And crowds distrest,
And book and bell, at length I have come
To my full rest.
A ten years' rule beneath the sun
Is wound up here,
And what I have done, what left undone,
Figures out clear.
Yet in the estimate of such
It grieves me more
That I by some was loved so much
Than that I bore,
From others, judgment of that hue
Which over-hope
Breeds from a theoretic view
Of regal scope.
For kingly opportunities
Right many have sighed;
How best to bear its devilries
Those learn who have tried!
I have eaten the fat and drunk the sweet,
Lived the life out
From the first greeting glad drum-beat
To the last shout.
What pleasure earth affords to kings
I have enjoyed
Through its long vivid pulse-stirrings
Even till it cloyed.
What days of strain, what nights of stress
Can cark a throne,
Even one maintained in peacefulness,
I too have known.
And so, I think, could I step back
To life again,
I should prefer the average track
Of average men,
Since, as with them, what kingship would
It cannot do,
Nor to first thoughts however good
Hold itself true.
Something binds hard the royal hand,
As all that be,
And it is That has shaped, has planned
My acts and me.
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty-seven
Nicknames: The Light of the North, The Northern Star, Ori (Only acceptable coming from his wife)
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 189lbs
Build: Slender with layers of lean muscle.
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Blue
Scars?: There are various battle scars on his body, but there is one scar in particular that is his favorite. It resides on his abdomen, large and the skin there is puckered. He received it the first day his father placed a sword in his hand and said 'This will be the first of your many wounds, my son. Wear it with pride." This was right before his father sliced him.
Brief written description: Orion is a man with a look of everlasting strength and headstrong perseverance. He has a rather hard exterior with his intelligent bright green eyes and his tight square jaw. His skin is sun-kissed from years of hunting and combat, and his thick dark locks turn bronze in the sun's rays. He is hauntingly handsome, but there is a coldness in his body and a hardness in his eyes; the look of a man that has seen too much in so little time. Though, he is young, Orion possesses a wisdom that is displayed in his voice, posture, and stare. He is a man of stern nobility and his body portrays every bit of his knightly persona.
Clothing preference: Orion prefers to be clothed in his royal attire. Silks, satin, and pure cotton are his favorites. He enjoys the colors crimson, charcoal, and gold, and simply likes to be comfortable.
Skills:
~Sword fighting
~Archery
~Jousting
~Loosing his temper
~Persuasion
~Battle Strategy
~Torture
~Intimidation
~Articulate
Quirks:
~When annoyed, Orion will either smirk at the stupidity of the conversation or he will twist his dagger between his fingers, signaling that he is tempted to get violent.
~When pleased, he doesn't smile, but he will nod in appreciation. The only person that is really allowed to hear him laugh or see him smile is his wife, family or closest friends.
~Orion prays daily, searching for both strength and guidance when leading his kingdom.
~Ori has the shortest temper, which often makes him act rashly.
~He is nearly obsessed with producing a legitimate heir.
Likes:
~Challenges
~His wife
~Children
~His kingdom
~Obedience
~Loyalty
~Seafood
~Fruit
~Jousting
~Sleep
Dislikes:
~Threats
~The Rayleighs
~Mutton
~Losing
~Traitors
~Lost trust
Fears:
~Not producing an heir
~Disappointing his people
~Not living up to his father's expectations
Orion is a true king. He is dedicated to his kingdom, and is willing to lay his life on the line for his people. At first glance, Orion may seem like a cold man, he is quick to anger often acting out rashly and you can hear him daily shouting at his advisors. He shows indifference to many of his cabinet members, he can be friendly to some someday and the horrible the next, had this been modern times he would have certainly been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. He does have a rather authoritativeness that his father has drilled into his mind since he was a child. He was raised to rule, and rule he shall. He leads his kingdom with an iron fist, but still possesses a compassion for those that dwell in his. His stern personality makes those that are close to him question his morals. He seems too uptight, never knowing who to trust and holding grudges towards the ones that oppose him. When feeling betrayed, he will not let that person go. He will assure that they suffer. Blood, pleas, and mercy mean nothing to him when his trust is destroyed. Those that obliterate their loyalty to him are doomed to die painfully and slowly until their lives slip away. Vengeful, proud, and compassionate, Orion is a man that believes in justice, be it brutal or relenting.
However he does have a softer side, he likes to feared by his enemy so his true personality if often only shown to his family. He is a generous man, nobody he loves wants for nothing, he will lavish gifts upon his family on a daily basis, he makes sure those loyal to him a rewarded also. One of his biggest weaknesses are children, he hates to see them suffer and does a lot for them, he has set up orphanages throughout the country, funded by his own pocket and has also improved schooling. He is desperate for children of his own, legitimate children that is, it's become an almost obsessive feature with him.
Relationship Status: Married to Queen Amalie
Family: The Lancasters
"I am not a perfect man, but I am a man that will protect his own. A king is meant to lead his people. If it requires war, then let the blood of our enemies seep into the dreaded earth. If the land needs peace, then I will use my quill to bring it forth. If my duties as a monarch are not meeting my father's expectations, then let the blade bite my flesh. I am king, and I shall assure that Seabel is safe, so help me God."
Secret Word: This. Is. WAR!