❖ BASIC INFORMATION
➸ FULL NAME: Atticus Leopold Faulkner
➸ AGE: 39
➸ GENDER: Male
➸ RACE: Ailor - Dressolini descent, with a Colonial upbringing
➸ PREFERRED WEAPON: Words
➸ AGE: 39
➸ GENDER: Male
➸ RACE: Ailor - Dressolini descent, with a Colonial upbringing
» LINEAGE: Carnivaal
➸ SEXUALITY: Pansexual➸ PREFERRED WEAPON: Words
INVENTORY INFORMATION
➸ BRASS HARMONICA | Dented and dusty instrument, typically located in Atty's back pocket.
➸ SIMPLE RING | A piece of dark-colored jewelry that lingers on Atticus' left, middle finger.
➸ PACKAGE OF SIGGS | Atty always has a collection of siggs on his person.
➸ BOOK OF MATCHES | To pair with his siggs, Atty makes certain he's got these on hand, too.
➸ SINGULAR PEARL EARRING | Only one stud-- had he lost the other? Who knows.
➸ SIMPLE RING | A piece of dark-colored jewelry that lingers on Atticus' left, middle finger.
➸ PACKAGE OF SIGGS | Atty always has a collection of siggs on his person.
➸ BOOK OF MATCHES | To pair with his siggs, Atty makes certain he's got these on hand, too.
➸ SINGULAR PEARL EARRING | Only one stud-- had he lost the other? Who knows.
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❖ SKILL INFORMATION
TOTAL PROFICIENCY POINTS: 64 ❖ SKILL INFORMATION
[ 39 POINTS ACCUMULATED FROM AGE, 20 TOWARD HOBBY//TALENT & 5 FROM INITIAL BOOST ]
❖ [ 49 / 64 ] USED IN TOTAL ❖
❖ [ 49 / 64 ] USED IN TOTAL ❖
➸ PROFICIENCY SPREAD:
+ 10 Strings Skill | GUITAR
➸ BODY SHAPE:» [ +5 FROM GENERAL POINTS ]
» [ +5 FROM RACIAL BOOST | CARNIVAAL ]
+ 10 Keys Skill | PIANO» [ +5 FROM RACIAL BOOST | CARNIVAAL ]
» [ +10 FROM TALENT POINTS ]
+ 5 Vocal Skill | TENOR» [ +5 FROM GENERAL POINTS ]
+ 9 Writing Art | LYRICS AND COMPOSITION» [ +9 FROM GENERAL POINTS ]
+ 4 Dancing Art | BALLROOM» [ +4 FROM HOBBY POINTS ]
+ 8 Mixology | COCKTAILS AND TECHNIQUE» [ +2 FROM GENERAL POINTS & +6 FROM HOBBY POINTS ]
+ 5 Husbandry | CANINES» [ +5 FROM GENERAL POINTS ]
+ 3 Linguistic Sciences | d'ITHANIE» [ +3 FROM GENERAL POINTS ]
{ [ DANCING ART | 9 ] ÷ 2 } = 4.5 PHYSICAL STAT
• Body Shape | SLIM
• Body Fat | AVERAGE
➸ LANGUAGES:• Body Fat | AVERAGE
• Common
» He's well versed in common, so well that he's able to fabricate eloquent written pieces that would likely pass for a noble's handiwork. His accent; however; tends to muddle his speech at times.
• d'Ithanie[ LINGUISTIC SCIENCES ]
» Atticus lived in Ithania for a good portion of his life. He had no choice but to pick up on the regional dialect through immersion and a hint of self-applied study.
» Atticus lived in Ithania for a good portion of his life. He had no choice but to pick up on the regional dialect through immersion and a hint of self-applied study.
GENERAL INFORMATION - EXPANSION
➸ Atticus teeters just above destitute, barely scraping by on the daily. He moved to Regalia after his schooling had concluded, mostly in hopes of gaining recognition for his musical endeavors, so he's been in the city for quite some time. Because he is essentially homeless due to his unreliable career, he occasionally stays with those that offer, but typically chooses to fend for himself as he'd rather not be in debt of others. Every now and again, he'll spend the evening at one of the many inns in Regalia, which is his default option if he's got the coin.
➸ Atticus was born into a rather average family in Silveredge; however, his father, a Pietro De Santis, died tragically amid the tendril panic that crept across Ceardia before Atticus was even a year old. While he wasn't entirely accepted into his mother's new family- one that she had primarily married into for monetary reasons- Atticus accumulated a total of four half-siblings: Amadeus, Mathias, Eliana, and Amelia.
➸ Atticus would really love to be a proper father figure to his daughters; after the separation with his ex-partner, Shiani, she stole away to Ithania with both Victoria and Tegan in tow. His estrangement didn't last terribly long, but her trust in him is still unstable at best. While he's currently working toward building on his musical career in Regalia because of his thirst for greatness, he's also putting in said hours so that he has the money to support a family in hopes of proving his worth.
➸ Atticus was born into a rather average family in Silveredge; however, his father, a Pietro De Santis, died tragically amid the tendril panic that crept across Ceardia before Atticus was even a year old. While he wasn't entirely accepted into his mother's new family- one that she had primarily married into for monetary reasons- Atticus accumulated a total of four half-siblings: Amadeus, Mathias, Eliana, and Amelia.
➸ Atticus would really love to be a proper father figure to his daughters; after the separation with his ex-partner, Shiani, she stole away to Ithania with both Victoria and Tegan in tow. His estrangement didn't last terribly long, but her trust in him is still unstable at best. While he's currently working toward building on his musical career in Regalia because of his thirst for greatness, he's also putting in said hours so that he has the money to support a family in hopes of proving his worth.
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❖ VISUAL INFORMATION
❖ VISUAL INFORMATION
➸ EYE COLOR: Cornflower
➸ HAIR COLOR: Dark brown, but graying in areas
➸ HAIR STYLE: Short and side-swept, accompanied by stubble growth along his jaw
➸ SKIN COLOR: Medium-- not tan, not pale
➸ CLOTHING: Layered and well-worn; those today would classify him as a 20's hipster
➸ HEIGHT: 5'9"
➸ WEIGHT: 155 lbs
➸ HAIR COLOR: Dark brown, but graying in areas
➸ HAIR STYLE: Short and side-swept, accompanied by stubble growth along his jaw
➸ SKIN COLOR: Medium-- not tan, not pale
➸ CLOTHING: Layered and well-worn; those today would classify him as a 20's hipster
➸ HEIGHT: 5'9"
➸ WEIGHT: 155 lbs
VISUAL INFORMATION - EXPANSION
➸ Atticus' face is elongated and the hollows of his cheeks are exaggerated due both his failure to eat properly, typically choosing brandy over actual food, and his advanced age. A series of wrinkles gathers at the corners of his mouth and some deeper crevices beneath his expressive eyes. His nose is arguably petite, but it has a harsh point that is angled downward in his profile. Atticus doesn't shave regularly, so his face is almost always covered in three or so day-old stubble and his scruff migrates upward enough to meet his sideburns; however, the tufts of hair that sit before and alongside his ears appear much lighter in color when compared to his natural tone: a faded, taupe grey. He wears his hair short and tends to part any stray bangs to the left. Furthermore, his brows are thin, but dark.
» Throughout his time in Regalia, he's collected a variety of vampire bites-- all leaving behind a faint reminder of his scrape with death. These group along the sides of his neck and meat of his shoulders.
» A healed stab wound lingers at the upper right corner of his pectoral muscle on his dominant side. It was deep when it happened, but with the help of magic, the scarring appears rather minimal.
» He has a shallow scar above his right eyebrow, still pink in color due to its relatively recent debut. While it isn't visibly notable, his same-side eye's performance is greatly impaired. It can sometimes affect his balance and depth perception.
➸ If he had the money, Atticus would probably be one of the more fashion-forward men of Aloria; however, he is quite poor and just about every article of clothing he owns is either stained or has at least one ragged hole. He usually wears layered, structured shirts that aid in making him look bulkier, fitted trousers to play down his lower half, and finishes off the ensemble with various accessories (such as a thin, untied and disheveled cravat slung about his neck, or an assortment of wrist wear). Atticus' right, pearl earring is of high sentimental value. It once belonged to his daughter, Tegan. The first was stolen from him, so she gave him the second half of the pair soon after their reunion.
➸ Atticus has a smooth, suave demeanor about him; however, he reverts to utilizing a great amount of slang that detracts from what could be a rather proper manner of speech. His voice is almost soothing, but has grown to hold traces of rasp after enduring so many years of unnecessary conversation. He can sing very well.
➸ Due to his lack of daily, physical exercise, his body is regrettably absent of any visible muscle, but this doesn't deter him from offering taunting insults to those that rub him in the wrong direction. His core is solid enough and may be the most reliable asset to his figure, in high contrast to that of his right shoulder, which still harbors extensive tissue damage beneath the skin. Additionally, a thick layer of dark body hair spans over his chest, forearms, and legs.» Throughout his time in Regalia, he's collected a variety of vampire bites-- all leaving behind a faint reminder of his scrape with death. These group along the sides of his neck and meat of his shoulders.
» A healed stab wound lingers at the upper right corner of his pectoral muscle on his dominant side. It was deep when it happened, but with the help of magic, the scarring appears rather minimal.
» He has a shallow scar above his right eyebrow, still pink in color due to its relatively recent debut. While it isn't visibly notable, his same-side eye's performance is greatly impaired. It can sometimes affect his balance and depth perception.
➸ Atticus has a smooth, suave demeanor about him; however, he reverts to utilizing a great amount of slang that detracts from what could be a rather proper manner of speech. His voice is almost soothing, but has grown to hold traces of rasp after enduring so many years of unnecessary conversation. He can sing very well.
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❖ PERSONALITY AND ABILITIES
PERSONALITY TRAITS❖ PERSONALITY AND ABILITIES
➸ How would your character express happiness and contentedness?
» Atty is usually in a jovial mood, even if he has to fake it; however, it's not difficult to tell when he's genuinely happy and just putting up a front for the sake of social pressures. When sincerely content, he's more open to joke about his insecurities and during smiles or laughter, he'll expose his teeth. While these are subtle nuances, due to Atty's commendable ability to maintain a facade, his closest friends tend to pick up on them.
➸ How would your character respond to experiencing fear?» Atticus was taught that a man should show no weakness. Because this was so firmly ingrained in his person as a child, he's rather good at suppressing tell-tale factors of unease. Despite all this, he does have a collection of phobias that he's not all that willing to admit to.
➸ How would your character respond to experiencing stress?» Atty's fairly good at concealing stress. He's a father of twins, has been in the food service industry since he was very young, and he's even a survivor of mild child abuse. If a circumstance arises that calls for quick decision-making, Atticus can typically step up to the plate.
➸ How does your character view law and authorities?» The law hasn't really ever been on Atty's side; granted, he has a bad habit of back-talking people that tell him what to do. All of his past experiences with authoritative figures were less than pleasant, resulting in him not supporting the vast majority of law enforcement, but he can show gratitude when they prove to be helpful.
➸ How does your character feel about races other than their own?» Atticus is reasonably open-minded. He doesn't look down on any race in particular.
➸ How does your character feel about religion for themselves, and how do they feel about other faiths?» Atty follows no religion and because he doesn't have a firm opinion on the matter, he generally doesn't mind what religion others choose to practice. That being said, he's skeptical of the Unionist faith-- he's always thought of it as a means to garner further attention for the Emperor, so much that it's borderline redundant.
➸ How does your character feel about the arcane and magical in the world?» Some magic is beneficial; however, even the most useful can become dangerous in the wrong hands. He's wary of any that can use it, until he establishes an amiable relationship with them, especially if their school is of a destructive nature.
➸ How does your character feel toward their family?» Atticus is a devoted father, a questionable son, and an abhorrent long-term partner. He would do anything for his twin daughters, no matter the cost, but when it comes to his siblings and parents, he often makes mistakes. His most notable blunder is the infidelity he inflicted upon his ex-partner.
» While he's had a rough past with his loved ones, he's tried to atone for what he's done wrong. Family is very important to him, even though he'll often times dismiss it as something he's not all that passionate about.
➸ What is your character the most proud of about themselves?» While he's had a rough past with his loved ones, he's tried to atone for what he's done wrong. Family is very important to him, even though he'll often times dismiss it as something he's not all that passionate about.
» Despite his talent with the piano being-- what he considers to be-- unparalleled, Atty is most proud of being a father to his twin daughters. He thinks about them constantly, always yearning for them to be present when he experiences just about any emotion.
➸ What motivates your character to move forward and better their life?» Atticus' daughters are one of the few reasons that convince him to face the day. Every day. He'd be dead, if not for them.
➸ What is your character's biggest insecurity?» He smokes more than he should. This has lead to health problems, such as shortness of breath and the inability to run long distances or scale multiple flights of stairs. He normally plays it off, if anyone comments on his addiction, but he spends a great deal of time reflecting on his dependency.
➸ What is your character's biggest fear?» Darkness.
» Large birds.
» Being unable to see his children.
» Death.
» Being forgotten.
Atticus dwells on his phobias fairly often, usually when he's supposed to be sleeping. They keep him up at night; however, not a lot of people are aware of his most prominent fears. He keeps them locked up tight.
» Large birds.
» Being unable to see his children.
» Death.
» Being forgotten.
Atticus dwells on his phobias fairly often, usually when he's supposed to be sleeping. They keep him up at night; however, not a lot of people are aware of his most prominent fears. He keeps them locked up tight.
WEAKNESSES
➸ Physically Weak
» Atticus' lean build leaves much to be desired in terms of combat. He's not strong, nor is he able to take more than a few hits, leaving him exceedingly vulnerable in a physical fight. Atticus has also not been trained in any form of self-defense, which renders him even more useless if a physical altercation arises.
➸ Loose Tongue» Atticus has no filter whatsoever. He will often times say exactly what's on his mind, usually without any sort of sugar coating, which can get him into rather unfavourable situations. While the size of his target can sometimes dissuade his tongue from blurbing inappropriate words, on most occasions he isn't hindered. He will hold back if there is any chance of serious harm that may befall him, be it apprehension by the guards, maiming, or possible death; however, these circumstances aren't too frequently experienced.
➸ Unhealed Injuries» His shoulder never healed properly after being stabbed by a sizable bowie knife, which resulted in a torn rotator cuff that still ails him in the present. To this day, its mobility is compromised, even to the point that he's unable to raise his arm above his collarbone.
» Following the eve of his mother's funeral ceremony, Atticus lost most vision in his right eye. His brother, Amadeus, struck him over the head with a shovel during a particularly heated argument regarding the estranged Atty's standing with the Faulkner family. His sight has recovered to some degree since the event, but his dominant eye is now permanently, partially blind.
» Following the eve of his mother's funeral ceremony, Atticus lost most vision in his right eye. His brother, Amadeus, struck him over the head with a shovel during a particularly heated argument regarding the estranged Atty's standing with the Faulkner family. His sight has recovered to some degree since the event, but his dominant eye is now permanently, partially blind.
PERSONALITY AND ABILITIES - EXPANSION
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➸ Atticus often itches the back of his ear, toys with the pearl stud in his right lobe, scratches the back of his head, and rubs his palm along the side of his stubbled jawline on occasion. He is almost always seen with his left hand in his front pants' pocket.
➸ Atticus has rhythm, enough that he can dance; he was also instructed as a young adolescent how to properly waltz, two-step, and perform various other ballroom styles. He's also a self-taught dog trainer.
➸ Atticus would gladly offer piano lessons to any that asked, especially so if they offered a pretty penny.
➸ In addition to Common, he can speak d'Ithanie.
➸ Atticus has rhythm, enough that he can dance; he was also instructed as a young adolescent how to properly waltz, two-step, and perform various other ballroom styles. He's also a self-taught dog trainer.
➸ Atticus would gladly offer piano lessons to any that asked, especially so if they offered a pretty penny.
➸ In addition to Common, he can speak d'Ithanie.
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➸ Piano // Music // Vocals
» Atticus is an exceptional pianist, but can play a handful of other instruments if in a pinch. His voice is solid, meshing well enough with his self-composed works, and he has a deep understanding of musical theory. He's been playing religiously since the age of ten.
➸ Persuasion» Atticus grew up around people that were known to be eloquent speakers, and while his accent muddles his speech from time to time, he has learned to pair his extensive vocabulary with body language in effective ways. Even if he's discussing a topic he knows little about, he can still muster up a convincing enough argument to feign knowledge on the subject. Additionally, very few have resisted his coy grin.
➸ Confidence» Atticus knows he's talented. He's also aware that he's not too terribly tough on the eyes. Add these traits to experience and age, and one has a deadly combination. Atticus isn't necessarily arrogant, but he's wise to his desirable features and isn't afraid to voice his personal opinion regarding such. His track record with women only further strokes his ego
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➸ Music
» As soon as he learned to read notes as a child, Atticus has been perpetually obsessed with bettering his musical talent. He sings and plays the piano arguably well, convinced that there is no feeling greater than that of positively commanding an entire audience's attention.
➸ Smoking» While relatively strong in the mental and emotional department, Atticus wasn't equipped to cope with various instances of loss without the aid of outside forces, one being tobacco. He hasn't kicked the habit since then and has no current plans on doing so; however, he's not to the point that it's too destructive. Yet.
➸ Canines» Atticus adores dogs, both large and small. He has a sort of natural affinity toward them, as he proved to be spectacular with them while growing up around a family that trained them for hunting, so it's only fair that he enjoys their company under any circumstance.
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DISLIKES➸ Losing / Being Proven Wrong
» Ever a competitive man, Atticus craves the rewarding sensation of being correct or besting someone in a contest. When he loses, he grows bitter, often times lashing out verbally in defense of his pride. He doesn't pout for long, though.
➸ Darkness» Atticus is terrified of the dark. As a child, his stepfather locked him in the attic for nearly an entire day. He swore he could see figures shifting in the dark recesses of the uppermost floor of the Faulkner household and even to this day, he avoids venturing anywhere dimly lit without the presence of a candle or torch.
➸ Birds» Birds carry disease. They're loud and obnoxious. Additionally, his entire family obsesses over the damned things. He associates avians with his abusive stepfather, so it's no surprise that he isn't a big fan of the feathered friends.
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❖ LIFE STORY
❖ LIFE STORY
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CHILDHOOD
CHILDHOOD
- On October 25, 267 AD, Atticus was born to Pietro De Santis-- a Dressolini craftsman-- and the artisan's ceardian wife, Lovisa Sutton in Silveredge.
- Pietro met a premature end not long after his son arrived, so Atticus never got the privilege to formally meet his father. Lovisa was left to fend for herself amid the utter chaos that was a void-tainted Ceardia, all with a baby in tow.
- With the aid of a long-time childhood friend, Lovisa and her son fled Silveredge and the entire Ceardian continent. The three of them braved the open sea, ultimately mooring along the shore of Essalonia.
- This friend of hers, Winston Faulkner, offered all the help he could in order to get the single mother and her child settled comfortably within the budding colony of Sonjamb. Lovisa and Winston's relationship soon blossomed into a romantic one and the both of them were wed within the year.
- The city of Macaron harbored boundless opportunities for the Faulkners-- Winston had managed to migrate the entirety of his falconry business to the Essalonian coast and once the newlyweds had begun to accumulate an ample amount of funds, they looked to expand their family with another child.
- Atty's first brother, Amadeus, was born in 272 AD.
- Winston showed partiality for Amadeus and the favoritism was blatantly obvious. There were instances where Atticus' stepfather would berate him for nearly nothing, usually resulting in backtalk and a somber whipping by extension. This behavior did not go unnoticed by Lovisa's watchful eye.
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ADOLESCENCE
ADOLESCENCE
- Lovisa suggested formal schooling for Atticus, a mutual benefit for the opposing parties, as the stepfather and son duo would see little to none of one another once Atty shipped off. Winston agreed and the ten-year-old departed for Ithania with a positive outlook, escorted by his equally hopeful mother. She realized she was with child on the trip back to Macaron.
- Mathias, the second of Winston's line, was born just after Atticus' leave in 277 AD.
- Atticus proved to be a natural in music. He absorbed every lesson like a sponge and effortlessly socialized with the other students in his age-range. Without Winston there to inhibit his motivation, Atticus thrived.
- From 277 AD to 284 AD, Atticus endured year after year of musical theory and undaunted practice sessions on the piano. He honestly didn't want his time at the college to end, but he felt obligated to seek out job opportunities as soon as his education came to a close.
- Atty never finished his formal schooling in regards to instrumental music because of shared relations between he and an instructor; however, he was intent to learn on his own time, even without the aid of a proper tutor.
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EARLY ADULTHOOD
EARLY ADULTHOOD
- Atticus decided to depart for Regalia, as his talents were considered a dime a dozen whilst among the art-loving community prevalent in Ithania.
- He hopped from job to job, occasionally picking up shifts at run-down taverns and pubs, taking on manual labor tasks, and performing intermittent piano gigs where applicable.
- One evening, Atticus was paired with a qadir vocalist by the name of Shiani who would become his wife in the following year. They hit it off well, courted for a short while, and, ultimately, she was found with child in 296 AD.
- Tegan and Victoria, identical twins, were born in 297 AD.
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LATE ADULTHOOD
LATE ADULTHOOD
- Atticus struggled with employment. His talents weren't as celebrated as they had been in Ithania, and his build was not ideal for manual labor. He took to smoking, in hopes that it would dull his persistent thoughts of self-loathing.
- His daughters were difficult to keep up on as well, having to deal with two infants at the same time; this caused funds and patience to run even thinner still, which brought about further arguments without much provocation.
- Unfortunately, his homelife was far from a safe haven; Atticus' odd jobs weren't paying the bills and when he finally clocked out for the day, Shiani had little to offer emotionally due to the extra effort the growing girls required. It was then that Atty began to seek romantic attention outside of his relationship, to make up for what he lacked in his current situation. His affairs didn't go on for long before Shiani caught wind. Upon learning of her partner's infidelities, she gathered the girls and their belongings, boarded the next ship to Ithania, and cut all ties with Atticus for what felt like eons. In reality, it turned out to be a week or two without proper communication.
- Shiani reunited with Atty after some time, but her trust was permanently damaged. She did; however; let him back into their daughters' lives once they had reconciled their differences.
- Atticus had only returned to Macaron a grand total of two times since his initial departure. While he writes his family every now and again, he doesn't make much of an effort to visit them.
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REGALIA | PT 1
REGALIA | PT 1
- Atty skirted back and forth between Ithania and Regalia, visiting his daughters who had not yet set foot in the capital; however, the lot of them occasionally discussed moving formally, as a family, to the holy city. Shiani had reconciled her differences with Atty to a degree, but she wasn't ready to uproot her life in Ithania just yet.
- Atty hopped from job to job, his shoddy sense of ambition paling in comparison to how driven he had been at a younger age. He scraped by, though.
- As if to go hand-in-hand with his poor career decisions while in Regalia, Atticus had a questionable habit of experimenting with a variety of people that showed interest in him. His romantic endeavors often ended in heartbreak; however, he was rarely on the receiving end. He parted ways amicably with Tomatsu and Victor, so he was capable of wrapping things up in a mature way.
- It was the fling with Maggie Perkins that affected him most when it came to heartache, yet he still endures a vast amount of remorse for how he left things with Abigail Tucker.
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ESSALONIA
ESSALONIA
- Lovisa fell ill while Atticus was staying in Regalia. She was unable to overcome her sickness and passed away. News of her death reached Atty via letter from his sister, Eliana, who had returned earlier that year as soon as she learned of her mother's affliction. Atticus boarded a ship for Macaron.
- Due to Atty's distinct lack of correspondence over the years with his now deceased mother, Amadeus was livid upon his stepbrother's arrival. Tensions ran high over the course of a few weeks, ultimately resulting in violence, and as a direct result of the chaos, Lovisa's ceremony was essentially ruined. The altercation between the two stepbrothers left Amadeus with a great deal of shame and rendered Atticus partially blind in his right eye.
- It wasn't long before Atty departed for Ithania, where Shiani, Tegan, and Tori had stolen away to while the somber formalities took place. He was relieved that none of them were present for his recently deceased mother's messy funeral service.
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ITHANIA
ITHANIA
- For the most part, his time in Ithania was enjoyable. He brushed up on his grasp of the language there, shared a series of friendly visits with Shiani's family members, and even returned to some of the old pubs he used to frequent whilst still in college.
- He did; however; bump into a familiar face during his stay. A run-in with an ex-lover's husband left Atty a little shook up and he retreated back into deep Ithanian swampland that the Lemaires called home until the dust settled. Shiani was disappointed to hear about the commotion, but she was not surprised, considering Atticus' rocky past.
- While still remaining in Ithania, the unconventional family's relationship grew with every passing day. Romance was certainly a far cry at this point, but Shiani and Atticus reveled in one another's company in spite of all they had been through. The girls were thrilled to have both parental figures in the picture yet again-- just in time for Atticus to shove off to Regalia.
As is expected, especially when his life begins to look up.
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