David McKay
David Patrick McKay is the main protagonist of the Tales of Mirydain literary series and the narrator of the books. In The Rise of the King, he and his new friend Ginny Langford enter the magical land of Mirydain and discover that they have been brought there to save the land from an ancient evil. David is currently the High King of the free lands of Mirydain.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
David is described as a "good-looking" boy with fair skin, bright-blue eyes, and dark brown hair that is often thought to be black. He wears glasses at home, but when he was given a Solution of Sight by Glindor the Wizard, he would only have need of them at home. He had a problem with acne starting at age thirteen, but he outgrew it in little more than a year. David is not strongly built, but during his time in Mirydain, he gained a rather fair build.
Identifying Characteristics
David's most revealing feature is his eyes, whose blue color is described as beautiful by many who meet him.
Physical quirks
David's right arm is his dominant arm, which he uses for writing, drawing, and most hand-required activities.
Apparel & Accessories
David typically wears T-shirts and long pants at home, sweaters in cold weather, and shorts in spring and summer. On his first adventure in Mirydain, he wore a cloth tunic, pants, and leather boots on the journey to the province of Gonnarch. In battle, David is seen wearing the golden armor of the kings of Gonnarch which bears the coat of arms that belonged to King Isandor; a golden lion on a violet field, surrounded by seven crowns representing the Seven Heavenly Virtues. David wears brightly-colored tunics and pants as his royal garments and is rarely seen at the castle without his crown.
Specialized Equipment
David's personal weapon is the magical sword Anrilas, which is the sword wielded by the kings of Gonnarch since the beginning of their kingdom. The Dwarf-made shield Dionurrain is the only shield he uses, as he values life insofar as he can benefit his neighbors.
Mental characteristics
Education
David spent his elementary years at Atholton Elementary, where he made his first long-lasting friendships. His middle school years saw him at Hammond Middle School, after which he moved on to Hammond High School in 2012.
Accomplishments & Achievements
David and his friend Ginny Langford entered Mirydain in their freshman year in high school, where they discovered a prophecy foretelling how two children of Men would unite the free peoples of Mirydain against the Dark King of Malgrond and defeat him and put an end to his war on the free lands.
Failures & Embarrassments
David is particularly embarrassed about how he was as a little child: overactive, occasionally rough-speaking, and complaining over minor inconveniences.
Mental Trauma
David's loss of his mother a month before he turned seven has been the dominant mental scar on his life. He admits to missing her even seven years after his loss, but he has learned to have faith that he will be reunited with her.
Intellectual Characteristics
At home, David is a lover of music and good films. He is intelligent in subjects such as science, English, history, and math to a degree. In Mirydain, David turned out to be skilled in swordsmanship and horseback-riding, which he took to practicing before leading the free peoples of Mirydain to protect the country from the Dark King.
Morality & Philosophy
David is a firm believer in God and a devout follower of Jesus, whom he accepted as his Lord and Savior on New Year's Day before his eighth birthday. His faith is the driving force that helps him lead his friends throughout each of their adventures and overcome the evils that threaten the land of Mirydain. David hates evil in all its forms and tries his best to do what is right, although he admits that he tends to falter rather easily. Despite his flaws and having a few regrets, he tries to set matters right in the end. David has a strong sense of family, is quick to protect those he loves, and makes a fine leader. As High King of Mirydain, David easily steps into his role and became beloved by the peoples of Mirydain, eventually gaining recognition as the greatest and wisest king that Mirydain had ever known.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
David is motivated by the ideas of his faith and therefore feels that he should help those around him who need it.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
David enjoys writing stories and is an excellent storyteller, but he is rather poor at Algebra as he deals with Asperger's syndrome, which impedes his learning processes.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Good food, good books, exciting movies, Disney, superheroes, the Beatles, Elves, protecting Mirydain, Ginny Langford, his family, his friends in Columbia and in Mirydain, his faith in God, peace
Dislikes: His friends getting hurt, bullies, evil, selfish people, Brian Glick's rudeness, people not helping each other, being bossed around, cowardice
Virtues & Personality perks
David is descibed as a kind-hearted boy with wisdom beyond his years. He is quick to defend those he loves and has a strong sense of right and wrong. This is why David hates evil and wishes it destroyed whether by his hand or otherwise. Despite having anger as a flaw, he cools down easily and is quick to make amends.
Vices & Personality flaws
David's biggest flaw is that he is easily provoked and demonstrates insecurity and even doubt. He overcomes doubt well, although he is still learning to keep anger in check.
Personality Quirks
David is known to laugh hard when confronted with anything amusing to his eyes or mind.
Hygiene
David is a rather cleanly person, but sometimes forgetful in the matter of brushing his teeth. He bathes every morning and evening and has begun to shave, although when he and Ginny stayed in Mirydain for twenty-one years before coming home to their proper ages, David let his hair grow longer and grew a fine beard.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Ginny Langford, Brian Glick, the Elves, the Dwarves, the Centaurs, and the Men of Gonnarch, Anglor, Ramm-land, and Suderfold
Family Ties
- Ryan (father)
- Larisa (stepmother)
- Aleksey (stepbrother)
- Mara (stepsister)
Religious Views
David is a devout follower of Jesus and loves God, even when he admits that he does not always follow what his faith in Jesus says. However, he is not one to give up hope and trusts God to see him through every day.
Social Aptitude
David is kind-hearted towards friends, very polite, and willing to stand up for a friend in trouble. He is slightly shy at first, but warms up when people get to know him. David is good friends with Ginny and eventually begins a romantic relationship with her. Among his many emotions and traits, David is described as charming, humble, and not ashamed to admit his weaknesses.
Hobbies & Pets
At home, David enjoys reading, listening to 60's and 70's music, playing video games, and watching good movies. He and his father Ryan often hang out at the local mall on Wednesdays. In Mirydain, David practices swordsmanship, archery, and riding. He owns two wolves, Jafnar, and Mildr, as pets at Dinas Caradorn.
Speech
David has a habit of calling out wrongdoing when he sees it, but speaks calmly around friends and easily makes people smile.
Relationships
History
David first saw Ginny in the cafeteria of Hammond High School about a week before meeting her. They met outside her locker and quickly became acquainted. When they wandered into the woods between Hammond and Harris Teeter, they found themselves in the land of Mirydain, where they discovered the destiny ahead of them and worked with their new friends to defeat the Dark King and restore peace to the land. They now value each other as good friends and may start a romantic relationship in the future.
Nicknames & Petnames
Dave, Ginny
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Disney movies, the Beatles, Elvis, Mirydain, their friends, peace, adventure
Alignment
Good
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
King David the Magnificent, High King of Mirydain, High King of Men, High King of the Free Lands, Prince of Hamon Dai, Sir David Orolks-Bane, Lord of Dinas Caradorn, King of the West, King David of the Strong Arm, King David of the Golden Heart
Currently Held Titles
Year of Birth
1211 M.T.
14 Years old
Birthplace
Columbia, Maryland
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Columbia, Maryland
Gender
Male
Eyes
Light blue
Hair
Dark brown, almost black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White
Height
5'3"
Weight
135 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"If we stand together in friendship, courage, and faith, no evil can stand against us.”
Aligned Organization
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