Name: Blayne Cavanaugh
Age: 162 Years of Age (Looks Early to Mid 30's)
Birthday:
Standard Calander:
22 Mirrors (February 22), Year of coins (8130)
Pristis the Leviathan
Song-Lu Calendar:
Day 3 of the Month of the Horse, Year of the Incandescent Crystal Cat
True Animal: Falcon ; Secret Animal: Raven
Gender: Male
Height: 6' 0"
Race: Dark Elf
Class: Mage > Illusionist > Enchanter
Occupation: Travelling Performer
City: Song-Lu
Allegiance: Empire, though mostly neutral
Personality:
+Positive +Kind Hearted +Friendly =Quick to Trust =Overly Loyal -Tunnel vision when angered -Temper, temper
Blayne is the type of guy in a town that just seems like he's friendly to everyone. He's a very outgoing kind of guy, and if you happen to be his friend or become friends with him, he will very easily and quickly go head over heels to help you if ever you ask for it. Another practical polar opposite of Daeris, it'd be hard to believe that she'd related to him at all, let alone his younger sister. Being as Kind-hearted and friendly as he is, it also makes it entirely too easy for him to become friends with or get mixed up with the wrong kind of people. Should such a thing happen, he'll normally just shrug it off and move on.
These qualities, however, can get even worse than anticipated. For example, the fact that he finds it all too easy to trust people based off of their first impressions. Not only that, but if you've managed to trick him with a kind and welcoming facade, he'll be very attached to you and very loyal, once again going head over heels to help if you'll ever need it. Though, thanks to his big temper when he does get angry, anyone who's ever tricked him in the past has easily gotten their just desserts. He never really likes getting or being angry, but sometimes it just can't be helped, and it's best to just hope you're never on the receiving end of that anger.
History:(Extended one: sta.sh/073h12sbt8g )
Blayne was not always the outgoing, happy go lucky performer he is today. In fact, coming from as dark and dismal a place as Iadlain, it's hard to believe that someone like him had grown up there. Born the first child and only son to father Céridain and mother Reya, right from the get-go there were high expectations of him. Born to a skilled Sage and powerful Wizard, his father had high hopes for Blayne, hoping he could one day ascend to his own power level and replace him and his seat on a very special council. He never did tell Blayne what it was, just that he should always focus hard on training and his studies. His mother, however, was a bit different. Having come from Song-Lu, she was a far more peaceful, kind hearted person who didn't want to pressure her son into doing anything he didn't want to do. Naturally, wanting to cling to the person who showed him more kindness in his youth, Blayne spent way more time staying laid back with his mother, rather than being the studios man his father wished him to be. And, though he had a penchant for magic, he began to go down a path far from any one his father wanted—he became skilled in the ways of Illusion magic. This, in Céridain's eyes, was the final slap across the face that caused the great rift in their relationship. He grew cold and distant from his son, and Blayne did nothing to try and repair it. After all, if the father didn't care about the son anymore, why should the son care anymore about the father?
From there, nothing really changed. Blayne continued his work and studies in Illusionary magic, his mother praised him for his successes, his father scorned him. His mother and father... It was difficult to see why they ever married in the first place, considering how different the two were. Things changed again, however, after Blayne was about 39. A new family member was born, a younger sister called Daeris. His father seemed to come alive again; excited for another child, ready to set them on the path to learning, hoping to see them go down the path to success unlike another child of his. Not only this, but with another kid now—and a daughter, no less—Reya stopped doting on him as much, spoiling the daughter now. Not that it bothered Blayne—If he were as cute as his sister, growing up, he wouldn't spare any attention for anyone else either. And he did indeed deliver on his opinions—he spoiled his sister as much as his mother did, stunning and delighting her with this and that little illusion trick. Though, it wasn't long before even this pleasure was taken away from him: One year later, following another fall-out with his father, Blayne decided that life at home was no longer as great as it used to be. So, without a word of warning in advance, one night he packed what was important to him, and left Iadlain. He wasn't sure what he'd do at first, or where he'd go, but he just needed to leave. Of course, as fate would have it, he ran out of travelling money as soon as he got to Song-Lu, so he decided he would instead eek out his new life there. It was his mother's home town, after all, and he had learned enough of it from her that he should be able to live well there.
The plan went well; he joined a group of travelling performers, found a reasonable place to settle down, and though he often thought about his father and mother and younger sister at home, he never once thought of going back. At least, not until a strange day in Song-Lu. His father was in town, and with a boat crew about to set sail, no less. After a thoroughly awkward and tense meeting, Blayne had learned that his mother had passed away, his sister was fully grown and married, and he even had a niece. Perhaps going home for just a visit wouldn't be such a bad idea after all... Though from there, things went downhill again. A short trip turned into a year long stay over as his father and her husband never returned from their trip. They lost their lives at sea, and seeing his sister so devastated, Blayne couldn't bear to leave her on her own. Plus, with her sudden and harsh new-found disinterest in her own daughter, Blayne—having been in a similar situation once himself—made it his mission to make sure the child never felt lonely. The year passed, his sister finally managed to gather herself again and tell him that she'd be fine if he left for his own home again. However, the events of the past year left her a completely different person, and though she insisted she was fine, he could tell that deep down, she still wasn't. So, though he did say his good-bye's there, he also decided that he would keep in contact through letters and irregular visits, should they ever be necessary(Though they happen more or less whenever he feels like seeing them again.) Other than that, Blayne continued his life in Song-Lu as an on-call performer and regular street performer. At other times, though, he will act as a brave "Ally of Justice", should any situation require one.
Currently: (Arrived) Travelling the Empire on a performing tour! Starting in Song-Lu and then heading out, Catch him and his Caravan in cities like Linhythe, Tusa, Bratkowice, and, to wrap up before heading home, Koben!
Basic Itinerary: Song-Lu(Starting point, 5 days spent) Linhythe(3 days travel, 5 days spent) Tusa(8 days travel, 5 days spent) Bratkowice(7 days travel, 5 days spent) Koben(5 days travel, Currently fixing up Ostzepter Tower!) Song-Lu(1 days travel, end point)
Additional Info:
-He never really did like his father growing up, so he took his mother's last name when he moved out, keeping it even after hearing news of her death
-He will never stop seeing Daeris as his cute Baby sister. Ever.
-He is over protective of Moriel, Maera, and Daeris and will certainly go as far as putting himself in extreme danger if it meant keeping them safe
-As far as his Performance Magic goes, he likes specializing in flat, 2D images that seem to "pop" to life in 3D form, and will more often than not start these transitions from his cloak.
-Regular Magic-wise, his specialty lies in reality distortion and sensory overload
-The changing colors of his cloak are also an illusion; he enchanted the cloak to do something like that while he's wearing it. If he's not actively focusing on it, it'll just come across as a dull gray cloak. (He focuses most on it during performances)
-With the help of his Illusions, he likes to play tricks on people sometimes and make himself look like a half elf. It's also a useful trick for travel.
Relationships:
Family:
Daeris Merilindes: His super aaaaadorable kid sisterrrr~ He watches over her like a hawk whenever he gets the chance, and where she feels it may be overbearing he just sees it as something an older brother needs to do for their younger sister. He'd walk to the ends of the land for her and farther if he needed to, all to make sure she stays happy and safe. He, however, has no idea that she isn't in Iadlain at all, and hasn't been for quite a while. No clue that she was drafted for war, no clue she went MIA... He has a lot to learn when he gets there again.
Moriel Merilindes: His super aaaaadorable Nieceeeee~ He spoiled her rotten while she was a kid and while she was growing up, and during her earlier years, he did his best to make sure she never really thought about or felt the pain of losing her father. She grew up to be outgoing and, having a sense of adventure like he does, he always promised to take her to explore the world someday Without realizing she's already accidentally done that herself in a couple of places. Does his best to watch out for her now and keep in touch with her as often as he can, seeing as how she got herself into quite the accident while he was out of touch with her.
Maera Rahaleigh: His other super aaaaadorable Niece~ She was wary of him when he first met her but slowly warmed up to him, which he was glad for. He treats her as nothing less than family, and loves speeding time with her just as much as he does Daeris and Moriel (Plus, she makes an excellent spectator and listener when he's testing out new story ideas). He watched out for her a lot when she was younger, and even now will make sure to keep any unwanted family members of hers at bay whenever he's with her.
Friends:
Usui Masamichi: An old friend literally and metaphorically. Blayne's known Usui since he was a horny little boy, and it's both been fun and mentally tasking watching him grow up. He can't say any of the relationship advice he "received" from him helped him much (he also can't remember one night in particular that Usui only smiles about when he asks him what happened), but he really appreciates his friendship anyway. Amazed at how much he can act like his youthful self still when ever he has free time to spare with him.
Kara and Etan, The Twins: Some of his closest friends, and Mentors. They were the first performing artists he'd ever watched after he got to Song-Lu, and he was immediately amazed, becoming an instant fan. Some performances later, in a particularly bold move, he asked them to take him on as their student. They accepted, and he's been close to them ever since. Closer than expected, as what started out as a confusing but lasting crush has led to Blayne and Kara to (finally) start dating.
Ebony Masamichi: Their first meeting was... Less than desirable, but they have since become proper friends. Blayne believes in Ebony's ability to become as good a person as he truly wants to be, and is more than happy to help him along the way if he really needs it.
Tian Jin: A really sweet boy that he helped out after the Mutiny event in Song-Lu. Since then, as he's grown attached to part of his family, he sees him often and has become something of a mentor for the boy in the ways of Illusions. He can tell there's something special between him and Maera, despite the fact that the two aren't quite together, but the time for teasing them has yet to come.
Others:
Diarmit ó Cuilinn: Next door neighbor to his family. He's a nice, energetic kid, and Blayne likes that. He also really likes to tease the boy relentlessly over his all-too-obvious crush on his niece whenever he gets the chance.
Iollan ó Tadhgán: A friendly acquaintance. He finds him nice enough, though they never really spoke too much whenever they ran into each other. He thinks Moriel picked a good "teacher" for her studies in him.
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