mink
dietrich
You must learn, once you have sampled the freedom of a life without
a chain, that it is better to return and be
chained again. Or you may learn that it is not— a fugitive is also a kind of dog.
diabolos, crystal
utc
✓ walk ups. ✓ tells. ✓ mature rp.
a ( frail, sickly girl ) of noble descent, cast aside for reasons neither she nor her family fully understood. she rebuilt herself ( and her name ) from the ground up and now, thrust unceremoniously into a new land, finds herself in the position of having to do that again.such a prospect seems to posit no such concern for the young heiress, however. she seems all too confident in her capabilities.
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general.
name mink dietrich. aliases mink. her ladyship. age 26. nameday 15th sept. gender feminine; all pronouns.
orientation pansexual. race half-elf. birth place voeburt. residence wandering. profession heiress. patron deity rhalgr. relationship status bonded.
• intelligence ★★★★★★★★★☆
• wisdom ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
• charisma ★★★★★★★★★★
" Ever since I was a child, I felt like greatness was in store for me. Like God himself had spat me forth to land on this Earth and, in some way, transform it. That I was here for a reason, a purpose."
* ▊▊ voice claim: Martha Mackintosh.
• dexterity ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
• strength ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
• constitution ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
the soul.
on the outside you see precisely what is shown: a young woman, clearly well off, speaking with charming confidence and eloquence in equal measure. she enjoys, it seems, having fun and being entertained: be it through dancing, performance or showmanship (notably, of any variety) and takes well to any that are willing to indulge her these whims.looking a little deeper, one may spot the makings of a leader: a woman who, despite her frail appearance, commands a room with her requests without ever needing to raise her voice. a woman of discipline and intellect that appears to be bested only by her body's own inability to remain active for long ere she succumbs to rest.
deeper still, however, there is a spark: a drive for power that all in her position may share, though one that is particularly hungering in her glinting eye. a subtle spark; a subdued passion ever-threatening to spill over. she is stubborn and determined; arrogant, to some, in the face of her impending peril. they always do eye her marks when they think those accursed thoughts......and such is what exists in the deepest parts of the young heiress: a sorrow and rage in equal measure; a torrent of power threatening to burst. those who deign to see it realise, then, that hers is not a candle that will ever be snuffed out for she is not the candle, she is the flame; the match; the smoke; the striking spark. inevitable. you have already thought about what you will do long before you know it. she is but the catalyst to your chaos.
& key items.
important items commonly found in their inventory.
faete
whether the eye may see it or not, the heiress always carries her trusted stave with her.alight with a gentle blue flame and accompanied by a piece of torn gold-hued cloth tied carefully to its top, mink utilises this as both a beacon and blackthorn to carry her through her journeys.
èiginn
though her hands are adorned with rings of gold and silver, one always stands out above the rest. a humble twined piece, appearing as wood but instead woven from brass, with a streak of red running through its helix.it appears to fit snugly and comfortably on her finger, as if meant for her. curiously enough, should your fingers feel particularly sticky, the piece remains precisely where it is.
tròcair
ruthlessness is a mercy unto itself. so say the countless guards, knights and soldiers mink has had the displeasure of greeting. these bracelets - worn with any of her outfits - act as a reminder of those lessons... as well as an exception to them.they bound her, once. dug into her skin and peppered her flesh with burns and bruises and sores. her loyal knight - ever at her side - fashioned those self-same binds into the pieces she wears proudly now. attempt to take them at your own peril. she may yet show you mercy.
the key
for such a simple piece, the heiress keeps it close to her heart... and closer still to her neck. much like with her other pieces, she seldom - if ever - removes this one. it is often what she will play with the most when she is idling.should one inquire as to its origin, she would offer but one simple answer: it was her mother's. she inherited it and the house name alongside it.
the history.
once upon a time, there was a girl. born to a minor but influential noble house, the young woman - in typical circumstance - would have grown up to learn all about the customs, trials and tribulations of any that would one day inherit a house's power and prestige. to take the family name and grow it yet further. to continue a legacy left behind by her parents and their parents before them. so says tradition, at least.for young Mink, however, the world had other ideas.from the moment she was born she was... different. not enough to warrant immediate concern, by any means, but as her formative years progressed so too did her hereto unseen affliction. what was initially deemed as a talent and a gift befitting the most powerful of magi by her elf and drahn parentage quickly developed into a growing concern and, eventually, outright paranoia within the wider community. swirls of black and gold peppered her body and the girl's visage grew pale, frail and sickly as the days progressed.such was an affliction her parents and house alike brushed aside, citing the unique union of their family as the primary reason and that aught else need not be a concern. when the young heiress turned five summers, however, the girl's outburst that led to an incursion of creatures unknown came as the final straw for the voeburtites.
for better or worse, she was deemed a threat... and her family had no choice but to respond in kind. cast away to a far off land, the heiress was imprisoned and neglected in the hopes that - like any others who shared her magical malady - she would pass on and not impact the rest of society with her plague. the deed was intended to be painless: to be finalised by a chosen knight of the house who would, under order of the lord and lady dietrich, would grant their daughter a true death.not a single knight sent to her prison returned. not a single knight succeeded in their given task. not a single knight lived to tell tale of exactly what happened when they tried, or why, or how... save for one. one who, for better or worse, was bound to the heiress in ways they could have never known; in ways they could have never foresaw.that self-same knight freed the heiress when they finally met her, near thirteen years after her initial imprisonment, and what is known after that is simply this: that the house of dietrich rose to defend their heiress when she arrived and, within the insurrection, mink acquired the deeds; the power; the titles of her former family... and not a single objection was heard.from that day on she travelled with her valiant knight, engaging in politics and adventure alike, until the flood. held to stasis of her own creation when her charge fell to wicked white corruption, the pair were freed only when familiar faces and fair folk happened upon them in the years after their kingdom's fall. that the fates had brought her to a world where she must rebuild was a welcomed challenge, even when that challenge brought the pair to new and peculiar lands...
miscellaneous.
mbti ENTJ-A. alignment chaotic neutral. likes wren, the outdoors, musical performances, spars, seafood. dislikes being touched, boring conversations, apathy. fears dark and quiet spaces, being alone.
hobbies dancing, socialising, studying, fashion design. skills magics both theoretical and applied, diplomacy and command of a noble house, public speech.
" i dreamed that two friends changed the world together， and that those two friends were you and i. "
› FREQUENTED LOCATIONS
wishes & whimsy a charming shop and speakeasy that welcomed without question. mink is a fan of their cabinet of curiosities and enjoys the sense of company that their walls often bring. also - they have excellent entertainment! fight clubs one of mink's primary sources of entertainment is in watching others engage in battles she cannot (whether she chooses not to or truly is incapable is another matter, but regardless she will decline any offer of a duel or spar), and thus she frequents locales that can offer her this fix. the palace gardens of ala mhigo a comfort of home, perhaps, that her and her charge enjoy to visit the now publicly-accessible palace gardens in the lands of ala mhigo. she would proclaim it to be not quite the same, but the bright blooms and abundance of grandeur do scratch an itch that is not easily acquired when re-building one's status... where magicks are abound mink is a magi of incredible - if not dangerous - power. she is, therefore, naturally drawn to places of power and magic; anywhere with an abundance of aether or of creatures or beings with the power to wield it in vast quantities. she is not one to study, per se, but this is perhaps the closest she comes to it.
on the topic of houses.
the house of dietrich started as a minor noble house, rife with intrigue due to the union of two unlikely individuals: an elf and a drahn.the kingdom of voeburt was at constant war with the elves of Lakeland before the flood plagued their world and rid it of any such vain conflicts. as such, there was a great measure of distrust towards the nobility of this house when it did begin to rise to a modicum of power. it is cited as, possibly, the number one reason as to why individuals cast their judgemental gaze upon mink as harshly as they did, searching for any sign to bring the house down before it could gain any further traction.
on the topic of magic.
mink is a magus - or what would be considered a black mage on the source - and does so without a focus.indeed, much of her ailment comes from precisely that: the fact that, for every spell she casts, she sacrifices a part of herself to augment its power. such leaves for extremely potent and destructive spellcasting, yes, but such equally diminishes her of energy and saps her of strength.should you ever invoke that ire from her, know that you will likely not be walking away unscathed from the encounter. nor shall she, of course, but her wounds can mend... and there may be naught of you left to mend, depending on how much of her ire you invoke.
on the topic of politic.
needless to say, a young girl does not raise their house to power without having a measure of knowledge and a wealth of allies at her side.from a young age the girl was incredibly bright and was involved in the nature of politics very quickly. such was snuffed during her imprisonment, of course, but when finding that people were incapable of dispatching her she - frankly - had a lot of time to herself that she used to harbour her knowledge and her experience both.it was always her goal to break free from her prison: to take what she felt was rightly hers and to do as she had been taught to do from the beginning. before the flood, she rose to the position of becoming one of the five prominent members of voeburt's council.
on the topic of tattoos.
whether you know better or not, the girl will insist that her markings are just that: markings.fortunately for the heiress a great many mistake her birthmarks as tattoos. to an untrained eye they certainly would be, though for those with a keen insight that see her on more than one occasion they may spot the subtle movement the ink seems to have that betrays it as something more.of course, they do mark something: the mark of an agreement that was made before she was born. an agreement that she was not even privy to making; one that charted her course for the chaotic before she could even conceive of the world before her.she is unbothered by these marks. she finds them beautiful, and does not take kindly to those who may disagree.
on the topic of bargains.
to give life, one must take it.such were the terms uttered by the entity that listened to the pleas of two parents, desperately begging for their baby to be saved from the clutches of fate's cruel hand: a hand that had taken their blessing from them far too soon.where life had been granted, despite warning given of its consequence, it had also been taken. as the family's baby returned to the waking world, so did another become touched by the hand death could bring...but with every bargain there was always a trick: it was not life granted to the child, but abundance. rather: the state between death and life. growth; change; blossoming. so too with the unborn heiress, then - the chosen target of this bargain yet to be paid - did she become the antithesis: decay.
on the topic of chaos.
the girl had a connection to the fey from the very beginning.nothing brought about this reason: no prior power nor bargain made by her ancestry. she was simply born at the right time for it to be so... and thus it was made so.the lady dietrich is a being of chaos inherently because of her condition of being not dead, but decaying: an active process that is in constant motion, while her link is in a constant and active motion leaning towards life.whether her creator - or curser - took pity on the circumstance or not remains unknown... but they have always remained and always been a source of both comfort and power for the young girl.paired with her stunted youth, marred by imprisonment and cruelty, to say that mink has developed a mind that is more aligned with the chaotic fair folk is - in truth - an understatement.
O1
basic etiquette *
21+ only, please.
standard etiquette applies: IC ≠ OOC, no godmodding, don't kill/maim without permission. if you know you know and if you don't then mind your business.
this is a hobby and therefore not my full time job. please respect that I've only got so many hours in the day.
seriously, IC ≠ OOC. I'm militant about this and will stop the scene if I feel it's bleeding through. no hard feelings; take a breather and we can re-assess.
I'm an avid believer in curating your own space, and I work hard to do just that.
preferred themes *
I am open to roleplaying with anyone and everyone. I am super old school when it comes to interactions so, honestly, just poke me if you’re at all interested and we can work to figure something out. If you’ve any idea at all - a plot you’d like to develop or a simple interaction to get things going - don’t hesitate to contact me. Very rarely have I declined.mink can be tied to all forms of rp, ranging from social gatherings/slice of life to in-depth plotlines. her themes include but are not limited to: dark/occult exploration; pacts with entities; living life with a chronic condition; social/political intrigue and navigation and playing the game, for lack of a better term.what is ultimately explored in her character is the lengths someone would go to to be free - and what that means, exactly, and how it can manifest.
O2
sarah | 21+ | she/they
O3
things to avoid *
i consider myself lore-compliant but like to have fun in a fantasy-based sandbox. I'm respectful of people's preferences and advise you to keep to low stakes/short-term rp with mink if this isn't your vibe!
not really looking for any kind of romance plotlines unless something really surprising happens. I'll not say no but it's not something I'm interested in exploring without major development.
i feel like non-con goes without saying but just in case: yeah, no.
I'm not really looking for a "redemption" arc either. she is chaotic neutral and i intend to play that out.
about me *
Hi! Thanks for taking the time out of your day to read this. It means a great deal to both myself and to others who share in writing these pages that you show such an interest. I appreciate you being here and I hope you enjoy reading my content!Most people call me Sarah, but I’m fine with anything. It's not like Sarah is an uncommon name. I've been roleplaying for 10+ years - but fairly new to in-game RP! I am autistic and shamelessly LGBTQIA+ (hi, I'm grey-ace and pan). I am also perpetually tired. Feel free to chat with me any time - I’m happy to give out my Discord tag upon request!when I'm not rping I'm typically at work, but I enjoy playing video games of all kinds and enjoy... well, creating worlds and characters. so I'll likely be doing one of those three things at any given point.
O4
looking for work? the house is looking to hire...
› requirements: none, a fairly common hook.
the heiress is not one to be deterred from a challenge, even if that challenge does involve re-building her house from - quite literally - the ground up. should you be a kind and knowledgeable soul who is keen on helping a young, rich woman establish herself in a tumultuous and ravenous political clime... well, she would be most enticed to hear from you.are you knowledgeable of the political scene? experienced in manners of administration and housekeeping? simply looking for a well-paying job from a girl who has precious few requirements for you to uphold? look no further than the woman before you.
...do you adventure? please take her along...
› requirements: beyond being an adventurer? none - though she gets bored easily...
perhaps the chores of working as part of her house are not suited to your free-spirited heart. no matter! the heiress is always looking for a new adventure to be taken on. yes, she notes: taken on. she herself is not so capable of going on these adventures herself - due to the nature of her condition - but she assures you she will cause you no trouble... so long as you take her along.are you keen on earning far too much money in a short space of time? a kind heart that is happy to have a temporary tag along in their group? perhaps you are willing to take a detour in your busy life of adventuring to show the young woman the sights the world at large has to offer. whatever it may be, she would be grateful if you considered her company for your next expedition.
...or are you in search of something more?
› requirements: rare; will likely require some prior planning, depending on the deal struck.
more than entertainment and a good adventure... mink absolutely adores making deals, and she seems extremely good at making them. how else, after all, would she already have found such fortune in this new space were it not for her quick wit and her sharp tongue?alas, there seems to be something much more... permanent about her deal-making that a keen mind would not be able to shake so easily. insight deems she is hardly a liar, by any means, but for the cunning who invoke her intrigue beyond the mundane and surface-level... she would be willing to talk further with you about acquisition of whatever it is you may be searching for.she insists she is more than willing to provide whatever you may be searching for - for the right price.
wren
wren, like so many before him, was once tasked with disposing of the heiress in return for their freedom. he complied, at first, and much like the rest of those sent to handle the lady he did not return... until he did. mink considers the knight to be her most prized possession; her most loyal servant... and her equal in every measure. he is her other half.
relationship type her loyal knight; bonded.
niklaus
niklaus dreher was the first person mink made contact with beyond her charge when arriving in this new place she now had to call home. something seemed to capture the noble's attention pretty instantaneously - much like he had for her - and through much discussion, the pair have ended up forming an alliance. klaus often refers to her as a sister-figure, which the heiress both appreciates and admittedly takes advantage of more often than not. deep down, however, there is a care for him in kind.
relationship type allies.
curious cat
a most intriguing soul came to the inn they had rented one night, uttering nary a word but immediately resonating with both the lady and her dearest knight. he was taken in immediately and, as if knowing his purpose, has dutifully attended to all of the house's needs as they have arisen... and remaining deathly silent all the while. mink enjoys braiding their hair and has found that, in tending his needs, he remains content. for whatever reason she is rather protective of him and would not take well to threats heading his way.
relationship type a friend... and an excellent member of staff.