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"That's PRINCE Valdemaro to you. Well, what did you expect? Did you really think you could call me by a nickname without even knowing me?"
❀This is my life: Having been born the youngest son, Valde (pronounced vahl-day) was never raised to take on the throne. Or, well, not as much as his elder siblings were. This wasn't much of a problem, as Valde was both unsuited and uninterested in the throne. He prefers to leave that to his elder brother, the composed and dignified one. And so, Valde spent many of his days figuring out new ways to ditch his lessons; he would often go far as to leave the castle despite what dangers there were, only to return mysteriously within a week or so. Sometimes he would even return injured. This would land him in trouble of course, but he was never discouraged in the least. He was easily pegged as the 'troublemaker' of the family, when in actuality he just hated the stuffy, two-faced world of politics.

"People should just be honest and open. Why is that so hard?"

Since he didn't really have the burden of being trained to become a ruler, (or rather, refused vehemently), instead he trains his skills in combat. He would most often be found in the training grounds for the soldiers, sparring with them and learning from their veterans. Whether it was hand-to-hand, armed, or abilities-allowed combat, he excelled in each and every one. For all of his flaws, it is entirely possible that he is the strongest out of all of his siblings. He may not be fit to be a king, but his dedication, love of combat, and long years of painful training are what gives him the strength he has today.

"Swords, fists, abilities...they don't lie. So then, will you show me who you really are?"

Unfortunately, Valde wasn't much of one to spend much time with his siblings, since he was often gone from the castle. However, he would always bring them back something; a trinket, some commoner's food to try, a book.....no matter what it was, if there was something he saw that they wanted, he would try to get it for them. If he couldn't get it, he'd still bring them a little 'souvenir' just to show he was always thinking of them, in his own way.

Since Valde liked to surprise them, he would go out of his way to avoid giving them their gifts face-to-face. This wasn't because he didn't like them, or because he was shy, or anything like that; by placing a trinket on a siblings bedside table for them to find when they awaken, or putting a book in a cubbyhole in the library that he knew for sure that a sibling would look into, or even simply having a servant deliver it from an 'admirer', he always thought that he was giving them a little something to brighten their day, just a little bit. Not only that, but he thought of his as his own personal little game; how long until one of them figured out that it was he who sent them such things?

"It'll be our little secret~"

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❀Sometimes I act like this: Headstrong, blunt, and hot-headed, Valde has never been one for subtlety. If he's thinking something, nine times out of ten he'll say it. For that one time out of ten when he keeps his thoughts to himself, he's usually plotting something, which is almost always some prank or other. He's highly mischievous and doesn't mind embarrassing others or even himself just for a good laugh. However, he doesn't hold any evil intentions (despite his ridiculous escapades) and is actually very upbeat and positive about things. He can be very cunning, although he is also quite reckless.

"Oh come on, it was just a joke! I swear! Do I really have to take yet another lesson for this?!"

Surprisingly violent at times, Valdemaro is well-known for having a special love for the art of combat. When he is feeling sad, angry, or confused, a good fight is more than enough to calm him down. He may not be a strategist like his brother, or be as socially proper as his sister, but he is a superb tactician. Since he specializes in fighting and using his abilities for such purposes, he likes to think of himself as the guardian of the family.

Among the soldiers, Valde is known as 'The Wrath of Lightning', simply because of his merciless attitude during combat. When fighting, Valde becomes almost an entirely different person- cruel, cold, calculating, and downright ruthless.

"Well, it looks like game over for me! If I've got to get married, I might as well have some fun with it."
"I will protect the ones I care about. That is all there is to it, so if you feel like trying....go ahead. I'll beat you, gut you, then fry you like a fish!"

True to his royal blood, he can be condescending and will often look down on others without even realizing he is doing so. He absolutely hates it if someone he doesn't know tries to address him in an informal manner- in his eyes, it's very rude, as if the person were trying to suck up to him just because he's a prince. He doesn't realize that his blunt and obvious nature can be offensive to others, especially in political circles, so he often doesn't understand why people get angry at him sometimes. He can also be very oblivious, especially when it comes to romantic matters. He is incredibly terrible with politics, or anything social, really. His violent nature also tends to get him in trouble, along with his ever-sarcastic attitude.

To his siblings, he acts like he couldn't care less about them or what they think, when in actuality he feels just the opposite. He would never admit it, but he loves them to death. He even looks up to his elder siblings just a bit, although he likes to think he doesn't.

Despite this reckless, hot-headed nature, he is very loyal and will do anything to protect the ones he loves most. He would even go so far as to give his life for his loved ones, smiling all the while. Their happiness, their anger, their sadness, their pain.....to him, they are his too. In his own way, he tries to help shoulder their burdens as well as his own. He lives by the saying, 'speak softly, but carry a big stick'. He can be very kind and loving, but due to his personality it isn't always easy to see.

"When all you can do is fight, it's only fair that you fight for what you want to protect most."

❀Give it to me:
☑ Playing pranks
☑ Sparring/fighting
☑ Making fun of, well, pretty much anything
☑ Poking at people's sensitivities (which lands him in trouble. A lot.)

❀Throw it out:
☒ Overly-sensitive people ("They just can't take a joke! The shame.")
☒ Weaklings
☒ His royal duties

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"What is this? There's no way in hell I'm going to the masquerade like this! You there! Bring me a woman's dress....I'm going to play a little joke on my fiancee. Might as well, right?"
❀Powers, Abilities:
Child of the Storm (Lightning Manipulation): Due to years of arduous, careful training (since childhood, really) both in and out of the castle, Valde is able to control lightning at an advanced level. While not mastered yet, his abilities with lightning are not something to be sneezed at. Whether its something as simple as a small, static spark or something as powerful as an entire maelstrom of lightning, his control over it is great. He can even call it forth at will.

Wrath of Lightning: An incredibly advanced level of Lightning Manipulation that borders on mastery, this ability can only be activated in times of great emotional stress or when Valde's life is at risk. This is because Wrath of Lightning is notoriously unstable for those who have not mastered Lightning Manipulation- not only does it turn the user into a monster (as in they lose all sense of self, often attacking anyone and anything), but it can harm the user just as much as the user's opponent(s) simply because they haven't learned how to control it.

When Wrath of Lightning is activated, the user unleashes an incredible amount of electric power; it is entirely possible that anyone within a two-foot radius can be thrown backwards simply due to the force unleashed. Then, from the user a storm generates. This in itself can cover up to a ten-mile radius, although the storm is weaker and less concentrated the farther out it is. Lastly, the user transforms into something of a creature of pure, sheer lightning; while their body remains intact, electricity courses around them and within them and increases both the user's elemental and physical abilities at least tenfold. It is most prevalent in the eyes, which turn a bright blue, almost white. This is also when the user completely loses their mind, having entered a nearly uncontrollable rage- attacking indiscriminately, there is no stopping them until they are either defeated or run out of steam.

❀Other: Valde carries with him two short swords, of which he dual wields. In combat, he is capable of using both his swords and Lightning Manipulation together; this can be done in a variety of ways. One such way is to coat the blades in sparks, which can easily electrocute his opponent upon impact.

❀Username: X64

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