#oc reference post

STUFF THAT FEATURES GRACE

I killed Grace and also made art

one for now, and one for later

Regency AU with Miriam + Regency AU with Delilah by @icarusofathousanddays

snippets + moodboards by @icarusofathousanddays: TVDU OC appreciation | TVDU OC shipping

Flower Symbolism by @whateverthought

alphabet minifics soulmate AU

META AND SNIPPETS

OC asks: part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 assumptions: part 1 | part 2

endless-natterings loves Grace a normal amount <3

Grace as a ballerina AU + more facts and a moodboard bc I can't shut up

Grace and Lily Salvatore

six secrets post + my snippets [coming soon]

part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 | part 5 | file name ask game | file name ask game 2 | file name ask game 3 | part 6 | Grace/Cami three sentence fic | Grace/Delilah (Flora's OC) three sentence fic | WIP word game | file name ask game 4 | sugar daddy AU for snippet saturday | not my circus not my monkeys

STORY SUMMARY

Grace is born in 1853 and is Damon and Stefan's little sister. After their mother dies, she is sent away from home. Damon and Stefan send letters and visit her when they can, but there is nothing else they can do for her. Ultimately, Grace learns of her father's death, and the lack of communication from her brothers leads her to assume they have met the same fate. To save her life, Grace steals a large sum of money, and runs away.

Through some twists and turns, Klaus kidnaps her, but as an artist—he recognizes a fellow artist in the making. Grace excels at playing the piano, and Klaus spontaneously decides he likes her alive. He makes up a fake identity, a fake story, and for years after that, Grace gets a proper education, and ultimately finds employment as a lady's companion to a rich widow. Grace enters society.

Meanwhile, Elijah one day sees a portrait Klaus painted of Grace, and falls in love hard. He ends up getting introduced to Grace at a ball, and it is the perfect night. But neither of them can get what they want. Grace is confined by the rules of society, and Elijah, trying to do the moral thing—wants Grace to live a happy human life. He never sees her again, but they correspond via letters.

She hates the thought of having to find a husband and having children, but Grace yearns to fit in. In a stroke of luck, she meets a rich man she actually likes, and he falls in love with her. Shortly before the wedding, Damon finds his little sister again. He gives her the choice to get out of this engagement, and offers her vampirism.

...

Grace shows up on Klaus' doorstep, but it is Elijah who opens the door. And Elijah never could turn down a damsel in distress. Especially when he can have her now. Grace gets a thorough education on vampirism, and all the fun, murder, and seduction she could ever want. Klaus and Elijah are quite dedicated to making her realize that nothing is wrong with her, that she is not a bad person for wanting things, and that is hard work.

Ultimately, Grace stays with the Mikaelsons. She marries Elijah—somewhat against her better judgement. Befriending Rebekah is a difficult task at first, but they end up thick as thieves. Over the years, they occasionally have run-ins with the Salvatore brothers, but it never goes well—by the time Elijah finds Elena, both Damon and Stefan have been so thoroughly compelled they have no idea who the originals even are. This makes things a bit awkward when they ask Grace to help defend Elena against Klaus...

Basics

Class: warrior (dual wielding, archer)

Specialization: Champion (picks it up in Redcliffe), Berserker (her true calling), Reaver (during Awakening; the chronic pain works for her now. This is when she switches to archery)

Age: 23 (born in 9:07 Dragon)

Pronouns: she/her

Sexual/romantic orientation: demisexual, straight

Hair: black, 3B curls, 

Eyes: black, deep

Features: hooked nose, strong chin, long and irregularly shaped ears

Height: around 1,67 m (5’4)

Build: broad shoulders, narrow hips, gaunt chest. Starts out scrawny, goes to buff, finally gets some fat on her during Awakening.

Others: starts out with acne scars. Over the course of the Blight she acquires several battle scars. The archdemon scorches the right side of her face and breaks her left hip bone (chronic pain, uses a cane)

Romanced: Zevran

Story

Before the Blight:

Soris gets taken in when she’s 3, Shianni when she’s 5

Her mother disappears when she’s 14, father left in a depressive slump. Astala has to rely on herself, her cousins and the larger community of the Alienage

Starts working at the docks at 15 (stacking crates). Takes on a second job at 16 (night shift at a tavern). Cyrion wanted her to be a servant, Astala refused bc she can’t stand having to suck up to the nobility

Was genuinely excited to get married. Grieved Nelaros for a long time.

After the Blight:

Some months recovering from the battle

Arlessa of Amaranthine (but not Warden-Commander due to injuries) for roughly 10 years

Finds the cure

Gets driven out of Amaranthine

Goes to Antiva, becomes a merchant

6 kids (3 adopted and 3 biological)

Trivia

Loves her friends

Family above everything

Very hurt bc her mom “left” and her dad was too busy grieving to take care of her

Likes it rowdy

Is noisy: loud laugh, loud anger

Very very very aware of the careful balance needed to get your due & not anger the humans

Careful with money

Protective

Actually wanted to start a family; heartbroken that she can’t

Practical

Perseverant; doesn’t give up easily

Extremely soft when she can be; likes to cuddle

Sleep and food are important

LOVES plums

Songs:

The Wedding Feast (Bonnie Grace)

Sails (ASKII)

Glashtyn Shanty (S. J. Tucker)

Cost of Livin’ (Ronnie Dunn)

Basics

Nickames: Issala (dust), Aska-laar (smiley face), Rethabas (protector of bas)

Class: warrior

Specialization: two-handed weapon

Age: 28 at the beginning of DAV (born in 9:24 Dragon)

Pronouns: he/him

Sexual/romantic orientation:        bisexual, trans man

Hair: black dreadlocks, usually gathered in a manbun

Eyes: violet

Features: hooked nose, thick eyebrows, rectangular face, grey skin, black horns that curve back and up 

Height: 1,90 m (6’3”)

Build: beefy, big arms, chest, thighs and butt

Others: the face paintings in the picture (and only those); also, scarifications representing aravels to honor the Veil Jumpers

Romance: Neve Gallus

Story

Before DAV:

Born and raised in Seheron City; nicknamed Issala (dust) for getting dirty often; loved stories

started having a very bad time once puberty hit and he started to be trained as a scholar

Tamassran saw that scholar work wasn’t for him, but couldn’t figure out what else he was good for

rushed in to help during an accident in Seheron City. Got assigned to the Antaam and started doing way better

served two years in Seheron as a negotiator (nicknamed Aska-laar; didn’t see the worst of the fighting)

deserted when the Antaam split off, got lost and ran into the Veil Jumpers

During DAV:

chooses Minrathous bc he recognizes the tactical importance of keeping the city out of Venatori hands; does so knowing that a lot of people will die

talks the 1st Warden down; power of diplomacy!

is so culturally sensitive towards Emmrich despite being freaked out by necromancy that he encourages Emmrich to become a lich

convinces Taash to embrace their qunari heritage. Would’ve gone back with them if not for Neve

Trivia

still struggles with being Tal-Vashoth

Cheerful demeanor, optimistic, upbeat, BUT…

…he is a soldier to boot; follows orders really well

isn’t very creative (until he does a 180 and deserts bc the people up top are making him Tal-Vashoth)

was a genuinely good “therapist” to the companions. Firmly believes in collaboration and in asit tal-eb (“it is to be”); the companions were struggling bc they hadn’t found their true nature yet

only a little shaken in his belief in the Qun; therefore very stable as a person. He makes an unconscious effort not to think about the implications of him being Tal-Vashoth now or the fact that the Dalish have their mages unchained and un-brutalized and are fine. King of Compartmentalizing

This is finally shaken by the events at Teardrop Island; the Qun lacks answers

likes his coffee black as midnight; sometimes smokes hookah recreationally, but only for special occasions

loves traveling, meeting new people, trying new food

curious about magic. Terrified of Ben-Hassrath

Songs:

Trespasser - Qunari Atmoshpere (Trevor Morris)

Trespasser - Qunari Mission (Trevor Morris)

Sura (Audiomachine)

Hovern enkan (Gevorg Dabagian)

Basics

Class: mage

Specialization: Spirit Healer, Rift Mage

Age: 34 at the beginning of DAI (born in 9:06 Dragon)

Pronouns: he/him

Sexual/romantic orientation:        aro, cis man

Hair: straight, dark brown

Eyes: warm brown

Features: small, deep-set hooded eyes, bushy eyebrows, hooked, knobbly nose, full lips, bit of fat around his cheeks that makes him look kinda boyish

Height: around 1,57 m (5’1)

Build: scrawny, rounded back, terrible slouch, scrawny

Others: vallaslin of Falon’Din (the complex version) in brown

Romance: He and the Iron Bull have had a strictly aromantic relationship. I’m still trying to figure out if and how Dorian would fit into that

Story

Before DAI:

Very shy boy, son of a controlling father and a pushover mother

At age 8, his father tries to get him to apprentice under the Keeper. Deshanna sends them away and tells Marelas to come back when he’s become his own person

Marelas starts apprenticing under Keeper Deshanna at age 15

However, his interest politics and the social station of elves in a mostly human world makes him more suited to become a traveling Keeper

Goes to the Conclave as a favor to Keeper Deshanna

During DAI:

Agrees to lead the Inquisition because a) he has the Anchor, b) he thinks he can lead without abusing his power and c) he wants to use the power to do something about the social standing of elves

Winter Palace: Gets a kick out of impressing everyone; makes a long-lasting alliance with Briala

Posessed by a rage demon after finding his kin at Din’an Hanin (Emerald Graves) slaughtered

Drinks from the Well of Sorrows and sees ancient Arlathan in hallucinations

Trivia

Very calm and diplomatic, good with people (naturally puts them at ease bc he’s so unassuming. Literally Just A Guy)

Cheerful. Enjoys mischief but is bad at it

Thalassophobia after nearly drowning once. Makes a point out of swimming and diving in large bodies of water to desensitize himself

Panic disorder. Is normally very well put together, but has recurring and unexpected panic attacks that have no clear trigger

Uses blood lotus (hallucinogenic, depressant in low doses) to manage the worst of his mental health symptoms

Deeply religious man. Keeper Deshanna advised him to seek out Falon’Din to deal with his thalassophobia and panic disorder

A scholar. He has studied the Chant of Light and tries to get a better grasp on the Qun. Speaks Orlesian

Once caught himself muttering “Maker’s Breath” on accident. Had a crisis about it

Beautiful singing voice, but very shy about it

Songs:

Birds (Imagine Dragons)

For The Weary (Bonnie Grace)

Ashes (The Longest Johns)

The Lost Temple - DAI soundtrack (Trevor Morris)

Wideness (ASKII)

Basics

Class: rogue (archer)

Specialization: Ranger, Shadow

Age: 19 at the beginning of the Blight (born in 9:11 Dragon)

Pronouns: he/him

Sexual/romantic orientation: gay cis man

Hair: straight, chestnut brown (has kinda orange tones)

Eyes: warm brown before the Joining, silvery grey after the Joining

Features: triangular face, cleft chin, turned up nose

Height: around 1,47 m (4’9)

Build: athletic, lean, short torso, short legs, very defined arms and backs due to archery

Others: vallaslin of Elgar’nan (the complex version) in green. Elgar’nan is the Creator he feels closest to due to his temperament

Romanced: nobody

Story

Before the Blight:

His father dies at the hand of city elves and humans. His mother gives birth to him (a premature birth) and leaves to take revenge

Sickly child; later, troublesome; doesn’t get along with other children & often gets into fights

At around age 10 he changes his tactics and goes from physical to verbal violence. He becomes a bully.

By age 14 nobody wants to take him on as an apprentice. Tamlen’s father takes pity on him; this is his wake-up call

Still has a hard time with people. Tries to make himself useful to compensate.

Tamlen is his closest and oldest friend (never lover or crush). His disappearance absolutely crushes him.

After the Blight:

Some months recovering from the battle

Becomes Warden-Commander of Ferelden

Probably kills the Architect

Is imprisoned at Adamant bc he spoke out against Magister Erimond

Trivia

Quick to anger & to take offense

Very solution- oriented, wants to feel useful

Likes to wrestle close friends but doesn’t like physical contact from other people

Easily gets sensory overload; easily feels like an asshole. Both cause him great distress

Perfectionist; overcompensates

If upset will isolate himself

Fade-sensitive

In charge of meat preparation; makes a mean jerky

Whittles little wooden figures & leaves them behind at campsites

Velanna’s cousin; the reason she discovered her magic (he made her angry)

Feelings are intense but pass quickly

Has sworn an oath to Elgar’nan: find Tamlen, take vengeance or die trying

Songs:

The Streets of Whiterun (Jeremy Soule)

To Lose Himself in Vengeance (Steven Price)

Vengeance (Zack Hemsey)

Hymn For The Missing (Red)

Basics

Class: rogue (dual-wielder)

Specialization: Shadow, Tempest

Age: 24 at the beginning of the Blight (born in 9:06 Dragon)

Pronouns: she/her

Sexual/romantic orientation: bisexual cis woman

Hair: straight, blonde. Short after leaving Orzammar, long braids before. Can grow a beard but Orzammar beauty standards for women are stupid

Eyes: deep blue

Features: button nose, large eyes, small mouth, bit of a resting bitch face, otherwise looks beautiful & innocent and knows it

Height: around 1,50 m (4’11)

Build: fat, wide hips, strong arms, relatively tall for a dwarf

Others: she’s deaf (since a failed poisoning attempt at age 4), can lip-read and speaks two sign languages: the one of the Silent Sisters, and the Carta sign (learned it through blackmail and later had her teacher killed)

Romanced: nobody

Story

Before the Blight:

At age 4: Loses her hearing to an assassination attempt that also kills her mother. Since then, she gets shoved aside in favor of her brothers.

Only friend is Bhelen and later Gorim (who interprets for her)

Takes Gorim as a lover. Was married once, killed her husband and gave her infant son (later Laertes Ingellvar) to the Mourn Watch in Nevarra

Keeps to the shadows, wrings the most out of her education, basically teaches herself how to be a politician by watching her father and brothers

Finally caught her father’s attention as a candidate to the throne by uncovering a conspiracy two years before the Blight; Trian hates her

After the Blight:

BIG UNKNOWN

Does she take the throne from Bhelen??? Does she leave it for her brother??? Does she put Harrowmont on it to rule through a puppet ruler??? Your guess is as good as mine

Trivia

Has actually worked very very hard to be noticed and appreciated for her skills by her father; being ignored is triggering

Will maintain her reputation at all cost. Has established herself as fair and caring towards soldiers & servants bc she sees value in peoples’ freely given loyalty

Power-hungry and self-serving (and desperate for validation but who will admit that amiright?). Likes to be owed favors

Very good memory; holds grudges

Very intelligent and observant; a genuinely good strategist and commander

Level-headed; patient

Has the sweetest smile

Love and sex are to be used as leverage or meaningless (as in, no meaning attached to it) fun. Hates being the most eligible bachelorette of Orzammar and scares every suitor away

Lonely. So lonely.

Actually trusted Bhelen; his betrayal broke the last of her faith in the world

Thinks apples are a luxury

Loves sunsets; detests the dark bc she cannot see or hear. The night sky reminds her of being underground

Songs:

Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor Swift)

Delicate (Taylor Swift)

Ribs (The Crane Wives)

My Heart’s Grave (Faouzia)