Full Name: Miles Harrison Endicott III
Nicknames: None
Age: 16
Godly Parent: Hades
Birthdate: September 1st, 1997
Home Town: Greenwich, CT
Sexuality: Gay
Likes: Wealth, and the trappings thereof β Singing, but only songs that he sounds good singing β Cooking, but only for those who appreciate it β Beer, and the state-of-being it creates β Gray or cloudy days without rain β Being right β Word-play β Board & card games, particularly Ouija and hold 'em β Night time, particularly spent in silence and solitude β Being taken seriously β Guys who are taller than him β Graveyards β Honesty β Kombucha β Well-spiced food
Dislikes: Being dirty, wet, or overly warm β Unhealthy food & drink, save for beer β Being treated like a child β Bigotry β People who can't take a hint β Being touched without permission β Low-end apparel β Pop music β Mainstream movies & television β Cheap beer - Meds
Fears: Falling in love β Losing his mind β Heights β Wide, open spaces
Personality: Miles is usually difficult to read. His features tend to remain fairly placid, regardless of his mood. When he does smile, it's hardly noticeable. When he's angry, he gets quiet rather than loud. He isn't one for gesticulation or casual physical contact. He recognizes the difficulties that his emotional camouflage can present, though, and has adopted a policy of blunt honesty to help his peers to better understand him. Miles has no qualms whatsoever with letting others know exactly what he thinks of them, a trait which has won him just as many enemies as admirers.
None of this is to say that Miles is emotionally-stunted. Socially, perhaps somewhat, but he's actually quite emotional. His two most common emotions are frustration and depression; in fact, he has only recently stopped taking the medication prescribed for him to treat bi-polar disorder. When he has fits now, he copes by throwing himself into a task or project, either as a means to abate his anxiety or to battle his feelings of low self-worth by means of creation. Most students will have experienced his sense of humor, which comes in either obtuse or bitchy. The former relies on word-play and absurdity, while the latter is usually reserved for putting others in their place.
He is highly intelligent, and values intelligence highly. He considers himself one of the brightest students at the academy, and one of the most powerful as well. He tends to accord grudging respect to other powerful demi-gods, even if he can't stand them or vise versa. Those who prove themselves inept or inconsequential can usually expect polite niceties from Miles and nothing more; if they press, they will encounter his famous brand of honesty.
Miles has been single since arriving at the academy. Though he's openly gay, he hasn't evinced any interest in anyone at school, or for that matter, talked about past boyfriends or hopeful relationships. He doesn't talk much about his past at all, in fact.
Finally, Miles can be extremely fastidious- nearly to the point of obsession. He is very particular about his appearance, particularly his clothing, hair, and environment. Disrupting his effects or person is a surefire way to get him angry.
History: There isn't very much to Miles' mother besides looks. She has a few other admirable traits, but most of the major events in her life- her dalliance with Hades, her subsequent marriage to Miles Endicott- happened because she was attractive and determined to do the best she could by her son.
She'd been having an affair with Endicott, a wealthy real estate mogul in NYC, for nearly a year. She'd only been the waitress at a restaurant he frequented, struggling to pay bills while she tried to make it as an actress. He'd was charming, handsome, and obviously wealthy, so she'd let him buy her a drink after several requests on his part. She had a good night, and brought him home. He only told her the next morning that he was married, but that he'd love to see her again.
They were essentially dating; he lived in Greenwich, ostensibly, but spent most of his time in the city. Miles' wife was in poor health and seldom left their home, so they were free to carry on in unrented apartments or hotel rooms for the better part of a year. His wife's health took a drastic turn for the worst, and while he was attending her, Miles' mother happened to draw the attention of Hades.
Things were uncertain between her and Davenport for a while in the wake of his wife's death. Only a few weeks afterward, she discovered she was pregnant, and assumed that it was his. Rather than question her, he embraced the notion. He'd always wanted to be a father, but his wife's complications had prevented it. They were promptly married, a little too quickly some might have said, and Miles' mom moved out to Connecticut to bear and raise her son.
Miles wanted for nothing. With an attentive mother and a wealthy father, his every need was seen to. Dark of hair and eye, despite the comforts surrounding him, he was a fitful and moody child. He had to have things his way, or he threw terrible tantrums- so terrible that his parents sought the intervention of mental health professionals early on after one such outburst had nearly required police involvement in a crowded store.
Medication helped. For several years, Miles was able to control his temper. He went to school and made friends and carried on as a normal (absurdly wealthy) child might. As he got older, his βissuesβ started cropping up again, culminating in a forced-hospitalization after he attacked and badly injured a fellow student who was spreading gossip about Miles' mother and how quickly she'd moved in after Miles' dad's former wife died. It took quite a bit of clout on his father's part to suppress the nature of the attack, which had involved animate shadows and the wailing of spirits.
It was while he was in the hospital that he met his real father. Hades came to visit him, simply strolling along a path to join Miles on a bench secluded in shadows. He didn't tell him everything, but he offered him the chance to go someplace better equipped to help him with his βissuesβ. Miles would have done anything to escape the endless rounds of therapy and the medication that left him feeling numb or even crazier than before, so he readily agreed. The stranger disappeared, and for months nothing happened, leading Miles to believe that he'd hallucinated the entire thing.
When his family came to visit him on his fifteenth birthday, they had good news: they were getting him released, and they'd found a great school that specialized in dealing with children who had uncommon difficulties. Hades turned up again as well, explaining a little more about what and who Miles was. After a week with his family, it was time to head to Olympus Academy, where he did fairly well, academically if not socially.
Anything else? Miles abilities are tied intricately to his emotional-state. The more riled-up he is, the more powerful he is. His primary talent lies in shadow manipulation; it is there that he exercises the most fine-control, showing an unusual capability for investing darkness with solidity. His necromancy and geokinesis are also potent, but lack refinement.