"I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it."
Name: Octavius Cornelius Alderance
Age: 22 Years Old.
Race: Human.
Ethnicity: Caucasian/British.
Role: The Count Alderance.
Orientation: Straight as a board.
Status: Ophelia Alderance.
Best Feature: His unwavering stare that signifies dominance and control.
Appearance;
Octavius Alderance reaches an impending and intimidating height of 6 feet and 6 inches, at the peak of how tall men could grow during this time, with only the category of freaks remaining if you went over 6 feet and 7 inches. But Octavius’s family has been known for having such tall family members so the normality for this height is not judge by anyone, unless it’s to say how his height causes people to fall into fear more easily then around others. One would think that his height would make him quite thin, but that is quite the opposite for Octavius, for his body structure is made up of a slender but strong physique, especially in his torso and his biceps area. His muscles are visible when bare from clothes, but not to an extremely disgusting look but still noticeable especially in his abdomen and his arms. His hands are strong as well, with long lean fingers that have long, clear trimmed nails he keeps longer to do his own scratching with while slapping or hitting. When addressing his hair, Octavius often has his own head shaved as realistic wigs were always a part of his daily dress. He prefers only long, straight looking wigs that go down his back and over his chest in the colors of white, dark red, black, and a dark, dark brown color that he often struts around in, depending on his mood. The Black wig often contrasts with his pale, creamy white skin that resembles a bleached peach as the British were always famous for such pale and fair skin that it is almost as perfect as his wife’s, but minus the bruises and scars unless you count the ones he managed to swipe by in Fencing that he considers battle or honor scars. His face is quite angular, with slightly rounded points of plane as his jaw is strong, and his chin is a bit long while the high cheek bones are rounded nicely to give his face a well chiseled appearance. His eyes are usually a pale, sickly green color that mix in with a sparkling gray of gloss that can entrap any woman’s face in as his nose is long and straight, lips thin but still slightly full as they are also quite pale and slightly pink with signs of health. When you observe Octavius’s feet, you would find they are not that large and actually are a bit small for a man physically in shape with such a tall height.
Fashion is something that has been taught to be extremely important to Octavius in his childhood. He has always been used to gaining the best fabrics and the most stylish fashions that come out every month for England, but he always found his main theme of fashion to be interlacing the gothic culture. Of course, Gothic Architecture and clothing was becoming extremely popular at this time which caused Octavius to indulge. He is often seen wearing dark coats covered in light gothic styled patterns or just straight black with pockets and buttons, as well as dark pants that sometimes have stripes or small chains and little trinkets attached to the side while his shoes involve dark, thick boots or elegant dress shoes that either way make a sound when he walks, and anyone can tell he is coming with his strong thuds. He will often also indulge in dark under dress shirts with longer sleeves, but not as poofy and will rarely wear many ruffles since they look quite revolting to him. On his hands, when he is out, Octavius can more then often be seen wearing his dark black leather gloves that he uses for touching and shaking hands as his fear of germs and poor hygiene causes him paranoia. The only time he takes them off is when he is home away from dirt and grime, or eating meals, and often takes them off when having sex but has been known to keep the on when engaging in intercourse with women other then his wife. He considers them simple creatures that he uses for pleasure, and nothing more, whereas his views cause him to touch his wife with bare fingers since she actually means something to him, even as a trophy or just a small amount of feelings growing slowly. Tis a strange thing, but he is an odd man.
Personality;
Octavius is a man who does have some mental issues that contribute to his brutal and cruel behavior towards his wave, and others around him. He is often described as monstrous, cruel, two faced, and a snake since his personality changes from open to doors to behind closed ones, to different people, they meet one side and then meet the other. But most of the time, people who are not apart of the Octavius household have no idea what he is truly like behind a mask of charm and manipulative faces.
When he is around people in town or among others at parties and household events, Octavius comes off as an intimidating individual with a charming smile, lovely words and a strict but gentlemen like manner as his straight posture and impending height add to his dominant role. His words are often interesting and long, since he did attend school and learned quite a few words from his studies which only makes many people around him enjoy his company even more so then usual with other average men, as Octavius refers to. He often enjoys drinking and playing cards at parties, his rules tightening on Ophelia’s rein as he constantly forces her to be within a foot of him at all times unless he gives her permission to leave him for a certain amount of time. Around his wife and the Duke, his attitude is much crueler and his behavior much more sadistic then it would be around a group, but even this isn’t as awful as his behavior towards his own wife.
Behind the closed doors of any room alone with Ophelia, his attitude changes and sometimes can be quite irrational. He is mostly demanding, controlling, and brutal with her depending on his mood and the events that transpired that day. When he is angry or she pushes his irritation, he often retaliates with hitting, slapping, or verbal abuse. When sexually frustrated or learning of Ophelia’s flirting, he will often end up raping or violating her without permission or consent, and also will end up shoving food down her mouth until she throws up from over consumption to make her feel the effects of a hang over if her events were from drinking too much. These lessons are, as he says, for her own benefit and doesn’t apologize often for his cruel antics towards her. He will often drag her into rooms at parties to give her a lecture and is constantly correcting her and tightening the chain around her neck (figuratively) the more she strays or avoids him, or breaks and bends the rules he’s laid down. And of course, he would rape her out of the frustration that she keeps bringing females into the world, and demands a son and will not stop his brutal sexual force until she bears the male gender. This has caused Ophelia to become resentful of having a son, and doesn’t feel like she will have the passion to take care of one. Octavius would end up having a maid or a mistress raise it if that was the case.
This awful behavior displayed isn’t just apart of how Octavius is, but also apart of how he was raised and the morals and goals that were drilled into his head. His father would constantly explain to him that reputation and wealth they had was the most important thing in life, and maintaining it would be the prime goal in life. He explained that Octavius would have to remain at the top of his game, always having respect and forcing people to fear him so that he would not be challenged or humiliated,. Octavius learned that the reputation of their family was EXTREMELY important and nothing could ruin it, especially the wife he would marry, which of course the reputation has already sunk slightly due to Ophelia’s constant birth to female children. His behavior towards her is mostly because of the morals his father drilled into his head and convinced Octavius that relationships and feelings were not nearly as important as being a feared Count, and keeping if not gaining their wealth while striving to have the best reputation under the Queen and King of England. This has caused Octavius to resent emotions he has for his wife, even though over the years he has slowly been coming to grow attached to her. But his father constantly harasses him about being strong, and giving no woman mercy when it comes to the goals and important matters of life. This clearly, wasn’t loving his wife but using her as a trophy to keep the reputation solid and using her for bearing sons.
Likes;
❦Wine- His favorite alcoholic drink. He adores red wine, that is always so lovely for him to enjoy. He drinks it quie often at parties and at meals.
❦Gothic Style- He adores the Gothic Style, including architecture and clothing. The culture fasinates him. He loves the the appearance.
❦Sex- What man wouldn't back then? Fucking their wives was one of their hobbies. He enjoys taking it by force; it sexually thrills him.
❦Parties- He enjoys attening parties and flaunting his wife in her best apparel to his friends, gaining more popularity and respect from them.
❦Paintings- He adores walking around museums and auctions, gathering paintings. His manor is full of them, paintings lining almost every wall.
❦Ophelia- She boosts his reputation and even though he treats her like crap, he is slowly coming to have more affection for her then he thought he would.
Dislikes;
✗Germs&Messes- Disgusting. That's why he always wears his dark gloves when touching things outside his home. He washes his hands often.
✗Resistance- Even if it sexually thrills him, it gets to a point when resistance just pisses him off entirely and his temper comes out.
✗Disobiedience- Similar to resistant, it's breaking the rules he's already set in place. He despies it when people don't remember or think.
✗Raw Food- Disgusting. Even if some of the wealthy families enjoyed it, he would never eat it, and refused to ever try it.
✗Clashing- Clashing clothes and looks turn him off, and instantly cause him distaste. That's why Ophelia wears what he tells her to.
Hobbies;
♛Partying- Back then, it was going to a place and drinking, smoking cigarettes, and enjoying talking as well as some wild events.
♛Collecting Paintings- He does collect them often and hang them everywhere. He also gets paintings of himself quite often.
♛Raping- Well, it's always considered rape with Ophelia, otherwise he has sex with his maids who don't resist him like she will do.
♛Shopping- Believe it or not, he's always on the hunt for new clothing and the latest styles of apparel and wigs. He does it often.
History
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