— “Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.”
⋆✴︎˚｡⋆ ( farman a , maris racal , twenty-six , cis woman , she/her ) the hand of the late king welcomes mali farman, the ward of castamere, to the kingsmoot. the realm knows them to be sociable and comedic, but the master of whisperers has unearthed information that speaks to their vain and assertive tendencies. to dream of them would be to dream of having a home to return to that is still intact, lessons upon lessons ingrained onto you in hopes of providing for your family, laughter in her eyes that turn icy at a moment's notice. they themselves dream of house reyne on the throne. time is an unwieldy mistress, and only she may tell who will sit the iron throne when the dust settles.
BIOGRAPHY
it seems as if you had been born with spite in your blood that could never be weathered with time. it's fraying down to old memories of your blood and laced with bitterness. a parent's resentment passed down as a daughter's grudge. they said it was love at first sight when your parents met but you wondered if it was more to do with survival. such a romance bloomed, leading to a quick wedding as they prepared to fight the ironborn. it's during this time that you and your siblings are born: first a lord then a liege followed by you, a daughter, and a trickle of children after.
a big blowout fight ensues between your parents as you grow. for what can they do to protect their own when these battles at sea and shores continue to wither the sand away. you are then sent to your aunt for safety. for you, a daughter, now have a role to play and that is to learn. learn to be a someone that catches attention. learn to ensnare whoever could help provide your home safety of the ironborn by any means necessary. your aunt could only do so much with lessons but it would be on your shoulders to help save House Farman of Faircastle on Fair Isle. whether it meant by marriage or by latching on to whoever's arms you bind yourself to. you hoped to see your cousin on the thrown. maybe they can help accomplish something or resolve this predicament but only time can tell.
ambition is a trait heavily prominent on your mother's side of the family and it's such a reason that with their encouragement, you chose to pursue this notion. you find that you have a natural proclivity to pushing oneself to be better and do more. ambitious and incredibly meticulous when it comes to not only how you manages your time, but with who. you can come off as incredibly type a where one can wonder if you ever taken a deep breath and relaxed before. given, the recent circumstances their should have been a bit more self-reflection, but you are starting to realize that you can’t always plan your life down to every detail. personality wise, you can appear to have be kind, be someone who easily talks to others but once can wonder if this is just a persona or not. though you can be incredibly loyal and would stand by those you heavily value. you are always looking for the next fish on the food chain to show your doe eyes to but one wonders if your are perhaps missing out on something as you focus on a future that is not set in stone.
CONNECTIONS
someone trying to help mali loosen up .. alternatively, someone who tries to get her to chill out and enjoy the freedom she has.
any type of friendships: perhaps they were close friends and could have drifted apart or still are very close to one another. generally i’m interested in any friendly dynamics. friends pls even childhood friends !!
someone who’s she previously sunk her teeth to and tried to use them. could have ended badly or it is still ongoing. either way they will soon find out she is only using them.
maybe mali and your muse got off on the wrong foot and now it’s an awkward irritation where they know it’s a dumb reason to still be as miffed as they are but it’s to a point where it’s awkward to try and rescue any future interactions
a potential betrothal. whether it be for political reasons (i.e. she wants their house's military power / money / etc.) or their are actual feelings involved. this could either end horrible and it never happens or it does happen and who knows where it goes.
alternatively, a burned bridge whether that be an ex friend or ex flame where mali ruined what ever they had going on.
⋆✴︎˚｡⋆ ( redwyne a , jordi webber , thirty - three , cis man, he/him ) the hand of the late king welcomes desmond redwyne, the master of coin & ruling liege of the arbor, to the kingsmoot. the realm knows them to be enticing and resilient, but the master of whisperers has unearthed information that speaks to their sardonic and disruptive tendencies. to dream of them would be to dream of a charming smirk etched onto their face that leaves a trail of broken hearts and wounded egos & a man that is not afraid to bite when provoked and when trying to get what he wants & coin and numbers that come easily to him. they themselves dream of house redwyne on the throne. time is an unwieldy mistress, and only she may tell who will sit the iron throne when the dust settles.
biography
the arbor seemed to welcome the young heir when he was born that it seemed even the sun shined for a few seconds as if a premonition as to what lay ahead for the boy. Desmond is the first born son of Redwyne and heir to the household name. Des was a healthy and hardy baby and one that his mother doted on dearly until his younger siblings were born and his father boasted about how he was going to be just like him. from the time he could walk, he was always following his father around. at first it was just around the house and the grounds, then his duties as heir was soon beginning for him.
for as he aged, he was often allowed in on meetings with his father and learned the intricacies of being head of household. someday, des will take his father's place as ruling liege of and this is something he sees as a sacred duty. he excelled in his classes when it came to politics, history, and strategies along with being a formidable fighter. some say he was rabid dog when let out onto the training grounds, fighting with a sword but preferring to use his hands more.
occasionally his mouth would get the best of him before his mind, speaking about everything he thought. he rambled about how he always thought he was meant for more, but a look from his father seemed to shut the boy up. though that did not mean the thought ever left his mind, if anything it stay hidden in the shadows slowly brewing and creeping as he aged. as he got older he began helping his father manage the business of arbor and its wines. then he inherited the title of ruling liege and makes a promise to do what he can to protect his family and keep their legacy flourishing.
rumors spread, saying he had a way with numbers and with being able to grow gold. so much so that the king himself heard of his tales and when the former master of coin passed, Desmond using his smarts and charms was able to get the position. many thought it was a horrible idea given how young he is and wonder if he would even be capable. as the years passed, it was easy to why he got the position. as he sat on the small council, a thought was coming out of the shadows once more. a thought of that maybe he was destined for something more but he coveted in silence.
Des is known for his cavalier almost arrogant personality that has foster since he was a child. he was heir and first born expecting many things to go his way but hidden deep down under the ego laid an unyielding kind nature only some see. he is boastful with friends and with his lovers he can be nurturing until morning comes and he is gone. though this is contrast to his fierceness with which he defends his home and his family or when out in the training grounds.
Desmond is definitely not the quietest of all his family but there is no doubt he is a leader, with wanting to be heard by everyone even if they did not ask. his love and devotion to his house and the small council only seems to grow everyday. he knows though that he has to start being smart and the first step is with aligning himself with another house. knowing that the easiest way to achieve that is with a betrothal. he is not rushing it though as he hopes that who ever it is he chooses, it is to someone he deems to be at his level. just maybe that alone can help secure a future he has dreamed about but if not, he has other ways to do. though he has yet to learn his biggest obstacle will be someone from his own family.
CONNECTIONS
any type of friendships: perhaps they were close friends and could have drifted apart or still are very close to one another. generally i’m interested in any friendly dynamics such as childhood friends, people he trains or drinks with !!
someone who he has slept with, is currently sleeping with, or is in a sort of flirtationship. its just fun and games until feelings start getting involve.
maybe desmond and your muse got off on the wrong foot and now it’s an awkward irritation where they know it’s a dumb reason to still be as miffed as they are but it’s to a point where it’s awkward to try and rescue any future interactions
a potential betrothal. whether it be for political reasons (i.e. he wants their house's military power / money / etc. or vice versa and want to use him for his status due to the seat he has on the small council) or their are actual feelings involved. this could either end horrible and it never happens or it does happen and who knows where it goes.
alternatively, a burned bridge whether that be an ex friend or ex flame where desmond ruined what ever they had going on their is beef between them.
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