy as counting to ten. But such dreams were built upon the adoration of a strict father, leaving them susceptible to becoming crushed. And like glass was it shattered, each piece resembling every doubt and worry he previously had. Many people talk about what it’s like to hold onto a dream, but nobody ever mentions the emptiness that follows the crash. For Blake, he remained hollow, following the footsteps that were always suggested of him. To get into an Ivy League college was nothing, and the tuition was like pocket change for his family, so he now enters with a different future in mind. One that he doesn’t necessarily call his own, but one where he can finally live with a proud father and family. Who knows, accounting could be fun.

Family

Father: Sebastian De Stefano
Mother: Kristen De Stefano
Eldest Brother: William De Stefano
Second Oldest: Liam De Stefano
Younger Sister: Elizabeth De Stefano
Youngest Sister: Carolyn De Stefano

Misc.

Matthew Noszka | 728395
Crazy, Stupid, Love

Random Accumulated Facts

》 Drinks his coffee black
》 Loves the sausage biscuits from Joe's Cafe: a local cafe that makes their own pastries every night. A super trendy spot. Also enjoys their peppermint mocha that they offer in the winter time.
》 His favorite colors are the colors of the foliage. Fall colors.
》 Loves jazz and classical music
》 Loves nature and outdoor activities: hiking, jogging, snowboarding, camping, etc.
》 Used to be in boy scouts: was actually decent at it.
》 Average academically

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Lion's Den

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Blake De Stefano

Name

Blake Alexander De Stefano

Nickames

Only goes by Blake

Age

20

Gender

Male

Year

Third

Reason of Admission

Trustfund

Major

Accounting

Sexuality

Mostly heterosexual

Relationship Status

Recently single

Label

Attractive Band Geek // Old-soul

Appearance Details

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》 Hair: Dirty Blonde | Short, tapered sides | Styled with a light-hold gel
》 Eyes: Hazel
》 Height: 6’2
》 Body Type: Athletic // Toned
》 Clothing Style: Blake typically dresses for comfort. He sports denim jeans and a white t-shirt frequently.
》 Scars, Tattoos and/or Piercings: N/A

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Personality Traits

♦ Trustworthy ♦ Ambitious ♦ Caring ♦ Respectful ♦ Depression ♦ Introverted ♦ Closed-off ♦ Pessimist ♦

Although Blake has the qualities of a morally good friend, he keeps his circle small and prefers to be left alone. He has a strong passion for his interests and enjoys the solitude of them. While he appreciates criticism with his art forms, he would rather be independent in his learning and enjoys being alone. As somebody who wears their heart on their sleeve, he feels as though he has nothing to show. What color there is of his personality is hard to find unless someone really got to know him. Many describe him as dull until meeting him further, unlocking his old-soul interests and his love for the arts.

Blake considers himself to be a kind person, never disrespecting the next person, but never befriending them either. Due to his strict upbringing and a history of being taken advantage of, he finds the safety of distance comforting. Although, the lack of interaction and his desire to be isolated has left him with a pulsating depression, spiking most when he’s faced with change and complicated social situations. Blake successfully hides his depression, masking it with a smile and stating otherwise when people question his mental state. Naturally, he doesn’t let many people close to him and he fears the vulnerability required for anything more than simple friendship.

Upbringing Synopsis

Blake is someone who struggles between passions, but more in a way that overwhelms him and keeps him preoccupied. He grew up close to his father with high admiration and idolization. His father was many things: a successful businessman, a lover of old music, a musician, a father of five children, and a man of strict, traditional rules. What laid beside the warmth of encouragement and humor were his high expectations of each of his children, especially Blake. It was easy for Blake to pick up the interests, but it was a constant battle to try and win the honor and appreciation of his father. This left him with his isolated nature and his self-disciplined manner; what was the point of having a talent and not honing it?

Granted, this made Blake’s high school years easy for him. While most social settings of high schools would pick on the musically inclined, Blake was lucky enough to win over his popularity with his talents. With his cello in hand and a love for culinary arts, he was an unusual hotshot of his high school. Blake delved in sports, but never enough to reach any considerable titles. What love he had for sports was not enough to outweigh his passion for the arts. Collectively, it seemed like there wasn't anything that Blake was particularly bad at, but in his eyes, he was never skilled enough at any one thing. To have multiple skills but nothing that's impressive stand-alone was not enough for him. He narrowed down his desires and focused on what he loved the most. To be artistic comes with an easy way to woo a crowd, but it also comes with it's haunting doubts: a take-away from what it's like to be creative.

Blake went through girlfriends in high school fast, never giving them enough attention to have a substantial relationship lasting longer than a couple months. To be consumed by his interests and his constant struggle to impress his father, he didn't have the capacity to devote time into a significant other. While he was raised to be respectful, he could never find it in him to divide his attention enough to pursue any act of love. This was fine for him, as he knew his talents would shape his future, a much more important concept.

Once he was old enough, he started working at a fine-dining restaurant as a chef. Blake often played for them on his days off and worked to enhance their menu until he won awards for the dishes he created. He began to blame his Italian blood for his obsession with cooking and classical music. As college approached, Blake was faced again with his struggle between passions, becoming lost on what career path would be best.

For an artistic person with incredible passion, dreaming big was as easy as counting to ten. But such dreams were built upon the adoration of a strict father, leaving them susceptible to becoming crushed. And like glass was it shattered, each piece resembling every doubt and worry he previously had. Many people talk about what it’s like to hold onto a dream, but nobody ever mentions the emptiness that follows the crash. For Blake, he remained hollow, following the footsteps that were always suggested of him. To get into an Ivy League college was nothing, and the tuition was like pocket change for his family, so he now enters with a different future in mind. One that he doesn’t necessarily call his own, but one where he can finally live with a proud father and family. Who knows, accounting could be fun.

Family

Father: Sebastian De Stefano
Mother: Kristen De Stefano
Eldest Brother: William De Stefano
Second Oldest: Liam De Stefano
Younger Sister: Elizabeth De Stefano
Youngest Sister: Carolyn De Stefano

Misc.

Matthew Noszka | 728395
Crazy, Stupid, Love

Random Accumulated Facts

》 Drinks his coffee black
》 Loves the sausage biscuits from Joe's Cafe: a local cafe that makes their own pastries every night. A super trendy spot. Also enjoys their peppermint mocha that they offer in the winter time.
》 His favorite colors are the colors of the foliage. Fall colors.
》 Loves jazz and classical music
》 Loves nature and outdoor activities: hiking, jogging, snowboarding, camping, etc.
》 Used to be in boy scouts: was actually decent at it.
》 Average academically

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Relationship Sheet

_{"There’s more to a person’s story than just what’s written on the cover."}

☯ Neutral ☯ | ☮ Friends ☮ | ♫ Best Friends ♫ | § Tense § | ♥ Crush ♥ | ☠ Enemies ☠

placeholder ☮ | MacKenna Diedrikson Varma | ☮ ______________________________________________________ "Mac reminds me of an orange. The peel is bitter but the inside is nice."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake and Mac connected from their underlying love for creativity. While they both assert their focus and time into much more promising fields of study, they look to their passions as an outlet. Blake, with his love for music, and Mac, with her incredible poetic ability, find themselves attending each other’s events—whether it’s open mic night or an orchestra performance. Blake has a great appreciation for her since she constantly uplifts him with his desire to play music. While her encouragement for Blake to switch to musical performance is convincing, he can’t seem to look past his doubtful father’s influence. Mutually, Blake demands more of Mac’s poetry and tries to inspire her to write more. Mac’s opinion doesn’t come with any feather weight, but it’s rather valued more since she isn’t one to be fake and speak anything else but the truth. The two make a great pair of friends.
placeholder ☯ | Juniper Baby Macmillan | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ♥ | Lola Francesca Russo | ♥ ______________________________________________________ "Best mistake I’ve ever made. . ."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Lola and Blake have an interesting dynamic. It was Lola’s towering confidence and fiery seduction that pulled Blake in the first night, and it was her flirtatious allure that kept him coming back for more. Lola is possessive, to say the least, demanding his loyalty despite not being formally committed to each other. For Blake, he’d never picture himself to be interested in more than just lustful hookups with this blonde vixen, but there’s something about her that he’s dying to explore. For Lola, she refuses to express her feelings on the matter, and Blake worries that she doesn’t have the same feelings for him. As of now, Blake continues to try and truly talk to Lola in between the sex and the flirting, but she’s quite uncooperative. Still, though, the potential relationship is worth the potential heartbreak.
placeholder ☯ | Charlotte Eliza Diedrickson | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☯ | Alaric Micheal Sterling | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "Talented guy."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake doesn’t know much more about Alaric than his ability to play and sing. He’s heard him in the music rooms, but he’s never approached him or introduced himself. Instead, Blake has enjoyed his playing from a distance and given him mental accreditation.
placeholder ☯ | Elliot Lee Thatcher | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☮ | Ramona Michelle Martin | ☮ ______________________________________________________ "A great chef—I gotta admit."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake met Ramona in a culinary arts elective. While he has a great love for cooking, he decided not to pursue it further with education besides this simple elective that he took. For Ramona, she has a natural talent and continues to master her craft through further education. Blake finds himself to be a little envious of her inherent ability to create tasteful things, and he can’t deny her great ability in the art. During their time in class, he found himself competing with her a lot, but such was just fun competition. Blake does admire her ability to cook and hopes to learn a thing or two from her one day, should he get the opportunity to.
placeholder ☯ | Leonidas Ajani Windsor | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "A little much for me."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: While the two of them haven't met beyond what Lola has introduced, Blake is sure that Leo might've heard things about him from Lola. Leo does sport a more adventurous, impulsive personality which is very opposite of what Blake enjoys. But, while he finds a personality such as that to be a little overbearing, he does find respect for him being fun.
placeholder ♫ | Cassian Asa Lee | ♫ ______________________________________________________ "Cass is similar to his style: very black and white. Still, I respect his honesty even if he’s a little mean sometimes."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake first met Cassian when he had trouble with his classes. Going into college unprepared with a major that demanded a lot from it’s students, he found himself needing extra help. Cassian began tutoring Blake and eventually they ended up spending more time than intended together. Through the time they’ve known each other, Blake has come to learn about Cassian’s incredibly motivated and brutally honest personality. And amidst these qualities lies Cassian’s genuine nature—a quality that Blake admires most in a person. Now, they stay as good friends; Blake admiring Cassian’s honest and ambitious personality, and Cassian finding a sense of relief when Blake finds ways to pull him from his constant work.
placeholder ☯ | Connor Adam Kennedy | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder § | Bastién | Clemént | Bonfamille | § ______________________________________________________ "Not everything can be won by knitted sweaters and blazers."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: Blake has known Bastién and his family since childhood. The two of them were instilled with a rivalry ever since their family’s began to compare them. They both delve in the arts, classical music accompanied by the extreme wealth of their families has created a stigma of who is more of a golden child. Wealthy families have their way of being passive aggressive and finding new tactics to subtly improve their image—especially by belittling others. Naturally, the two families rivaled each other and used the two, Blake and Bastién, as competition. Now, as they enter the Ivy League college together, Blake has found himself to still hold on to the rivalry by habit. Perhaps things could change.
placeholder ☯ | Camilla Lopez Hernández | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☯ | Devin D'Artagnan Coal | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "It’s people like Devin that really help to open your eyes—this guy’s got some serious talent."	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: While the two don’t seriously hangout with one another, Blake has found himself admiring him from a distance frequently. Devin has won over Blake’s accreditation through fighting such adversity and honing his talent despite his predicament. It really makes Blake begin to count his blessings, and simultaneously applaud someone for rising above such a struggle.
placeholder ☯ | Lance Parker Page | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☯ | Lilliana Rose Montgomery | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A
placeholder ☯ | Jade Christine Scott | ☯ ______________________________________________________ "N/A"	R E L A T I O N S H I P D E T A I L S: N/A

Meadow University

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FC: Matthew Noszka;
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[HIGH CASUAL] ► Her Majesty's Spirit

The Ballroom

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^{August 31st - Nightfall}

And the party was live. The most notable people were presented and the nightfall welcomed the heart of the night. The elegance of dusk colored the room in a gentle glow, shining off of the empty sheathes of knights, the decadent wine glasses served by servants, and the fine jewelry of the nobles. Cliques were made and discrimination came slowly with its presumed rivalries. Everyone in the room knew how fragile the treaty now was, hanging loosely on it’s final thread.

Though, that much was obvious. Behind closed doors, deep within the barracks of Thelan and Alovia alike, were unhalted productions of weaponry and the training of pawns to this anticipated tear in the peace. Such resentment for one another seemed to never become truly washed away. What stained their blades and hands and insignias were not just the blood of their enemies, but also the black soot of their unrelenting desire for battle. Many tainted by anger, with a longing for a game of war, stood proudly on their foundation of pride and skill.

This quest was admirable by the people—a final hope.

But it was also denied by many with power.

Here in this ballroom lie the many brave volunteers to aid in this last hope; to instill an unbreakable peace to restore harmony. Yet, just as in any Kingdom or Court, it has it’s tricksters that seek to sway the lawful course of action.

Here in this ballroom, an arrow whizzes through the twilight, parallel to the fiery horizon, and impaling it’s target: The King of Thelan. Piercing his chest and pinning him to his delicate throne, he became covered in blood.

The screams erupted as the people crowded towards the perimeter of the room. The killer stepped through the tall doors of the ballroom, a longbow in hand, and a valiant sword sheathed on his hip. With his guard, they walked proudly in their Thelan tabards.

The Ballroom

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^{August 31st - Nightfall | A Private Corner Table | Alice’s Father & Niavak Wymark}@Inertia

Alice couldn’t help but chuckle at his greeting, though she was flattered by his formality. Were it not for his distinct white hair and his formal introduction, she wouldn’t have recognized him at first, he truly did fit the description of the Pale Knight. She bowed her head respectfully in response to his greeting.

Alice gave him a playful smile, “Well, what kind of party would it be if we didn’t get a little champagne on ourselves. I’m assuming you’re here to volunteer for the cause, judging by the way you knew my name. And what name do you go by?”

Her eyes never left his, but her attention was most definitely divided. It was true that Alice was a noble lady, delving in the affairs of the court, but only at a distance could she do it. Due to her being a woman, she wasn’t able to fully indulge in the military commands as much as she’d like to be. And though it may seem that the lack of proximity would hinder her ability to act, it benefitted her in the way that she saw things. It was true that there were many in power that opposed this, but it was unexpected that the battle would begin so soon, and in the lap of the noblemen did the frenzy lay.

The arrow flew with force, igniting the treaty in flames as it pierced the one King of Thelan. As the blood stained his garb and the screams echoed in ringing revolutions, there was soon silence as the guardsmen filed in, sword in hand, readying themselves for proper defense. Although, no resulting violence were to be suspected. As they assumed their stances, one individual made his way to the steps of the throne, his footsteps heavy with iron and leather and conviction.

Commander Mathieu Bastian turned to face the crowd with eyes grave and threatening, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword. A few gasps escaped from the crowd, the nobles spoke amongst themselves. No guardsmen nor servant flinched from the predicament, and instead responded loyally to Commander Mathieu’s entrance.

He spoke in a deep, full voice with a tone of domineering rasp, “Ladies and gentlemen.” He paused for effect. “Your King is dead.” He began pacing around the throne, watching the blood consume the King’s shirt and drip from the arm of the chair to the fany carpet. “It’s with great honor that I have dealt the killing blow to the King himself. And it is with great respect to the throne that he sits upon, that I am rising to the occasion to put a stop to this fairytale. We sit here, we sip wine, and we stuff our face; but Alovia readies their troops for battle! The King has no right to be calling for a stalemate because he is fearful of our defeat. The King has no right to be stalling this war for the sake of his dead wife!” With that remark, it caused the crowd to begin their quiet whispering. Commander Mathieu continued on, “Thelan will fight, Thelan will be victorious. To all who seek to pursue this conquest, I will see to it that Thelan will not be by your side in your endeavours. And I will see to it that your punishment to performing any task relating to this conquest will be death. Your help should be with the heart of Thelan and not with the lost idea of peace.” He spat the last word out, disgusted.

“And finally,” he hesitated, his eyes scanning the room, a sly smirk stretching across his face. He lifted his head authoritatively and narrowed his eyes devilishly, “Kill all who side with Alovia.”

The doors slammed shut, the last of the sun’s light faded until the room was lit ominously in an overpowered candlelight. Alice took a deep breath as her father, Sebastian, spoke wearily, “It seems as though the war is starting sooner than we expect. If you are to muster the volunteers well enough, perhaps you can still save us all.”

Alice remained in her seat, her fists clenched in her lap, and her eyes staring down Commander Mathieu like daggers. “Father,” she spoke strongly, “I suggest you take your leave now—I would hate for you to be apart of this blood bath.”

“What are you talking about, Alice?” he questioned.

Alice turned her head to the guard behind her, one of many that stood along the perimeter of the rectangular room. “Give them their weapons. If they are true to the cause, they will stand and fight. Protect everyone—even those of Alovia.”

Sebastian’s eyes scrolled the room, the pieces to Alice’s strategy coming together. It was Alice’s guard, and her guard only, that tended to this ball. They each bore an insignia along their tabards different than Thelan and Alovia alike. It was her family crest: a gryphon rearing into the sky with sharp claws, imprinted along the base of a round shield. One by one, they gave the fighters their weapons, fast before Commander Mathieu’s men could engage. To Dietrich, a broadsword; to Ellinor, her axe and shield; to Arun, his swift blades; to Talia, her atlatl; to Nariman, a longsword; and to Hatzur, a ring with amber, agate, sapphire, and emerald embedded in the golden band—granting her a lone reagent capable of emitting fire, earth, air, and water alike.

Alice stood, instead of offering Niavak any hand or curtsy of further introduction, she extended her arm to offer him a broadsword. “I’m afraid the formal gestures are over. I would hope you would accept this and fight alongside me as a different method of introduction.”

Regardless if he were to accept it or not, Alice would then reach under the table to draw her sword and shield. The first clash of weaponry sounded as the nobles crowded in the corners of the room, leaving the center of the ballroom the proper spot for battle. And to the heart of the ballroom, this beautiful ballroom, did Alice run towards to assist in the spilling of blood. The gears of war relished within the room as blood stained the novelties. . . The battle commenced.