&&. cauldron above, ( peter maddock ) was just spotted in the fae lands — word has it ( he ) is affiliated with ( the spring court ). ( he ) is a(n) ( 250 / appears 36 ) year old ( high fae ). it’s been said that ( he ) resembles ( richard madden ). ( he ) has been said to be ( loyal & empathetic ) but also quite ( blunt & stubborn ). ( he ) is currently serving as ( the royal healer ).
name: peter maddock
zodiac: cancer (june 22nd)
allegiance: spring court
wings: heavily feathered in dappled brown and white, like those of a hawk
tw: animal abuse
“let it hurt, then let it go” - r.h. Sin
personality.
maddock is inherently empathetic and caring, his especial small spot being the underdog – the bastards, the prey, the naive. he can get stuck in his own head, lost in healing or the thoughts of an animal, causing him to seem brusque or aloof. he is closed off to those he deems untrustworthy, and is more at home with the stablehands and soldiers than those in the court, even after all these years.
memories.
tumbling through fields, wrestling with pups, little boy elbows and dog slobber everywhere at once. a childhood in the spring court was all a boy like maddock could ask for. a realm where animals roam and a high fae can lure them close with as little as an open hand and some grain. little peter spent so much time with the family hounds and horses, his family feared he’d fall prey to their ways. despite the proclivity towards animal empathy among the spring court, his family held superstition over how close one should get to animals. his nurse was forever being scolded for allowing him to sneak away into the kennels and roll about with the mutts.
maddock’s mother was the prized mistress of a duke, it was not a happy day when she fell heavy with child. fearing infamy, she begged him that if his son ever returned to court – bastard or not – he would be legitimized. only after giving him all he wished and agreeing he never need provide for either of them, did he accept her terms. she sold all of her courtly clothing and bought a modest cottage. her only memory of the duke a glittering sapphire earring she passed to their son. his mother remarried within years of his birth and was gifted with another child, a half lesser fae girl.
her disgust with his close bonds to animals led to her nurturing the growth of his healing abilities in often cruel ways, hoping for a glimmer of usefulness in his abilities. sitting outside the kennels, running aside his favorite hound – a mutt from an accidental litter – an arrow might whiz by and pierce its skin. between confused sobs, his mother forced him to call upon that healing magic, slowly stitching the skin together over and over, the animals pained thoughts ringing through him. after years he became incredibly fluent in the art of healing, his skin growing hard as stone in the process. his mother took pride in showing him off like a party trick to any guests who passed through.
despite her fall from grace, she desperately wished better for him. he was a true high fae, a powerful being, and she refused to allow him to remain coddled in the countryside with his half sister. she plotted his return to society, as a recognized son he could move somewhat freely within the court if not easily. as soon as she was able, she sent him off to make his way, ensuring all he had for company was an unruly and reticent horse, proven to be unwilling to bond to any master.
maddock fought the change, finding work as a stable hand, brawling in bars and inns, picking fights with nobles, drinking himself deep into his cup. during one of those nights drinking and brawling, he met a courtly noble who took a liking to him. after much resistance the man took him on as a personal project, training him in the ways of courtly manners, swordsmanship, and honest values. maddock’s loyalty was won, the dog had a master.
their friendship deepened and he was able to make a respectable name for himself in the spring court. many, when they look at him now, don’t see the angry bastard, but a refined gentleman with the edge of the countryside in him. after a century of playing the courtly game, making a living as a veterinarian and doctor, he was bestowed the honor of royal healer.
despite his mother’s discretions he is still often found with the court’s hounds, horses, and hawks. his own horse and dog prized by him.
wanted connections;;
duke or other court member who took him in.
a lost love or unrequited love.
his father or potential half-siblings.
&&. rumor has it ( nathan maddock ) has stepped into rosewood. ( he ) is a ( 38 ) year old ( dom ) currently residing at the manor as ( equine veterinarian ). it’s been said that ( he ) resembles ( sam heughan ) and is into ( powerplay & body worship ) but not ( ropeplay & feet ). ( he ) has been said to be ( loyal & dutiful ) but also quite ( stubborn & crass ). let’s hope the manor doesn’t devour them whole.
He is a horse boy, he loves horses. And hounds.
Maddock was raised on his family’s farm in Scotland, helping raise their herd of horses and pack of hounds. He’s skilled in horse husbandry, carpentry, and dog training.
He has one younger sister, a submissive, and his family took a progressive view on doing their best to raise them as similarly as possible. He readily adores her and would fight anyone who tried to hurt her.
His family was always steadily in the middle class but scrounged up money to help put Maddock through vet school. He was very successful in college and managed to secure a position at the Manor soon after graduation and has now been a part of the staff as a live-in vet for 12 years.
Vet school was an extremely stressful time of his life, it left him with little time to meet his needs and find a sub and quickly he began looking for solace at the bottom of a bottle. He is competent and sober throughout the work day but has a tendency to overdo it once he’s back in his rooms.
Aside from the tendency to overdrink, he is a very careful and loving dom. Even after the most beastly of scenes, he will sit and cradle a sub in his arms for as long as necessary. He acknowledges that he would never want a dom to mistreat his sister and strives to be a good influence for other dominants.
Lowkey an advocate for submissive rights.
His marking is a full moon on his shoulder blade.
Extremely loyal to those he is close to, but can be a little distant from those he doesn’t know.
