—(••÷ [ NANA KOMATSU , DEMI WOMAN , THEY/SHE ] in the darkness you arrive , it seems YURIKO USAMI has emerged from malriths embrace. the LIEGE OF ENIMARAH SPINE, brings with them such passion in their wake and they are known for being OPPORTUNISTIC but also CUNNING. the bloodmoon shines when the TWENTY SEVEN year old joins the war. what songs would be sung in their name ? [ SMOKE AND MIRRORS + GOTYE ] for in the decades to come they will speak of : prophetic visions that remain just out of reach, nails digging into skin at the thought of your siblings’ powers, lies slipping off the tongue as easily as the pleasantries you were taught to wield. may your journey bring fruit , welcome to nocturnia forgotten one. [ alyx . she/her . 27 . est . n/a ] ÷••)—
inspiration: lady macbeth (macbeth), cersei lannister (game of thrones), rita skeeter (harry potter)
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BIOGRAPHY.
Your family is known for reading the sky and predicting the fates of many, yet your birth came as a surprise to many. You were a quiet child in the womb, barely showing signs of life until the delivery day. Even when you grew out of your infancy, you still remained a quiet, withdrawn child. Some thought you were just a shy little thing who was scared to talk to people. Others thought you were just doing it for the attention. No matter the suspicions, they failed to see the truth before your silence: the desperation to read the skies and the frustration at knowing you failed to master the gift your family gained notoriety for.
Yes, there was a jealousy that lurked under the surface whenever your sister accurately predicted an event or your parents' proposed prophecy came to pass. You hated that you lacked their skill, and it only intensified at the knowledge that your sister was the family heir and your other sibling bore the skill of an immortal-- leaving you feeling inadequate in multiple regards. You wouldn't voice these frustrations, though. You knew you just had to sit and wait for someone to make a mistake, and you'd swoop in and try your luck at gaining recognition.
The rumor of your sister starting a cult made for a perfect moment. Trust in your family was declining, and they needed a new Usami prophet to step up and remind them of their family's skills. So, you did something unthinkable: you lied and painted yourself as someone who can read the skies and determine what the future may hold. It didn't matter that you had no clue how someone's love life or battle efforts would pay out--- if an Usami proclaimed it, enough people would listen. All you had to do was use context clues and your guessing abilities to lead them down the right path.
If all else fails? You manipulate the situation to play out how you wanted. A broken engagement due to a cheating scandal (of which you may or may not have been the one who slept with the bride-to-be), a lost battle because of an injury (no one saw you tripping the challenger, right?), anything could be twisted to meet your fake predictions. You'll play this dangerous game until you climb the social ladder and gain more power than you were given at birth, even if you have to sabotage and destroy people to get it.
WANTED CONNECTIONS.
THE SUSPECT: Someone who is suspicious of Yuriko's claimed predictions and thinks they're full of shit. They're watching Yuriko closely and trying to find solid proof that they're not a true seer like they claim to be, and once they have it, they'll use it to further destroy the Usami reputation. I feel like Yuriko would be feeling a bit cocky and not even notice someone was onto them, but open to other paths as well.
THE SCORNED PATRON: Someone who asked Yuriko for a prediction about their future and didn't like the outcome. I'm thinking they lost money or a fight or something because Yuriko meddled with it and rigged the outcome against them, but no matter the reason, they're pissed off at the liege and want to get revenge.
THE TARGET: Yuriko wants power at their fingertips, and this character is someone they have their eyes on. It could be someone who sits on the council, is the heir of a rich household, or anyone else who has a position of power. No matter the person, they're someone Yuriko wants to dig their claws in. I'm picturing a devil on their shoulder dynamic, with Yuriko trying to position themself as their advisor and manipulate them however they see fit.
OTHER CONNECTIONS: Family friends, family enemies, personal enemies, exes, friends with benefits/situationships, friends turned enemies, betrothed, victims of their fake predictions, anything and everything!
—(••÷ [ IVANA BASQUERO , CIS WOMAN , SHE/HER ] in the darkness you arrive , it seems VERENA ATHLYAN has emerged from malriths embrace. the LADY OF THURIN KEEP, brings with them such passion in their wake and they are known for being RECKLESS but also CANDID. the bloodmoon shines when the THIRTY year old joins the war. what songs would be sung in their name ? [ SAVAGE DAUGHTER + EKATERINA SHELEHOVA ] for in the decades to come they will speak of : a wilderness in your gaze that can’t be tamed: are you a girl or a beast?, a gilded cage suffocating your every move, dirt staining your fingernails and your finery. may your journey bring fruit , welcome to nocturnia forgotten one. [ alyx . she/her . 27 . est ] ÷••)—
inspiration: arya stark (game of thrones), toph beifong (avatar the last airbender), katniss everdeen (the hunger games)
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BIOGRAPHY.
You came out of the womb kicking and screaming. You were never the dainty, delicate daughter your parents may have expected. No, you were a wild thing from the moment you took your first breath. Your childhood was spent more in the fields and the trees than in your home, with dirt coating your attire more than jewels or finery. Some days you weren't home until the next morning--- a daughter who longed for the freedom the outdoors afforded because she didn't have full freedom herself.
No, your role in the family had a price, and that came in the form of a betrothal to the Solkarith heir. You knew the decision was made before you could say no (not that that would've played any role in the matter), and to not uphold the promise would cause disappointment (or worse) in the eyes of your family. Yet you couldn't help but wish that things had been different. You hate the idea of marriage to anyone, hate the thought of losing your independence and tying yourself to someone else, and you knew that mindset wouldn't change just because of a promise between parents. If anything, that fact made it worse. Why choose you as the sacrificial lamb?
So, you push it away as long as you can. You focus more on your horse, your sword, your people, anything other than the inevitable marriage that rests on the horizon. You convinced yourself that if you don't acknowledge your fate, you can prolong the days until it arrives at your doorstep and forces you to acknowledge it. For now, your method seems to have worked, but with each day ticking by, it's only a matter of time before you're tucked back into the gilded cage that you fought against your whole life.
WANTED CONNECTIONS.
THE SPARRING PARTNER: This is one of the people who knows Verena the best. Depending on the age and background, they could either be a childhood friend or a mentor who taught her how to swing a sword and hold her ground. Either way, they train with Verena and are too familiar with her unpredictable ways and hatred of her fate.
THE UNREQUITED CRUSH: This is someone who has caught Verena's eye over the years, but she's never been able to act on her feelings because of her current betrothal. She's scared to open up about her feelings and let this person in when she knows she's promised to another, but it doesn't stop her from trying to impress this person and following them around like a lost puppy.
THE SABOTEUR: This is someone who, for whatever reason, doesn't want the marriage between the Athlyans and the Solkariths to go through. They could want the destruction of either house or have ulterior plans set in motion, but no matter the reason, they'll stop at nothing to keep Verena from saying "I do" and walking down the aisle.
OTHER CONNECTIONS: Family friends, family enemies, personal enemies, exes, friends with benefits/situationships, someone trying to blackmail verena, those looking to use her for her family name, mentor/mentee, anything and everything!
