age: twenty-two/347
orgin: andover, massachusetts
species: heretic
sexuality: bisexual
pronouns: he/himÂ
Growing up as the only witch in his family was difficultâthe fact that his family moved to Salem mere months before the infamous Trials made things all the worse. Raised to hide and ignore his abilities, Gareth was a black sheep among his family, and when the Trials started and accusations were being thrown, he overheard his father planning to turn Gareth in. Running away that very night, the young witch ran into the hybrid who would turn into his savior.
It was only a year before the hysteria and paranoia faded away and Gareth was able to return home, a year spent training and building upon his craft, finding his tether in the volatility of fire. Upon returning home, Garethâs family only shunned him furtherâhaving thought that they put all forms of witchcraft behind themâas far as his family was concerned, he was no part of them. Days laterâa fire claimed the lives of several members of the Dane family.
Years passed and Gareth found immortality to suit him as he bounced from coven to coven, city to city, learning the ins-and-outs of witchcraft. While he excels at manipulating the elements-fire in particular-he has become rather adept at communicating with the deadâtaking a page from his vampiric nature, he draws upon the life force of others to power his own magic.
Drawn in by the power and knowledge New Orleans has to offer, Gareth has finally made his way to the city, eager to learn whatever secrets the city has to offer. He has also heard rumors of other hybrids living in the cityâsomething else that has caught his interest. He currently resides in the French Quarter and can often be found at the warehouse or herb shop.
It is fitting that his focus element is fire as Gareth is passionate and vivacious, if not reckless and volatile. Garethâs charm is rivaled only by his ambition and desire for power, the hybrid constantly searches for ways to expand his abilitiesâeven if they are considered âdark magicâ. Despite being a hybrid, he feels more at home with witches and has spent most of his immortal life bouncing from coven to coven, both teaching and learning what he can. He is protective of witches and hybrids alike and isnât above taking a life to protect his ownâor get what he wants.
CASSANDRA CLINE, For centuries Cassandra has been on his tail and he knows it. He also knows just how powerful she is, and that she has the ability to kill him. He knows sheâll do so without mercy because sheâs killed past aquatints of his. Gareth just hopes he can stay behind the line of safety as long as possible. Though he figures if he does run into the huntress he can talk his way out of it.Â
AUSTIN SMITH, He senses the darkness within Austin. It puzzles him and allures him, heâs hopeful to make his acquaintance. Heâs approached Austin in NOLAâs french quarter a time or two, but the witch simply shrugs him off or ignores him. Gareth believes itâs all in good fun and is down for the game.
MARCUS, Heâs decided to make a plaything out of Marcus. Marcus approached him one evening offering a joint in greeting and Gareth gladly accepted. Since Marcus had an appearance the two have fooled around time to time, but he canât quite place Marcusâ madness. Often Marcus starts ramblings that not even Gareth and his age can decipher. However he figures he can with time. Plus, it helps Marcus is a tasty bite to eat.
gareth is portrayed by CAMERON MONAGHAN and his face claim is NON-NEGOTIABLE. he is currently TAKEN.
