There is something to be said for striving for perfection: for driving yourself as hard as you can, for always doing your best. Achilleas of Mikaelidas lives his life to meet, nay to exceed all expectations laid upon him and at thirty two years of age, he has managed it well. As a son, he obeyed his Father’s will in all things. As a Lord of Mikaelidas, he is a smooth and charismatic spokesperson. As a Commander of the Taengean army, he is fair and loyal to his men. As a charioteer, he is brave and bold, and he would lay down his life for his Taengea. What ill could be said of this bright and valorous warrior turned King? Read More...

Born and raised in the heart of Vasiliadon, Alastor's life was comfortable, but humble. The youngest of three children, never was there much expected out of him. Often overlooked, as a boy Alastor took to a reserved, aloof demeanor that never quite went away. However, as the years passed, his time in the shadows couldn't last forever. A remarkably intelligent boy, Alastor was taken to fits of perceived distraction, but never lost sight of what transpired around him. Incredibly observant and given to near-perfect recall, his capacity to glean and remember information was noticed early on in his youth. Immediately, he was set on a path outside of the glow of his family's furnaces, for his frail disposition and habit for habit for leaping from thought to thought made him ill-suited to the single-minded focus of the forge.
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To the majority of those who know her, Arete of Doralis is nothing more than a bedwarmer for Nikos of Condos. She is a conquest of his that is lucky enough to find herself in a position of favor in the eyes of a man who rarely ever takes the same woman to bed twice. To all those who know her solely through this well-earned and legitimately valid reputation of hers, she is nothing more than some strumpet that will be on his arm today and then gone tomorrow. Little do they know that Arete is so much more than that. Read More...

How does a bastard, orphan daughter of whore become a merchant? Simply put, by fate. Born and raised in the slums of Argothia, Atalanta had little ambition in life. Spending her time begging on the streets and fighting her caretaker, Atalanta's childhood was marked by anger at her situation, and a quiet hope of belonging. This would come later, when by providence she met her future husband, Planetes, through a series of unforgettable encounters that would result in her joining him in his travels across the known world. With her husband, she spends her time sailing from port to port, acquiring goods, and selling them to customers with an eye for quality. Read More...

Celine was born the daughter of a father who worked under the Taengean Master Informer in Acaris. Her father often travels to other countries on Taengea's behalf. She is a sweet, intelligent young lady who can be found anywhere and everywhere, usually with a book in tow, for she is just as adventurous as she is bookish. She enjoys horseback riding, nature walks, painting, and reading, and can often be found in the company of one or more of her friends. Read More...

Chrysanthe is a sweet, cheerful woman who has not had a lot of luck in life. Disowned by her step-father, Chrysanthe still works for the woman who took her in as a young teenager, helping to raise the children that she takes in. Chrysanthe is a very caring soul, who would rather give up what little she has than to leave someone else in need, and this has gotten her in trouble from time to time. Chrysanthe wants more from life. As much as it would break her heart to leave the children she has been caring for, Chrysanthe feels the need to get out from under the hand of the woman who runs the foundling's home. She's been trying to save up enough money to start out on her own, hopefully with some help from the spinning and weaving skills she was taught by her mother. Read More...

The youngest of three daughters by Eirini and Fotios of Leventi, Dafni grew up with the world at her fingertips and the need for attention that having inattentive parents so often breeds. Being birthed into the lap of luxury Dafni has acquired a materialistic and vain way of life, how could she not when her every whim is catered to, and every desire is met with but a snap of her pretty manicured fingers. Draped in the finest clothes and shiniest jewels Dafni revels in the opulence and security her prestigious pedigree affords her. The only thing that’s missing in her little fantasy of a life being the unconditional adoration of the husband she so desires. Dafni holds the same idealistic and naive belief as many young women, that one day, her prince charming will ride in and gift her with a love worthy of legend. Read More...

Dorothea has two sides to her personality. To most, she presents as shy, preferring to socialize with her family and horses over others. She is seemingly uninterested in courtly games and marriage, hoping that she can continue to escape being tied to a husband. Instead, she would rather continue her adventures and pursuit of freedom. Dorothea never slows down, moving quickly from one task to the next. She is content to go from a hunt, to archery practice, to reading a book in the span of a morning. To her, to marry is to give up her freedom. However, she would do so to protect her family, even if it meant the end of her happiness. Read More...

Eleni is a proud young woman. Daughter of a wealthy, prominent wine merchant, she has wanted for litte. She has been pampered and cherished all her life, being the only daughter of a not exactly small family. While her relationship with her mother is strained at best and downright competitive at worst, her father and brothers have always doted upon her. Between this and her notable beauty, she is quite used to seldom being denied anything she desires. Read More...

The House Always Win. Too bad Eliana doesn’t want anything to do with that House. Eliana of Kassotis would be just a normal courtier. She wasn’t blessed with some unnatural beauty, nor is she incredibly talented in music or politics or anything of that sort. However normal didn’t run in the Kassotis bloodline. They are flamboyant people, throwing parties and showing everyone what a good time Argothia is. They are intelligent people, learning how to gamble while they were taking their first steps as a child. She has a twin who she loves so much (and at a time was practically sewn to her hip- her better half, in every way) and a brother who is a serious pain in the ass as big brothers always are. But it all changed when she saw her father with blood on his hands- all for money.Having witnessed her father’s cruelty, Eliana began to turn her back on her family. Instead, she looked towards her friends, keeping her family’s secrets close to her chest. Eliana is a girl torn by loyalty and morals. She’s a sarcastic girl, telling people the truth they don’t want to hear. But there’s a truth she doesn’t want to hear, and it keeps her up at night as she tries to sleep in her bed of denial. Eliana sees the coins the family makes and appreciates their work… but how can she tell if what she’s holding is a drachma when it’s covered with so much blood? Read More…

Emilios has spent the majority of his life living in the shadows of his older brother. All his life, he has been compared to his brother. As children, it was easy to view the comparisons as a compliment. 'You can almost do it as well as Achilleas can.' 'Keep trying and you will be as good as your brother'. Into his teens, it became more and more apparent that he was going to have to find a way to be more, to be better, than his brother. Read More...

Evangelina is a passionate and open-minded young woman and essentially a cardboard cut out of her mother, in terms of temperament. With regards to morals, she falls somewhere between the two of them; believing that deceitful actions are never to be someone's first choice, but that sometimes they are necessary. Evangelina enjoys horse-riding and one day hopes to be a trainer or trader of the animals. Read More...

Gavriil of Dimitrou is baron of Meganea on the Island of Emae. He is a rough, reserved man who is much more comfortable in the wild, wilderness than in the elegant, stone halls of court. A man of virtue, he is a rarity among the elite of Taengea. His family are often forgotten and overlooked in politics, even though their name is old and interwoven through the annals of history with the Taengean throne. This is partially by design and partially because Gavriil of Dimitrou cannot be bought. If his opinion is sought, it is usually by scrupulous men, rather than the real power players who know not to bother approaching him with their twisted intrigues. Read More...

A loyal son and brother, the heir to the Dimitrou family of Taengea is a steady and calming force in a whirlwind of political upheaval. He has kept himself chaste and focused on maintaining the prestige and reputation of his family and those he cares for, his betrothal to Princess Persephone of Athenia is both a large step for his family and himself personally as he begins to learn what it might be like to rule as king consort, and open himself up to a partnership in marriage. Protective of his sisters to a fault, and his father's spitting image, Iason is known to many as dull for his unwavering morals and devotion to the bettering of his family name. Read More...

Imma is a sweet and demure young lady who is just embarking on a journey of self-discovery. No longer a child but a woman grown, she has yet to figure out who she is and what she wants out of life. Cocooned by a loving family, she is becoming more independent, though she still relies on her parents and sisters for comfort and support. She is a gifted painter and talented at sculpting in clay. Her art has been described as insightful and imaginative, with a quality that makes it seem to come to life. Imma sees embroidery as a form of art too, and sketches her own designs. A student at the Scholeio of the Arts, she is learning how to sculpt in stone and marble as well as expanding her knowledge of other arts and sciences. She is interested in the principles of philosophy and adores astronomy. On warm evenings, she likes to lie in the garden to study the stars and pick out the constellations. Read More...

A staunch, calculating, and charismatic man at heart, Krysto of Euttica has found himself at both the best and worst path of his life. The best friend to the now King Achilleas of Mikaelidas, Krysto has spent his life both serving the Order of Vasiliádon and the Kingdom of Taengea through his military career. A successful charioteer and the former Captain of Euttica's Taengean Lions, his entire life has been devoted to service in some way. His life has further taken a turn as the King has recently appointed him the Captain of the Royal Guard. With his strict, cautious gaze flitting abou the Palati in search of any chinks in the armor of the Mikaelidas royal family, he put considerable effort in ensuring that the new Queen and remainder of the Mikaelidas family would be safe while the King, himself, and much of Taengea's forces went off to war. Read More...

Melina of Leventi is a girl with little confidence about herself and the world. She is not as beautiful as her cousins and youngest sister, nor is she as strong as her eldest sister and mother. She is simply average in every way save one - her intelligence. With a book in her hand and an incredible memory, her mind is the only tool she has to use in a world that is against her. In constant fear of disappointing her family, Melina finds herself to be her greatest critic. Unsure of her place in this world, she instead turns to those around her for guidance. She relies on the thoughts, words, and feelings of others to best teach her how to be a better woman and bring pride to a family she has failed far too many times.
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Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, Nana was destined for a life in the lap of luxury. Growing up the fourth of five daughters, she was coddled from birth, and for this reason, has remained quite the spoiled brat, even as a young woman. Having the sole duty of finding a good match, and being taught from a young age that beauty is her strongest weapon, Nana sees her appearance to be of paramount importance, and as such, lacks a fully developed personality. But in her opinion, what she lacks in depth, she makes up for in style. Well-known in court for her fashion choices, Nana thrives on the attention, and hopes to use her beauty and status to land a good match. Given her mother's sky-high standards and watching her elder sister rise to the rank of Queen of Taengea, Nana doesn't plan to settle for anything less than perfect, which for her would be a royal, preferably a dashing, very rich one, at that. Read More...

Her character formed from her history, Nike is tough as nails as she is secretive and aloof. She rarely opens conversation, and generally enjoys being by herself. While she is protective of those she holds dear, there is little, next to no one that Nike would call 'a dear one' these days, and having escaped Taengea to Colchis at a tender age of twelve, she has no attachments to her childhood birthplace. She holds justice and defending the defenseless very seriously, and holds any tasks given to her with great responsibility. Read More...

Nikolias is honorable, loyal, and a perfectionist. He had different dreams for himself as a young man, but has generally adjusted himself to being head of the house of Condos, even if he still finds himself longing for purpose, adventure, and friends who respect his desire for both. He still finds much of court behavior ridiculous, not least because he has trouble understanding body language, but endures it as just one more thing his true opinions are not welcome on. He is also secretly much more of a free spirit than society would allow, even if he does not shirk his duties. Read More...

As the only son and heir to the Condos Dynasteía, Nikos of Condos is everything you would expect of a kid who grew up surrounded by wealth. Spoiled. Entitled. And over confident for no good reason. He is the epitome of a player in a time when that word didn't even exist. Nik is extremely loyal to his family, especially his father, and is quick to defend those select few he holds a special place for in his heart. On the flip side of the coin, Nikos is a quick tempered man with a perpetual chip on his shoulder. He resents that his family is not on the throne simply because his royal link to the thrown was female, his grandmother. And Nik is determined to rectify this slight in his life time. In the meantime, he takes his duties as Baron of Doralis quite seriously; but he also needs to be present in court as much as possible in order to make use of certain opportunities. AS such, Nik splits his time between Vasiliádon and Doralis, tending to the duties of his station... and enjoying the pleasures of wine and women in the night. Read More...

Always a bright child, Olympia has grown into a woman who observes the world and her place in it, and seeks for how she can step up. With an eye to a title as high as she can grasp, Pia is not above or -below- as it were, using her looks and sensuality for her own ambition and gain. As the new queen of a realm that has been thrown into turmoil, she is every day struggling to keep a balance and stay alive. Read More...

The youngest daughter of the late King Irakles of Mikaelidas and his mistress Meena of Vasiliádon, Sara is in the midst of an uncertain time in her life. Softly-spoken, sweetly timid and genuinely compassionate for others, the young woman who is only just starting to come in to her own is finding it difficult to balance the two halves of her family and keep peace within herself. On the one side, she feels a personal responsibility and duty to her mother and sister -- one who despairs and the other who resents Sara's gentle nature. On the other, a pair of brothers who despite familial ties have grievance with her maternal line. As she teeters the balance, Sara will have to forge her own path in this world using the only weapon she has at her disposal. Her kindness. Read More...

The firstborn daughter in a family with no sons, Selene is seen as the prized mare, awaiting the perfect stallion for breeding by her mother and uncles. But to her father, she is the sweetest gift for one lucky man. Perhaps if she had spent more time with her father, her disposition would have a bit more depth. But as her time was mostly spent in the company of her mother, she has been raised to believe that her wealth is simply in her beauty. Being beautiful will bring her a solid match, and that was the focus of her upbringing. That didn't mean that she didn't spend time with her father. Her horse was the finest, her stable always kept immaculate by the slaves; her quiet love of horses something she and her father had in common. And their relationship is part of the reason she is not yet married; no one is good enough for his daughter. And he indulges her in her desire to find someone who actually deserves her as a wife. Read More...

Stephanos is the second son of King Zenon and Queen Elise, and the younger brother of the late Crown Prince Zacharias. He has two younger sisters, Xene and Gianna. He was content with his place in the family, having no wish to rule directly and deal with the headache that comes with that responsibility. Tragedy struck in the Circus during the Festival of Dionysus when a faction called The Creed set the whole arena on fire and revealed the head of King Zenon and the blood soaked cloak of Zacharias. This elevated Stephanos to the role of king, the position he never wanted.
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Tasia can’t remember a day in which she did not carry rage inside her. Boiling, freezing, nearly all-consuming, there is very little left for anything else. Her family made sure of that. Bastard daughter to the late king King Irakles of Mikaelidas and his mistress Meena, Tasia of Vasiliadon is a pawn brought to life, made out of the prettiest of glass and on the verge of shattering. Rejected by her father and older siblings, Tasia is loyal to her mother in all things, and shares her mother’s dreams of power and marriage. Read More...

Theodora of Mikaelidas is a strong-willed, determined woman with an elegant countenance and a biting wit. A love of horses, a surprising skill in archery, a thirst for knowledge, and a fondness for reading characterize the tenacious noblewoman, an intricate blend of proper courtier and mischievous spitfire. It was this magnetic disposition that managed to capture the attention of not one, but two of the Mikaelidas lords. Bound by duty to Achilleas but torn with love for Emilios, Theo walks a complicated and precarious line. The newly crowned Queen is determined to do the right thing to make her family proud, but her will weakens by the day. With her husband off to war and her former lover now under the same roof, Theo’s eyes and heart once more begin to drift. Trials and tribulations abound, while Theodora simply strives to do what’s right and resist her childish whims. She knows there is more at stake than her own feelings, but the heart does not abide by logic, and old habits die hard. Read More...

A sociopath with a borderline obsessive sense of loyalty to the family who took her in, Xanthippe is more than a little deranged. Believing she hears the voices of the gods while neurotically keeping that fact a secret, she walks a strange line between sanity and paranoia. She learned at a young age that others did not hear the things she did and therefore could not understand. Their whispers come and go, but through years of practice, Xan has learned how to tune them out when necessary and keep up the appearance of normality. Read More...

Dutiful, cunning, intelligent, and ever observant, Xene is the eldest princess of the former ruling branch of the Mikaelidas family. A respected musician, dancer, and singer, the princess can even hold the attention of most senate members as she is educated and confident in politics and military strategy. She holds her kingdom and her immediate family above all, though she has been known to sweet talk courtiers or lead men on from time to time. Mature, protective, and willing to advise, Xene is certainly one of the most powerful women in Taengea. Read More...