Laurel van Owain

[Laurel van Owain]

Laurel van Owain Basic Information: Race: Human Birthday & Age: 492AV Winter; 18 years Gender: Female Languages: Fluent : Common Basic : Shiber Poor : Arumenic [Cannot Speak, Only Understand] Physical Description: It's unlikely that anyone will see Laurel outside of her armour on a regular basis but if your were, you would see a strong, well muscled but body built from years of constant training. Her skin is smooth and pale. She has very few scars because of her armour training and her hair is trimmed down to almost nothing to prevent grabbing in close quarters and to keep cool and comfortable under a helmet. It was a light brown, nearly red. Despite this or perhaps because of it, on the occasions that she steps out of her armour she loves to put on make-up, wear jewelry and wear flowing feminine clothes. She is very tall for a woman (6 ft 2in) and if you were to see her in full-plate with a helmet, it is unlikely you would know she is female. You would know it however, if she began to talk to you. She has a soft voice and a strange lilting accent. Her walk is womanly but it's unlikely you'll be able to tell under sixty pounds of mail and plate. She carries herself with confidence, fire and passion and this is reflected in her expressive tawny eyes. Personality: Self-assured and passionate with a deep heart for romance, Laurel is a determined warrior. She is weak for a sob story but Cheva help you if you lie to her about it. She also has a deep seated need to prove herself, leading to sometimes reckless actions and her own endangerment. She is ultimately good and generous at heart though and when given a choice between an unknown good deed and proving herself she will -very reluctantly- choose to go unknown for the better good. She has a big spot in her heart for romance stories and fairytales. From this, she's a dreamer not a realist and always wishes to believe in that happy ending. She'll devour any books and stories, not just her favourite genre, like a starving dog and enjoys repeating these stories to others. This almost blind optimism can lead her to seem naive in some situations. She's friendly, expressive and very social, believing deeply in the innate goodness of humanity and the power of love and friendship. Eager to please but solid in her own beliefs. She's gullible though and easy to trick. She gets frustrated easily and despite her overall positive attitude, she's easily thrown into fits of emotion; mostly anger, impatience and frustration. She does her best to control this and calm herself. She certainly isn't one to shy away from any type of combat. In fact she really enjoys a good challenge because it's a better chance to prove herself and grow stronger. Personal Philosophy: Love is life. It is a key that opens hearts and minds. Not strictly sexual or romantic love but a genuine love for each other, despite our flaws and our history. Everyone deserves a second chance but even love has it's own limits. Love for oneself must also be present as well as a love for life. Live only for the moment but love the future for it's mystery, love the past for it's relevance. Other emotions are normal and should be accepted but love, in all it's forms, should be revered. Religion: Like most up and coming Squire's, Laurel has a healthy respect and reverence for Tyveth, Priskil, Eyris and especially Yahal but she does not follow them like some. She hears their teachings and honors the tenants she has sworn to but her heart follows Cheva, the Goddess of Love. History: Growing up as the child of a Benshira Knight named Khaba and a Human mercenary named Mala, Laurel learned both love and combat early. Her father and mother faced many odds against their union from both Mala's father, who considered Benshira to be sub-human, and from Khaba's tent who would never accept a marriage to a Ravka. They stayed together for many years, continuing the relationship in private until it was discovered. Khaba and Mala left soon after that, heading to Syliras and never returned to Eyktol. Mala was pregnant when they left and Laurel was born in Syliras. Her birth went quietly celebrated and her training began early. The family took a new surname and Laurel grew up hearing them recall the stories of their love and the beauties of Eyktol. She loved these tales and learned from them a belief that love can conquer all obstacles. She was trained by her parents, both of whom were skilled combatants until she was sent for formal training under several different knights. The frequent switching was not of her own choice but her parent's request to keep her moving and she served under mostly unknown knights rather than anyone her father knew or anyone high-profile. She matured quickly and had to learn how to socialize with these new Knights and also prove herself to them. However, she found it frustrating that she was constantly moved and though she stayed in contact with them, she did not see her parents as much as she would like. She grew up under many different people but this only enforced her to grow stronger in her personal beliefs and her. She sought company in stories, books and Cheva, the Goddess of love. These things continue to stay with her. Skills: 15 : Weapons Training [Halberd] [Racial Bonus] 10 : Weapons Training [Dagger] [Starting Package] 10 : Shield Training [Small] [Starting Package] 10 : Riding [Horse] [Starting Package] 10 : Storytelling [Starting Package] 05 : Birdkeeping [Starting Package] 05 : Cosmetology [Starting Package] Lore: History: Syrilan Knights Combat in Heavy Armor Possessions: 1 Squire's Uniform 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack 1 Set of Toiletries [Comb, Brush, Razor, Soap] Food [One Week] 1 Eating Knife Flint & Steel Make-Up, Simple Earrings, Silver Songbird Leash, Tiny Home: A room in the Squire's Dormitory which includes: Bunk, Poor Bedside Table Dining Table One Chair Hearth, Small Bookcase, Fine [Heirloom] Birdcage Borrowed from Syliran Knights - Not Owned: Halberd Plate Mail Tabard, Cloth Helm, Great Ledger: 100 GM -10 GM [Make-Up, Simple] -2 GM [Earrings, Silver] -5 GM [Cage, Small] -1GM [Songbird] -2 SM [Leash, Tiny] Current Coin 81 GM : 8 SM Thread List : 511 AV 3rd Winter, Morning [Antinous Grounds][Training] Meeting Place [Sighard] [Active]