Castor Stargazer Character in Palimpsest | World Anvil

Castor Stargazer

STRENGTH ???, DEXTERITY ???, CONSTITUTION ???, INTELLIGENCE ???, WISDOM ???, CHARISMA 14 (+2)

Katib Castor Turnwise Stargazer

Castor is the second son of Leopold and Andromeda Stargazer, known in Noble circles as "the spare".

Mental characteristics

Sexuality

After being caught secretly dating Hugo Dargent, the spare son of the Dargent Family, Castor was rushed into a marriage to Cassiopeia Stargazer-Greenskin.

Education

Employment

Despite never needing official employment, Castor is expected to fulfill his "spare" noble duties, which include promoting House Stargazer's interests in knowledge and research and regularly attending court. While he is adept at the astrological studies he undertakes at his brother's observatory, Castor struggles with the social expectations of nobility.   When Castor and Hugo were dating, they helped each other navigate the tangled diplomatic web of the second court, covering up for each other's slips. However, since being forbidden from interacting with Hugo, Castor prefers to keep a low profile, generally keeping his head down and talking little.

Mental Trauma

When his illicit relationship with Hugo Dargent was discovered, the pair were severely tortured by Viziera Guinevera Dargent (before receiving official punishments from their respective families). Castor still has nightmares about Viziera Dargent, and has found it difficult to cry since then.

Personality Characteristics

Likes & Dislikes

Likes
Stargazing: Castor spends much of his free time in his brother's Observatory, often losing track of time, much to the infuration of everyone. He taught himself an entire system of astrology which included both the Eight sanctioned constellations and the forbidden Survivor Stars. His star charts cheer him up when he feels sad, and he feels safest anywhere he can be alone with the stars.

Social

Religious Views

Castor is a follower of the Sailor, one of the Eight sanctioned Human deities, however, his interpretations of the Sailorite faith often differ from the official Church teachings. He is sensible enough to keep these disagreements to himself, lest he anger the Church or the Court.

Relationships

Castor Stargazer

Husband

Towards Cassiopeia Stargazer-Greenskin

0

Cassiopeia Stargazer-Greenskin

Wife

Towards Castor Stargazer

0

History

Although their marriage was conducted under unpleasant circumstances, both Castor and Cassiopeia are very sweet to each other. Castor may not feel any romantic attraction towards his wife, and neither are interested in the other sexually, but they are good friends and love each other. They look after each other in what can be a very dangerous court.

Nicknames & Petnames

Both Castor and Cassiopeia call each other by the nickname "Cassie".

Pollux Stargazer

Brother

Towards Castor Stargazer

0

Castor Stargazer

Brother

Towards Pollux Stargazer

0

Castor Stargazer

Ex-betrothed

Towards Rouge Carterhold

0

Rouge Carterhold

Ex-betrothed

Towards Castor Stargazer

0

Castor Stargazer

Ex-boyfriend

Towards Hugo Dargent

0

Hugo Dargent

Ex-boyfriend

Towards Castor Stargazer

0

History

For two years, the teen "spare" sons of the Dargent and Stargazer households were engaged in a secret relationship. When they were discovered, it caused a scandal in court, and severely damaged the diplomatic relations between their two houses.   Castor Stargazer was rushed into a marriage with the half-orc Subvizier of the Greentusk Family, while Hugo Dargent's older brother, Victor, was forced to marry the Subvizier of the Laureat Family in Hugo's stead.

Legal Status

Forbidden

"I suppose we are destined once more to be, what's the word... starcrossed?"
Current Status
"Spare" Katib of House Stargazer
Species
Ethnicity
Professions
Currently Held Titles
Age
21 years old
Date of Birth
Copperday, Poormoon, 1291
Spouses
Rouge Carterhold (Ex-betrothed)
Hugo Dargent (Ex-boyfriend)
Siblings
Pollux Stargazer (Brother)
Children
Gender
Male
Sexuality
Homosexual
Presentation
Old Parchment and Salt scent.
Eyes
Sky Blue
Hair
Black with blue highlights
Height
5 ft. 6 inches.
Belief/Deity
Worshipper of The Sailor, but believes in and is open to communicating with other gods (including the forbidden Survivor Gods)
Related Myths

Has encountered Hugo Dargent in Human form.
Human Families
Mason: 0 (Give, Soldier, 1313)
Dargent-Laureat: -27 (Take, Tailor, 1313)
Ironside: 8 (Take, Tailor, 1313)
Stargazer: -2 (Gold, Tailor, 1313)
Dargent: -50 (Map, Tailor, 1313)
Carterhold: -9 (Take, Tailor, 1313)
Bakerstreet: 1 (Take, Tailor, 1313)
Underhand: -30 (Give, Soldier, 1313)
Non-Human Families
Baharat: 4 (Give, Soldier, 1313)
Brasseyes: 0 (Give, Soldier, 1313)
Darktusk: 10 (Give, Soldier, 1313)
Greenskin: 18 (Take, Tailor, 1313)
Jackalslicer: 5 (Give, Soldier, 1313)
Nightkeeper: 1 (Give, Soldier, 1313)
Ratrider: 10 (Give, Soldier, 1313)
Shajara: -5 (Give, Soldier, 1313)   Lord Captain Emissary: 40 (Give, Soldier, 1313)
-26 must not get -85 across board, or -90 with any family in particular.