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all is as it should be, or so the government would have us believe. Standing on the brink of economical upheaval,
the king and queen of Spyre have confided in the riches of their most noble houses to bail out the crumbling
financial system that barely keeps Spyre off the edge of destruction. Many of the most esteemed families in
the noble classes bound together to fill the royal treasury and save the massive kingdom from an international
disgrace that would surely ruin the reputation so savagely built over the course of centuries.
But of course, with all favors there is a price. Feeling they were owed far more than they were given in
return for sacrificing their wealth, the nobility conspired in secret to overthrow the monarchs they believed
to be weak, false. Inadequate. On a fateful morning amidst the beginnings of a fresh spring, an anonymous
assassin broke into the royal chambers and butchered the king and queen in their beds. The heinous crime
was spoken of at every event, in every mouth on every street corner, and a country in mourning began to
seek out the the killers of their beloved rulers. Duke Rutherford was named acting King until Princess
Anastasia came of age, but the entire situation reeked of foul play. She wasn't the only one who suspected it.
When six unlikely people arrived at the castle for six different reasons, the lot of them became tied up in a
plot none of them even knew existed. How hard could it be to survive in a land that believes you murdered
the king and queen? The hexagon of unlikely companions will discover what it takes to achieve redemption.
PLAYED BY SANSA STARK:
- AVERY SKYLANDER
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CAPTAIN AVERY SKYLANDER
AGE: Twenty-six
HEIGHT: 6'0''
CLASS LEVEL: None
WEAPONS: Guns, swords
PERSONALITY: Avery is very stand-offish and defensive upon first meeting, competitive and brash with few limits. He always feels the need to prove himself and will stop at nothing to get his point across. He has a lack of knowledge in all things political and prefers to stick on the opposite side of turmoil, the side that involves running and salvaging what the warring parties leave behind. However, there is a hole in his heart that has yet to be filled. Tasked with constantly needing be worthy of people's respect, Avery is a lonely man within and lets few people past all of his barriers.
BACKSTORY: Avery Skylander is the bastard son of King Jonathan, born from a night of passion when the king was still a prince and his mother a scullery maid. Paid for their silence, his mother took Avery deep into the Rawlinvale Villages, where she raised him as well as she was able. When the queen failed to produce a son, however, Avery became a threat. He spent most of his life after age twelve on the run from the knives of assassins, losing his mother during an unfortunate separation. It was then that he found the pirate's life and worked his way up from a deck hand to one of the most esteemed pirate captains in the Spyre skies. His younger sister, the Princess Anastasia, granted him clemency to do as he wishes so long as he harms no one. He has become the running joke of the court, though he loves his sister and cares not for the opinions of nobles. He named his vessel King's Bastard, to add insult to injury.
FAMILY: King Jonathan (father), Marguerite Adderly (mother, deceased), Queen Lenore (step-mother), Princess Anastasia (sister)
CURRENT COLOR (FOR CHAINEDFICTION): #a8672d
- ETHEL SINCLAIR
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ETHEL SINCLAIR
AGE: Twenty-one
HEIGHT: 5'0''
CLASS LEVEL: Working, alchemist
WEAPONS: Self-invented guns
PERSONALITY: Ethel is a bright and bubbly little thing, though shy when confronted with strangers. She is curious to a fault and doesn't stop to ask questions like she should, much rather preferring to investigate on her own time. She likes to tinker with electronics and dabble in potions and various mixes. Ethel is never afraid to help someone in need despite the potential danger to her person.
BACKSTORY: Born and raised in the city of Sheredeth, Ethel grew up around technology and learned basic mechanisms as a child. As she aged, however, she began to mix different chemicals and mathematical equations together to create extraordinary things that caught the attention of local inventors. Ethel quickly ascended the ranks and became a well-respected businesswoman, selling her inventions and concoctions to the general public.
FAMILY: George Sinclair (father), Anna Sinclair (mother), Brian Sinclair (brother), Aaron Sinclair (brother), Henry Sinclair (brother)
CURRENT COLOR (FOR CHAINEDFICTION): Light sky blue
- KIT ST. RYAN
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SENATOR KIT ST. RYAN
AGE: Thirty-two
HEIGHT: 5'11''
CLASS LEVEL: Upper
WEAPONS: None
PERSONALITY: Kit is a very sophisticated man, proud to remain out of any mischief for the entirety of his luxurious life. Never wanting for anything, Kit became a man who expected everything and gave nothing in return. He was kind where it seemed appropriate and firm where it seemed just as right, never settling on a personality that truly defined him, always molding to what was expected. He can be quite the chameleon to suit his needs.
BACKSTORY: Kit was born in Askova and has lived there throughout his life. His family, the St. Ryan's, is an historic and noble house that has extended back for centuries and always remained in the king and queen's right pocket. He himself is partially responsible for saving the kingdom by providing the royal treasury with a portion of his personal wealth gained from political advantage throughout the upper class. He has lived a very typical noble life.
FAMILY: Clarise St. Ryan (wife), Kit St. Ryan II (son), Freya St. Ryan (daughter)
CURRENT COLOR (FOR CHAINEDFICTION): Maroon
PLAYED BY CHAINEDFICTION:
- ELISE FARROW
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LADY ELISE FARROW
AGE: Eighteen
HEIGHT: 5'4''
CLASS LEVEL: Upper
WEAPONS: None
PERSONALITY: Haughty and stubborn to a fault, Elise finds it rather insulting that those below her would question the authority she believes she has. She's competitive against others, but has a hard time coping with herself around men she particularly finds attractive in some way. She's a loving and kind person, but once you crawl up her alley she's bound to lash out in some illogical and immature way. Elise is also rather dependent on others for her needs and wants and dislikes being alone. She's modest and holds her moral values on high scale, but seems to have somewhat of a low self-esteem, if those intelligent enough can see past her eyes and into her soul.
BACKSTORY: Born in Askova, Elise was welcomed into a life of fame and riches. She was spoiled senselessly by her father, and her mother taught her the correct way to be a woman of nobility. Both of her parents were conservative and stern, but loving to a fault. It always seemed that Elise never had any time for herself or family, and for that, she soon grew tired of everything that basked in her hands. Charmed and manipulated by men, not having the mindset to deal with everything that once made her life spectacular, Elise began to spend more days at home, sheltering herself while the rest of her family continued to enjoy the broad daylight, unaware of Elise's change because of the façade she hides it behind. No genuine reciprocation of understanding came from her family once she decided to open up after a few years, therefore leaving her to the ways of a child.
FAMILY: John Farrow (Father), Florence Farrow (Mother), Marie Farrow (Younger Sister), Adam Farrow (Younger Brother)
CURRENT COLOR (FOR SANSA STARK): #527cd1
- JULIEN WEISS
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JULIEN WEISS
AGE: Thirty-seven
HEIGHT: 6'0''
CLASS LEVEL: Working
WEAPONS: Guns
PERSONALITY: Humble and selfless, Julien always looks out for others before himself. He's a passionate and confident man, always speaking up for what he believes in, never competing or in the mood to start a war. He's an assertive individual, marking his life's path down with right and wrong and taking full responsibilities for his actions, if need be. Julien is a clever man, knowing immediately what to do in troublesome situations and how to handle them with logic. Although he can be a bit aggressive in his tone and speech sometimes, he has no intention to harm anyone.
BACKSTORY: Julien was raised in a poor working class family in Sheredeth. As his mother was often caring for his father, most of the time his brother was the one who cared for him. Despite the poor living conditions, family stuck together like glue, always seeking insight from one another, staying strong. His mother and father were both truly inspiring individuals, both with positive mindsets, that which flowed from them to himself. After his father passed away from an asthma attack, so did his older brother, leaving Julien to be the man of the family, taking care of and looking out for his mother and younger sister's health and care.
FAMILY: Edna Weiss (Mother), Hazel Weiss (Younger Sister)
CURRENT COLOR (FOR SANSA STARK): #03a118
- NATALIE DAWKINS
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NATALIE DAWKINS
AGE: Twenty-nine
HEIGHT: 5'7''
CLASS LEVEL: Middle
WEAPONS: Guns
PERSONALITY: A sensible, tolerant young woman who stands up for herself whenever need be. Loyal and straightforward, Natalie never seeks to hide her thoughts from those around her, especially when people ask for her opinions on a subject matter. She's observant of everything around and is able to take even the smallest piece of inspiration from reality and place it on paper. Natalie has a casual attitude towards everyone around her, doesn't flaunt herself, but often times likes to brag a little about her "gifted soul" as her mother calls it. Overall, she's a charming person but be prepared for brutal honesty in the midst of an argument.
BACKSTORY: Natalie lived an average childhood with many ups and downs. Both of her parents worked a job, therefore she was constantly taken care of by her Mother's friend while she was still young. Natalie was taught how to write on her Mother's behalf with her job as a journalist, and how to cook, on behalf of her Father's job. Soon both became a hobby for her, especially writing. She used her imagination to create enticing poetry, and even taught some of those below her station, in secret, how to read and write. After coming to a realization of who she truly was, Natalie became head teacher, set on one goal only- to help those around her learn and get an education.
FAMILY: Arthur Dawkins (Husband), Avery Dawkins (Son), Emma Smith (Mother), Jonathan Smith (Father)
CURRENT COLOR (FOR SANSA STARK): ##47a7bf
ASKOVA
Askova is the capital city of Spyre and the center of all primary function. The king and queen live in the Spyral palace, a castle made of circular shapes with various cogs and stone and metal providing function. The city is the center of industrial occupation and reigns supreme in the art of nightlife.
SHEREDETH
Sheredeth is the center of all things mechanically related. It is the home of all technological function and filled with factories and inventors alike, always smothered in spectacles for tourists that funds various experiments. Sheredeth is the heart and soul of the common techno-lover's world, powered mainly by steam and spinning cogs.
GINGER ISLES
The Ginger Isles are home to the most regal and noble of families, considered an oasis among the desert that Spyre can occasionally be. This city also functions as a resort area for those who can afford the luxury. A vast array of casinos and spas litter the area near the beaches, not to mention entertainment unlike any other throughout Spyre.
ERASIA
Ah, Erasia. Coming from the root word "erasure" or "erase," this spit of land is reserved for those who would do no good, a place of banishment or for those of extremely poor taste. Pirates mainly inhabit this area. Run down and subject to vandalism labeled as art, this area has no government and no limits, nor does it desire any. Here, one can quite literally "erase" who they are and become someone new.
AEVIAN
Aevian is a city made especially for the military and flight patrol. Airships are all manufactured here and the business is booming with the coming demand for air travel. Maybe entrepreneurs live here with the desire to expand their businesses and gain wealth to become a part of the upper class.
DAEDRITH
Daedrith is a gothic-themed town crossed with modern architecture. This is mainly a place of theater and art and opera. The entire city is smothered in dark hues and rich deep colors, towers smothering the skyline. Most young people go here at least once in their lives to experience all Daedrith has to offer.
SEA OF SHADOWS
The Sea of Shadows is a terrible place for any who wish to travel by water. The span of the sea itself is entirely uncharted and mapped only by the land on it's perimeter. Almost all sailors who attempt to venture through the storms are never seen again or come back telling peculiar tales of distant lands. Even those who fly over the sea's airspace are known to return confused and disoriented, for unknown reasons.A full map of Spyre can be found here.
The King's Bastard is Captain Avery Skylander's personal vessel for traversing the Spyre skies. The ship herself is massive, large enough to hold vast amounts of cargo and/or people in her hull. She is Captain Skylander's greatest pride. Constructed three years before his first encounter with her, the King's Bastard was originally named Lady of the West before Avery stole her from her creator and fell madly in love with all that she was, renaming her in honor of what he was, the title he was forced to wear. Mapped out for maximum capacity in artillery, airship wars, escape and cargo amount, she is among the greatest ships in piracy and the Royal Air Force alike, mostly thanks to the improvements Skylander's crew has made to the vessel. The King's Bastard has belonged to Avery for nearly six years and has survived many a dangerous ordeal under his command, but she has yet to fail him.
NOTABLE CREWMEMBERS:
Quartermaster - Israel "Izzy, Iz" Sharp (purple)
Master Gunner - Vivian Iron (medium gray)
Navigator - Lewis Castleton (orange)
Boatswain - "Big Bessie" (magenta)
Surgeon - Sister Ankhta (sea green)
Sailmaker - Eudora Newman (lavender)
More information on pirate positions and duties can be found here.
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RELIGION IN SPYRE
The following set of tabs is an explanation of the religious beliefs in Spyre. There are four gods in total that create "The Circle," the belief that these four pinnacle points bend into each other and create a circle of existence.
God of Time
Goddess of Love
God of Elements
Goddess of Life
Each have an assigned role what they oversee an the occasions in which they are prayed to. Religion is very important in Spyre. Those who do not carry the faith are heavily ostracized and judged. -
The God of Time, known as Aetas, is typically portrayed as an elderly wiseman holding an hourglass. He has many subdivisions of worship, such as justice, perseverance, strength, ingenuity, productive labor, war and intellect. He is typically seen as the "main god," if you will, and is worshiped above the other three most often. His temples are always circular-shaped and no hymns are sung in his name, only readings from various books praising his eternal watch over the world. He is seen as a neutral god, neither good nor evil, though most citizens see him in a positive lighting. Those who give their lives to serve him are called Aetasian Monks, only male, and are dressed as the picture above.
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The Goddess of Love, Amare, is potrayed as a pale-skinned woman with dark hair in many intricate styles and shapes, expensive jewelry and silk always donning her divine person. She is also know as the Goddess of Art in some other corners of the world. Amare is prayed to for love, prosperity in the home, relationships, friendship, peace, harmony, tranquility, relaxation, sex and physical pleasure. Her temples are exceedingly elaborate in make and build, expensive incense always lit and golden statues standing over the main chamber. Those who dedicate their lives to serving her are called Daughters of Amare, dressed in saris. Some may double as temple prostitutes.
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The God of Elements, named Otium, is portrayed as an androgynous great stone dragon. They are praised for balance, unity, the weather, togetherness, safe travels, "karma", peace, trial and error, new beginnings and invention. Their temples have elemental "themes," meaning some are electricity-centered, water-centered, fire-centered, air or earth-centered. Those who devote their lives to their services are titled "Priests and Priestesses of Otium," and some of the most devout can perform little magic tricks such as lighting a candle with a snap of their fingers or shocking someone with a touch. -
The Goddess of Life, Vital, is prayed to for stability, fertility, good harvests, health, the hearth, stability, joy, happiness, intuition, humility, patience, giving, self-preservation and positivity. She is portrayed as a copper-skinned, tribal woman. Her temples are very small and simple, usually small huts or chambers modestly decorated. There is always a shrine to Vital in every hospital and every doctor has studied her holy books. Women who give themselves to Vital's services are simply called "nuns" and wear feather headdresses to signify their status. Most doctors and nurses are nuns, and all payment for their services goes toward the temples and provisions for medical centers.
The King's Bastard is Captain Avery Skylander's personal vessel for traversing the Spyre skies. The ship herself is massive, large enough to hold vast amounts of cargo and/or people in her hull. She is Captain Skylander's greatest pride. Constructed three years before his first encounter with her, the King's Bastard was originally named Lady of the West before Avery stole her from her creator and fell madly in love with all that she was, renaming her in honor of what he was, the title he was forced to wear. Mapped out for maximum capacity in artillery, airship wars, escape and cargo amount, she is among the greatest ships in piracy and the Royal Air Force alike, mostly thanks to the improvements Skylander's crew has made to the vessel. The King's Bastard has belonged to Avery for nearly six years and has survived many a dangerous ordeal under his command, but she has yet to fail him.
NOTABLE CREWMEMBERS:
Quartermaster - Israel "Izzy, Iz" Sharp (purple)
Master Gunner - Vivian Iron (medium gray)
Navigator - Lewis Castleton (orange)
Boatswain - "Big Bessie" (magenta)
Surgeon - Sister Ankhta (sea green)
Sailmaker - Eudora Newman (lavender)
More information on pirate positions and duties can be found here.
- THE ROYAL FAMILY
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THE ROYAL FAMILY
KING JONATHAN RUTHERFORD (age 52)
QUEEN LENORE RUTHERFORD (age 37)
PRINCESS ANASTASIA RUTHERFORD (age 15)
PRINCEAVERYRUTHERFORDSKYLANDER (age 26, illegitimate)
GRAND DUKE FRANCIS RUTHERFORD (age 48, king's brother)
GRAND DUCHESS DRISELLA RUTHERFORD (age 22)
LORD BALTIMORE RUTHERFORD (age 4) - NOBLE HOUSES
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NOBLE HOUSES
HOUSE RUTHERFORD
HOUSE ST. RYAN
HOUSE FARROW
HOUSE CLEARMONT
HOUSE BURROWS
HOUSE LYONHILL
HOUSE TRITTON
HOUSE HALSTEAD
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