Member
Character Summary
Name: Lyra Persephone Lauerk
Darke Name: Aryl
Age: 22
Birthday: March 26
Birthplace: Village of Skogarstrond, Land of Long Nights
Residence: Palace Servants’ Quarters
Gender: Female
Culture: Land of Long Nights
Education: Private tutors/self-taught in hospitality and armed combat
Position: Knight of the Castle
Alignment: Lawful Good
Appearance
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 115 pounds
Build: Lithe
Eyes: Round green/blue eyes
Hair: Long, wavy, platinum blonde
Skin Tone: Light
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings:
- Various small scars on her arms and legs
- Calloused hands
Though Lyra is a servant, she tends to dress more boldly and out of the box for her station. She goes for a mixture of elegance, edginess, and practicality. She enjoys wearing flowing dresses, particularly in shades of blue. Yet she also requires that what she wears provides ease of movement and slits for hiding the weapons that she always keeps on her person. Sometimes she may pair a dress with basic pants and tall boots, but sometimes she might not. It depends on her mood and the occasion really. At times, her fashion sense can parallel that of a woman of noble birth rather than a mere lady-in-waiting, which in turn can cause some to have preconceived notions about her. Nevertheless, she has the confidence to rock whatever she wears, and she refuses to dull things down simply to fit people's standards of what a servant should be.
Psychology
Charismatic * Bold * Selfless * Formidable * Composed * Self-critical
Sexuality: Pansexual
Relationship Status: Single
Personality:
Lyra has the heart of a servant but the soul of a warrior. That is to say that she is a lover and a fighter simultaneously. She lives to serve others, putting their needs and desires far above her own, but she also cannot deny the call of the sword and shield, that irresistible call of battle. That's not to say that she enjoys violence or killing. No, to her, battle is not about taking lives, it is about saving them. Yet, she is an intelligent individual, who knows that battles can be fought and won on many fronts, if one only knows what is truly worth fighting for. People. To Lyra, people are worth fighting for, and in the end, she would much rather protect someone while standing at their side than to protect them from far off on the battlefield.
She is a very personable individual, who enjoys the time and delicacy it takes to build a long lasting relationship with someone. She is very conscious and considerate of people's thoughts and feelings. Granted, at times, she is bolder than what is deemed appropriate for her station. She is willing to point out flaws in people's thinking and to call them out on their crap, even if it means stepping on some toes in the process. In any case, her intentions are good and honorable. Ultimately, she pours her heart and soul into those around her. She is loyal until given one heck of a reason not to be.
In the end, Lyra is almost always a picture of serenity. She is a level-headed individual, meaning she is slow to anger in most instances. She takes criticism well, looking at it objectively and learning from it. Ironically, she is her own worst critic. The thing is she cares about people deeply, and as such, she beats herself up over things she knows that she could've handled better. Additionally, she is a woman with a cause. Threaten innocent lives and those she holds dear, and she will unleash a storm upon you. Look into her beautiful eyes, and you will often see her for what she truly is: the calm before the storm.
Habits:
- Training early in the morning
- Holding her hands laced in front of her
- Carrying concealed weapons on her at all times
- Twiddling with her necklace when in thought
Hobbies:
- Weapons training
- Socializing
Fears:
- Being controlled by Darke Magyk
- Failing to protect her mistress
- Being stuck in eternal slumber, i.e. coma
Likes:
- Peacemaking
- Fashion
- Daggers
- Early mornings
- Justice
- Serving/protecting others
- Making new friends
Dislikes:
- Darke Magyk
- Senseless violence
- Injustice
- Gawkers
- Being underestimated
- Threats
Cards On The Table
General Skills:
- City Knowledge - (the Castle) - the knowledge of where to find various shops and other locations in the Castle without great trouble.
- Cooking - The ability to prepare a dish without poisoning oneself or others.
- Swimming - The ability to swim great distances without drowning or excessively tiring. This includes being able to tread water for up to five hours.
- Boating - The ability to pilot a small water craft, such as a rowboat or canoe, without capsizing.
- Fast - The ability to go extended periods of time without eating and still be able to perform required tasks.
- Bribery - The ability to successfully identify what another person would want in exchange for an otherwise unlikely to obtain service.
- Persuasion - The ability to convince someone of something, whether it is true or false.
- Deception - The ability to lie to another person and successfully deceive them.
- Sailing - The ability to sail a vessel across great distances. With a large or medium vessel, the assistance of a crew is needed but it is not required for a small vessel.
Cultural Skills:
- Country Knowledge (the Lands of Long Nights) - The knowledge of the general geography of the Lands of Long Nights. This includes the ability to find a path from one location to another, as well as a knowledge of the culture and customs of that country.
- Olde Tongue - The user has complete fluency, able to read, write, and communicate in the Olde Tongue of the Land of Long Nights. This skill can be used as a makeshift mythos skill, as the user will be familiar with famous texts written in the Olde Tongue, such as the Prose Edda.
- New Nordic - The user has complete fluency, able to read, write, and communicate in the language of the Land of Long Nights. This skill can be used as a makeshift oral storytelling skill, as most of the traditions of the Land of Long Nights are told through stories.
Occupational Skills:
- Sword Fighting - Proficiency with a blade longer than 14 inches in combat, including the general rules of etiquette for dueling.
- Knife Fighting - The ability to use a bladed weapon no longer than 14 inches in combat without unintentionally injuring oneself.
- Etiquette - The ability to act accordingly during formal settings, such as proper ways to eat, and how to act during an important event with others.
- Riding - The ability to ride a horse at twice the speed of an unskilled rider. This includes trick riding and basic care for the horse.
- Stamina - The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
- Brawling - The ability to excel in general forms of hand-to-hand combat in a fight. This does not include proficiency in using weapons, such as a knife, but may give the user a slight edge.
- Perception - The ability to notice things that others may overlook. This does not include items and beings of Magykal origin. For that, see Sense Magyk.
- Rooftop running/climbing - Parkour! The user has proficiency in scaling vertical objects, as well as keeping footing on elevated and uneven terrain.
- Foreign Customs - the ability to adapt to the mannerisms of cultures and customs of other lands without causing offense.
What Is On Your Person:
- Clothes - Blue dress with black leather armor and open back and paired with gray pants and tan boots
- Dark blue cloak for cooler days
- Dagger sheathed to her thigh, easily accessed via the slit in her dress
- Knife in her left boot
- North star & capsule necklace from her mother (contains an aconite flower)
- Brown leather satchel for carrying items from the market
- Dragon Egg - Smooth and oval shaped, it gives off a slight glow in the dark
Residence:
- Extra clothing, because fashion, duh - Example Example Example
- One of her mother's first swords
- Additional sword of higher quality
- Small collection of knives and daggers
- Night Transformer (Aurora) - Black coonhound by day, white wolf by night
History
Your Path:
Most in her line of work, in the work of a servant, would have been born into it or forced into it. Yet, you could say that she is the oddball of the bunch, as she chose this life of her own free will. With a father who is a Northern Trader and a mother who is a shield maiden, she had sufficient paths to choose from. Nevertheless, she chose to humble herself and live the life of a servant. Why? Because what better way to live life than to live it to the betterment of others. Though she can't fully deny the call of the sword and shield, the life of a warrior, at the end of the day, she loves that which they defend more than anything. So she took her passion for people and her skill with a sword and melded it together to become a self-proclaimed warrior servant. She lives to serve, and if the need arises, to protect her mistress with her life.
General History:
Lyra was born the youngest of three to Jamison, a well-off Northern Trader, and Vega, a sought-after shield maiden. Growing up in The Lands of the Long Nights with her two older brothers, Cetus and Aries, she could easily keep pace with the rest of the guys. And that she did from a young age, despite her avowed love of more "girly" things such as fashion and dancing. You could say in some ways she didn't always fit in with any particular social group, being too feminine for the guys and too masculine for the girls. Nevertheless, it did little to deter her from pursuing whatever she set her mind to, and in the end, she proved her worth. She was her mother's daughter after all, a lover and a fighter.
Over the years, Lyra had become well-versed in a variety of skillsets from hospitality to sailing to combat. She was an ever eager learner. Yet from the moment she was strong enough to hold a sword, she had always been drawn to the life of a warrior, like a moth towards a flame. Her mother poured into her every bit of knowledge and life experience she had, always emphasizing the importance of restraint and humility on and off the battlefield. In the end, she shaped her daughter into a humble servant rather than some pompous knight who felt that they were entitled to glory and riches due to their "service" to others.
So the question is, what changed to make Lyra shift gears and opt out of the life of a shield maiden for one of a servant. Well, one could say that she was bold from birth and ultimately danced to the beat of her own drum. She took what she had been taught and what had been instilled in her and made it her own. The Small Wet Country Across the Sea, a land she had seen many a time when traveling with her father, called to her, and she decided to build a life and a legacy of her own making. But to achieve greatness, one must start at small beginnings. At the age of 18, she took the big leap and moved to The Small Wet Country Across the Sea where she soon landed a job a servant in The Palace. Perhaps her skill in combat gave her a slight edge on the competition, but at the end of the day, her dedication won out. Following the return of the long lost Princess Valda, and soon after that the tragic passing of Queen Meliscente, she managed to score herself a job as the lady-in-waiting to the crown princess herself. Lyra was certain that if she could do something truly positive, it would be here at the feet of the future queen.
Thoughts on Queen Meliscente:
To Lyra the death of anyone, big or small, significant or seemingly insignificant, should be considered a tragedy. Never should death be celebrated. The day one celebrates death is the day one becomes less than a human being. So, for a ruler, whose very life holds the lives of hundreds others in the balance, is a tragedy deed. And worse yet, for the ruler's death to be under questionable circumstances, raises even greater concerns regarding the stability of the kingdom. As to whether or not Crown Princess Valda had anything to do with the death of the queen, her own mother, Lyra is willing to give her the benefit of the doubt. Regardless, she gave an oath to serve and protect the future queen with her life, and with the lives of hundreds others hanging in the balance, she will not break that oath.
Extras
Character Quote:
- "I am the calm before the storm."
- "What better way to live life than to live it to the betterment of others."
- "I've got the heart of a servant but the soul of a warrior."
Theme Song:
Anything Else:
- Faceclaim - Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)
- Color Code - Royal Blue #4169E1
- Header Text - Signature of the Ancient Font, 60 pt. & 30 pt., Shadow-Black-S
- Favorite Witch/Wizard - Merlin BBC's Merlin
- Example Post - The Thalken Explosion
*By submitting this CS in its completion I am stating I have read all the rules for this Rp and am agreeing to follow them to the fullest with respect and courtesy. I acknowledge that I can and will be removed from the RP without warning if I break a rule or cause problems with my fellow Rpers or the GM.
The Scroll
⟢ 🎆Respects ⟡ 🌓Neutral ⟡ 👋Acquaintance ⟡ 🙇It's Complicated ⟣
⟢ 💛Friend ⟡ 💙Good Friends ⟡ 💜Best Friends ⟡ ❣️Ex-Friends ⟡ 😈Frienemy ⟣
⟢ 💘Infatuation ⟡ 💓Loves ⟡ 💗Couple ⟡ 💕Basically Family ⟡ 💞Family ⟡ 💔Ex-Lovers ⟣
⟢ ♨️Tense ⟡ 💀Dislikes ⟡ 😡Hates ⟡ 👿Enemy ⟡ 👹Absolutely Loathes ⟣
👋 Myrus Silvers 👋
"He's certainly a shy one. I can work with that."
Lyra's seen the young prince around and has spoken to him upon occasion. She noticed from the get go that he seemed rather shy. At first, she thought it was something that she had said or done that had made her seem intimidating in some form or fashion. However, she quickly realized that it was just in his nature. Nevertheless, she felt the strong desire to reassure him in any way she could without seeming patronizing. She wanted more than anything for him to feel safe and comfortable around her at any given time. Perhaps in time he would. She certainly hoped so.
💛/🙇 Princess Valda 🙇/💛
"We're both bold at heart. I don't know if that's a good thing or simply a recipe for disaster. I guess we'll see."
As the princess's lady-in-waiting, Lyra and Valda have spent plenty of hours together. Lyra has tried her utmost to be the best servant she can possibly be, but she also cannot deny wanting to be more than that. Lyra wants to be a friend to the young princess, someone she could confide in and someone she could trust with her life. They are certainly working their way there. However, some of their differing qualities, such as Lyra's protective nature versus Valda's need for independence, have a tendency to clash with one another, putting an unneeded strain on their relationship. Nevertheless, Lyra wholeheartedly pledges her life and loyalty to the future queen.
👋/🌓 Princess Luna 🌓/👋
"I'm still figuring this one out. I'll give it time."
Lyra's unsure of what to think of the young princess. In what little interactions she had had with Luna, she had detected hints of arrogance in her façade. To some degree, you could say it rubbed her the wrong way. Nevertheless, she was willing to give the princess the benefit of the doubt. It couldn't be easy having the life you knew basically ripped right out from under your feet. She vaguely wondered how the now princess-in-waiting has been effected by it all. Only time would tell.
💛 Cuyler Eysteinsson 💛
"He's an old childhood friend, whom I enjoyed beating up. Ah, good times."
Cuyler was a child from her native country of The Lands of the Long Nights, whom she had met at one of the many Traders' Markets she had gone to with her father. She had been quite the bold child, running around after the boys in her pretty dress with a dagger in hand. Cuyler was one of the many boys she often challenged to a duel, utilizing what little skills in combat she had learned from her mother. Needless to say, her skills were quite untested at the time. She left her mark on Cuyler literally. To her horror, she drew blood on the young boy's finger, leaving what would be a permanent scar. Fortunately, it was nothing too serious, and she learned a valuable lesson in the importance of restraint. It had been many years since she last saw him, and so it was a pleasant surprise for him to be brought back into her life. They had both grown and matured much over the years, but perhaps what friendship they had had before could be rekindled.
Symbol [color=???]Name[/color] Symbol
"Overall Thoughts On The Character"
Relation Details
The Scroll
⟢ 🎆Respects ⟡ 🌓Neutral ⟡ 👋Acquaintance ⟡ 🙇It's Complicated ⟣
⟢ 💛Friend ⟡ 💙Good Friends ⟡ 💜Best Friends ⟡ ❣️Ex-Friends ⟡ 😈Frienemy ⟣
⟢ 💘Infatuation ⟡ 💓Loves ⟡ 💗Couple ⟡ 💕Basically Family ⟡ 💞Family ⟡ 💔Ex-Lovers ⟣
⟢ ♨️Tense ⟡ 💀Dislikes ⟡ 😡Hates ⟡ 👿Enemy ⟡ 👹Absolutely Loathes ⟣
💙 Myrus Silvers 💙
"I wish there was more I could do for you..."
Lyra has a brother-sister type relation with the young prince. She's an open ear and a shoulder to cry on whenever he needs it, which has been more frequently as of late what with Tristan here courting Luna. It hurts her terribly to see him in such pain and turmoil, and she wishes there was something more she could do for him to ease his pain.
🎆/💛 Queen Valda 🎆/💛
"I will protect her with my life and will forever respect her as my queen and friend."
Having been granted the honor, and huge responsibility, of being the queen's bodyguard in trying times, Lyra has thrown herself into her work. She is fiercely protective of Valda, perhaps a bit overbearingly so at times. Anyone who wants to get at Valda will have to go through her first. Though their relationship has taken perhaps a more professional tone to it, she still maintains a friendship with Valda. She feels that that is just as important as the more traditional duties of her job.
💛 Princess Luna 💛
"She seems to be healing well enough. At least, I hope so."
Lyra has been sort of keeping an eye on Luna, partially through the princess's new bodyguard Amarantha. So far, Luna seems to be healing from her trauma pretty well, better than Myrus that's for sure. However, Lyra is skeptical about whether or not it's just an act, a front the princess is putting up to seem less broken, and with the pressure to marry Prince Tristan, she is worried even more about the princess's health. She hopes the marriage works out for the sake of her homeland, but at the same time, she doesn't want it be at the expense of Luna. If Tristan seems to be pushing Luna too much, she won't hesitant to talk to him about it. He seems decent enough to hear her out. Regardless, she views Luna as a friend in much the same way she does her brother Myrus.
💛 Cuyler Eysteinsson 💛
"I wish we could spend some more time together, but alas duty calls."
Since becoming a knight and namely the bodyguard of the queen, Lyra has thrown herself into her work. As such, she hasn't had much free time to catch up on things with her childhood friend. The last she heard, he was dating the ExtraOrdinary Wizard. She is happy for him, that he found someone to call his own and whom he could potentially spend the rest of his life with.
♨️/🙇 Amarantha ♨️/🙇
"I still don't fully trust her, which is really bad since she is now my superior."
Lyra still can't fully shake the feeling of distrust of the former deputy hunter of the Young Army, and now that she reports to the woman, it makes things a bit awkward to say the least. Amarantha certainly doesn't help matters as she purposefully tries, and unfortunately frequently succeeds, at making her uncomfortable. As far as she is concerned, it's just unprofessional, and Lyra is not looking to pursue a relationship with the woman outside of a working one. She'll respect and remain loyal to Amarantha the best she can, but should the woman do something unlawful, she makes no promises that she'll keep her mouth shut. She's worried this whole situation is a ticking timebomb.
👋/🙇 Tristan Alvissen 👋/🙇
"He seems nice. I hope things work out between him and Luna, though please don't tell Prince Myrus that."
Lyra first formally met Tristan when she was training early in the morning. The prince and his advisor had come out to train, and she eventually found herself asking if she could spar with them. She ended up rather enjoying herself, though she feels a bit bad that it was more or less at Tristan's expense. The poor boy just wasn't a morning person it would seem. However, at the same time, knowing Myrus's fear of losing his sister Luna to Tristan, she's left feeling even more conflicted. After all, she doesn't want to see her homeland torn apart by the Eastern SnowPlains, but it also hurts her to see Myrus so unhappy.
