❝You have to respect the fire and forge but you must never fear it.❞
| Full name |
Karina Genevie Weyland
| Nicknames |
Luna, Ember, Gen.
| Age |
23
| Gender |
Female
| Appearance and Build |
Karina is a well-built and imposing girl, who radiates an aura of untapped strength and determination. She stands at a little over six foot with a curvy figure that she keeps maintained through her hard work and hands on approach to life. Her skin is as pale as the moon, and contrasts sharply with the shock of red hair which cascades down and around her shoulders when she hasn’t tied it up. Her eyes are a deep, piercing purple though sometimes they have been known to cool to a faint blue/grey at times, which is primarily due to her temperament. She usually has a smile on her face which usually comes across as a little mischievous and because of this a lot of people think her to still be a naïve girl. Despite the fact that her body is relatively well-toned her limbs still have a slightly lanky feel to them. She wears a heartshaped necklace most of the time with words of wisdom marked on it from her mother.
Her clothing tends to be made of toughened leather and cloth to better protect her from the forge fire as well as being padded enough to serve as armour if needed. She also has a set of lightweight leather and chainmail which she wears during skirmishes or such throughout her lands. Despite her station within the clans of her land she rarely dresses beyond anything functional since her world is harsh and she views it as such.
When in conflict she tends to carry the ancient weapon of her clan, Fragarach the Awakened, a large war maul with a three and a half foot handle and a half-by-half-by-one foot head. The head of the hammer itself is a rather ornate device with iconography of storms and lightning and the crash of thunder. She uses this primarily to inspire those with her to greater feats and onwards to victory, while her own personal weapon is a long bearded axe with her name carved in runes down the blade.
| Personality |
Karina can come across as harsh and scathing when her mind is focused on a task because her attention is given over to it completely and her desire for perfection rarely allows for much leeway for error. At the same time her enthusiasm for her work can energise those who work with her to refine their craft even more, and is said to be a wonder to watch.
For the majority Karina is a joyful spirit who seeks to learn more about the world in which she lives and as such can seem somewhat overly inquisitive but that is simply her nature and her desire for knowledge. She is deeply logical but prone to distraction at times, though when her focus is captured by something she loves and enjoys she can become closed off to almost all else. She is rather outspoken and unafraid to say what she thinks and how she feels, even if it is likely to result in a backlash. She feels that the truth is better than trying to cover things up with falsehoods.This approach has tended to give her a reputation of being tactless or harsh.
However those who know her, rather than simply taking her at face value see that she is relatively carefree when she can be and simply wants to be happy and thinks that hiding the truth is a cause for unhappiness. She loves the colour blue and her favourite flowers are the snow lilies of the mountain lowlands.
| Where they live |
She lives in a village called Faroe at the heart of a small lake which lies to the north of the English Lakes within the shadow of the Icelandic mountains that border the Arctic land. Her people travel across the lands of Labrador, trading and hunting around the villages and towns that exist. Many of the homesteads are hidden deep within the dense woodland that covers much of this part of the world, with the heavy snow and sharp winds that make all but the primary routes of travel almost impossible for those not native to the land. It is due to this that much trade traveling northwards passes through the hub of Labrador City, where it can do so safely and be ensured passage. However those who venture into the wilds of the country are usually fair game for those who call it there domain.
| What/who are they |
Karina is the eldest child of the tribal leader of the Weyland clan, and leads the warriors of her clan in conflict should the need arise. She’s also one of their most prominent blacksmiths and metalworkers, with her family being the standard by which the rest seek the emulate.
| History |
WIP
| Skills |
Blacksmithing –
Archery –
Combat Training –
Hunting –
Tracking –
| Other |
Father: Bolvar Weyland (49) is the current ruler of Azernost, the high king and leader of the Nine Clans of the Circle. He has always been a wise and kind leader, fair and just as he can be but unforgiving to his enemies on the battlefield. The last time he was in conflict was when the North Atlantic became the domain of the Nercomongers and tried to extend their influence into his realm as well. They were repulsed but his wife lost her life in the process.
Siblings: She has five younger siblings, three brothers and two sisters.
The youngest, Lidiah (15) is a quiet girl who her father seeks to protect above all else, and since her mother’s death three years ago he has become increasing worried about loosing her.
Next is Sarvus (17) who is currently at the capital city being tutored in the matters of state and such as well as conflict under their father. He is a clever and well suited to such matters, even if he isn’t the next in line for the throne his elder siblings know he’d do a better job than they would.
Symonne is a fiery spirit like her elder sister, a fighter and charmer in equal measure. Rarely able to stay in one place for too long she travels the length and breadth of the kingdom and many others as well. Though for the most part lately she has been travelling with the vessels of Clan Ásvaldr across the sea.
The twins Malakai the Either (21) and Torian the Or (21) are both towering fighters and would be warrior kings in their own right but instead they have pledged themselves to protect their elder sister. Each stands at 6’ 5” in full heavy plate that can take a lot of punishment, and are well armed for their task. Malakai is equipped with a pair of long-swords that are half his height in length, perfectly weighted and fitted to his grip. His brother however uses a giant tower shield that could hide the pair well enough from most archers and a long handled hammer, though he does carry a smaller short sword in case he needs it.