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James Varyn
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Name: Halvar James Varyn
Other Names:
-Bastard
-Falvaryn [Syr]
-Falcourtnay [Jaime]
-Cub [Godric]
-Count [Court, in noble regard]
Titles: Count Varyn, Formerly Royal-Guard of Westmay & Kane.

Age: 38-39.
Race: Human, Norvagen descendant.
Gender: Male.
Sexuality: Heterosexual.
Current Residences: Oren, Varynhall, Blackrush.
Relationship Status: Hitched.
Social Status: Count of Varyn lands, servant of Varyn people.


Physical Appearance:
Height: 6’4”.
Weight: 230 lbs.
Eye Color: Green, a pale shade. Not deep. An illuminate ring of pale blue crowns his pupil, and fades to a milken scalera.
Skin Color: Fair, lightly freckled. Dark bluish veins run through in some visible spots.
Shape of Face: Square, full.
Distinguishing Features: Green eyes. A scar through his right eyebrow. Often seen injured.
Build of Body: Built physique from routine excercise and rehabilitation.
Hair Color: Chestnut brown.
Hair Style: Now kept tied back, braided at the sides.
Complexion: Fair, pale.
Posture: Straight and noble when he’s asked to be. Otherwise, he searches for things to lean on.
Is Seen By Others As: Emotional, ernest, honest, adamant, stubborn, perhaps foolhardy.
Scars:
• A jagged cut through his right eyebrow.
• A relatively shallow cut along his right leg, one to match on his left now. Several scars from raking, gnashing teeth along the right leg as well.
Voice: -


Personality:
Education: Taught by the best of Kalstaat, alongside Aleksandar Kane. He does not flaunt knowing things for fear of being wrong.
Languages: Rede, flecks of Norvägen, Common, Lavoye.
General Attitude: Uplifted, easily veering to dour or angry.
Religious Inclination: A faith in Rahas through Valiant. Serves all of the Pantheon but the Dark Gods, and facillitates worship of them. Interested in Archon.
General Intelligence: Clever enough. He is knowledgable on religious matters and history, as well as medical practices, swordfighting, fitness, and the upkeep on arms and armour.
Despite a distate for the arcane he knows a fair bit about Eviscism, taught by Sir Jason to Syr or him directly. Watching Brennard has garnered additional knowledge. He has learned smatterings of Formistry and Animancy’s workings as well.
Nearly everything else he is average, and when it is below average it shows.
General Sociability: Social. A constant aim to help people be the best person they can be, but patience wears thin eventually.
Alignment: Lawful Good/Neutral Good.


Possessions:

Wardrobe: An array of doublets, ranging from simple and casual to elegant and embroidered. Two or three sets of armour.
Jewelry: A signet ring with the Varyn sigil. His wedding ring.
Pets/Animals: None.


Health:

Illnesses: None currently.
Allergies: Dust, Bee-stings,
Injuries: His leg is coming out of a fragile state, formerly a lot worse off until Leofaren took care of him.
Sleeping Habits: Adequate.
Energy Levels: Tempered. He attempts to but a lid over the parts of himself that would cause a scene. Success is not guaranteed.
Eating Habits: Healthy. He cooks for himself and others when possible, Quill in particular.
Exercise Habits: Active.
Memory: Hazy. Unless special note is taken OOC it’s dependant on the buffoon that plays him.
Unhealthy Habits: Women at one point, he now actively rejects temptations as much as he can. Has a tendency to upset people.
Drinking Habits: He has partaken in the Devil's Nectar.


History:

Birthplace:
Born in the Myrneth camps. He was cared for by the Norvagens until Njorun decided it was enough time hiding, and headed to Alison’s side. He spent his time with Kane afterward.

Childhood:

Spending his years with a playmate, he’d only been shown the joys of living within a palace. Shielded from the malice of the world, he’d grown naive. With his father's death, and being legally cast out of Varyn by his cousin, he tried then to keep his family together for fear of not being a part of it any longer. Now he is the head of the family, and must carry the name to the next generation.

Family History:
-Son of Jeor Varyn and Njorun Wilkstrom-Eldsvart.
-Grandson of Gelyk “Godfeller” Varyn.

-Cousin of Gelyk Varyn II, Syr Varyn II, Josephine Varyn-Hallon, Marian Varyn II and Ylva Varyn [Godric’s line].
-Cousin of Jillian and Benjamin Varyn [Syr I’s line].
-Cousin of Rian and Sylvi [Marian I’s line].
-Cousin of Simon Dormus [Garen’s line].
-Patron cousin of Asher Varyn [Gelyk II’s son], Richard Buschell [Ylva’s son], Sigmund Hallon [Josephine’s son], Frey Varyn [Benjamin’s son] and any others that come out of the woodwork.
-Brother of Maceo and Carlos de Courtnay.
-Uncle of Francis de Courtnay.

Past Places of Residences:
Myrneth Campsite.
Silver Palace.
Oren.
Varynhall.

Storm’s Landing.
Linlea.

Places Traveled:
Myrneth, Queen’s Port, Oren, Varynhall, Linlea, Compendium, Arget Isles, Storm’s Landing, Sylannen,


Training & Skills:

+Pianoforte
-Practiced under Njorun as a boy. He’s retained some, but requires practice to be any good again.
+Reading+
-Capable of reading tomes in several languages.
+Archery+
-No true shot, but at least a capable bowman.
+Swordplay+
-Treated like one of the better swords in the realm, but no one is perfect. Unlikely to live up to expectation.
+Writing+
-Similar to above, he is no calligraph but is very capable of writing eloquently. Working on books currently, for his children and for the church.
+Healing+
-Knows how to treat wounds in the battlefield, and has saved Queen Alison Kane on one occasion. Will defer to divine or arcane healers before taking on something himself.

Relationships:

-Njorun; Mother
-Jeor; Father Arken
-Maceo; Elder Half Brother BoredBrit
-Francis; Nephew [USER=16918]BoredBrit[/USER]
-Carlos; Middle Half Brother MrMine
-Fjorleif; Grandmother
-Weland; Grandfather Paint
-Eira; Aunt TurtlePrada
-Gelyk Varyn I; Grandfather Arken
-Syr Edaren-Varyn I; Uncle Mitch
-Marian Varyn I; Aunt Elz
-Rian the Barbarian; Cousin FrostGuardian
-Sylvi; Cousin
-Sera Dormus; Cousin
-Audric Dormus; Cousin
-Ellarinya Dormus; Cousin
-Simon Dormus; Cousin Lavilethorn
-Garen; Uncle/‘Stepfather’ Azur
-Emrys Dormus; Aunt Sophe
-Gelyk Varyn II; Cousin Rygan
-Asher Varyn; Gelyk II’s son blargtheawesome
-Syr Varyn II; Cousin Arken
-Josephine Hallon; Cousin Charybdis
-Sigmund Hallon; Josephine’s son Rygan
-Adelaide Varyn; Cousin Cukie1
-Richard Buschell; Adelaide’s son Arken
-Godric Varyn; Uncle TheDeester
-Lucia Varyn; Aunt Landem

Immediate Family:
-Raalvara Varyn; Beloved Wife Raal
-Katla Varyn; Adopted Daughter Arcana
-Seraphine Varyn; Firstborn Daughter [12-14ish]
-Bennet Varyn; Firstborn Son [11-12ish]
-Ingrid Varyn; Secondborn Daughter [11-12ish]
-Goddard Varyn; Secondborn Son [9]
-Leofric Varyn; Thirdborn Son [8]
-Francis; Nephew BoredBrit
Trusted Friends:
-Elizabeth Kane; Even after all these years NIAH
-Raalvara Mason; None more valuable Raal
-Gilligan Kearney; “Red” Samwych
-Aleksandar; Childhood friend Solus
-Priestess Ashna; Despite hardship Solus
-Brennard; His friend, and among his role models. Mitch

Friendly With:
-Esplin Wyvern740
-Tania StarWillow2000
-Virnaak Vincentius
-Vashti Charybdis
-Frey Varyn Mitch
-Lady Sophia Dugald Jinny
-Lord Gael Dugald Scardrac
-Olga Stonecutter Kamaoe
-Sir Jason of Breakwater Rygan
-Melarue Elz
-Lilith Arcana
-Lisbet Elz
-Wolfgang Rygan
-Rowley Philipe
-Kitrana Dawnriver French Roast

Loose Acquaintances:
-Deram
-Eleanor Strand Samiwashere
-Karsten Jstar
-Ayda Ayda
-Joseph JoeJoe
-Pierrot Rue
-Anna Ayda
-Marie du Lavoyard Cukie1
-Dar'ket MaelstromPuddle
-Charles Kane Lannis
-Jaden Sekker CloakedReaper

Uncertain:
-Alison Kane; A Duchess and Adoptive Aunt Elz
-"Grey"; Oblivious, misunderstanding Estes241

Disfavored Individuals:
-Podric Flanders; Zealous, ignorant, hypocrite. Luam
-Francis; Misguided, unhinged, foul. BoredBrit
-Njorun; Self-indulgent, irresponsible, unmotherly, delusional. Cukie1
-Garen; Brash, back-handed, unfatherly. Azur
-Oskar "Harrister"; Wormtongue, envious

Hated:
-Maceo de Courtnay; A broken reflection of family. BoredBrit

Wary Of:
-Himself
-Legacy
-The Nothing
-Magic (some)
-Blight
-Jishrim
-Curses
 
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-Raalvara Varyn Raal
James loves her no matter what, and his trust in her is utmost. He finds the woman to be clever, courageous, driven, passionate, and of great faith—a great wife and mother. She still helps him soften over his personal views gained at a different time in his life. James wants the best for her, but finds himself envious of her standings with God. A sensation he has come to accept he shall never have in common with her. Her governance of Blackrush during crisis has put her in an uncomfortable position of accountability, and he does his best to guide her through. It is not often enough.

-Katla Varyn Arcana
While James lacks the bond she has with her mother, he loves her as family just the same. He fears she may not know, but hopes she does. The Varyn Family has had habits of adopting others into their name trailing back to Gelyk with Syr and Nykuous. She is the same, and has made her way in the world the same as well.

-Seraphine Varyn
His firstborn. Fatherhood is a weird adjustment, and James hopes that he is ready for it. For his family’s sake and his own. She has left an impression on Elizabeth that he hopes is positive for them both, and has put aside his own issues with certain members of Queensport for what is hopefully her benefit.

-The rest of the offspring
James and Raalvara’s children are naturally held close to the heart, but he feels guilt looking into their eyes—blighted, just the same as his own. There are a great many things that come with fatherhood, but the first and foremost James feels is concern for their happiness with the family they are raised in.

-Asher Varyn blargtheawesome
The boy is hotheaded, and James has found reasons to look back on his stewardship with both fond and disappointed eyes. The boy’s assumption of Lordship is one thing, but not seeming to grasp that there are rules—that under many circumstances he may not have been given the name—James is given pause over it.

The boy is young, however bold choices may leave him immortalized as that for the generations to come.

-Frey Varyn Mitch
If the boy is family and wishes to remain, James will do all in his power to make him feel a Varyn. Having gone through jeering over his own legitimacy, he would sooner accept Frey as family than put him through the same.

-Elizabeth Kane NIAH
James and she were once close friends, and while he is uncertain of her stance he still considers her one.

-Katherine Kane Elz

The girl is clever and seems intent to be responsible in her position. Quotes about wants from her give reason for wariness, but she is a child. What she does as an adult remains to be seen.

-Charles Kane Lannis
He is nothing like Brennard. Perhaps for a reason.

-Aleksandar Solus
A childhood friend, and for a time, just that. James was divided from the prince in the wake of their fathers’ deaths, and spent over a decade not seeing him. He has found himself looking to the old friend for companionship during the late months of the blight and beyond, but has not seen him in some time. James still holds him in high regard, especially after his aiding in Raalvara’s birth of Seraphine. Hopefully he is well, wherever he is.

-Alison Kane Elz
He will never forget her willingness to help him find God, even as the realm seems against the thought. She likely despises him for all he knows, and he wishes he could undo the events that centred around her death. He cannot, and must cope with the thought.

-Brennard Mitch
He is missed. Dearly. Brennard was among James’ heroes as he grew up, and the man was on a pedestal for it. James held complex sentiments toward the man’s reign and actions as he grew more aware of them, but he wishes he had more time with the man regardless. The revelation that he may live gives a spark of hope to that thought.

-Francis BoredBrit
Francis is gone, and James feels anger with himself that he never got to guide the boy as he was once told to. Perhaps his fate would be different. Perhaps it would be far worse.

-Virnaak Vincentius
There are things about Virnaak James wishes he had known sooner, however he feels due respect for the elf. He is missed.

-Vashti Charybdis
Despite being among Raalvara’s ‘children’ at one time, James has always seen her as a younger sister. He feels responsible for her wellbeing and protection, perhaps to her chagrin. She wanders into their life at intervals, but he has come to be grateful for what time he has seeing her again instead of concerned over the time he doesn’t.

-Sophia Dugald Jinny
An old flame. While James bears no affections for her, he still feels personal guilt for not being there at the time of her death.

-Gael Dugald Scardrac
Gael was James’ hero as a boy. Perhaps not the only one, but the one he most wished to take after. His righteousness and fervour for the betterment of the realm remain among how James sees the man, but it was not always so. The refusal of Rahas’ blessing for magic has irked James for great lengths, but he is now coming to understand the rationale. He does not agree, but he will not judge Dugald for his arcane state. He will be judged for his courage. He hopes the Grey Lady felt the same.

-Gilligan Samwych
He gives James hope. The formist truly entered James’ life in his absence, but he is grateful that he could meet him upon return. The caparii has been nothing but good to James and Raalvara, and James feels he is undeserving of Gilligan’s good graces. He hopes to see him again to repay him one day.

-Johanna Smurf

He hopes she is well, wherever she is.

-Sigmund Scardrac
The man has slighted James in stupendous fashion, but seems to be haunted by a great deal of choices from the time. He is being given the benefit of the doubt, but kept at a distance. James has no belief in Kings anymore.

-Quill Emiryn Juvix_
James’ student. He is bewildered by the level of grace she has, but admires it before being concerned over it. The young woman has been through horrible things that would break the will of many, but she maintains a hopeful nature. There is a lot to be respected in that. He took her on as a pupil because of it, and has high hopes for the Sangrian.

-Rowley de Chastain
The boy is learning, but seems to be learning well. James sees him more than any of Raalvara’s students, likely because of his (sometimes concerning) proximity to Quill. He understands Rowley’s inclination to Valiant and hopes the best for his faith, but James will always be willing to give a dissenting opinion where one is held.

-Jorvun GhostKairo123

boy version of a horsegirl

-Sir Jason Rygan
James squired the notorious knight for some time, and he was suddenly left a knight when Jason left abruptly. Perhaps the man has greater purpose, perhaps he has retired to a quiet life. He is thought fondly of for his valor, and for his great will. His magic did not consume him.


-Ashna Solus
The Priestess. Her word is held in high regard, even if they sometimes disagree. James is appreciative of her hospitality, but fears he is thought just a nuisance. He hopes to see her again someday, as she takes a leave from Linlea.

-Kitrana Dawnriver French Roast
Kitrana is a good woman, and James often needs reminding of this. Her departure from Valiant for magic has disappointed him, but after seeing what he has of the God, he has a level of understanding for her actions.

-Leofaren Venna Shankster
James has a great respect for the man’s selfless healing and compliance, and considers him and Kopii to be the greatest heroes of the blight. Leofaren is one of the handful of scenarios that James has no question of the morality of a mage. The elf is good, even if a bit stoic.

-Kopii Omikuji
James is grateful for the man, and holds him and Leofaren in extremely high regard. Though supposedly a bit rash in his decisions during the blight, James found the reaction much less warranted than the others privy to it. Hopefully the mage is well.

-Ayda Ayda
Raalvara’s friend, and an odd case for James. He still recalls her tavern arguments over his concern for Raalvara’s well-being, and he has not seen a change in her behaviour. She is one of the people responsible for keeping him alive during the Elemental’s attack. He will not forget that.

-Cassian Baron2537
A mark of integrity for Cassian is his refusal to sunder the location of the Varyns’ residence on Linlea, even when under threat of death. With a greater understanding and appreciation of Ayda, hopefully the two can meet again.

-Joseph JoeJoe
James has not seen enough of the ranger in recent times, sometimes intentionally as his distaste for magic flares up.


-Marie du Lavoyard Cukie1
She would have been better off without Maceo.

-Dar'ket MaelstromPuddle
An unlikely companion. James is wary of the man’s words but his actions seem noble. The elf is a friend, even if not a prominent one.

-Podric Flanders Luam
Self-serving. James finds Podric’s unenlightened hero worship of his half-brother to be misguided. It is ironic to James that Podric spends so much time in Maceo’s shadow that he is blind to the truth of who he was. Perhaps that changed when the man walked the earth again.

-Elijah de Beaumont Rue
Dunce.

-Oskar "Harrister"
Undeserving of the name he steals. James found the man to be worthless, and lack the awareness to understand simple responsibilities given to him. The man was dirt, and will be remembered as such left to the worms.

-Wolfgang Harrister Rygan
James has been told the young man has Harrister blood. He was helped by Wolfgang in multiple skirmishes and James is thankful for it. His role as mediator to Asher’s posturing was helpful, but not without sniping comments to both sides. James sees good things in him—but he is brought to wonder if the sa

-Jaden Seeker CloakedReaper
He is being given another chance at a good impression. After a while, if the world sees him as a better person than James has, it is more likely he is wrong. It remains to be seen.

-Maceo de Courtnay BoredBrit
James loathes him, but still fought for him to be left alive on several occasions. He was his brother. His family. Maceo acted as though he had need for neither, stealing their mother’s affections and Jacquelyn as well as leaving Francis to die in the Queensport fires as a babe. James wishes that he would not have stood up for him when he did. It seemed the favour was not once returned. He regrets having not seen the man as he again walked—however James is unsure how he would even respond in such a confrontation.
 
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