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⤜ Where chaos meets creation ❁ I write in the space between ⤛
Riven Blackthorn
Basics
Character Name: Riven Blackthorn
Nickname: Riv
Meaning of Name: Past tense of rive, to split or tear apart violently.
Reason for Nickname: Slightly shorter.
Race: Human
Physical Appearance
Age: 25
How old does s/he appear: young but experienced, with a sharp, commanding presence.
Eye Color: Deep blue-green
Glasses or Contacts: no
Hair Color: Black
Style of Hair: Often up and braided; when down, it's naturally curly and tends to be hard to manage.
Clothing: Black, deep blues and greens, light dresses often forgoing a corset or traditional skirts for the funcialality.
Weight: 142
Height: 5’7”
Type of body/build: Her build is lean yet strong, with toned muscles.
Skin Tone: Deep tan, often in the sun, making her darker.
Shape of Face: Sharp, defined face shape, angular heart shape. Her cheekbones are pronounced, giving her a striking and intense look, while her jawline is refined but not overly soft.
Distinguishing Marks: (ex: moles, scars, freckles, etc) Her body is covered in tattoos, mainly on her arms and chest.
Predominant Feature: (think the first thing someone notices about the character) Her tattoos are not common and have a slight shimmer, giving them an intriguing look.
Health issues: None
Favorites
Favorite Color: Deep Viridian
Least Favorite Color: Pink; it's way too feminine.
Favorite Music: Whatever is popular.
Least Favorite Music: Light or opera-type singing, high pitched.
Food: Cheese: A variety of cheeses, from soft cheeses like ricotta to harder, aged cheeses like cheddar
Literature: She enjoys a good romance adventure, nothing sappy.
Facial Expression: (the expression they make all the time without thinking) A small knowing smirk in the corner of her lips.
Mode of Transportation: She walks usually, would love to have a horse.
Daredevil or Cautious: Daredevil, she's always first to rush in, but tends to be reckless with it.
Habits of Character: Drawing or tracing her tattoos absentmindedly.
Alcohol Drinks: Yes
Mostly What: She's a party girl and will drink most anything; in particular, she enjoys tequila. Something about the sweet but sharp tang excites her.
When and how much: When she can or at parties, only to loosen up and party, never to fix her problems. She tends to avoid it when going through life issues.
Drugs: Yes
Mostly What: Marijuana
When and how much: Again, at parties mostly, she tends to go hard and chill after with a good edible or smoke. She will use it to sleep or relax after a long day.
How does s/he spend a rainy day: She is usually inside, reading or in a tavern with others sheltering from the downpour.
Family
Mother: Althea Blackthorn
Relationship with her: Broken but not lost. She disappeared when Riven was 11, while her father insisted she just didn't want to come back. Riven always liked to believe her mother was unable to return for some reason.
Father: Ronan Blackthorn
Relationship with him: Close; he taught her how to tattoo and is very close to her. While they bicker or disagree at times, Riven would do anything for her father.
Siblings: None
Extended Family: Her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relationship with them: On her father's side, her Grandfather is a politician and leader of Ashwood Vale. Her whole life has been about the traditions of her people and how to serve them best. Her grandmother is a traditional wife who has stayed home and taken care of her children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren. Her aunts and uncles had many kids, and Riven has a lot of cousins. She’s aware of all their lives and would call them all friends.
Her mother's side are not in Ashwood; they live in a village a few days' travel away. She's never met them but has heard stories.
Background
Hometown: Ashwood Vale
Ashwood Vale is a secluded village nestled in the shadow of tall, misty mountains. The village is known for its rich history of artisans, particularly those skilled in carving, crafting, and tattooing. Tattoos hold great cultural significance, used as symbols of identity, protection, and accomplishment. The people there are quiet and self-reliant, but there’s a constant undercurrent of superstition and curiosity about the world beyond their borders.
First Memory: Riven’s first memory is the day her father sat her down and showed her the basic principles of creating tattoos, showing her his arms covered in them. Pointing out the meaning of each one.
Most important childhood event that still affects her: Her mother's absence after she turned 11; her mother often traveled as a healer and would come back and tell amazing stories of the outside world. Riven’s father disapproved of his wife’s activities, but divorce wasn't allowed in Ashwood Vale. They had fallen in love young, before her mother found her love of healing and herbs. After that, it seemed they both lost her.
Education: Riven was educated in Ashwood Vale. Their school taught history and tradition, and her father taught her how to tattoo. He was the most revered in the village, and other travelers came to him for designs and ink. Riven always felt it was impossible to live up to his legend.
Religion: Christian
Why? : While the village holds deep in tradition, Rivens father always taught her about a one true God. Though she believes him, she's never put much of her mind or thoughts towards it.
Finances: Well off, her father makes good money with his tattoos and has been able to provide for Riven and himself well.
Herself
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Attitude
Most at ease when: Designing and tattooing, she tends to get deep into her work and loves the artistic freedom. Also generally comfortable in a party with friends.
Ill at ease when: At odds with her family; her connection to them is deep and personal, and she hates when they are at odds or she's not living up to what they expect of her.
Priorities: Her priorities are to be a good tattoo artist, as good as her father, and to even travel and tattoo around the world. Her family would like her to settle down with a man and have children, especially now that she's 25.
Philosophy: Roots can hold you, but they need not bind you.
How s/he feels about self: Her confliction between honor to her family traditions and her longing to travel and share her art is her biggest stress in life. She wants nothing more than to love her family, but not if that means settling down and having babies with someone she does not love.
If granted one wish what would it be: To be free of her inner turmoil, if only her family could support her inner desire to leave and share her art, find love outside her village where everyone wanted to marry her to gain into her family.