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 Phillip of Arne ✦ 26 ✦ Human ✦ Terebinthian ✦ FC: ARMIE HAMMER

Synopsis: 

There is the saying of ‘the heir and the spare’, and while it rings true that all monarchies must have the guarantee that their rule is secure in two sons, there is perhaps a question of how such a second son will turn out. For Phillip, however, there is little question as to who he is, and his part in the Terebinthian government. He is more than a spare, for he is his brother’s confidant, ambassador, and in charge of relations with countries abroad. It is his gift, and he uses it wisely. After all, King Eodric depends on Phillip to represent Terebinthia in the best light.

Although it could be said that Prince Phillip is a personable young man, there is a side to him which should not be tested. He is a soldier, a politician, a man of property and honor, and is the son of the late king. He is gentle and kind, but would not be one to cross in battle as there is a side to him which is intense, ruthless, and driven. He is a man of great conviction, and that conviction will lead him in whatever direction he sees is in line with his conscience.

That being said, he has been chosen to work out trade agreements and general alliances with Narnia and Archenland, for his ability of solving things lends him the best choice. Phillip is the kind of man who has a wisdom beyond his years, and it is a great credit to both him and his country.

Relationships:

Eodric, King of Terebinthia: older brother. Although they were raised for two very different tasks, Phillip looks up to Eodric with great admiration. He knows that Eodric is the one who bears the greatest burden, and does his best to lift that burden from him where he can, be it in foreign relations, or handling smaller things in government. They are very close.

Duchess Calliope of Valka: older sister.  Calliope is the one who Phillip goes to for advice more often than not. She is the charm of the trio of siblings, who keeps things very calm politically, for while her brothers can occasionally be brash, she is the soothing balm. Phillip truly appreciates her, and does his best to be the little brother she needs.

Ambassador Vladi: The favorite uncle... literally. Vladi is his fathers brother, the previous Duke of Arne, and is the closest advisor to King Eodric. With their parents gone, Vladi has stepped into the role of parental figure. He is Phillips Mentor before he is anything else, however, for he is the one who made Phillip the man he is today, and it shows.

TEREBINTHIA is a sovereign island-kingdom in the Great Eastern Ocean, in the exterior of the Bight of Calormen, the closest island to it being the island of Galma.

It is a large island, boasting of many natural resources, which makes it capable of self-sufficiency. Its infrastructure is strong, the society holding fast to old traditions and laws, which have kept it safe from internal conflict. To protect themselves from invasion and war, they have built the strongest navy of any kingdom, becoming rulers of the seas, as it is their first line of defense. They are the best of watermen, and before the White Witch, they made great riches off of trade, as they were the most informed merchants.

Prince Jost (Reserved) I Age- 9 I Species- Son of Adam I Allegiance- Aslan/Terebinthia

FC: Isaac Hempstead

Bio: Prince Jost is the Crown Prince of Terebinthia and the only son of King Drynn and Queen Isolde. From an early age, he received an education quite befitting of a future King. While he didn’t particularly care for the semantics of his country’s history, or the lessons of Astronomy (Which he felt was exceedingly frivolous and dull), when it pertained to politics or weapons training, Jost flourished. Well, when he bothered to show up for his lessons that is. Much to his parents’ exasperation, Jost is a restless boy who seems to have a habit of getting himself into the most unusual situations. Thankfully, he has a knack for charming his way out of them as well. Though an association with him tends to require a great deal of patience, the rewards far outweigh the headaches. Upon earning his friendship, he proves to be a fierce and loyal companion.

The Mistico is an old ship once owned by the Terebinthian Empire. 

There is an old legend that states The Mistico was on a voyage from Archenland back to Terebinthia when the ship hit unruly weather. The Mistico is said to have had to surf against on a rogue wave in order to avoid capsizing. The passengers, however, weren't as lucky. 

Some of the passengers on deck were thrown overboard when they were hit by waves. 

The ship lost power, and the food quickly went bad. The remaining passengers and crew were left to face harsh, cold nights and very hot days. 

No one knows for sure what happened to those passengers. Some say they fell victim to the green mist. Some say they all went mad and abandoned ship. 

The Mistico became a ghost ship, floating the high seas for many years, until it came to rest on an old Terebinthian beach. 

Since then, the stern of the ship has since torn apart and sunk in the waters near the bow. 

Many are afraid to go near the remains of The Mistico, believing it to be haunted with the spirits of it's last passengers and crew. 

To this day, it's bow remains on one of Terebinthia's many great beaches. 

What beach, you may ask?