by the grace of the gods, old and new, i present to you LORD LEIF ALDE of THE AERIE within the lands of BERGIA. the gods have blessed us with their presence for 30 years. many know them to be CONSISTENT, DEDICATED, RESOURCEFUL, and while it is not always shown, it is said they can also be SELF-CONSCIOUS, VIOLENT, & INARTICULATE what will their tale in the story of metia be? only they can write it, so let’s see how their legend unfolds.
basics
Full Name: Leif Alde Title: Lord in the Aerie Epithets: Quiet Ax, Carver Age: 30 Birthplace: Aerie, Bergia Gender + Pronouns: Cismale + He/Him Kinks: Antikinks:
appearance
Leif is rugged, broad-shouldered, and built from years of labor. His weathered skin is indicative of long days spent working under the open sky, carving timber and shaping the bones of homes and other framework. His dark blond hair is kept at a practical length - just long enough to be tousled by the wind, with a few strands often falling over his intense, storm-gray eyes. Leif has a short, well-kept beard framing his jawline and a pair of hands that are rough and calloused from years of ax swinging and carving.
More often than not, Leif wears simple, well-worn clothing, favoring sturdy tunics and layered furs when the weather turns cold. Around his neck, a carved wooden pendant of an eagle hangs from a leather cord, a personal token tied to his faith in Keisen.
persona
Consistent in everything he does - his work, his faith, and his word are all ironclad, shaped by his own hands as surely as the wood he carves. Once he commits to something, he sees it through, whether that be a promise, a project, or a fight.
His dedication runs deep, bordering on stubbornness. He pours himself into his craft, believing that the things he builds - be they boats, homes, tools, or even trinkets -carry meaning beyond their function. To him, carpentry is not just work; it is a sacred act, a way of honoring Keisen.
There is a self-consciousness he rarely acknowledges. His hands are skilled, but his words often fail him - he is inarticulate, struggling to express complex emotions or deeper thoughts. He can be blunt, speaking plainly when more delicate words might be needed.
sexual
In intimacy, Leif is a power bottom in the truest sense - he doesn’t yield so much as he guides, controls, and dictates the pace. He thrives on the balance between strength and surrender, relishing in the push and pull of dominance and submission, yet almost always on his own terms. He prefers partners who can match his resilience and intensity - men who are strong enough to meet him where he stands, yet willing to let him dictate the rhythm once things begin.
Emotionally, Leif is guarded, slow to open up, and often inarticulate about his feelings. He is not the type to spill his emotions in words - his love is shown through action, through steadfast presence, through the things he builds and the way he protects. His approach to relationships is deeply loyal and committed, but also pragmatic. He does not entertain fleeting passions or meaningless flings; when he chooses someone, it is with the same dedication and purpose that he applies to all things in his life.
He is not overly romantic in a traditional sense - flowers and flowery words are foreign to him, but a well-made axe, a home built to last, or the way his hands linger when brushing against his partner’s skin? Those are his love letters.
folklore
tbd - warrior and carpenter, second born son of the Aerie
