resident tired old man, if i'm not rapidly switching between moods i'm probably buried in work or directing a project, dpr stays busy, let's talk music or about how bad i need you to walk on my back
valentina zenere, 75, cis woman, she/her — did you see veda stassios walking down main street ? the tabloids say that the deer shifter is known to be vampish and self-assured, but who knows if that’s true. the ballerina seems to fit the vibe of lip stick stains on the end of a cigarette, the baring of teeth when backed into a corner, & a ballerina in a music box that no longer dances to a tune .
name — veda stassios
nickname(s) — veda / v
name meaning — veda: knowledge, wisdom & stassios: resurrection
age — seventy-five
date of birth — april 9th
sexual orientation — bisexual
religion — agnostic
occupation — ballerina by day, party girl by night
residence — tbd
family — father stassios, 4 half-siblings
species — deer shifter, when shifted she takes the body of a small doe
veda stassios hails from the city of celestria. raised in the heart of urban vibrancy, she grappled with the complexities of her identity and family dynamics. veda is a deer shifter, possessing the ability to transform into a graceful deer at will, a trait that both fascinated and isolated her.
her family life is a mosaic of complexities. she has four half-siblings, each with their own unique stories and personalities. the circumstances surrounding her birth are shrouded in mystery – veda does not know who her mother is, a fact that has left a lingering sense of yearning for answers. her relationship with her father is marked by rough patches, with emotional distance and unspoken tensions creating an undercurrent of complexity.
despite the challenges she faced within her family, veda found solace and expression in the world of dance. a talented ballerina, she navigates the intricate steps of ballet with poise and grace, channeling her emotions into each movement. the dance studio becomes a sanctuary, a place where she can momentarily escape the complexities of her life and embrace the freedom of expression.
beyond the world of dance, veda is known for her vibrant social life. a self-professed party girl, she thrives in the lively energy of celestria's nightlife. her presence lights up the room, and she's always at the center of the festivities, effortlessly moving between social circles. yet, the vivacious exterior often conceals the internal struggles and unanswered questions that she carries with her.
as veda grapples with the mysteries of her parentage and navigates the challenges of familial relationships, she seeks to forge her own path. through the artistry of ballet and the escapades of the city's nightlife, she endeavors to find a sense of belonging and purpose, even as she confronts the shadows of her past.
CALLY, 31, CST; SHE/HER. | if you’re hearing SOON YOU’LL GET BETTER BY TAYLOR SWIFT playing, you have to know KATE TJONG (SHE/HER; FEMALE) is near by! the 40 year old ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER has been in denver for, like, HER ENTIRE LIFE. they’re known to be quite SELF-LOATHING, but being NURTURING seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble KRISTIN KREUK. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those KIDS FLOCKING TO THEM, MOTHERLY VIBES, AND COVERING PAIN WITH A SMILE AND ENDLESS WORK vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around the MONTBELLO DISTRICT long enough!
Trigger Warning for teen pregnancy, cancer, pediatric cancer, child death, depression, grief, & suicide
Basic Info
Full Name: Katherine Grace Tjong
Nicknames: Kate, Katie
Age: 40
Birthday: June 30th, 1983
Zodiac: Cancer
Occupation: Elementary School Teacher (5th Grade)
Schooling: University of Denver
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Ethnicity: Dutch, Chinese-Indonesian, Chinese-Jamaican
Languages Spoken: English, some Indonesian
Gender: Cisfemale
Pronouns: She/Her
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single
Living in: Montbello District
Family Info
Maternal Grandparents: Hendri and Amoy Subagyo (nee Fong) met in Indonesia as children. They grew up together and got married very young. Hendri and Amoy moved to America with the help of Hendri’s brother, Badri, who had already immigrated there. Badri got Hendri a job in a construction company and Amoy began working as a seamstress before having their daughter, Alice Subagyo. Hendri died at the age of 46 from a heart attack and Amoy moved back to Indonesia eight years ago.
Paternal Grandparents: Silas and Grace Tjong (nee Peris) met after Grace’s family moved to Boulder, Colorado when she was in high school. Silas and Grace bonded over a shared history of being Chinese-Indonesian with both speaking Indonesian. They were married after college and had three children together. They still live in Boulder, though they often travel the world.
Parents: Paul and Alice Tjong (nee Subagyo) met at the University of Denver, where Paul was a teaching assistant and Alice was in her third year. They got married only a year later after Alice fell pregnant, though their marriage didn’t last. When their daughter was only nine, they divorced. Paul remarried four years later and is still with his current wife, whom he retired to Florida with after being a high school history teacher for many years. Alice remarried several times and had many different jobs. She lives in Colorado Springs, but often visits her daughter in Denver.
Siblings: Kate has three stepsiblings through her father’s remarriage, though they are not very close as they were nearly adults when their mother married her father.
Son: Eric James Tjong, who died at the age of eight years old from cancer
Pets: None
Physical Info
Hair color: Dark Brown
Eye color: Hazel
Height: 5’4”
Tattoos: None
Piercings: One in earlobes
Character Inspo: Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games), Olivia Benson (Law & Order SVU), Haley James Scott (One Tree Hill), Ella Montgomery (Pretty Little Liars), Emma Swan (Once Upon a Time), Regina Mills (Once Upon a Time), Bobby Nash (911), Melissa McCall (Teen Wolf), Mia Jones (Degrassi), Elena Gilbert (The Vampire Diaries), Mustang (Red Rising), Elain Archeron (ACOTAR), Cami O’Connell (The Originals), Tessa Gray (The Infernal Devices)
Background
Kate was born in Denver, Colorado during the happier times of her parent’s marriage. Though those happy times did not last very long. She didn’t know a time when her parents weren’t fighting with each other, but they doted on her often. It was honestly a bit of a relief when they divorced. Kate stayed with her mom, but often visited her father. Their home was in the Lakeridge District. Her mother didn’t finish college after she fell pregnant and had a variety of odd jobs over the years. From a waitress to a substitute teacher to a daycare worker. Alice got married several times, but again, these often didn’t last. Alice seemed to want a better life than they could give her, one she felt she couldn’t achieve on her own.
While her mother’s life was a bit more chaotic, her father’s life was much calmer. He settled down with an older woman who already had kids mostly grown. They lived a quiet, happy life and are still together. They were never very rich, but Kate never felt like she was lacking for anything. Both sides of her family connected her to her Chinese-Indonesian culture, especially her mom given her status as a first generation American in her family. Her grandparents being close by helped as well and she appreciates where she comes from, though she does not speak much Indonesian. However she does often cook foods she learned from her family.
Growing up, Kate was one of those people everyone liked. Her kind nature and genuine attitude towards people drew them to her. Ask around people she graduated with and they would say she was always nice. Most didn’t know her that well, but they at least had a kind word to say about her. She was encouraged by friends to join the cheerleading team freshman year, which is how she met her first love. He was on the football team, though he was often on the bench those first few years. But during the first game when she was cheering and he was sitting on the bench, they chatted a bit and they ended up agreeing to a first date. From there, they were inseparable.
TW: Teen Pregnancy
They were the It Couple, the ones everyone talked about being together forever. You often didn’t see one without the other. As they got older, he became a football star and soon they were the ones winning homecoming king and queen, prom king and queen, all the things. They had all their firsts together and talked often about the future together. But reality quickly shifted when Kate fell pregnant just before graduation. She was terrified and wasn’t sure what to do, as well as being afraid of her family’s reaction and his. At first when she told her boyfriend, he was freaked out, but agreed to be there for her. They tried to tell their families together, but his family had always disapproved of her. They had never really accepted her and had hoped for better things for their son. He had gotten a major scholarship for football to a school out of state and wanted him to go there. They wanted Kate to get rid of the baby. Due to pressure from his family and them getting in his head, he told Kate he wasn’t ready to be a father, that he needed to go away to college and pursue his dreams. It broke her heart and they ended things.
He left and never came back, while Kate changed her plans, living with her mother and attending the University of Denver. While her mother wasn’t happy about her pregnancy, she still supported her daughter. She managed to attend some summer classes and most of the first semester so that she could take off the second semester and take care of her child. Her son was born in December and from the moment she laid eyes on him, Eric was everything to her. Since his father wanted nothing to do with him and neither did his paternal grandparents, she never told them about the baby or anything. Occasionally she saw them around town, but they never once asked about their grandchild. Kate’s parents were a huge help when it came to raising her son. They would take turns watching him while she attended university and worked. Her grandparents often came to help with him as well. And while it took a bit longer than normal, she managed to graduate university and become a teacher.
She loved children and was always good with them, so being a teacher had been her plan for years, especially thanks to her father’s influence with his own teaching career. She began teaching the first grade and absolutely loved it. Outside of her work, she fully devoted herself to her son. He was her entire life. She didn’t really date or even attempt to do anything without him. And while they struggled, they were happy together. Until Eric turned six years old and became very sick. He began having trouble eating, growing thinner and thinner, and unable to keep food down. At first, Kate thought it might be some sort of stomach bug, an ulcer, anything other than what it turned out to be.
TW: cancer, pediatric cancer, child death
After many doctor’s visits, Eric was diagnosed with pancreatoblastoma, a rare pancreatic cancer. He had tumors in his pancreas that had been growing for quite some time slowly. They began treatment quickly, starting with surgery in attempts to remove the tumors. During surgery, they found they were unable to remove some of the tumor, so he began chemotherapy. It was a long battle for two years with many ups and downs, but eventually, Eric just became too weak and the cancer too strong. He passed away at the age of eight, devastating his mother. It broke Kate to lose her son, the most important person to her. It was like she lost her entire life when he was gone.
TW: depression, suicide, grief
She fell into a deep depression after her son died, all of it crashing down on her. She took a sabbatical from work and was barely able to leave her bed or home for almost a year. Her friends and family were worried for her, especially after one found her ready to end her life to be with her son. They encouraged her to attend grief counseling and she did. It took a long time for her to get to a place where she could get out of bed, that she could be a normal person again. The pain was with her always, but she could manage it. She came back to teaching eventually, her coworkers welcoming her with open arms. At first it was hard being around the kids, realizing her own son would never reach their age, would never grow older.
Over the years, she has managed to put herself back together. She is a great teacher and still has kids coming up to her to this day, saying she was their favorite teacher. In her social life, she very much keeps to herself, still never having really been with or dated anyone since her first love. She attempted a few dates, but they never worked out.
Personality:
Kate is a very kind and empathetic person. However, she is also very shy and quiet at times. People would describe her as the girl-next-door, the one everyone likes and gets along with. After everything happened with her ex, she became more independent, more hard working to provide for her son. Once he passed away, she became even more reserved, keeping to herself more often. In recent years, she has thrown herself into all sorts of things to avoid feeling lonely and depressed. She volunteers at the theater, doing all sorts of odd jobs for Felipe, including using her old piano skills whenever needed. She is always coming up with fun things for her class, trying out new hobbies, and participating in every sort of city event she possibly could. During the summers when she isn’t teaching, she often even volunteers with the daycare center or library with children’s programs.
Hello loves, I am Rosie or Coop. I am a bit of a music lover and spend a lot of time behind my camera and writing articles. I have a cat named porgy! He is really quite cute and he is a nakey man. I love coffee and books also. I am pretty lame but nice to meet you
archie renaux, 27, demi-man, he/they — did you see malakai arya walking down main street ? the tabloids say that the human is known to be hard-working and blunt, but who knows if that’s true. the house of aravali staff member seems to fit the vibe of weeping angels in a foggy courtyard, the feel of soil on calloused hands, and a troubled soul with a lot to prove .
name — malakai arya
nickname(s) — kai
name meaning — malaki: my angel & arya: noble, illustrious
age — twenty seven
date of birth — june 27th
sexual orientation — homosexual
religion — not a fan of the dieties
occupation — staff for the house of aravali, groundskeeper
family — mother and father, not living in celestria
species — human
malakai arya, only truly known as kai, is a human amidst supernatural beings — simple as that. born into a world of magic and mystery, kai finds themself distanced from their parents who reside far from the city. however, moving to the city was one way kai could prove to themselves and others that you don’t have to be seen as a weakling in a sea of mystics.
kai makes ends meet as a groundskeeper for the prestigious house of aravali. despite the magical ambiance surrounding him, kai's work is grounded in the tasks of maintaining the estate's grounds. it’s one thing that kai kept from home: his love for watching things grow and thrive and having a part in that. there is nothing better than the feeling of soil on your hands.
kai's personality is defined by their resilience. they are a hard-worker through and through, tackling any task before them with unwavering commitment. however, hard-headed and blunt, kai is not one to shy away from expressing his opinions. he is quick to stick up for himself, a trait driven by an internal desire to prove his worth in a world where he feels like an outsider.
financial constraints, however, are the real cause of most of kai’s guilt. navigating the extravagant world of celestria, where wealth and power is the norm, presents its challenges. the struggle to make ends meet fuels kai's determination and adds to the chip on their shoulder, motivating them to overcome obstacles in their way.
kai does carry a burning desire to prove themselves in a city where supernatural beings hold the most power. his insistence on standing up for himself stems from a need to assert his worth and carve out a place in celestria. each day is a battle, not just against the mundane challenges but against the perception that as a mere human, he is somehow less. sometimes this results in making very wrong decisions, ones that end with them having a black eye or a few bruised ribs.
riley keough, 324, cis woman, she/her — did you see princess áine firebloom walking down main street ? the tabloids say that the fire fae is known to be glamorous and charismatic, but who knows if that’s true. the princess / pr specialist seems to fit the vibe of a young girl stuck in the body of the eldest daughter, a mothers loving touch to a tearful cheek, and a wilted bouquet caught in a fire .
name — áine (anya) firebloom
nickname(s) — ánie (ah-knee)
name meaning — áine: radiance
age — three hundred and twenty four
date of birth — december 1st
sexual orientation — bisexual
religion — prays mostly to luminara, vitalis, & pyra
occupation — sure she's a princess, eldest daughter, and mother, but most importantly a pr specialist (for safiya moonsong and her family)
family — firebloom family, lux firebloom, twin sons, deceased husband
species — fire fae
**death and loss of a spouse mentioned**
as the eldest sister in a large and illustrious family, áine carries the weight of both tradition and responsibility on her shoulders. the recent events of her husband's untimely demise added to the complexity of her life, altering her role not only as a princess but also as a mother to two twin boys.
áine can be seen as the pillar of strength in her family, shouldering the responsibilities of the eldest sister. with twin sons who have reached their twenties, and her recent widowhood, she has felt an impact on both her personal and royal life. despite the challenges, áine remains a protective and nurturing figure for her sons and the rest of her family.
beyond her role as a princess, áine also serves as a pr specialist, a career she took on when she and her husband had made plans for how their life in title was to be. she works with (or for) safiya moonsong and occasionally her shifter family.
áine's eloquence and ability to navigate the delicate political landscape of two royal families make her a force in both the fae and shifter realms, hoping this may lead to the creation of more alliances down the line.
áine exudes glamour and sophistication, making her a captivating figure in celestria's social circles. well-spoken and impactful, she commands attention effortlessly. despite her regal exterior, áine is not one to be underestimated; she is a force to be reckoned with, wielding both grace and authority in equal measure.
What was it like for the sirens on their lonely rock,
watching everyone who tried to love them drown?
charles melton, 240, genderfluid, he/him — did you see elzaren reed walking down main street ? the tabloids say that the siren is known to be captivating and extravagant, but who knows if that’s true. the spy seems to fit the vibe of a half empty bottle of wine, flirty smile across the bar, a longing for a home you never had
𐫱 General information 𐫱
⊹ Full name: Elzaren Reed
⊹ Nickname: Elzi
⊹ Age: 240 years old
⊹ Species: Siren
⊹ Birthday: on the highest tide during a full moon on November 9th, 1783.
⊹ Zodiac sign: Scorpio
⊹ Gender: Genderfluid
⊹ Pronouns: Mostly he/him, but he is fine with any pronouns
⊹ Sexuality: Homosexual
⊹ Occupation: Spy
⊹ Religion: He prays to Marina, but he has never told anyone how important she is to him.
𐫱 Appearance 𐫱
⊹ Faceclaim: Charles Melton
⊹ Height: 6'1
⊹ Build: Lean but muscular
⊹ Hair: Black but when in the ocean it almost looks blueish.
⊹ eye colour: Dark brown
⊹ Piercing: In both ears he has three in his lobe and then a helix. At some point he had a nose piercing, but he recently took it out and in the 90's he had a belly button piercing.
⊹ Tattoo: He has a faded tattoo on his cheeks that from a distance only look like freckles, but it's actually runic inscription in honor of Marina. He then has multiple other tattoos that he has collected throughout his life.
⊹ Scars: He has a scar on his side and neck after getting stuck in a fishing net as a child.
𐫱 Personality traits 𐫱
⊹ Positive traits: Independent, loyal, intelligent, protective
⊹ Negative traits: Cynical, eccentric, extravagant, impulsive, dramatic
⊹ Likes: beautiful clothes, a relaxing day, a glass of wine and good food, the sound of the waves.
⊹ Dislikes: Ignorant people, bad fashion style, DIY projects (forced to make things? No thank you!, bugs
⊹ Favourite song: California Dreamin' by the mamas & papas and Oui Oui Marie by Chelsea Wolfe
⊹ Fears: That in the end he will lose everyone he cares about and end up all alone.
𐫱 History 𐫱
TW: Death
Ꮺ During the high tide 240 years ago, Elzaren was born into an affluent family of sirens. He was the youngest son and the light of his parents' life. They adored him and gave him everything he wanted; everyone knew him and his family, and they knew he would grow up to become just like his father. Someone who used his wealth to take care of the people in need. However, his family's unwavering trust would be the thing that doomed them in the end.
Ꮺ When Elzaren was ten, his oldest brother met a woman on land. She was picture perfect, everything he had ever wanted. Despite their friends warning his family, pleading with them not to trust the humans, they welcomed her with open arms. His brother told her everything about his family; more importantly, he told her about their riches and where to find them.
Ꮺ It shouldn't have come as a surprise when, one night, her family arrived on boats to steal their wealth. They hunted his family down and took everything they owned. In the chaos of that night, Elzaren got caught in their fishing net, where he was stuck thrashing around, trying to escape to help his family, but he was stuck having to watch it happen without being able to do anything.
Ꮺ Still, to this day, Elzaren has no idea how he escaped. One moment, he was in the fishing net screaming as it cut into his skin, and the next, he woke up at the bottom of the ocean, hurt but alive.
Ꮺ After this incident, his family name was ruined. They were now known as the fools who trusted humans and let the humans ruin them. Elzaren was left with nothing. That didn't stop him; he was determined to make something out of himself.
Ꮺ As he grew older, he realized he had the talent to get people to trust him. He would gather information for gangs and other criminals by flirting with and charming their enemies, and sometimes, he would even lure them into the ocean with him.
Ꮺ It didn't take long before the royal family noticed him and offered him a job. For a while he refused, but his vision of a better life pushed him to accept the job. Now, after working as a spy for about 200 years, he is incredibly talented, but he still refuses the offer of becoming the spymaster for the royal family. He had the skill to do it, but he wouldn't have been able to deal with other people.
𐫱 Headcanons 𐫱
Ꮺ He is very eccentric and definitely not everyone's cup of tea. He can be overly dramatic and very flirtatious. However, it's all an act. This persona he has created has been the shield that he has built from a young age.
Ꮺ The truth is, he is very distrustful of everyone. He assumes people will betray him for selfish reasons; therefore, he uses that as a justification if he decides to betray others. However, he is loyal to the people he cares about and wouldn't betray them. (he's just a dumbass lbr).
Ꮺ He always thinks of himself like the dark stormy ocean that will pull people down to their deaths.
Ꮺ On the more positive side, his best friends are the gossip crabs, who tell him everything that is happening around the island, but how accurate their intel is, is debatable.
𐫱 Wanted Connections 𐫱
Ꮺ Someone he hooked up with for intel: There could have been some hard feelings about this afterward, or maybe not? It could be interesting.
Ꮺ Childhood best friends: Someone who knew him before the fall of his family and someone.
Ꮺ Someone he grew up with: He could have moved in with their family and stayed with them until he was old enough to be on his own.
Ꮺ Someone he used to work with: Another spy? Someone who helped him or needed help? One of the criminals or someone from the royal family?
