Lyric Oatshield
ALIAS
Lee-lee, Ly, Elle, Crazy Cat Lady, Rickie, Oats
FACECLAIM
Anna Kendrick
POSSESSION
Spirit of Hope
AGE
39
GENDER
Female(she/her)
HEIGHT
5'2
SEXUALITY
Pansexual, Polyamorous
STATUS
Complicated
NATION OF BIRTH
Orlais
CURRENTLY LOCATED
Tevinter Imperium
OCCUPATION
Keeper of the Archon's Cats
ORGANIZATION
Nobility
88
POSTS
Mage
Human
CODEX
She was born into a wealthy Orlesian noble family, living a life of luxury and privilege. However, when she was eleven years old, her magic manifested, much to the dismay of her family. They were utterly disappointed, viewing her abilities as a disgrace and a stain on their esteemed lineage. Unwilling to accept a mage daughter, they paid the Templars a significant sum to have her sent far away from Orlais. They couldn't bear the reminder of her presence, so she was shipped off to the Starkhaven Circle in the Free Marches.

At Starkhaven, the young Lyric was initially homesick, longing for her twin brother and the comforts of her former life. The stark contrast between her noble upbringing and the austere Circle life was jarring. However, Lyric soon adapted to her new surroundings. She found solace in her magical studies, where she excelled and discovered a profound joy in learning and mastering her craft.

Lyric also formed deep friendships within the Circle, creating a new family among her fellow mages. These bonds provided her with the support and companionship she needed to thrive. Despite the Circle's many restrictions and the looming threat of the Templars, Lyric maintained her positive outlook, always finding ways to bring light and laughter to those around her.

Her love for music and animals became her refuge. Lyric often played her lute in the evenings, filling the austere halls of the Circle with beautiful melodies that lifted the spirits of her friends. She also cared for the stray cats and birds that found their way into the Circle grounds, providing them with food and affection.

Through her resilience and determination, Lyric transformed her challenging circumstances into an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. She became a beacon of hope and positivity in the Starkhaven Circle, inspiring others to find joy and purpose even in the face of adversity.

TIMELINE

Possessions

A stave that she got from when she entered the Circle

Nadia, a stray dog that her and Tiberius rescued

Scrapbooking materials

A small collection of books on various subjects, from magic to philosophy.

Connections

Émeric Nicollier - father (living in Val Royeaux)

Mariette Nicollier - mother (living in Val Royeaux)

Bastien Nicollier - twin brother (living in Val Royeaux)

Melodie Nicollier - older sister (deceased)

Tiberius Umbra - romantic partner (played by Neo)

Akibrus Blaine - romantic partner and father of Aria (played by Ivy)

Aoife Hawke - friend (played by Meg)

Personality

Animal Lover

Ly has always had a soft spot for animals, all animals really, but she's always loved cats the most. She has a hard time not taking in every stray and needy animal she comes across.

Klutz

Ly tends to be a bit of an enigma. She can dance and sing flawlessly, mix poisons blindfolded, set traps with ease, but when it comes to most other things, as well as hand to hand combat, she tends to be quite the klutz. She could be trying to just injure you and end up killing you, or trying to kill you and end up only injuring you. She runs into doors a lot, trips over air and can't even manage to boil a stew without burning or cutting herself in the process.

Brilliant

Ly remembers everything, dates, names, places, faces, she has a photographic memory. She remembers everything she's ever read, which makes her great for a lot of the more day to day running of the mages and the planning. In some ways she sees herself as a bit of a den mother to the other mages. She makes sure everyone stays well equipped and that morale stays high. She's a people person and is happiest when she's surrounded by her friends.

Music

Ly has always been musically inclined since she was a little girl, it was really the only thing she liked about being brought up as a nobleman's daughter in Val Royeaux, because it was one of the activities that she loved AND that her mother approved of.

Misc. Info

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