Merlyn de Aternia

RULES

~No Godmodding

~No One-liners please

~I only keep 5 slots open.

~Low Activity

~18+ blog

~Mun is 20+ and will not interact with anyone underage.

~Multiship

HISTORY

Merlyn has never known her true parentage.

Found abandoned on the doorstep of the Greyspring Home for Girls, Merlyn had only her name and the handknit blanket she was wrapped in to call her own. Life was harsh at the girls home, resources and support were scarce due to a war that raged within Aternia at the time, so Merlyn often took to stealing and fighting for both her survival and the other girls until she reached adulthood.

Upon reaching the age of eighteen, Merlyn was kicked from the home. She wandered the streets of Aternia's capital homeless for several months until she came across a flyer advertising enrollment for the Crownsguard, a small selective group dedicated to the protection of Aternia's sovereign as bodyguards and assassins. Merlyn eagerly enrolled and, despite an intially rocky start, she excelled in her training and became the youngest member to ever be inducted into the Crownsguard at the age of nineteen.

Over the course of the next two years, Merlyn bonded with her fellow paladins and even struck up a bond with Aternia's then sovereign Queen Astrid who developed a motherly affection for the young woman. Over time Merlyn became renown for her heroism and easy-going nature, gaining respect amongst her superiors and loyalty from her peers. Her bravery eventually earned her the title The Azure Paladin, a title that heartened her friends and frightened her enemies, due to the blue armor she wore.

Unfortunately, Merlyn's time among the Crownsguard would end with tragedy. On a cold winter night, while Merlyn was away on an assignment, Queen Astrid was murdered in her bed. But her life was not the only thing stolen that night; the Heart of Aternia, a magical amulet that chose all of Aternia's sovereigns, was taken by the assassin in the hopes of using it for ill.

Though she hid it Merlyn was both heartbroken and enraged, she hunted the assassin with fervor and eventually cornered him on the capital's outskirts. In a desperate attempt to kill her, the assassin tried to use the Heart's power but, deeming him unworthy of wielding it's might, it turned him to ash instead.

Merlyn, relieved that Astrid's killer was no longer a threat, made to retrieve the amulet from the assassin's ashes. Only to find it fly towards her and wrap itself around her throat.

The Heart chooses the ruler.

And it had deemed Merlyn worthy.

It imbued the young paladin with its magic and formed a link with her that only it could break. Breaktaking pain filled her and Merlyn fainted as power permeated every inch of her. When Merlyn next awoke she was surrounded by the Archons, the individuals who made up the Council of Five and helped to govern the kingdom, who bowed to her and told her that she was now queen.

Fun Facts

~Though she's far less inclined to participate in such a thing nowadays, in her youth Merlyn was infamous for getting into drinking competitions with her fellow paladins. She could out-drink all of them and never lost.

~When Merlyn became pregnant with her first child she was deathly afraid of becoming a mother. She was scared that she wouldn't be able to love her baby enough. After all, how could she give a child the care she herself had never known. Her fears proved to be unfounded and she absolutely adores her children.

~Merlyn has been married and widowed twice. Both of her late husbands were not human. Her first husband was a dragon and her second husband was an elf.

~Merlyn is a proud mother of three. Two sons and a daughter.

Verses and AU's

History Has It's Eyes On You

Main/Default Verse. Shipping Status:OPEN.

When I Was Young And Dreamed Of Glory

Set during Merlyn's days as The Azure Paladin and member of the Crownsguard. Merlyn is between 19 and 22 years of age. Shipping Status: CLOSED.

Kingdom In The Clouds

Modern Au, takes place in our world. Aternia is a hidden magical haven and kingdom that floats above the earth that has recently made itself known to the world below. Trouble has ensued as a result and Merlyn struggles to keep the peace with a world that views the floating kingdom as a threat. Shipping Status: OPEN.

Birthday:

May 1

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Character Age

400+ (is physically in her early to mid-thirties)

Character Species

Human

Character Gender

Female

Character Relationship Status

Single/Widowed/Heterosexual (married in certain AU's)

Character Appearance

Hair: Light to medium brown in color, wavy when loose and falls to the middle of her back.

Eyes: Naturally blue, silvery white when she uses her magic.

Skin: Fair complexion, faintly dotted with freckles. Also scarred due to battles she's fought in, staving off a few assassination attempts and a cesarean scar she gained during the birth of her first child.

Body: Slender and small hourglass figure, very toned and strong after many years as a paladin. Height: 5'6" (gains an inch or two when in heels).

Character Personality

⦁ Very kind but do not mistake her kindness for weakness.

⦁ Centuries of ruling may have matured her but she hasn't lost her playful/joking nature.

⦁ That being said she is very understanding but she will not tolerate nonsense nor disrespect. She always shows respect to everyone she interacts with and if you cannot show even basic civility or manners she will refuse to be near or speak to you.

⦁ VERY maternal, expect to be mothered especially if you happen to be an orphan.

Character Likes

~Sweets (cheesecake is her favorite)

~Food

~Dragonfire Whiskey

~Friendship

~Weaponry

~Trashy romance novels

~Children

Character Dislikes

~War and bloodshed

~Ill-mannered rude people

~Storms

~Cruelty

Character History/Story

Merlyn has never known her true parentage. Found abandoned on the doorstep of the Greyspring Home for Girls, Merlyn had only her name and the handknit blanket she was wrapped in to call her own. Life was harsh at the girls home, resources and support were scarce due to a war that raged within Aternia at the time, so Merlyn often took to stealing and fighting for both her survival and the other girls until she reached adulthood. Upon reaching the age of eighteen, Merlyn was kicked from the home. She wandered the streets of Aternia's capital homeless for several months until she came across a flyer advertising enrollment for the Crownsguard, a small selective group dedicated to the protection of Aternia's sovereign as bodyguards and assassins. Merlyn eagerly enrolled and, despite an intially rocky start, she excelled in her training and became the youngest member to ever be inducted into the Crownsguard at the age of nineteen. Over the course of the next two years, Merlyn bonded with her fellow paladins and even struck up a bond with Aternia's then sovereign Queen Astrid who developed a motherly affection for the young woman. Over time Merlyn became renown for her heroism and easy-going nature, gaining respect amongst her superiors and loyalty from her peers. Her bravery eventually earned her the title The Azure Paladin, a title that heartened her friends and frightened her enemies, due to the blue armor she wore. Unfortunately, Merlyn's time among the Crownsguard would end with tragedy. On a cold winter night, while Merlyn was away on an assignment, Queen Astrid was murdered in her bed. But her life was not the only thing stolen that night; the Heart of Aternia, a magical amulet that chose all of Aternia's sovereigns, was taken by the assassin in the hopes of using it for ill. Though she hid it Merlyn was both heartbroken and enraged, she hunted the assassin with fervor and eventually cornered him on the capital's outskirts. In a desperate attempt to kill her, the assassin tried to use the Heart's power but, deeming him unworthy of wielding it's might, it turned him to ash instead. Merlyn, relieved that Astrid's killer was no longer a threat, made to retrieve the amulet from the assassin's ashes. Only to find it fly towards her and wrap itself around her throat. The Heart chooses the ruler. And it had deemed Merlyn worthy. It imbued the young paladin with its magic and formed a link with her that only it could break. Breaktaking pain filled her and Merlyn fainted as power permeated every inch of her. When Merlyn next awoke she was surrounded by the Archons, the individuals who made up the Council of Five and helped to govern the kingdom, who bowed to her and told her that she was now queen.

Character Inventory

~Invicta Lux, a magical sword gifted to her by an immortal named Einar the Forgemaster who also created it. Its been at Merlyn's side since she was inducted into the Crownsguard.

~The Heart of Aternia, an ancient amulet that belonged to a long dead queen. The Heart chooses Aternia's sovereign and is inhabited by a magical spirit named Astralus that acts as an advisor.

~An ornate dagger gifted to her by her first husband.

Character Abilites

~Inate magical abilites

~Extremely proficient in hand to hand combat and martial arts.

Writer's Writing Style (OOC)

Paragraph, Multi-Para, Novella

Writer's Favored Genres (OOC)

Fantasy, Romance, Violence, Rated R, Child Friendly, 18+, Gore, Comedy, Action, Adventure

About the Writer (OOC)

Call me Cozy! Main account is HouseoftheRaven.

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Comments

Drauf September 18, 2023 at 5:12pm

thanks for accepting my invite. I'd love to rp with you
Raiya September 11, 2023 at 6:19am

{// Thank you for the invite! I love your character's description. }