“Don't you worry, don't you worry, child. See, heaven's got a plan for you.” - Don’t You Worry, Child by Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin
Basics
NAME: Monte Sciarra
AGE: 284
OCCUPATION: Bookstore Clerk at Libellus
SPECIES: Fire Sprite
BIRTHPLACE: Naples, Italy
CURRENT LOCATION IN CASTOR: Highton City
FACE CLAIM: Matthew Daddario
Biography
In the 19th Century in struggling Naples, the Sciarra family had little, but they still had each other and made the most of what they did have. They lived in shacks but managed to have pride in what they were, something they eagerly passed down to their children. The Fire Sprites emphasized the importance of family and it was something Monte took to heart. In particular he took to one of the youngest of the Sprites, his cousin Isabella, the two as thick as thieves.
All was not well for long and soon enough the warfare in Naples was unavoidable. Hunters with knowledge of what the Sciarra family was raided their home and the Sprites were split between running and fighting back. Monte chose the latter, though regardless of their decision, the Sciarra family was slaughtered. He falsely believed himself to somehow be the lone survivor, oblivious that Isabella had hid in the debris of a shack until long after the attack.
Guilt-ridden that he didn’t do more, Monte attempted to continue on with his life and swallow down the pained memories of his lost family. Time went on and he did his best to keep himself distracted, finding any means necessary to keep his mind and hands busy, choosing a life of solidarity under the pretense that he deserved it for his failure. However, long after the attack and when he thought he was finally living the life he should have, a world-renowned circus came through Italy. Drawn to the hype and energy that surrounded it, Monte found himself suddenly speechless and flooded with memories when he caught sight of their lone fire dancer. There was no mistaking the dark hair and piercing eyes, or the way there was pure control to the fire she worked with - This woman may have called herself by a different name, but he was sure it was Isabella. At the end of the show he went looking for her but she had somehow managed to disappear for the night, and so the vicious cycle began - Monte dropped his life in Naples to follow after the Cirque, struggling to keep up with how they managed to appear in cities thousands of miles apart in such a short period of time. Each time he thought he had a lead he was too late, and over time exhausted himself in the search to reconnect with the only other surviving member of the Sciarra family.
Reluctantly he soon ended his search and settled in Castor, a place of safety for the supernatural where they didn’t need to hide. It took some title to settle and he spent the majority of his time couch-hopping and picking up odd-end jobs when he could. He took on a job in the bookstore, something strikingly calm in comparison to his need to constantly be on the move and going. Though it seemed fate refused to let the idea of this cat and mouse chase go so easily, and soon enough word spread about a new group of residents coming to Castor - Members of that very Cirque, now stranded when their home had been raided by hunters. It was the perfect opportunity to reach out to his family again, though something holds him back from taking that final step and keeps telling him both are better off none the wiser...
Personality Traits
POSITIVE: Excitable, Fiesty, Resourceful
NEGATIVE: Nervous, Lonely, Stubborn
Connections
ACADIA - The cousin that Monte was once attached at the hip to and thought was lost in the raid on their home. He knows she’s in Castor but struggles with the idea of taking the final step of reaching out to her. Part of him wonders if the decision to change her name was her way of casting aside where she has come from, but when she comes into the bookstore to visit Sinclair he instead busies himself instead of taking the leap.
SINCLAIR - Sinclair was the one to offer Monte a job at the bookstore after he found out the Sprite’s fascination with travel and knowledge of the sort. In return, Monte can appreciate Sinclair’s love for books and literature. He finds the Demon and his antics amusing, if not somewhat overbearing at times.
MAIA Monte has seen the Elemental in passing at her job but mainly knows of her through eavesdropping on conversations between Sinclair and Acadia. From what he’s gathered, she’s Acadia’s roommate, which makes her another person he’s seeking to meet in connection with his cousin.
STEFAN - To say the sentinel intimidates Monte is an understatement. He’s a powerhouse as is, a Wrath Demon at that. He’s seen him come through the bookstore and, similar to how he found out about Maia, has learned of his and the Lust Demon’s attachments to his cousin by eavesdropping.
GERALT - Being one of the first ghosts that Monte has met, it’s no surprise the Sprite enjoys talking with him and getting to know the other man. He finds their conversations interesting and a way of keeping him grounded as he settles in.
CHRIS - It should have been a given that Monte would find himself gravitating towards another Sprite, especially the first he met in Castor. Chris is a subtle reminder of who he is, someone that helps Monte adjust and feel less lonely knowing there are more of his kind around.
LEXA - One of the first friends Monte made since moving to Castor. While still apprehensive about who he opens up to, Lexa is someone he finds himself drawn to and enjoys talking to.
This character is: OPEN || RESERVED || TAKEN