hey, hey! itโs bright again (crowd boos) i present to you all my silly lil muse, a very huge contrast from nero. his nameโs taeyang and heโs a witch that has an ability to control music and influence people with it. iโve written a tldr of his background, personality, and abilities. you can view them under the cut. as always, if you want to plot. feel free to contact me (or leave a โค๏ธ on this post)
THE MELODY OF ABSENCE: A CHILDHOOD IN TWO KEYS.
taeyang was born into a house split between light and darkโhis father, a witch who drew magic from nature, filled their home with sunlight, laughter, and the hum of harmonies. his mother, a practitioner of dark magic, was a ghost in their lives, disappearing for months at a time, leaving behind only the faintest traces of her presence: the scent of burnt herbs, the echo of whispered incantations, the cold emptiness of her absence.
taeyangโs father tried to fill the void with music, teaching him to find magic in the rhythm of the world, to heal with a hum, to listen to the stories the wind carried. but no matter how bright his fatherโs magic burned, it couldnโt outshine the shadow his mother left behind. then, one day, his mother didnโt come back.
taeyang was sixteen when his father fell illโa slow, creeping sickness that natural magic couldnโt cure and dark magic couldnโt touch. he spent the last months of his fatherโs life singing to him, weaving his magic into lullabies to ease the pain, to chase away the fear. when his father finally closed his eyes for the last time, taeyang was left alone in a house that felt too big, too quiet, too empty. his mother was still gone, vanished without a word, without a trace. and so, with nothing left to anchor him, he began to wander.
for years, taeyang drifted from town to town, a stray witch with no home and no purpose. he played his music for coins, for smiles, for the fleeting sense of connection it brought him. he slept in hostels, in alleyways, in the homes of kind strangers who took pity on his tired eyes and his too-trusting smile. he searched for his mother in every face, in every shadow, in every whisper of dark magic he encountered. but she was never there.
now, he stays at the boarding school for magical beings, not because he believes heโll find answers, but because he has nowhere else to go. he tells himself itโs temporary, that heโll leave once heโs strong enough, once heโs ready. but the truth is, he doesnโt know what heโs waiting for. maybe a sign. maybe his familiar. maybe just the courage to stop searching and start living.
THE SYMPHONY OF SOUND: A WITCHโS GIFT AND CURSE.
magic source: soundwaves and emotional resonance. his magic thrives on connection and emotion, drawing power from the energy of the world around him.
abilities and applications:
emotional amplification: can amplify or dampen emotions through music, making existing feelings more intense.
soundwave manipulation: shapes sound into physical force, creating shockwaves, barriers, or subtle illusions.
memory echoes: evokes memories or sensations tied to specific sounds, helping others recall or relive past experiences.
harmonic healing: eases minor pain and accelerates natural healing through rhythmic vibrations.
emotionally dependent: his magic weakens if heโs numb or detached.
physically taxing: prolonged use leaves him exhausted or unstable.
sound sensitivity: loud or sudden noises disrupt his focus and magic.
vulnerable to dark magic: his natural affinity makes him susceptible to corruption if he dabbles in darker powers.
THE DISSONANCE WITHIN: A STUDY IN LIGHT AND SHADOW.
empathetic to a fault: taeyang feels everythingโjoy, sorrow, angerโas if itโs his own. itโs what makes his magic so powerful, but itโs also what makes him so vulnerable.
a natural peacemaker: he has a way of easing tensions, of making people feel heard, of turning conflict into harmony. his presence is soothing, his voice a balm.
unshakably kind: no matter how many times the world has let him down, taeyang still believes in goodness. he still trusts. he still hopes.
adaptable: heโs used to change, to uncertainty, to making a home wherever he lands. he doesnโt need muchโjust a place to rest and someone to sing to.
gullible: taeyang trusts too easily, believes too quickly, and often ends up hurt because of it. he wants to see the best in people, even when they donโt deserve it.
self-critical: heโs his own harshest critic, always convinced heโs not enoughโnot strong enough, not smart enough, not magic enough.
prone to burnout: his empathy is a double-edged sword. he gives and gives until he has nothing left, and then he collapses under the weight of it all.
avoidant: heโd rather run than face his pain. heโd rather sing than speak. heโd rather help than be helped.
THE UNWRITTEN DUET: CONNECTIONS WAITING TO BE SUNG.
tba. still on the process of writing them. iโll probably have a separate post for both nero and taeyang, please be on a lookout!
