Sinister Kid ✧ Bullpen ✦ Headstrong ✧ Flathead ✦ We Will Fall Together ✧ People Help the People
{"Sometimes you wake up. Sometimes the fall kills you. And sometimes, when you fall, you fly."}
-Neil Gaiman
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{N A M E}
Iliana Tarly
{N I C K N A M E}
Liana, Captain
{A G E}
Twenty-Six [26]
{R O L E}
Warrior Companion
{B I R T H D A T E}
♉ May Third; Taurus ♉
{R A C E}
Human
{S E X U A L I T Y}
Pansexual
Iliana Tarly
{N I C K N A M E}
Liana, Captain
{A G E}
Twenty-Six [26]
{R O L E}
Warrior Companion
{B I R T H D A T E}
♉ May Third; Taurus ♉
{R A C E}
Human
{S E X U A L I T Y}
Pansexual
{"Happiness and Moral Duty are inseparably connected."}
-George Washington
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{H E I G H T}
5'8"
{W E I G H T}
145lb
{E Y E C O L O R}
Hazel
{H A I R C O L O R}
Brunette
{A P P E A R A N C E}
Liana is not one known for messing around or primping and preening. The only thing she seeks to highlight in her appearance are her muscles. Thus, she is always either in simple lightweight training garb, or in battle armor. She has one dress for when she absolutely must attend a formal occasion, and the thing is rather old. Physically she is of a slightly above average height and has a lean, muscled frame, and while she may not have bulging muscles as some of her guards do, she has proven that she knows how to use what she has. Her hair is usually up in a pony tail, down only on days when she is resting.
{O D D I T I E S}
Liana has a few scars, but they are hardly odd to a warrior.
5'8"
{W E I G H T}
145lb
{E Y E C O L O R}
Hazel
{H A I R C O L O R}
Brunette
{A P P E A R A N C E}
Liana is not one known for messing around or primping and preening. The only thing she seeks to highlight in her appearance are her muscles. Thus, she is always either in simple lightweight training garb, or in battle armor. She has one dress for when she absolutely must attend a formal occasion, and the thing is rather old. Physically she is of a slightly above average height and has a lean, muscled frame, and while she may not have bulging muscles as some of her guards do, she has proven that she knows how to use what she has. Her hair is usually up in a pony tail, down only on days when she is resting.
{O D D I T I E S}
Liana has a few scars, but they are hardly odd to a warrior.
{"Folks are usually as happy as they make their minds up to be."}
-Abraham Lincoln
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{P E R S O N A L I T Y}
✦ Headstrong ✧ Honorable ✦ Mischievous ✧ Clever ✦
There is often a stereotype of strong warrior's having a somewhat headstrong nature, and this certainly applies to Liana. As a warrior rising through the barracks she was known for setting her mind on things and becoming unmovable in regards to them. A soldier since youth, she understands the importance of discipline and obedience towards superiors, but if she does not respect a leader she will quite stubbornly refuse to listen to their words. Given her her obstinate nature it is a wonder that she was ever able to rise in the ranks at all, actually. But her tenacity kept her training and working, unwilling to be driven to the ground by any level of difficulty in training or battle. This persistence is something her mentors appreciated, if nothing else. It is difficult to keep Liana from either reaching her goals, or getting into serious trouble trying.
Still, for all of the trouble she has gotten into thanks to her refusal to give up or give in, there is no denying that the young woman acts in the way that she believes is the truest and most just. Coming from a world of warriors, even if her parents were not precisely fighters, it was always taught that she must protect the weak, protect justice, and protect the crown. Antics aside, Liana will never take part in an unfair fight. She will gladly fall on her own blade before intentionally killing innocents, despite the knowledge that she must do as her Queen commands. A warrior without honor is merely someone with blood on their sword and violence in their heart, and this is something that Liana has vowed to never forget. Because of this, she is honest (sometimes to a fault), she is devoted, and she is perhaps in possession of a bleeding heart that is quick to stop and help anyone who shows need for it, even if it may delay her own cause. Liana cannot leave alone someone in need without feeling an immense weight on her mind thanks to it. She has had to before, and the possibilities plagued her for weeks, sometimes months.
Of course, warrior she may be, but Iliana is still somewhat young and has her pleasures outside of the training barracks. The young woman is quite fond of little pranks and jokes, something that has stuck with her since childhood. When she was younger, she would be punished for her pranks, but quietly her father would observe that they were a sign of a quick and creative mind, helpful on the battlefield. Now, her jokes and wit are met frequently with rolled eyes and a "Captain, please." Those warriors who smile and laugh with her are the ones who soon find themselves in her companionship, for she treasures in others a similar sense of humor. When others ask her how she can play jokes in her position, she often responds that it is the only way to keep herself from becoming little more than a strong arm and a sharpened blade.
And that is another reason why she is allowed her occasional pranks and silly traps, or is indulged in a desire for witty conversation. They keep her clever, resourceful, capable of remembering how to use the world around her when the kingdom sees a day of peace that does not require the Royal Guard. A good soldier is strong, disciplined, courageous. A great one is clever, intuitive, and perhaps just a little bit tricky. Liana is a great soldier. She has a quick eye for the weaknesses of others and a quicker arm. Her mind is made for strategies on the spot, for impromptu battle plans. Admittedly Liana is not necessarily intelligent in regards to book learning, but she has a sharp mind and the instinct to use it without too much second guessing.
✦ Headstrong ✧ Honorable ✦ Mischievous ✧ Clever ✦
There is often a stereotype of strong warrior's having a somewhat headstrong nature, and this certainly applies to Liana. As a warrior rising through the barracks she was known for setting her mind on things and becoming unmovable in regards to them. A soldier since youth, she understands the importance of discipline and obedience towards superiors, but if she does not respect a leader she will quite stubbornly refuse to listen to their words. Given her her obstinate nature it is a wonder that she was ever able to rise in the ranks at all, actually. But her tenacity kept her training and working, unwilling to be driven to the ground by any level of difficulty in training or battle. This persistence is something her mentors appreciated, if nothing else. It is difficult to keep Liana from either reaching her goals, or getting into serious trouble trying.
Still, for all of the trouble she has gotten into thanks to her refusal to give up or give in, there is no denying that the young woman acts in the way that she believes is the truest and most just. Coming from a world of warriors, even if her parents were not precisely fighters, it was always taught that she must protect the weak, protect justice, and protect the crown. Antics aside, Liana will never take part in an unfair fight. She will gladly fall on her own blade before intentionally killing innocents, despite the knowledge that she must do as her Queen commands. A warrior without honor is merely someone with blood on their sword and violence in their heart, and this is something that Liana has vowed to never forget. Because of this, she is honest (sometimes to a fault), she is devoted, and she is perhaps in possession of a bleeding heart that is quick to stop and help anyone who shows need for it, even if it may delay her own cause. Liana cannot leave alone someone in need without feeling an immense weight on her mind thanks to it. She has had to before, and the possibilities plagued her for weeks, sometimes months.
Of course, warrior she may be, but Iliana is still somewhat young and has her pleasures outside of the training barracks. The young woman is quite fond of little pranks and jokes, something that has stuck with her since childhood. When she was younger, she would be punished for her pranks, but quietly her father would observe that they were a sign of a quick and creative mind, helpful on the battlefield. Now, her jokes and wit are met frequently with rolled eyes and a "Captain, please." Those warriors who smile and laugh with her are the ones who soon find themselves in her companionship, for she treasures in others a similar sense of humor. When others ask her how she can play jokes in her position, she often responds that it is the only way to keep herself from becoming little more than a strong arm and a sharpened blade.
And that is another reason why she is allowed her occasional pranks and silly traps, or is indulged in a desire for witty conversation. They keep her clever, resourceful, capable of remembering how to use the world around her when the kingdom sees a day of peace that does not require the Royal Guard. A good soldier is strong, disciplined, courageous. A great one is clever, intuitive, and perhaps just a little bit tricky. Liana is a great soldier. She has a quick eye for the weaknesses of others and a quicker arm. Her mind is made for strategies on the spot, for impromptu battle plans. Admittedly Liana is not necessarily intelligent in regards to book learning, but she has a sharp mind and the instinct to use it without too much second guessing.
{"Any weapon is a good weapon, as long as you use it with honor and skill."}
-Brian Jacques
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{I N V E N T O R Y}
✦Needle - Liana often teases Ross about his sewing kit, and when she received this blade from the queen, she nicknamed it needle in parody of his sewing needles.
✧Throwing Knives - Liana has never been good with a bow, but carries around small, incredibly sharp throwing knives. She is very set on retrieving them at the end of a fight.
✦Ring - Liana wears her father and mother's wedding bands around her neck on a leather cord, as well as her captain of the guard ring. She takes them off only before a battle.
✦Shield - Liana's shield is not particularly intimidating in size, but she wields it well as both a weapon and defense.
{S T R E N G T H S}
✦Swordsmanship - Among the humans, Liana's skill is unparalleled by any her age, and by many her senior. Trained by her father, whose skill was was a great secret, and many master swordsman of the royal guard, she has always had the highest of appreciations for the art of the blade.
✧Agility - In a fight against a larger opponent, Liana's greatest asset is her speed and flexibility. Without it she would be half the warrior she is today. As it stands, she is known as a ghost for her ability to go untouched by blades. She wears her opponent down, and turns their own strength against them.
✦Acrobatics - Before becoming the wife of the Royal blacksmith, Liana's mother was a performer. Liana grew up learning to swing from branches like a monkey, and how to flip and somersault through the air. She rarely uses such moves in battle, thinking them inefficient, but they are occasionally useful in a chase.
✧Honor - Others may call her a fool for it, but Liana perceives her honor as he greatest strength. It helps her rest at night, gives her a place, and has earned her allies in the past.
✦Multitasking - As captain of the guard, it is necessary that she be able to juggle many tasks at once.
{W E A K N E S S E S}
✦Dyslexia - Perhaps ironic given that the prince is such an avid scholar, Liana has great difficulties reading. When she was young she thought it wouldn't be necessary to learn, but there were those who prodded her towards it anyway. She found herself having much more difficulty with it than others might, which proves problematic for the warrior.
✧Archery - As beautiful as she may be with a sword or a knife in her hand, Liana has very little skill with a bow and arrow. She never quite got the hang of the weapon, and ultimately focused more on her blades instead. Even now, her aim is quite abysmal.
✦Hero - The young woman has this feeling of obligation to help anyone who asks her for it, if she thinks that their need is in any way sincere. She has been called gullible for this, and is very likely to be tricked by some pick pocket who claims to need help getting a cat out of a tree or something. She is especially weak towards children.
✧The Prince - This is a matter of course, given that he is both her closest friend and someone she is sworn to protect. It is quite a simple task to compromise Liana through the use of the Prince- in order to protect him she would likely, with great pain, cast aside her morals. It is a frightening prospect.
✦Brute Strength - Iliana is proud and fast, but her greatest strength is avoiding being hit. When fighting a large opponent, which many of her opponents are, she must constantly be worrying over their strength. The fact of the matter is that she has to train much harder than a larger person would in order to be on their level, much to her dismay.
✦Needle - Liana often teases Ross about his sewing kit, and when she received this blade from the queen, she nicknamed it needle in parody of his sewing needles.
✧Throwing Knives - Liana has never been good with a bow, but carries around small, incredibly sharp throwing knives. She is very set on retrieving them at the end of a fight.
✦Ring - Liana wears her father and mother's wedding bands around her neck on a leather cord, as well as her captain of the guard ring. She takes them off only before a battle.
✦Shield - Liana's shield is not particularly intimidating in size, but she wields it well as both a weapon and defense.
{S T R E N G T H S}
✦Swordsmanship - Among the humans, Liana's skill is unparalleled by any her age, and by many her senior. Trained by her father, whose skill was was a great secret, and many master swordsman of the royal guard, she has always had the highest of appreciations for the art of the blade.
✧Agility - In a fight against a larger opponent, Liana's greatest asset is her speed and flexibility. Without it she would be half the warrior she is today. As it stands, she is known as a ghost for her ability to go untouched by blades. She wears her opponent down, and turns their own strength against them.
✦Acrobatics - Before becoming the wife of the Royal blacksmith, Liana's mother was a performer. Liana grew up learning to swing from branches like a monkey, and how to flip and somersault through the air. She rarely uses such moves in battle, thinking them inefficient, but they are occasionally useful in a chase.
✧Honor - Others may call her a fool for it, but Liana perceives her honor as he greatest strength. It helps her rest at night, gives her a place, and has earned her allies in the past.
✦Multitasking - As captain of the guard, it is necessary that she be able to juggle many tasks at once.
{W E A K N E S S E S}
✦Dyslexia - Perhaps ironic given that the prince is such an avid scholar, Liana has great difficulties reading. When she was young she thought it wouldn't be necessary to learn, but there were those who prodded her towards it anyway. She found herself having much more difficulty with it than others might, which proves problematic for the warrior.
✧Archery - As beautiful as she may be with a sword or a knife in her hand, Liana has very little skill with a bow and arrow. She never quite got the hang of the weapon, and ultimately focused more on her blades instead. Even now, her aim is quite abysmal.
✦Hero - The young woman has this feeling of obligation to help anyone who asks her for it, if she thinks that their need is in any way sincere. She has been called gullible for this, and is very likely to be tricked by some pick pocket who claims to need help getting a cat out of a tree or something. She is especially weak towards children.
✧The Prince - This is a matter of course, given that he is both her closest friend and someone she is sworn to protect. It is quite a simple task to compromise Liana through the use of the Prince- in order to protect him she would likely, with great pain, cast aside her morals. It is a frightening prospect.
✦Brute Strength - Iliana is proud and fast, but her greatest strength is avoiding being hit. When fighting a large opponent, which many of her opponents are, she must constantly be worrying over their strength. The fact of the matter is that she has to train much harder than a larger person would in order to be on their level, much to her dismay.
{"She devoured the stars so that her wishes might burn in her stomach."}
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{H O B B I E S}
✦Watching Blacksmiths - "When I was younger, I used to sit and watch my father work for hours. Watching swords be made is beautiful."
✧Training - When restless, Liana will go outside and practice with her sword or throwing knives by herself. She can often be found out there at very late hours when there is something on her mind.
✦Little Pranks - "It can be difficult to remember life outside of training and worrying sometimes. Everyone needs an outlet- mine is dropping water on the heads of new recruits."
{H A B I T S}
✧Tongue to Tooth - When Liana's smiles are completely sincere, her tongue will often poke out between her teeth, or curl up to touch her front teeth.
✦Sharpening - It is quite clear that the warrior has something weighing on her mind when she is continuously sharpening or polishing blades already in perfect condition.
✧Pull Ups - When in a very good mood, or filled with too much energy, Liana tends to latch on to the nearest sturdy thing, a branch perhaps, and do rapidfire pull ups until her arms burn or someone distracts her.
{L I K E S}
✦The Royal Guard - "I was just a blacksmith's daughter, but as I grew stronger they welcomed me with open arms. They are my family."
✧Jokes - "A soldier who cannot laugh is one who will soon find themselves constantly on edge."
✦Sparring - Liana gets a rush from a good match, and will not tolerate anyone showing her any mercy whatsoever while sparring.
✧Honorable People - "Those with honor, I find, make the dearest of friends and strongest of allies."
✦Dogs - Many people in the castle keep dogs, both for hunting and as pets, and Liana has always been fond of the creatures, though she keeps none of her own. She tends to get along very well with them.
{D I S L I K E S}
✦Being Looked Down On - There are those who might, even when the absolute ruler of the humans is a woman, question a female captain. There are those who would question a blacksmith's daughter. Liana is easily riled up by such people.
✧Those Who Refuse to Smile - "I won't hate a person for it, but it'll be rather difficult for us to ever get along."
✦Heavy Clothing - For special events, Liana must wear heavy armor or a decorated gown. She despises this, and otherwise opts for light clothing and light armor. Weight is the enemy of speed.
✧Court Drama - Iliana may have grown up in the vicinity of the castle due to her father's rank, but even upon entering it she remained as close to the barracks as possible. It is far too easy for the girl to accidentally step on some old wound, and everyone has some secret that she dreads running in on.
✦Reading - "It doesn't come naturally, and I've given up on trying to force myself into headaches and misery."
{G O A L S}
✦Protect the Prince - "He is my friend and ward."
✧Serve her Kingdom - "A duty I am happy to fulfill, typically."
✦Try New Things - "A life without fresh experiences is one not worth living."
{F E A R S}
✧Unplanned Pregnancy - "I want a family eventually, yes, but a Captain with child is not what the kingdom needs right now."
✦The Prince Dying - The prince is her closest friend. His death would not just be a slight on her honor, but a major blow to her emotionally.
✧Killing Innocents - There comes a time when soldiers must do difficult things. This is one she dreads, especially having been unknowingly tasked with it in the past.
✦Watching Blacksmiths - "When I was younger, I used to sit and watch my father work for hours. Watching swords be made is beautiful."
✧Training - When restless, Liana will go outside and practice with her sword or throwing knives by herself. She can often be found out there at very late hours when there is something on her mind.
✦Little Pranks - "It can be difficult to remember life outside of training and worrying sometimes. Everyone needs an outlet- mine is dropping water on the heads of new recruits."
{H A B I T S}
✧Tongue to Tooth - When Liana's smiles are completely sincere, her tongue will often poke out between her teeth, or curl up to touch her front teeth.
✦Sharpening - It is quite clear that the warrior has something weighing on her mind when she is continuously sharpening or polishing blades already in perfect condition.
✧Pull Ups - When in a very good mood, or filled with too much energy, Liana tends to latch on to the nearest sturdy thing, a branch perhaps, and do rapidfire pull ups until her arms burn or someone distracts her.
{L I K E S}
✦The Royal Guard - "I was just a blacksmith's daughter, but as I grew stronger they welcomed me with open arms. They are my family."
✧Jokes - "A soldier who cannot laugh is one who will soon find themselves constantly on edge."
✦Sparring - Liana gets a rush from a good match, and will not tolerate anyone showing her any mercy whatsoever while sparring.
✧Honorable People - "Those with honor, I find, make the dearest of friends and strongest of allies."
✦Dogs - Many people in the castle keep dogs, both for hunting and as pets, and Liana has always been fond of the creatures, though she keeps none of her own. She tends to get along very well with them.
{D I S L I K E S}
✦Being Looked Down On - There are those who might, even when the absolute ruler of the humans is a woman, question a female captain. There are those who would question a blacksmith's daughter. Liana is easily riled up by such people.
✧Those Who Refuse to Smile - "I won't hate a person for it, but it'll be rather difficult for us to ever get along."
✦Heavy Clothing - For special events, Liana must wear heavy armor or a decorated gown. She despises this, and otherwise opts for light clothing and light armor. Weight is the enemy of speed.
✧Court Drama - Iliana may have grown up in the vicinity of the castle due to her father's rank, but even upon entering it she remained as close to the barracks as possible. It is far too easy for the girl to accidentally step on some old wound, and everyone has some secret that she dreads running in on.
✦Reading - "It doesn't come naturally, and I've given up on trying to force myself into headaches and misery."
{G O A L S}
✦Protect the Prince - "He is my friend and ward."
✧Serve her Kingdom - "A duty I am happy to fulfill, typically."
✦Try New Things - "A life without fresh experiences is one not worth living."
{F E A R S}
✧Unplanned Pregnancy - "I want a family eventually, yes, but a Captain with child is not what the kingdom needs right now."
✦The Prince Dying - The prince is her closest friend. His death would not just be a slight on her honor, but a major blow to her emotionally.
✧Killing Innocents - There comes a time when soldiers must do difficult things. This is one she dreads, especially having been unknowingly tasked with it in the past.
{"We ourselves must walk the path."}
-Buddha
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{H I S T O R Y}
Iliana was blessed to be born into a happy family, doted on as the child conceived by a couple who had been told it would never be possible. Her father as the blacksmith to the royal family, as his father and grandfather before him had been, capable of making a sword better than any other forged with human hands. In fact, when she was little he used to tell tall tales of having been taught by a dwarf, although Iliana stopped believing him when she grew old enough to see through his playful tricks. Both of her parents were good, warmhearted people. Her mother had been a performer who, when come to perform at the castle, noticed the shy but cheerful apprentice blacksmith and stayed a while to pester him at the forge. Her father, of course, claims he saw her mother first.
Liana always imagined she'd be a blacksmith, like her father. When she was still a baby she would sit on the bench and watch her father work, feeling the heat of the fire and observing the tenderness with which he would go about his craft, as if each blade were a precious child. He is the one who taught her to appreciate the beauty and dignity of a blade, and to take care of it well. Never did he imagine that this would be something taken down the path of a warrior rather than a smith. But he was not the only one she grew up watching, after all. Her father's forge was near the training field for soldiers, for sake of convenience, and so she would often climb into trees and watch the soldier's wield her father's blades. The beauty with which they danced enchanted her, pulling her in a way that the comforting warmth of the fire never could. She was six when she begged for a little sword of her own, disappointed to receive a wooden one but happy to play all the same. Between tumbling lessons with her mother, time made for imitating soldiers from afar, and lessons from a father still believing she would be his apprentice, the young woman was constantly being pulled one way or another. She was nine when she admitted to her father that the forge was not where her heart lie. She wanted to be on the field sparring, not just watching from the rooftop distance. He must have known to some extent, of course, and after two nights of long discussion with her mother, he asked a favor of an old friend, one of the trainers for young warrior hopefuls, to give her lessons in swordsmanship. The more she studied and practice, the deeper in love she fell with the way the blade became an extension of her arm.
When she turned fifteen, Liana moved out of her family's home and into the soldier's barracks, which admittedly were not particularly far from home. She became an official member of the Queen's army, not simply a little girl being tutored. Of course, those six years of tutelage from a great mentor made her strong, quick, and beautiful in her own way, as warriors are. She excelled, pushing herself further and further for love of the learning. She would be allowed to travel across the human kingdom, occasionally making visits of good will into neighboring kingdoms to visit their soldiers. While her mother and father may have worried away for her at home, she fought bandits, explored, and pushed her body to the limits of its potential. And when she came home her father would find her sitting on that bench, waiting for him to forge another sword. When she turned eighteen, the sword he forged for her while she watched was for her. Liana was sent on a mission to attack criminals who were terrorizing farmers. But their information was false, and she took the life of an innocent instead. Upon returning home, ashamed and miserable, she could find comfort on that bench, even as her father's hands grew stiff with arthritis. They had conceived her at an old age, after all. Her parents were not young sprites. At nineteen, she sat and spoke of how she had been appointed a member of the Royal guard. The next time she sat on that bench, a year later, it was hunched over, miserable. Her mother had died. Six months later, her father went as well, they said it was of grief. A new blacksmith moved in, the first in generations to not be a direct descendant of the Tarly name. Liana has not visited the blacksmith since, sending others when she needs something.
But she grew stronger still. Liana Tarly, Captain of the Royal guard. No human her age can best her in a fight, and few warriors appreciate the beauty of a blade as she can. She is one of, if not the, most powerful human warriors of her time. With this in mind, the Queen tasks her to protect the prince. She tasks herself to protect a friend.
Iliana was blessed to be born into a happy family, doted on as the child conceived by a couple who had been told it would never be possible. Her father as the blacksmith to the royal family, as his father and grandfather before him had been, capable of making a sword better than any other forged with human hands. In fact, when she was little he used to tell tall tales of having been taught by a dwarf, although Iliana stopped believing him when she grew old enough to see through his playful tricks. Both of her parents were good, warmhearted people. Her mother had been a performer who, when come to perform at the castle, noticed the shy but cheerful apprentice blacksmith and stayed a while to pester him at the forge. Her father, of course, claims he saw her mother first.
Liana always imagined she'd be a blacksmith, like her father. When she was still a baby she would sit on the bench and watch her father work, feeling the heat of the fire and observing the tenderness with which he would go about his craft, as if each blade were a precious child. He is the one who taught her to appreciate the beauty and dignity of a blade, and to take care of it well. Never did he imagine that this would be something taken down the path of a warrior rather than a smith. But he was not the only one she grew up watching, after all. Her father's forge was near the training field for soldiers, for sake of convenience, and so she would often climb into trees and watch the soldier's wield her father's blades. The beauty with which they danced enchanted her, pulling her in a way that the comforting warmth of the fire never could. She was six when she begged for a little sword of her own, disappointed to receive a wooden one but happy to play all the same. Between tumbling lessons with her mother, time made for imitating soldiers from afar, and lessons from a father still believing she would be his apprentice, the young woman was constantly being pulled one way or another. She was nine when she admitted to her father that the forge was not where her heart lie. She wanted to be on the field sparring, not just watching from the rooftop distance. He must have known to some extent, of course, and after two nights of long discussion with her mother, he asked a favor of an old friend, one of the trainers for young warrior hopefuls, to give her lessons in swordsmanship. The more she studied and practice, the deeper in love she fell with the way the blade became an extension of her arm.
When she turned fifteen, Liana moved out of her family's home and into the soldier's barracks, which admittedly were not particularly far from home. She became an official member of the Queen's army, not simply a little girl being tutored. Of course, those six years of tutelage from a great mentor made her strong, quick, and beautiful in her own way, as warriors are. She excelled, pushing herself further and further for love of the learning. She would be allowed to travel across the human kingdom, occasionally making visits of good will into neighboring kingdoms to visit their soldiers. While her mother and father may have worried away for her at home, she fought bandits, explored, and pushed her body to the limits of its potential. And when she came home her father would find her sitting on that bench, waiting for him to forge another sword. When she turned eighteen, the sword he forged for her while she watched was for her. Liana was sent on a mission to attack criminals who were terrorizing farmers. But their information was false, and she took the life of an innocent instead. Upon returning home, ashamed and miserable, she could find comfort on that bench, even as her father's hands grew stiff with arthritis. They had conceived her at an old age, after all. Her parents were not young sprites. At nineteen, she sat and spoke of how she had been appointed a member of the Royal guard. The next time she sat on that bench, a year later, it was hunched over, miserable. Her mother had died. Six months later, her father went as well, they said it was of grief. A new blacksmith moved in, the first in generations to not be a direct descendant of the Tarly name. Liana has not visited the blacksmith since, sending others when she needs something.
But she grew stronger still. Liana Tarly, Captain of the Royal guard. No human her age can best her in a fight, and few warriors appreciate the beauty of a blade as she can. She is one of, if not the, most powerful human warriors of her time. With this in mind, the Queen tasks her to protect the prince. She tasks herself to protect a friend.
{"Life's under no obligation to give us what we expect."}
-Margaret Mitchell
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Jaime Alexander
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Jaime Alexander
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