announcing the arrival of MAIKA of house TEMPLETON , the RULING LADY & KNIGHT of NINESTARS . whispers among the court name them to be both RESOLUTE and IMPERIOUS in disposition , and those closest to them speak to their interests in swordfighting & traveling . if we bards could compose a song for them , it might tell stories of like a stone weathered by the wind , you too shall never move nor topple over ; a jaw clenched tightly , the taste of copper on tongue , endeavoring to hold back words ; a constant state of attempting balance — should you do what is best for them , or show care in a manner they can understand ? the seven whisper to their most devout queen as she sleeps , making her question where their loyalties truly lie . are they right to whisper ? for their loyalties truly lie with HOUSE ARRYN & HOUSE TEMPLETON .
statistics ...
#basic information .
official name : maika symone templeton . nicknames : mai . noble title : ruling lady of ninestars , knight of ninestars . both " my lady " and " ser " are appropriate to address her , but for those looking to make a good impression , she has a slight preference for the latter . date of birth : january 10 . age : 30 . birthplace : ninestars , the vale of arryn . home : ninestars . nationality : valeman , westerosi . gender : cis woman . pronouns : she / her / hers . orientation : bisexual biromantic , sapphic lean . monikers : the fairy knight . languages : the common tongue ( fluent ) , trade tongue ( basics ) . accent : despite moments of surliness , her voice is ( to her , anyway ) frustratingly bright by default . often measured with her words , literally biting her tongue .
#physical information .
ethnicity : japanese . hair : inky black , long and straight with carefully - maintained blunt ends , most frequently worn up and / or back . eyes : dark brown , almost black . often has a defiant look in eye . height : 5'2" / 160cm . build : compact , abundant muscle ripples under a fairly lithe frame . scent : tba . dominant hand : ambidextrous . taught to favor her right hand , though she has been known to switch hands mid - combat to bewilder opponents . allergies : none known . scars : numerous , mostly old cuts and scrapes she neglected to treat for scarring . notably has one cutting through the tail - end of her right eyebrow . distinguishing features : long , willowy fingers contrasted with calloused palms . clothing style : skews toward the practical , and often wearing shirt and trousers outside of court . still , she appreciates fineries and gowns as well , easily trading out plain clothes for silks and sparkling jewelry and managing to look the part . but she'll stain the hem of her skirts with grass and mud , or tie them up and away for more freedom of movement , at the first opportunity .
#personality .
label : the crimson , the action girl , the heroine . mbti : test in progress ... enneagram : test in progress ... element : earth . star sign : capricorn . temperament : choleric . character inspirations : shiv roy ( succession ) , mizu ( blue eye samurai ) , sabitha frey née vypren ( asoiaf ) , dacey mormont ( asoiaf ) . deadly sin : wrath & hubris . heavenly virtue : diligence . godly parent : ares .
#drives .
hobbies : swordfighting , hawking , traveling , equestrianism , flower arranging , gardening . religion : faith of the seven . dabbled with the old gods before her knighting . alliance : house templeton . publicly , house arryn as well . personal goals : for the short - term : win at a tourney , gain prestige as a knight , outgrow the moniker of " fairy knight . " for the long - term , improve infrastructure on templeton lands , whether with or without the help of house arryn . would they choose family or power ? her family in a more prominent place of power , acknowledged for all its worth .
#familial ties .
parent one : ser symond templeton† . relationship : mutually respectful . a bit more reverence on her end since his passing . parent two : androw templeton né farman . relationship : close , supportive . worries about her clinical , detached approach to ruling ninestars , but understands it's in maika's nature . spouse : unwed , unbetrothed , evaluating potential matches . relationship : not yet applicable . brother : lord heir tomoya templeton† . relationship : a rivalry of the sibling variety , ultimately loving . siblings : lord / lady / liege templeton & lord / lady / liege templeton . relationship : tba , but friction is likely .
narrative ...
you began life a half - step behind your brother . and by the gods , you loved him ( even before you could form words , form thoughts ) . but from the moment you understood that tomoya was stronger , faster , and smarter than you , it became your life's goal to surpass him . and while one father worried it would cause a rift , your other father , the knight of ninestars himself , encouraged a competitive atmosphere in his home . when your two younger siblings were born , you competed with them too , but you'd already determined that your older brother was your greatest rival of all .
you were a bit too young to join in when tomoya started his swordsmanship lessons . couldn't even wrap your tiny hands around the hilt of a training sword . but even all those years ago , you were nothing if not determined . you sneaked away from your septa , observed from a distance , and broke branches from scraggly mountain trees , all to practice stances and techniques . on the day your fathers finally permit you to start your own combat lessons , you rejoiced .
at two and ten , you were sent to squire for lady myriame of house hornwood . though you visited your ancestral home several times as a squire , you did not call ninestars home again until after your knighting at eight and ten . travel between the north and the vale fostered a love of being on the road , whether on - foot , horseback , or by boat . you spent the next decade or so on venturing the continent ( and beyond , on a couple occasions ) , sometimes partaking in the tourney circuit , trying to prove yourself as a knight .
( plotting for wc incoming ... ) .
your father's passing so soon after tomoya's was a devastating blow . but determination , or simply stubbornness , remained your paramount trait . you vowed to continue your father's legacy , and began to rule the templeton lands with an iron fist — though it was all out of love for the people and your family .
#wanted connections .
child of the ruling liege she squired for : tbd . sent to the main . this connection could go a lot of ways : strictly platonic , a bit contentious , distant because she hasn't seen them in 10 years , or anything else ! bonus : i have a cheeky lil hc that her squiring was also set - up for a betrothal , although that wasn't known by anyone but their parents until recently . whether because she became heir , or something else , it fizzled out , but now that she's the ruling lady of ninestars , perhaps there's been renewed interest . can be from any region , because her late father had interest in forging alliances outside of the vale . taken by shyra hornwood
allies : political . while theirs is a house bound by code and loyalty and honor , becoming an equal player in the game of thrones has lead to a shift of philosophy within house templeton . before the eyes of court , they are faithful to house arryn as ever , but privately , deals are being made . house templeton is worth more than it has been utilized , with vast lands and riches even before being elevated from the label of landed knights . it isn't rebellion , not yet , but maika has been tending to seeds her late father planted . garin allyrion , gwayne florent , open to others outside of the vale
friends : platonic . shockingly , maika has some of these ! they are few and far between , yes , but they do exist . sebastian grafton , visenya targaryen , open to others ( but , like , just a few )
rivals : platonic ? negative ? romantic ? these muses are not her one true rival ( that spot is reserved for tomoya , forever ) , but they are close . fellow knights , or at least fellow swordfighting enthusiasts , they spar together , try to one - up each other , taunt one another at tourneys . ultimately , though , there's an undercurrent of respect — maika wouldn't think your muse is worthy of her time if she didn't . potential for one to be a good enemies - to - lovers arc , methinks . elias baratheon , elowyn harlaw , open to others
enemies and adversaries : negative . she always tries to be cordial , to be more palatable . but maika has a strong personality , high standards , and a competitive spirit , all of which have the potential to make her divisive . and a born hater . naturally , that can breed animosity , whether on her end , someone else's , or both . perrin rogare , helaena zalyne , open to others
