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| User: | from_the_dark (186924) |
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| Name: | from_the_dark | |||||||||
| E-mail: | neferit@gmail.com | |||||||||
| Bio: | Name: Alexis Aristedes Gender: Female Race: Shadow Demon Age: 472 Date of Birth: July 29 Birth Location: Hell Physical Description: Beautiful and statuesque are terms that come to mind when one sees her. Blonde and blue-eyed, it would be a mistake to describe her as classical in appearance. Maybe it’s that wicked glint to her eyes, that barely held in check kinetic grace to her movements. The smile that always seems to hint at something else. The fortunate ones usually won’t find out what that is. Distinguishing Marks: Black, leathery wings of a sheer bat quality. A long forked tongue. Long, black claws with razor edge precision. Personality: She was raised to be the perfect bride, the dutiful wife, and a proud mother. She was used in her father's political mechanations, but never was she a pawn. She was forced to learn early how to get what she wanted while seeming to keep her place. While the men can be brash, abrasive, exert their strength, and otherwise stand up...the women in their family did not have such rights. But she exerts her will and strength in other ways. She's manipulative, she knows how to coheres secrets and use them to her advantage, she is not dainty, even by the standards of their people. She has a wicked quality that is hidden behind her smile. But to cross her would be dangerous. As beautiful as she can be cruel, she excels at pain. Sheviews most creatures as lesser. Fun and play, maybe even interesting, but still lessers. Even other demons must prove their worth. She knows the pains and cruelties of hell first hand, she knows its passions and its plays. And she uses each and everything to her advantage. History: Everything was about position and power in Hell. It always came down to who was the strongest, who had the most powerful allies, and had the strategic intelligence to use it all to their advantage. Awnon Villocci was the leader of one of the most prominent families of demons in the realms of Hell. A clan of shadow demons who reveled in the darkness of their abilities. Powerful and commanding, he ruled with an iron fist and all within the family bowed to his steel will or paid dearly. The Villocci family prospered and grew in standing and position, their reputation of strength proceeded them and, of course, they used it to their every advantage. So while Awnon's sons were groomed to their places of power and advanced the family line, his only daughter was a bit different. Alexis and her twin brother were the eldest of her father's children, though three others would follow. The males were groomed to control the power of their family. Her brother would one day lead them and Alexis knew that her sole purpose was to marry and marry well. Such was the power structure of their family. The men ruled, and the women served their interests and those of the family. It was the way it was and it was likely the way it would always be. Growing up, Alexis saw her mother relegated to the role of home and hearth. She had produced a brood of children, raised them, and that was that. She knew early on that while it would one day be her duty to marry and produce an heir for a husband, she never wanted to be saddled with a gaggle of children at her feet. But while her mother seemed content to mind her own affairs and let things happen around her, Alexis held a different standard. She saw what happened to women who stepped out place. But they had no subtly,no sense of control, and lacked obvious grace. They were demonesses who knew not how to truly wield the power they had. But Alexis would learn. Just as her heritage dictated, she reveled in the shadows. She watched and learned how to control and manipulate. She asserted herself in subtle ways and got what she wanted with guile and wit, rather than brute strength and dominance. She cultivated secrets and leveraged them effectively to further the goals of her family. Even Awnon admitted in his secret heart of hearts that out of all his children, it was Alexis who excelled at the art of pain. She could play a sweet symphony of it so that even the depths of Hell would vibrate with the sweet sounds. There was a hardness to her, a wicked cruelty that might've made him proud had she been his son. As it were, he cultivated her to become the perfect bride in a truly momentous alliance. The eldest son of the Aristedes clan, Morris Aristedes, was in need of a bride. And a union of their families could only grow the strength of both. So a deal was struck and like an invaluable piece of property Alexis was given to their clan. With their betrothal and marriage imminent, Alexis came to know Morris Aristedes during the preparations to join them and their families. She found him to be …intriguing. He reminded her somewhat of her father. She'd heard the stories of the accomplishments of Morris Aristedes. The future ruler of that family had a reputation that more than spoke for itself. She found his strength alluring and his manner filled with dark charm. She knew he would be an ideal mate. She was content with the match and already had thoughts of reaching such heights of political power at his side. But there were a couple of potential issues. One was Morris' brother Mikkos. Though Alexis had never met him, she heard he ran off to the surface and apparently didn't seem too eager to return. No matter. He was a second son anyway. But the sister? That was another matter. Corynn did the unthinkable. She ran away with a demon of a rival family for what? Love? Such selfishness for such a fleeting and rather baseless emotion. But with her actions, the family was thrown into chaos. War ensued and in the fall out, the Aristedes were thrown into disarray. By the time the dust settled Morris was dead, his father had begun his descent into madness, and Mikkos was dragged back to Hell kicking and screaming. Still. Though weakened, their family was hardly down and out. Mikkos was essentially promoted into his brother's place as his father's heir and all the privileges and rewards that came with it. Including, Alexis. She had been promised to the heir of the Aristedes family. And so she was given to Mikkos like any other symbol of power. Alexis didn't know him. She knew only that he had been living on the surface and had by all accounts and rumors been set to marry some earth bound creature who had never seen and could never know the exquisite pleasures of Hell. How could any demon ever even consider such? Especially one of his family standing. But she knew her duty, as did Mikkos, and so marry they did. It was a political union and little more. Though over time she came to know the man who was her husband. Mikkos was strong and he had so much ability. There was a bright potential there, but he had fallen short. He was but a shadow of his brother in her eyes, though she was not so foolish as to think he was weak. He simply had weaknesses. Unfortunately those weaknesses seemed to threaten their family and their position. Nevertheless, his preoccupation with the surface world and the fact that she has been originally promised to his brother did not change their obligations. Family came first. And while Alexis had never wanted to be a mere vessel for anyone's seed, she knew her duty was to provide Mikkos an heir. It was an obligation she performed rather well. A better son he could not have had, and a 'motherly' instinct was one she never expected to have, but have it she does for her only child and son, Nikolaos. His birth effected her in such a way that she developed a natural and undeniable bond with him and it's only part of the reason why she's taken such an active interest in his development and well being. And as he grew and matured, he became the sort of young man she could be proud to call her son. Which is only one reason why she believes he is best suited to lead their family to even greater heights of power. She can see bits of herself in him. She taught him her ways and molded him. To use information, cunning, and guile as readily as he does power, strength, and will. They both have that same cruel streak and uncanny ability to inflict pain. It truly is a skill. As far as she's concerned, Nikolaos is the true heir of his grandfather's power and she'll do anything to make sure that comes true. Perhaps even sooner than later. Especially should she sense his father slipping. It should be said however she does not hate her husband, there was nothing personal even in her disregard. Mikkos had two strikes against him, two crimes from which he had yet to recover -- he endangered (and continued to) the position of their family for earthly desires, and perhaps the most unfortunate -- he was not his brother Morris. She knew his thoughts still lingered with those above. And most especially with the ones he had left behind. Now, it seemed as if the surface world could not be avoided. Try as they might, Alexis is certain they couldn't keep all news of what happened above away from her husband. Which is why even when Mikkos finally had a good enough excuse to make his way to the earth above in order to retrieve his sister's lost son, she made sure her son knew how vital it was to keep a careful watch on his father. The last thing the family needed was another scandal. But the process of retrieval was bound to be complicated, and as ever, Alexis could not idly stand by while such risk was involved. Despite her station, it was also equally her duty to safeguard the status of their family. She, along with her husband and her son, accepted her duty to see that the overall plan was completed. And as smoothly as possible. So, even as Mikkos and Nikolaos made their way to the surface through the portals, so did she. Until now, she has stood in the shadows, but it seems her dear husband needs her now more than ever lest he forget his obligations below. She knows, better than most, that the wraths of their world are unforgiving. And to put their family at risk is something she cannot abide. Family: Mikkos Aristedes – Husband Nikolaos Aristedes – Son Dorian Kreskas – Nephew Race and Personal Weaknesses: Extreme cold can weaken and harm, severe head and spine trauma. Holy objects. Direct sunlight and right lights also weaken her and can cause pain. Her son Nikolaos. Magic Abilities: Shadow manipulation; She has the ability to create and blend with shadows and darkness and move with it. Physically she can cause shadows to come alive in order to attack and defend. She can also use shadow to invoke an almost primal fear and mentally cripple a victim from the inside out. Skills and training: Immunity to most human illness and disease. Heightened strength, speed, agility, and healing. Strategy, manipulation, and defense. Job: N/A Residence: Fairmont Olympic Hotel Plot Tie One: Allies Plot Tie Two: Various contacts Plot Tie Three: Servitors | |||||||||
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