ˢᵗʳᵉᵍᵒᶰᵉ

AFFILIATED WITH : @agedrot, @str1ga

the other speaks and suddenly ... words and letters blur before his eyes, fingers gripping harder at the book, shoulders tensing faintly as shivers course through his spine. from the philosophical teachings of astronomy abandoned in his lap, thoughts stray to the implications whispered in his ear. and for a moment, he daren't look up or twist his neck to peer up at the unexpected tempter standing behind him. instead, carlisle lets the words echo through the solemn halls of the library, JAW CLENCHING. he wasn't blind to aro's interest and favors though they never were quite so obvious or outspoken. he'd read in the attentions a fascination for his choice of diet and general outlook on existence ... but aro'd made it impossible to ignore him any longer.

❛ you are still mine, whether you agree or not. ❜ @agedrot.

he attended the salem witch trials in 1692 and 1693. himself a vampire in hiding, the cruelty he witnessed there further opened his eyes to the hatred of mankind toward those it deems to be different. it made the transition into his new condition all the more difficult.

his british accent is still discernible today if he's especially relaxed or comfortable.

he was born in 1640 in london to an abusive and highly religious father. he was bitten in his mid30s while hunting a horde of vampires and subsequently transformed into the very creature he was taught to despise. the attack is branded in his flesh, along the length of his left arm, up to the base of his neck. because of this, he only ever wears long sleeves.

he sleeps. though not as often as humans and certainly not in a coffin. in that regard, he finds cliché'd vampire lore hilarious.

despite being extremely strong, his touch is remarkably light and gentle.

he still goes to church regularly, even if his faith has evolved from obligation to world - weary melancholy. none of the members of his coven understands his desire for salvation but they've given up questioning it.

sunlight burns his skin. the process is extremely painful and slow. instead of bursting into flames instantly, his skin starts to rot and decay but regenerates overtime.

the only member of his coven he considers his child and introduces as such is edward. he has legally adopted him.

he has acute tendency toward self-harm, has attempted suicide on multiple occasions and will go at great length to test his resilience, sometimes refusing to feed for months.