Prince Darcy Montel Capricorn


Darcy stands at 5'9" and has a slim, almost bony figure. His features are fine as if they were chiseled with deep set eyes and a beauty mark beneath his lips. Though aesthetics aren't of most importance, he loves practicality, and he often goes around in deep, warm neutral colors.

❝There is nothing more shameful than a job left unfinished.❞

~ Nickname ~"My name is already short enough, so I don't really see the point."
Darce, Monty

~ Gender ~"Excuse me for not exuding testosterone."
Masculine

~ Sexuality ~"I've given myself uneccessary trouble due to this—"
Bisexual

~ Age ~"Time flies. Oftentimes, I still feel like a child."
24

~ Date of Birth ~"Not important."
January 5th

~ Role ~"I see to which my kingdom prospers."
Prince Capricorn, Ruler of the Caprians

~ Distinguishable Features ~"I'd rather not show, but just this once."
The Capricorn sign tattoo from his left pectoral to left shoulder.

~ Personality ~"I stand on the fine line between maturity and naïveté."
Darcy had always been a very pragmatic prince, and he finds pride in that. With a serious demeanor and a no-nonsense aura, he's a bit of a deterrent when it comes to people who search for a more easy-going conversation partner. All of Darcy's actions have a purpose, and while he won't abandon a chat out of courtesy, he would think about the hundreds of other tasks he could accomplish at that time. He is cool, calculated, and down-to-earth, in the sense that he isn't one for airy ideals. His goals are often concrete and attainable, and he uses his mind before acting. Wasting time by forever planning and dreaming is not the Capricorn way. He holds his position with pride, but doesn't let it go to his head. He credits his success to his hard work, and looks down on success garnered by mere luck.

Though practical, his goals can be a bit ambitious. But Darcy, being the workaholic that he is, strives for turning his ambitions into his reality. Only sickness or death can hold him back, and he's quite the hearty individual. It is without a doubt that amongst the other princes and princesses, he is the most hard-working. He can also seem a bit boring, but to Darcy, seeing his work come to fruition is all he asks for. He can seem a bit selfish, but his actions are meant to yield results. Persistent and adamant, he will find ways to achieve his goals. Admitting defeat is the very last thing he wishes to do, nor does he plan to end with the second best result. He won't hesitate to ask for assistance, but only if the help is efficient and doesn't do more harm than good. He takes calculated risks, but doesn't get carried away. Best to maintain his assets than lose them idiotically.

The second prince isn't shy, but he does tend to keep to himself. He's not even remotely emotionally expressive as, say, his Cancer-influenced brethren, and he likes to keep it that way. In public, he is all business— even during his "leisure time." He isn't fond of other people exaggerating their feelings either. If one perchance happens to witness Darcy exhibit anything stronger than a furrowed brow, he must be in a very frustrating situation. When such a moment arises, he would briefly burst into a "fit," then stomp off to complete other tasks to lose steam.

Despite his seemingly aloofness, Darcy is still a person. He's a bit archaic, and he mumbles often when he is alone and in thought. He is frank when asked to speak, but he doesn't always talk about his kingdom's finances (as that is confidential.) He has a dry sense of humor, and people often find him amusing and funny, even if he doesn't mean to be. His seriousness in all situations is easy to poke fun at— others find him a joy to tease. There are moments when he misreads the air and says something contextually odd, and ensuing such comment is hilarity and his confusion and/or embarrassment. His face can be very expressive when in solitude, and he can be a bit dramatic on his own. He's prone to negativity when left with nothing to do, so he's constantly in search of something to work on. While work is very, very, very important to him, next on the list of importance are his close relationships. Those who are deemed to be close in his heart can see the more relaxed and open side. Even with that small circle of people, he's not one to often share his feelings. But when it is vice-versa, he's no qualms with sharing his opinions, and he particularly doesn't mind offering solutions to the other party's obstacles. He finds gratification in his work, and while climbing to the top he sometimes looks behind him to make sure his followers and peers aren't lagging behind. All is well when all is prospering. Sharing his wisdom and experience is looked forward to, just as he admires the experience and wisdom of those above him. Rejecting his opinion can offend him, however, since rarely is he ever in the wrong. His self-righteousness is a gift to others, and having his kindness thrown back at him makes him regret being vulnerable to share.


~ History ~"Time doesn't move backwards, and it should stay that way."

As publicly known...

Despite second in line to the throne, Darcy was groomed to the be the ruler of the Caprians, although his older brother of four years was the crowned prince. No possible heir of the throne was allowed to slack off, and they must be ready for any possible reason they may become the next in line. For it was Capricorn nature to always be prepared to assume new responsibilities. Darcy seemed to be more aware of that fact than his older brother and two younger siblings, though he accepted his position as the next best. He was just as prominent as his older brother, attending events and what not.

Two years after gaining his Kérata at age 13, Darcy was to make the pilgrimage to the top of the mountain once again. His older brother was announced dead; it was assumed he was killed in action in a war on a different continent. After receiving his second Kérata at 15, Darcy was crowned ruler of the Caprians. Shortly after, his mother and father left the castle for their separate reasons. The unease after the eldest son's apparent death gradually died down, for it seemed as if he never disappeared. Work carried on as usual, after the funeral. As if whoever was in charge just came back to where they left off. And it has been that way since.

Family
The Capricorn House is a rather traditional house, in that each member of the family is designated duties according to their roles. Although there aren't any laws limiting marriage, the crowed prince or princess is expected to have heirs to the throne. Normally, the spouse would be a noble from the kingdom, though marrying regular citizens is not unheard of. Marrying a royal from another kingdom is a whole other matter, and dealing with the situation is a case by case matter.

Winston Aldous Capricorn XII, Older brother :: presumably dead at 19
The former crowned prince. Lost in a war on a different continent. The twelfth Winston, he was prodigious in the art of strategy and war— such as the Winstons before him. Seen as a natural born leader, he was more charismatic than his siblings, but carried the air of responsibility and duty with him, being a Capricorn.

Keenan Giles Capricorn III, Younger Brother :: 20
Now second in line to the throne, he somewhat resents his situation. Previously contented with his two brothers above him, he still harbors ill feelings toward his mother for leaving them. He believes the oldest is dead, though bitterly. He's dutiful, but he's just as moody. Sometimes his emotions get the best of him, and he occasionally puts off his tasks for recreation time.

Orea Chantal Capricorn II, Younger Sister :: 16
Youngest of the Royal Capricorn family, and the only daughter, she acted mainly as the glue of her older brothers. While she loved her parents, she was more of Darcy's responsibility after she learned how to walk. A lady of a few words, she's mainly preoccupied with her studies, although sometimes she accompanies her brothers on their trips for learning.

Rochester Lombard Capricorn IV, Father :: 59
The previous ruling prince, before his first son became of age. He was one of the oldest Prince's of his time, and also one of the most isolated. Due to his age, he wasn't one to attend event his younger fellow royalty had hosted. He didn't refuse if the occasion were important enough, but he dedicated his heart and soul to his kingdom and, intransitively, to his family. The sudden shock of losing his son combine with the harsh conditions he put under himself detoriorated his health greatly, thus he was moved to a more isolated spot in the Caprian Mountains, free from the toxicities of the coal mines and the stress of the Caprian atmosphere.

Lilith Nicole Capricorn, Mother :: 49
Born a lower-ranked noble, Darcy's mother captured the old Prince's heart with her airy, yet down-to-earth personality. She had the Capricorn charm, but the influence of neighboring kingdoms— and their story is somewhat an over told romance among the Capricorn people. She left with her husband when he was relocated, but for the next year's up to the present, she spent her time traveling around the continent, and then some, doing, what she tells her children, "work." Frequenting her husband but continuing her travels, she sends letters to the Capricorn Castle on occasion. Her visits are just as rare.

Winston Aldous Capricorn XI, Grandfather :: 81
The eleventh Winston, who had assisted allied kingdoms in battles of his time. He's alive, as the Capricorns usually, save for Rochester, live healthy, hardy lives. He lives at the estate of his wife, a noble-born, and acts as an advisor for the Council, from his bed. He insists on keeping up with current politics, specifically concerning war, and is revered and respected by his grandchildren. For the most part. He sends letters to the Castle advising Darcy on the upcoming war, and requests that he stays informed.

Estelle Davine Arlyn, Aunt :: 51
Darcy's half-aunt on his mother's side. She is the daughter of Lilith's father and his previous wife— both being Aquarians. She resides near the Aquarian-Caprian border, and she is a consul of the Capricorn branch of the Embassy of Aquarius. She visits the castle regularly, and as a Caprian and Aquarian citizen, uses her connections to bade the Aquarius kingdom to join their side. She often acts without permission of her nephew, to Darcy's annoyance, but she is much appreciated.

Melanie Arlyn Hildegard, Cousin :: 26
[i]Darcy's cousin, and Estelle's daughter. She works as Darcy's personal information broker and is involved closely with the Capricorn, Scorpio and Aquarius Kingdoms. She comes from a long line of personal aids to the Caprian throne, though she is among the first to be related to the Royal family itself. Most personal aid have been a bloodline of the Hildegard family and other Scorpios— another exception being Darcy's grandfather-in-law.

(More to be revealed IC, main or relationship thread, or PM)

~ Likes ~
♥ Nature
♥ Journaling
♥ Philosophy

~ Dislikes ~
✖ Careless People
✖ Wasting Time
✖ Alcohol

~ Talents ~
✔ Writing
✔ Running
✔ Fencing


~ Hobbies ~
✔ Writing
✔ Designing Architecture
✔ Playing Piano

~ Fears ~
✘ Failure
✘ Rejection
✘ Loss

~ Flaws ~
✘ Materialistic
✘ Workaholic
✘ Distrustful

~ Side ~"My kingdom is indebted to the King. I will think of this as repayment. Otherwise, I would have no involvement."
Darcy is on the side of the King. Otherwise he would be neutral, but he decided it is better to lose one sponsorship instead of both, despite his more favorable view of the Queen. Because his land is much closer to the King's than the Queen's, most of his immediate benefits are from the latter. And strategically speaking, it wouldn't be intelligent to be an enemy of a neighboring kingdom. His own kingdom is always first.

~ Romantic Interest ~"I... No."
N/A

~ Thoughts on Others ~"These are simply my observations or personal experiences. I don't care for gossip."


King Constellation "I sympathize with him, having his life threatened by his fellow ruler. Yet, I don't understand how he was so yielding to the invitation to war. Normally I'd find him to be a rather venerable man, having taken responsibility of our Kingdom's for generations. I admit that I find him a bit too lax at times, but I don't see anything wrong with ruling as a comrade rather than a god. His affability is actually quite attractive. In the charismatic sense."

Queen Stars "I will admit, a role model after my father would have been Her Majesty. Ever since I was young, I've tried to emulate her dignified manner and take up responsibilities such as she had. Her beauty is both magnetizing, and intimidating. I honestly held her in my highest regards and I still very much do, but I wouldn't have thought she'd go so far as to declare war on her partner. It's not very in character of her, if I may say so."

Aries "While we share similar ambitions, she's difficult to communicate with. She's too impulsive, and I wish she'd take more time with negotiations than she usually does. Nevertheless, I admire her for all the obstacles she had overcome to be where she is today. And I could learn from her spontaneity. I try not to get involved in her chaotic scheming, however. Though that seems unavoidable with this oncoming war. I pray she can come to reason with herself."

Taurus TBA

Gemini "Her way with words is compelling, firstly. I find her admirable in her ability to not only accept the crime that had taken her voice away, but work around it and move on. I rely on her kingdom for a number of our imports, and her kindness is always appreciated. Though, I have heard about her when she isn't so pleased and, frankly, I hope to never incur such wrath upon myself."

Cancer "I've little knowledge of the current prince of the Cancerians— though he must be a better man than the one from before, according to my reports. He isn't going around philandering, I know for sure. I've heard he has... a couple of issues. As long as he is doing his job, I can't bat another eye. I've little time for someone else's drama, nor do I feel compelled to involve myself in it. I will send my best wishes, at the very least."

Leo "She is aggressive and somehow difficult to understand, but easy to predict. We're similarly goal-oriented, although she seems to be motivated by means different than mine. I hate to be on her bad side, lest she find some underhanded tactic to overthrow me as well. But we often work compatibly well, business-wise. We seem to cancel each other's weaknesses."

Virgo "I quite enjoy her company, though rare that may be. She's proper, respectable, and is dutiful to her country. I completely respect her decision to be neutral, since she's always thought of her people before herself. While I admire her for her acute sense and attention to detail, I worry that she can be a bit too fussy. Not that I'm one to talk, being a perfectionist. But I do believe she deserves more credit for her loyalty."

Libra TBA

Scorpio "The only man who seems to see straight through me. I appreciate not needing to go through any unnecessary courtesies when we interact. It's as if we're often on the same wavelength, and I do find him and his thoughts, though little, invaluable. I respect his privacy, though I admit, I sometimes wonder what he keeps hidden beneath his exterior. Either way, I enjoy being in his presence, and frankly, I greatly admire him as a man of duty and of character."

Sagittarius TBA

Capricorn "Me. Well, I'm a number of things."

Aquarius TBA

Pisces "It's inconceivable how she remained alive. I would have thought it was all a plot, but from what I know, she's not the most capable of wiping out her own siblings. At least, that what it seems. It's tragic, but her people need her more than ever. She has great talent, and she's not stupid as her clumsiness makes her out to be. If she put more care into her position I could possibly tolerate her in person.

The Kingdom

The Kingdom of Capricorn covers a rather vast area of land from the north-eastern most mountains to the small Makarian Sea. While the Kingdom is prosperous, a lot of the land is inhabitable, either for the extreme inclination or lack of accessibility. For the lands which are inhabited, the towns are rather varied depending on where on the mountains they stand. Towns at the base of the mountains have an easier time farming and is where most of the kingdom's trade centers are, since the area is the most accessible. The further up the mountains one goes, the more difficult the climb becomes, and the less habitable it becomes. Towns further up the mountains are either mining towns, or spiritual hotspots. Several streams come from the snowy glaciers at the top of the mountains, and the rivers from the melted peaks are a valuable source of water.

Seasons affect the climate of each mini region in different ways. At the base of the mountain, the weather is fairly pleasant and warm in the dry season. During the rainy season, towns are often cautious of flash flooding, though because of their irrigation systems, such an event rarely occurs. As the elevation increases, the difference between the two seasons gradually and slowly fades. While midway up the mountain, forests flourish and the weather is usually constant, the air is considerably cooler and more constant. Cliffs become more apparent and at the zeniths, there is only snow.

The Capricorn Government is mostly a monarchy, just like most other kingdoms. It's not an absolute monarchy, however. The Kingdom is divided into three main sectors. In each sector, there is a council made up of each town's representatives, of whom are usually voted. Whenever there is something that would be taken up to Darcy, a council would first create a document outlining all of the demands and such. The other councils make adjustments or adjust according to their thoughts, and the document would then go to Darcy and the royal council. He then would address the demands with the council, and after discussing and negotiating, the final result of the demand is determined by Darcy. Upon Darcy's long absence, his Advisor would temporarily decide on what to do until Darcy's return. The process is somewhat reversed for the other way around. If Darcy were to introduce a new law, he must first present it to the royal council, then share with the three regional councils. No matter what the others say, he still has the final say in enacting the order. But before doing so, it must be done with the acknowledgment of the word of his people. Every month, Darcy holds a grand meeting with both the royal council and sent representatives of the regional councils to discuss whatever there is to discuss. The prince also makes a point to visit the various parts of his kingdom as well to manage local issues.

The Caprian Military isn't specialized for the front lines. Due to the geography, the military act more as sentinels and guards than soldiers. There are forts scattered on the mountains, in charge of defending the people and enacting law enforcement. Much of the expertise of the military also depend on location. Higher elevation calls for more aerial defense, while lower at the bottom is more hand to hand. The Kingdom also has some sort of a naval force, but it acts more as a border check than a frontal force, though they are equipped to handle any disturbances. The justice system is rather simple— people are considered innocent until proven guilty. Severity of crime shall affect the degree of court a trial must take place. All citizens of the Capricorn Kingdom have a right to a jury. There are numerous town courts, three regional courts, and then the royal court.

Capricorn Castle: Located closer to the bottom of Nashira Mountain, but not quite at the base. Surrounded by flora but built on a solid foundation. A very traditional architecture piece which has remained unchanged for most of its existence. Built of stone, and very practical, but warm and a showcase of the Prince's achievements.

Deneb Algedi: A sacred and venerated monastery located at the top of Nashira Mountain. Only higher spiritual persons or the members of the Royal family may enter it.

The Kérata Trial: When a prince or princess turns thirteen years old, they are expected to travel up to Deneb Algedi on the following Saturday. The prince or princess must make their pilgrimage with no more than four attendants, and can only bring a rucksack's worth of supplies. At Deneb Algedi, they are cleansed with the spring waters of the mountain before going through four days of rituals. The first day is the cleansing and rest. The second day is the rite of responsibility and the day of work. The third day is a day of silence and meditation. The final day, if the prince or princess succeed in their tasks, they are granted their Kérata, a head ornament resembling horns. It's more of a coming-of-age ceremony than a coronation, but heirs to the throne are required to earn their Kérata in order to rule the country. A prince or princess does the trial once again alone when they take over the Kingdom and receive a bigger set of Kérata, and once again a year after they have been married, but with their spouse.

Castra Springs: Cut into a middle of Dabih, the second largest mountain, is a cavern containing a special place for pilgrimages or other blessings. The cavern isn't difficult to find, and since its discovery resorts have been built outside for visitors. In the cavern, there are three large springs. Embedded into the walls and in the springs, there are ordinary gems, then there are the Castra Sapphires. Under certain conditions, the Sapphires glow different shades of blue or purple, giving the spring the nickname "Glowing Springs."

Krónos: The capital of the kingdom, containing the Castle. A rather small city, inhabited mainly by nobles and friends of the royal family.

Enki: The former capital from the beginning of times. Much higher on the Nashira Mountain, now a sacred place for spirituals.

Makara: The biggest city, located at the base of the mountains near the Makarian Sea. The hub of trade and a city of merchants. A considerable contrast to the agricultural cities beside it.