Akane (Oshinokouji) Sapie
Lady Akane Sapie née Oshinokouji
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Is thin and fairly lithe, but not particularly strong. Wears glasses, as is extremely nearsighted.
Body Features
Has pale skin, dark eyes, and long straight black hair
Facial Features
Has a heart-shaped face and thin lips
Identifying Characteristics
Has a birthmark on her left wrist
Physical quirks
Is left-handed, walks very fast, has good posture
Apparel & Accessories
Wears loose clothing, prefers dresses over skirts, prefers bright colors, never wears a corset, but often ties a ribbon around her waist
Specialized Equipment
Wears a hairpin that doubles as a weapon
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Akane was born in Japan, into a rather high-ranking family. At age 17, her family went as a diplomatic envoy to the capital of Britain, and the influential Hiram Sapie wanted her to marry him. As part of an agreement by the families, the Oshinokouji's were allowed to keep their lands in exchange for Akane's hand in marriage. She wasn't thrilled about the arrangement, but was passive towards it, raising a family, helping establish the Victoriam University, and quietly devoted herself to art.
Gender Identity
Female
Sexuality
Heterosexual
Education
No formal education
Employment
Never employed, but acted as the founder of Victoriam University.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Founded Victoriam University, painted a famous artwork titled "la Mère de Folie" which was hung in the Sapie manor.
Mental Trauma
Has attachment issues, suffers from depression, also suffers from general "madness."
Intellectual Characteristics
Loves music, has a very philosophical mind
Morality & Philosophy
Believes that humans are not born good, or evil, and it is their actions that determine it.
Taboos
Doesn't eat meat
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Dreams to live a happy and peaceful life on her own, doesn't want to be confined.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Good at art, liked by animals and children, and has a green thumb
Likes & Dislikes
Likes nature, likes art, loves classical music. Dislikes the rain, dislikes closed spaces, hates the cold.
Virtues & Personality perks
Compassionate, artistic, free-spirited
Vices & Personality flaws
Passive, cowardly, indecisive
Personality Quirks
Tugs on her hair when nervous, snorts when laughing
Hygiene
Immaculately clean
Social
Family Ties
She turned her back on her family after they gave her away in exchange for land.
Religious Views
Believes in spirits of nature, and greatly dislikes Victoriam for this reason, as it is unnatural
Social Aptitude
Charismatic, but can come off as nervous to those who don't know her. Very introverted, and has good etiquette.
Mannerisms
Has a slight accent.
Hobbies & Pets
Spends time with birds she keeps in a menagerie in the estate, paints, and tends a small garden.
Speech
Has a high clear voice with a slight Japanese accent. Never swears.
Relationships
History
Akane was born into a high-ranking family in Japan, and came as part of a diplomatic envoy to London. Hiram Sapie became enamored with her, and asked for her hand in marriage. Secretly, Akane always hated Hiram, and wished to move away from the dreary Victoriam City. Hiram also grew to dislike Akane as she aged, and is believed to have had many affairs.
Legal Status
Legally married
History
The two met when Akane was to be married to Hiram Sapie. They grew to be good, and strictly platonic, friends. Akane shared with him how much she disliked living in the cold dreariness of Victoriam, confidided her disdain for Hiram, and they would often talk about traveling. Unfortunately, they never did leave the city after 1867, but they remained friends until Akane's death
Commonalities & Shared Interests
They both share a mild disdain for Hiram Sapie.
Shared Acquaintances
Hiram Sapie, America Etherington
Wealth & Financial state
She is quite wealthy, and spends a great deal on her children. She also invested a great deal of money into the foundation of the Victoriam University, and once called it "the only beautiful thing in the dreary sky."
Conditions
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Matriarch of the Sapie family
Life
1840 AD
1903 AD
Circumstances of Death
Died in Atlas Asylum, and was buried in the Crypt at Victoria Cathedral.
Birthplace
Japan
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
The Sapie Estate, City Center, Victoriam
Gender
Femae
Eyes
Dark brown, monolid
Hair
Long, sleek, black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale
Height
5'10''
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
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