Zealous, mischievous, face-stealing servant of The Lady Rowan. Begrudgingly abides by the Unseelie rules of hospitality, although he certainly makes it known that he isn't happy about it. Never, ever look in the closet.
Desious comes off as a flirt, a natural charmer with a silver tongue; but anyone with keen senses can pick out that his heart isn't really in it. Rather it seems he's probing for weaknesses, squirreling away information, or just trying to mess with people at times. He regularly takes other people's forms to mock them when they've annoyed him, but also collects faces of those he takes interest in.
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- Age
- 29
- Gender
- It varies from face to face.
- Eyes
- Often heterochromic.
- Hair
- Depends on the face, but usually wild colors.
- Skin Tone/Pigmentation
- Typically blue, but varies when trying to masquerade as another.
- Height
- Typically 6'2" in base form
- Weight
- ~170lbs.
Appearance
Physical Description
Tall and skinny, by Changling standards at least. Not a lot of muscle.
Body Features
In his true form, he bears the brand of a pale crown on his left shoulderblade.
Facial Features
A rather small face, but a sharp jaw. Neck looks just short of too long.
Identifying Characteristics
In his true form, seaweed green hair, and icy blue skin make him easy to spot.
Physical quirks
Always right-handed, no matter the face he is wearing.
Apparel & Accessories
Favors light leather outfits, but dons an odd set of white wooden armor when knowingly going into battle.
Often seen holding a small black leather book, and jotting occasional notes.
Special abilities
As a Changling, he's known to copy the faces of people who he takes a fancy to. And people who annoy him. And people who he's indifferent to.
Mentality
Personal history
Born to one of the fanatical states of the Priest Kings, Desious found himself lost in The Otherworld at a young age. As a Paladin Initiate, he knew little of the world, but his natural charm and burgeoning battle prowess was just barely enough to secure his life in the uncaring Otherworld. Talking his way into and out of trouble, he quickly caught the ire of The Lady Rowan. He was no Gisirgis however, and when faced with a choice between service, and spending the rest of his days as a Bullywug, he surrended, and entered the service of the Dauther of Etarlam.
Life thankfully took a turn for the better under Lady Rowan. He was often made to perform in the courts to his Lady's amusement, polishing his talent with a lyre to avoid offending 'his betters'. In between his playing, he was forced to study the rules of hospitality, and the history of the Fey to ensure he didn't stain his patron's reputation. It was around that time that his arcane talents began to manifest. After a particularly disaterous enchantment incident, he found himself dumped on the academy's doorstep with two words ringing in his mind.
"Be better."
Education
Educated in the rules of the Seelie and Unseelie Courts, and the various Laws of Hospitality by which the Fey abide.
No formal schooling.
Employment
In service to The Lady Rowan, in exchange for his life.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Survived the Otherworld at a young age.
Successfully planted a foul smelling corpse blossom in a rival Fey's garden.
Failures & Embarrassments
Unsuccessfully escaped after planting a foul smelling corpse blossom in a rival Fey's garden. Spent the following month as an exotic dancer for the Fey's amusement before being released.
Mental Trauma
Tight clothing, and feathers.
Intellectual Characteristics
Unusually knowledgeable about Unseelie affairs.
Morality & Philosophy
1) Always be polite.
2) Always do what they ask, unless it contradicts another rule.
3) Never thank them, but acknowledge their kindness.
4) Never accept gifts.
5) Never eat their food. (less a taboo than it is a precaution for mortals)
6) Never sing if you suck at singing.
7) Never dance. (another precaution)
8) Never brag--ever, at all, under any circumstances.
9) Always respect people's privacy.
10) NEVER give them your name.
Rules 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are likely to keep you alive. Rules 4, 8, and 9 typically keep you from being forced to do something against your will.
When in doubt, play the lyre.
person.sexuality
It varies from body to body.
person.gender_identity
Primarily male, but fluid when in another form.
Taboos
Too many to mention. See 'The Laws of Hospitality'.
Known Languages
Common
Celestial
Primordial
Sylvan
Elvish
Personality
Motivation
Staying alive, and in the good graces of his Patron.
Quotes & Catchphrases
"It's not identity theft!"
"No, I was NOT a court jester...most of the time."
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Quite proficient with swordplay, but still developing his magical talent.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes:
People who are open about their motivations.
Finding out people's secrets.
Priests and Clerics
Flowers
Identity Theft
Dislikes:
People who hide secrets.
People who don't have secrets.
Anyone who touches his ears.
Fey
Elves
Himself
Virtues & Personality perks
Usually trustworthy?
Vices & Personality flaws
Sucker for flowers and good gossip.
Easily addicted to new things.
Complete lack of common sense.
Enjoys reading about history, but quickly forgets it all.
Hygiene
Immaculate; not a hair out of place.
Social
Current Residence
Ioth Academy Dorms
Contacts & Relations
Known to the Seelie/Unseelie Courts.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Unseelie's Jester
The Blue One
Wealth & Financial state
Has two coins to rub together. Exactly two coins.
Family Ties
Unknown
Religious Views
Once a worshiper of Leveran, but has fallen out of practice.
Social Aptitude
Can't read a room to save his life, but can talk his way out of a jail cell.
Mannerisms
Usually polite and proper.
Hobbies & Pets
Enjoys fencing, swordplay, and playing his Lyre.
Speech
Oddly disjointed. Often refers to himself as 'this one', and in the third person.
Social
Current Residence
Ioth Academy Dorms
Contacts & Relations
Known to the Seelie/Unseelie Courts.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Unseelie's Jester
The Blue One
Wealth & Financial state
Has two coins to rub together. Exactly two coins.
Family Ties
Unknown
Religious Views
Once a worshiper of Leveran, but has fallen out of practice.
Social Aptitude
Can't read a room to save his life, but can talk his way out of a jail cell.
Mannerisms
Usually polite and proper.
Hobbies & Pets
Enjoys fencing, swordplay, and playing his Lyre.
Speech
Oddly disjointed. Often refers to himself as 'this one', and in the third person.