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Essie Endurae

Lady of Endurae

Written by Lulively

Lady Essie Endurae (a.k.a. Es, Ace)

Essie is the Lady of Endurae, sister to knight Felmar and niece to the king. Her parents, Prince Fmar and Lady Lucy, died fifteen years ago. Essie was highly involved in the War of the Crystals. She is married to Rowin Endurae.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Essie is a healthy girl and is known as the most beautiful woman in Endurae. She has long brown hair, fair skin, and blue eyes. After the War of the Crystals, she always bore a long scar across her stomach.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Born in Chagner, Essie had an average childhood until she was eight years old. It was then that both of her parents died during a great sickness in Chagner. From then on, Essie was raised as the Lady of Endurae. Her parent figure in life was Ganmar Endurae, her uncle, though he did not know much about raising young ladies. Her brother, Felmar, also helped to raise Essie, as he was five years older than her.  
  When Essie reached eighteen years old, the War of the Crystals began, and she was forced to run all over Endurae while Dimtalon attacked stronghold after stronghold. It was during this time that she met Rowin Endurae and Genevieve of the Abbey, two people that were always very close to her.   In the final battle on the Fishing Islands, Essie was stabbed through the stomach by Dimtalon. This injury, while not fatal, occasionally bothered her for the rest of her life.   In 1126, two years after the war ended, Essie Endurae was wed to Rowin Endurae. They will have four children together: Valor, Ardlyn, Fador, and Milerna.  

Accomplishments & Achievements

Obviously the death of Essie's parents shaped her into who she is today. Felmar himself said in chapter 4 of Endurae, "It [the death of her parents] changed Essie drastically." Though, you could argue that all her parents' death did was boost her maturity.   The War of the Crystals definitely had an impact on Essie's life. In the first portion of the war, Rowin Endurae influenced her. He taught her not to think so highly of herself and to show her care for others. In the fourth portion of the war, Odelia Spearford Elveronea had an influence. Essie saw how Odelia was married to Fraser by duty and did not love him. She saw how strong Odelia was. Essie realized how selfish she was in comparison.   Later, after the war, Essie stepped up into a secretary position of Endurae. It was a lowly role, but Essie wanted to do something and point out to the world that she, the Lady of Endurae, could fulfill of low position.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

The people around Essie, without making a conscious effort, challenge her to be a better person and make the most of her life. Though she grew up in a castle, Essie would forever say that for the first eighteen years in her life she was sheltered. She would spend the next few years trying to prove herself to the world.    After the war, Essie's family motivated her to do well in life.

Virtues & Personality perks

Kind, considerate, hardworking, happy, feeling, selfless.

Vices & Personality flaws

Rude, arrogant, proud, vain, reckless.  

Relationships

Rowin Endurae

husband (Vital)

Towards Essie Endurae

5
5

Frank


Essie Endurae

wife (Vital)

Towards Rowin Endurae

5
3

Honest


History

When Essie met Rowin, she disliked him immediately. Rowin seemed to see right through her. Initially, Rowin was intrigued by her, but had no thoughts of love. He did compare her to Genevieve, who was practically his sister. Essie grew to like Rowin eventually, but would not admit it.   Before the Battle of Warn Abbey, Dreath, Rowin's best friend, told Essie that Rowin had said to protect her no matter what. Essie was truly touched. When the two met again in the dungeons of Dimtaline, Essie almost had an emotional breakdown. By the end of the first portion of the War of the Crystals, Essie no longer professed dislike of Rowin and even gave him a hug.   Rowin left Endurae to go to Dorn and was absent for over two years. When he returned, Essie and Rowin picked up their relationship right where they left off. Through the fourth portion of the war, they both realized they loved each other, and, when they believed they might never see each other again, they confessed it. Later, when Essie was stabbed by Dimtalon, Rowin was often by her sickbed.   A year or so later, Rowin proposed marriage. They were married within a few months and would have four children together: Valor, Ardlyn, Fador, and Milerna.

Essie Endurae

niece (Trivial)

Towards Ganmar Endurae

1
2

Honest


Ganmar Endurae

uncle (Important)

Towards Essie Endurae

3
3

Dishonest


History

Essie's parents died when she was eight, and Ganmar became her official guardian. He raised her to be the Lady of Endurae, though he did not know much about raising young ladies. Their relationship was damaged when Essie found out that he had been lying to her for ten years.

Essie Endurae

daughter (Vital)

Towards Lucy Endurae

5
3

Honest


Lucy Endurae

mother (Important)

Towards Essie Endurae

5
5

Honest


History

Lucy always had a good relationship with her daughter. The family of four was always together, though Lucy and her husband Fmar had much work to do apart from their children.   Lucy died when Essie was eight. Because of this, Essie sometimes feels like she never really knew her mother, especially after she found out all the secrets Lucy kept from her. Essie does not hold this against her, though, as Essie was only eight when Lucy died.

Essie Endurae

cousin (Trivial)

Towards Lar Endurae

-3
-1

Honest


Lar Endurae

cousin (Trivial)

Towards Essie Endurae

2
-2

Dishonest


History

Though Lar and Essie grew up together, they were never close. They did play together as children, but when Essie's parents died, their relationship really went downhill. Essie matured quickly, while Lar never really matured at all. Lar often talked of how he did not like Essie and vice versa, though Essie always tried to be nice to her cousin.   When Lar became king, Essie supported him as much as she could. She was the only person he turned to. He asked her for help. Essie was not there when Lar was killed, but she lamented his loss.

Essie Endurae

niece (Trivial)

Towards Helen Endurae

2
0

Honest


Helen Endurae

aunt (Important)

Towards Essie Endurae

2
1

Honest


History

Helen and Essie lived in the same castle for eight years, but they did not see much of each other, due to Helen's mental illness. She was never stable. As a child, Essie did like her aunt. When Essie was eight, Helen disappeared and was not heard of for ten years.   Ten years later, Essie ran into Helen at Warn Abbey, though Helen was known as Jora to those people. Essie did not recognize her aunt. Helen seemed to be afraid of Essie, and she often called her by her mother's name: Lucy. She only discovered that she was her aunt when Ganmar recognized Helen at the Battle of Dimtaline. Helen was soon killed by Dimtalon, and Essie never really knew her aunt at all.

Genevieve of the Abbey

friend (Important)

Towards Essie Endurae

3
2

Honest


Essie Endurae

friend (Important)

Towards Genevieve of the Abbey

3
2

Honest


History

Genevieve and Essie first met in the first portion of the War of the Crystals. They were forced to be housed in the same room and took an immediate dislike to each other. Essie was keeping secrets, and Genevieve wanted to know what those secrets were. They became a little less hostile over the course of the war.   After the first portion of the War of the Crystals ended, Genevieve and Essie became good friends, and remained so their entire lives.

Essie Endurae

daughter (Vital)

Towards Fmar Endurae

5
4

Honest


Fmar Endurae

father (Important)

Towards Essie Endurae

4
5

Honest


History

Essie and Fmar had a good relationship, but Fmar died when Essie was only eight years old. Essie often wishes that he was alive. She wishes that he was there so she could go to him for advice.

Current Location
Age
23
Date of Birth
3rd of October, 1103
Birthplace
Spouses
Rowin Endurae (husband)
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Gender
Female
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Long, brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale
Height
5'6"
Weight
145 lbs

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Author's Notes

Essie is one of the main characters in both Endurae and Enveram.


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