Is that CHRISTIAN SERRATOS? No, that’s just TAELYN DAMARIS-SARWYNN. They were born on 24/10/1876 and are a FOREST/VALLEY ELF living in Northknot Town. They work as a CASHIER AT CIRCLE OF LIGHT. Some say they're ARTISTIC and INTELLIGENT, but I’ve heard others say they're AWKWARD and SHY. When you think of HER, don’t you think of DRAWINGS IN A NOTEBOOK, SKETCHES ON POST-IT NOTES SCATTERED AROUND HER ROOM & PAINT SPLASHES ON A CANVAS?
Name: Taelyn Zia Damaris-Sarwynn Pronunciation: TAY-lin ZEE-uh duh-MAH-ris SAR-win Nickname(s): Tae, T, Lyn Birthday: October 24th Age: 149 (appears in mid 20s) Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Sun, Capricorn Moon, Sagittarius Rising Gender: Cis-Female Pronouns: She/Her Species: Elf Orientation: Bisexual Occupation: Cashier at Circle of Light Faceclaim: Christian Serratos
HEADCANONS
She lives with some roommates that she's known for a while: Sutton Reese, Ezra Lorne, and her best friend who recently moved to town, Ashlyn Drakos.
She has a small dog named Harry that she vents to quite often.
She's an artist but works as a cashier at a metaphysical store owned by Edith Li.
Her parents are Tadhg and Tallulah Damaris-Sarwynn. Her sister's name is Thalia.
She names her paintbrushes and sometimes talks to them while working, as if they’re trusted companions.
Taelyn keeps a dream journal where she sketches and writes about her dreams. It helps her process her emotions and inspires her artwork.
She has a thing for moonlit walks. Taelyn finds the quiet of the night soothing and often sketches the starry skies or her surroundings afterward.
She has a ritual where she listens to specific music playlists while she paints. The music helps her get into the creative zone and often influences her work.
Besides painting, Taelyn is skilled at making handmade jewelry. She creates unique pieces that she sells alongside her artwork.
Taelyn has a habit of doodling on any available surface, including the edges of her notebooks and even her friends’ receipts. It’s a way for her to constantly engage with her creativity.
She collects pressed flowers and incorporates them into her artwork, combining nature and painting in unique ways.
Taelyn’s art often includes hidden symbols or messages, reflecting her introspective nature and personal experiences.
Her dog, Harry, is not just a companion but also her art assistant. Taelyn sometimes includes him in her art sessions, taking candid photos of him that inspire her work.
She has a soft spot for old bookstores and can spend hours browsing through their art and poetry sections.
Despite her awkwardness, she loves to write heartfelt letters to her friends and family, often illustrated with her signature doodles.
Taelyn has a love for vintage and antique art supplies. She frequents flea markets and antique shops to find unique tools and materials for her artwork.
Her room is filled with eclectic art supplies, paint splatters, and unfinished canvases. It’s a chaotic but deeply personal space where she feels most at home.
She keeps a collection of postcards and trinkets from flea markets, using them as inspiration for future projects.
Taelyn often volunteers at art workshops for children, finding joy in encouraging their creativity.
She secretly dreams of opening her own gallery or metaphysical art café someday, where people can relax, create, and connect.
APPEARANCE
Taelyn, though 147 years old, exudes the youthful charm of someone in her late twenties. Her long, wavy hair, often adorned with bangs, frames a face marked by a blend of shyness and artistic intensity. She has an edgy look, which she accentuates with her wardrobe choices—more often than not, you’ll find her in clothes splattered with vibrant paint. Her awkward, almost whimsical walk and her tendency to doodle on any available surface give her an endearing, slightly eccentric air. Whether she’s immersed in her chaotic but deeply personal art studio or navigating the world outside, Taelyn’s appearance is a testament to her vibrant, creative soul.
PERSONALITY
Taelyn is the kind of person whose quiet presence speaks louder than words. Though shy and reserved, she carries a deep well of creativity and sensitivity that shines through in everything she does. Her timidity often keeps her on the outskirts of social circles, but those who take the time to know her discover a loyal and compassionate soul. She has a selfless nature, always willing to put others before herself, even if it means quietly battling her own self-doubt. Introspective and self-aware, Taelyn often wrestles with her insecurities, yet she channels these emotions into her art, creating pieces that are deeply personal and evocative. Her creativity is boundless, and though she prefers to fade into the background, her talent makes her stand out in ways she sometimes wishes it wouldn’t. Taelyn’s gentle demeanor and thoughtful kindness make her the type of friend who offers a listening ear and heartfelt advice, even if she struggles to take her own. Beneath her quiet exterior lies a passionate, loving, and deeply introspective individual who continues to grow in confidence, one brushstroke at a time.
AESTHETIC
drawings in a notebook - sketches on post-it notes scattered around her room - paint splashes on a canvas - well-loved paint palettes and brushes with vibrant colors - a room with scattered, vintage art supplies and unfinished canvases - cozy nooks filled with art books and scattered sketches - candlelight casting shadows over her sketchbook - vintage rings and necklaces scattered across her dresser - the smell of rain and earth after a storm - soft sweaters with paint smudges on the sleeves - sunlight streaming through windows filled with hanging prisms, creating tiny rainbows - a cozy attic studio filled with mismatched furniture, fairy lights, and cans of brushes - the sound of pages turning in a well-loved journal - ink-stained fingers from calligraphy attempts - lavender sachets tucked into drawers - jars of pressed flowers and dried herbs alongside paint bottles - a record player spinning old tunes as she sketches - warm blankets and sketchbooks piled up in a window seat nook
CONNECTIONS
Roomates (0/3) (Ashlyn, Ezra & Sutton)They've lived together for a while now. They live in a four bedroom house and split the bills equally. They get along fairly well. She even used to date one of her roomies.
Love Interest (Kieran) They've been dating on and off for a few years now. They'd make and break up a few times because they wanted different things out of the relationship but still end up finding their way back to each other. They're learning to compromise and communicate better but they are end game.
BIOGRAPHY
tw: bullying
It was a cold October night in Northknot when Taelyn was born. She was born to a small family of three. Taelyn grew up a pretty normal life except for the fact that their family was shunned from their village because of her parents falling in love outside of their clan. She didn't know her grandparents or extended family. So growing up, all they had were each other. Because of that, she and her sister grew up pretty close even though they were five years apart.
Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.
Growing up, their parents kept them busy putting them in all sorts of after school activities and sports. Their parents never missed a recital or a game. Taelyn excelled at everything she put her mind to, academics and extracurricular. But her heart was in art. You could always find her sketching in her notebook at all times of the day. She even drew on tests when she finished before the rest of the class.
If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.
Because of her awkwardness, shyness and the fact that she was smarter than most of the kids in her grade level, Taelyn was bullied quite often. She didn't tell her family about it but one day, her sister witnessed it and intervened. The kids eventually left her alone because of her sister's protectiveness. There was one kid that Taelyn got along fairly well with and they were best friends until one day, they moved away from Northknot.
Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.
Even though she graduated at the top of her class, she declined going to college because her heart just wasn't in it. She wanted to go to art school but she didn't think she was good enough so she declined going there too. Luckily her parents supported her decision and even allowed her to stay at home until she was ready to move out. Taelyn worked various jobs and did her art on the side. She's been commissioned to do various artwork around the city and in people's homes. She's even sold some of her work on her website.
I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way--things I had no words for.
Taelyn eventually moved out with three roommates in a four bedroom house. She even found love. Although they've been on again and off again for years, she knows that they are the one. The only reason they were on again and off again was because Taelyn was afraid to tell her family that she was dating outside of the species all together. To this day, only her sister knows about the relationship. Taelyn is still shy and awkward but she's learning to be more confident.
