Prometheus
"The only ones that should kill are the ones that are prepared to be killed."
Prince Prometheus Artemis Blackwater, Kingdom of Skyhaven
[ ♚ ] A G E
15
[ ♚ ] G E N D E R
Male
[ ♚ ] I D E N T I T Y
Tromani/Forlorni
[ ♚ ] A P P E A R A N C E
At the taller end of height for a Tromani teen at 5'9" with a slimmer but well-built body type. Sharp features and fair skin as expected of a Tromani, he could have been considered as quite handsome if not for his scars. Due to a traumatic attack as a child, his normally ash-blonde hair lost its colour and turned white, and his left eye, left arm and both legs are marked by major, but faded teeth and claw scars.
Along with his usual outfit as seen above, he is always wearing a pair of thin black gloves to cover his hands and wrists, unless in private or with trusted company. He also has a more relaxed outfit, a similar style but with less adornments, and a combat variant with light plate armour covering his arms, lower legs, shoulders and chest.
His sword is always at his hip unless there's no way of keeping it on him, and he also has a personalised bow he often takes with him on hunting trips or for any archery-based challenge or activity.
[ ♚ ] P E R S O N A L I T Y
He has quite a serious and cold personality but cares for his friends, family and servants, as well as the subjects of his kingdom. He will not hesitate to put himself in the way of harm to protect someone he cares about, and he isn’t afraid to strike back at the one responsible.
Outwardly he seems confident but in truth he is quite negative towards himself, lacking in a lot of self-confidence that would be expected from royalty. He hides it well, but a few people have gotten to see this side of him, be it as a close friend or by accident.
This also translates to social situations, as he appears to be completely comfortable in large groups, whereas the truth is that he feels out of place and prefers smaller groups or being left alone. If he is trapped in a group for a long period of time, he becomes slightly irritable and will begin to actively search for a way to excuse himself.
[ ♚ ] C H I L D H O O D
Born to a Half Tromani/Forlorni Noblewoman Illyana Greycastle after a secret affair between her and King Orland Blackwater, Prometheus Greycastle didn’t actually become a prince until his mother was killed in a suspicious fire that destroyed his old home aged 5 and he was absorbed into the royal family, under the name Prometheus Blackwater. His half-siblings and step-mother, Queen Vaylina, treated him poorly, seeing him as a ‘dirty-blooded disgrace with no rightful claim to the throne’, and his father was dismissive and uncaring. This lead to him developing difficulties when interacting with other people and damaging his self-confidence. Despite this, he was always putting on a smile and trying his best to be a kind person.
His aunt, Alexia Blackwater, was the only member of his family that showed him any kindness as a child, and it was her personal knight that trained him with a sword, bow and tactics and strategy. She filled the role of a mothering figure for the young prince, and he bonded with her knight as an ersatz-father. His daughter Kara, a trainee squire at the time, became a sister figure, and the two spent a lot of time together.
The most major event of his childhood happened around age 12. It was shortly after he had begun to train with a sword and wishing to train on his own, he travelled alone to the Blackwater Vale despite the warnings from his servants. While training, he was attacked by a small pack of wolves lead by a Dire Wolf. Severely wounded, he narrowly escaped when the wolves was attacked by a Wyvern that was nesting nearby, intending to steal its prey. Prometheus spent over 15 days hiding in caves and travelling with the most basic first aid until he finally made it to a small elven settlement and collapsed from the pain and exhaustion. He was forced to recover for another 2 weeks after that, with his survival attributed to sheer willpower alone. This was how he gained his scars and unique white hair, as well as learning the basics of magic from the elven mages kind enough to teach him.
When he finally returned, he was colder and didn’t smile anywhere near as much, which was quickly picked up on by Kara, his aunt and her knight. His father, the king, also noticed and said it was a step towards being worthy of the throne, but Prometheus harshly dismissed it, angering him greatly. This change sparked a subsequent change in Kara, who decided to fight to get him to smile again.
[ ♚ ] M O T I V E S
On paper, As expected of any heir to a kingdom, Prometheus was enrolled in The Conclave to be educated in the ways of ruling or assisting in the rule of his House. In actuality, he was aware of his father’s distain for him and sought to escape the life of cold solitude hidden behind closed palace doors.
[ ♚ ] C R E D E N T I A L S
Diplomacy: Not much of a politician, he doesn't partake much in Diplomatic functions and only has a basic knowledge of what it takes.
Faith: Finding religion as a waste of time, he dismisses any interest in the Gods completely.
Intrigue: Quiet but observant, he doesn't get involved in the affairs of other people unless it threatens him or those he cares about, to which end he will use what he learned to strike back at them.
Magic: Having learned the basic principles from the elven settlement, he quickly came to realise the practical and combat applications of the Arcane arts, especially when combined or used in tandem with martial combat. Having learned as much as he could from his own kingdom and travellers from Forlonia and the Imperial Heartland, he wants to further study, expand and sharpen his magical skills.
Martial: With training as one of the few activities for him as a child, his weapon skills are honed to a high level. With a bow, he is almost peerless in accuracy, range and speed, while his sword play is enough to duel most high-skill opponents. He has a good grasp on tactics and strategy as well, having a high win/lose ratio in games like chess, but not the confidence or leadership to actually command men in battle.
Stewardship: Skilled with numbers, but never motivated to pursue stewardship.
[ ♚ ] C O M P A N I O N S
Kara – Hand servant, acting as a maid and bodyguard. A small Tromani girl with ash-blonde hair and cerulean eyes, standing at 5’4 despite being aged 17, she was more of an elder sister figure while he was young. She is trained in swordplay with dual wielding and always carries a pair of short-bladed sabres, her speed and skills making her vicious combatant. She also takes the role of a maid; she handles washing, cleaning and other minor chores despite his urging not to.
[ ♚ ] R E L A T I O N S
Prince Brendan Ophelius Tromvara: Having met by coincidence during a diplomatic meeting, the two young princes became fast friends and kept in touch via letters until the incident which scarred him. The two fell out of contact through no fault of Brendan's and the pair haven't spoken since. He swears he once spotted the other Tromani prince at Skywatch Keep a week or so later, but even now he can't be sure.
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