Well well, Lady Frances, what an intriguing initiative. I wasn’t thinking about marriage yet, but when I heard about a beautiful, independent and wealthy lady organising a competition to find a husband, well, I cut my expedition into the jungle of El Selvadorada short.
Please, allow me to introduce myself: I am Hermes Fleming, named after the Greek god of travel. I’m an only child, my father was an honoured diplomat and my dear mother is a musical virtuoso. I grew up with the most beautiful piano music. I was born on the islands of Sulani, but I spent my youth in the lush green jungle region of El Selvadorada, before moving to cold and dreary Britechester to study at the well respected University of Briteshester. Whilst I excelled in my studies, earning my distinguished degree with honors in History, the dusty library is not my natural habitat, oh not quite. I prefer the thrill of going on expeditions, studying artefacts and ancient cultures, learning about local myths and legends. Of course, there are some risks and inconveniences, but my dearest Lady Frances, they make for the greatest stories, don’t they? And the greatest treasures are often the hardest to acquire, are they not?
I’m looking forward to meeting you in person and exchanging stories and ideas and who knows, the carousing city girl might be tempted to go on greater adventures...
With regards,
Hermes Fleming
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Contestant: Hermes Fleming, age 31, born on June 3rd
Aspiration: Archeology Scholar
Traits: Self Assured, Loves Outdoors, Music Lover
Career: Archeology Professor/Explorer/Adventurer
A little background information:
Sir Aristotle Fleming passed away 4 years ago, he was poisoned in the El Selvadoradian jungle.
Lady Josephine Fleming, born Josephine Von Windenburg, returned to her family’s estate on the Crumbling Isle in Windenburg after her husband’s passing. She loved El Selvadorada, but the loss of her beloved husband made it unbearable for her to stay.
Hermes was born in Sulani, but when he was 6 years old, his father was sent to El Selvadorada for a diplomatical mission. At first, they would only live in El Selvadorada for a few years, but because of Sir Fleming’s good relations with the local authorities, the mission was prolonged several times.
As a professor at Britechester University, Hermes has a residence in Britechester, but he spends most of his time in El Selvadorada. The estate where he grew up, is now his home base for his expeditions deep into the Selvadoradian jungle
Because of his youth in El Selvadorada, Hermes has maxed the Selvadoradian Culture skill. As a professor, I thought it would be logical for him to have logic, research & debate, archeology and writing at level 4. And he also learned the piano from his mother of course.
Hermes was friends with local, Selvadoradian children. His best friend was Leonel Moreno. They were two peas in a pod and Hermes actually owes his life to Leonel. Sadly, in the incident (involving an animal with big teeth) that almost cost Hermes his life, Leonel was actually killed. Hermes still has the scars to remind him of this incident and of his best friend.
He loves to have a run/exercise routine in the crisp Selvadoradian morning air, so I gave him the Gym Rat reward trait.
He loves a good story and he has a knack for telling the stories and myths he learned about, so I gave him the Great Storyteller reward trait.
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This is my candidate for the Flapperette Bachelor Challenge by @simtrospective It’s actually the very first time I enter a sim for any challenge, so this is quite exciting.