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Magister Vasyl': Merlin OC

"The memories I am to regain? The ones you keep talking about? They were never mine to begin with. I'm not 'regaining them', unfortunately. More like: they're being shoved down my throat unceremoniously and implemented into my being. Without my consent."

© Magister Vasyl', about their fate as a Merlin.

Magister Vasyl' - The Strange Omen.

They never wanted to be Merlin. They were never supposed to. It was by accident that their newly opened portal led them to a world, where the soul of Merlin was seeking a new vessel. It was by accident, yet now they're bound to this role. Ever-changing, versatile... Right after they finished being mentored by the former Silver Diplomat.

They've learnt much more than mere dimensional travel from their ancient mentor. Much more than they were supposed to. They learnt how to think. Carrying an almost eerie resemblance of Kyrié themself - inwardly and outwardly... However they don't tread the fickle path of the facades that Kyrié, their former mentor, took. They're very honest. Sure, they might lie here and there, but ultimately - they're honest. Sometimes blunt, even, about their opinions and views. Much more blunt than the one they looked up to. If Kyrié could be confusing and strange in their own eyes - Vasyl' is ten times that. Always thinking. Often failing to find the right words to say. Always being worn out by their duty. Fluctuating constantly while trying to figure out where their heart truly lies. "Merlin... What kind of title is that? So odd..".

Odd indeed.

Válkyrie. Kyrié.

Bits and pieces 2.0 and their redesign.

They had a divine purpose to fulfill. Now they're as free as wind, as free as a bird, as free as a blooming field of piercing blue flowers. Free to roam, expand and learn.

They now bear scars left by magic, their soul is far from being pure, yet they wouldn't have it any other way - as long as they can keep people guessing if they should be addressed as "Mister" or "Miss". Because it's neither. ;)

! There are updates to their LB Arc bits and pieces marked with a cursive red N (for new). The same will be the case with updates for this post.

II. ARC. DIMENSION TRAVELER.

-They/Them

-Uses a different moniker when not in their universe

-- > Transcendental Magpie.

-- > signs as Mx. Cellophane at first, but stops later. (nod to Chicago)

-Used to counteract Merlin and Cyran (Eden) in their universe.

- N Better at their Esperia's rendition of Russian now. Fully trilingual .

-- > now that that's done, they are hopping dimensions, eager to learn everything available. Socialising and mending past wounds (not those on their body, those are there to stay)

-- > friends to lovers with a different universe's Cyran.

-Still severely thalassophobic.

-Still polite and courteous, albeit with a touch of tiredness now.

-Socially inexperienced/unsure

-- > They have theoretical knowledge, but not enough practice (aside from professional relationships)

-Still plays the contrabass, still dances (their hobbies remain adamant)

-SEVERELY burnt out

-(Partially because of ↑that) speaks slower, not as sure in any of the languages that they speak

-Uses their title of Magister more often than they used to in their LB Arc (use, in this context is, for example, when signing something, or when being addressed formally)

-Experience gender dysphoria more often

-- > their most often purchased item is shapeshifting scrolls.

-Might have a mild existential crisis if you ask them about themself (e.g. "Why do you have the soul that you have?" or "Are you mortal?")

-Hugin is the only friend they still have since the Lightbearer Arc. (As both Dionel and Berial have been sealed away.)

-After some time of rest, they will return to politics, now on a higher plane than merely their dimension.

-A bit more open.

-- >but insecure in their ability to befriend someone.

-Less prim and proper. (Sometimes unsure about it too)

-Returns to their homeland more often than the one time they visited during their whole Lightbearer Arc (80+ years)

-A bit scared of the plethora of new feelings that they are experiencing (partially through their interdimensional wanderings.)

Relationship table (will be updated):

V/Arcane Council - despite not having to do much with the rest of the council is now more open to contact and is eternally grateful to all its members (warm, welcome, a part of the council)

N! V/AltDim!Cyran - mutual curiosity leading to mutual trust to friendship and some very uncertain affection from Válkyrie's side (unreciprocated) which they will figure out to have been purely carnal, so they're still unable to love per se and, overtime, get over it. (friendship turned confusion and almost risking break but then it's all good at the end)

V/Overall or Unclear - generally positive towards magisters and other folks from other dimensions but some of them really creep Válkyrie out. Like, REALLY. And they're confused about how to feel about some of them

V/Hugin - oh they're stuck together until either of them kicks the bucket, alright. Best friends, with a bond stronger than any of Válkyrie's morals or Hugin's creations. Very trusting, very respectful. They will definitely go through water and fire together, and then have a drink and a laugh - without any formalities needed - afterwards.

V/Windmaedchen - still besties /j

Yeah, thats Válkyrie for you folks. In roleplays I'll be using them from now on. There will be updates to both posts (bits and pieces 1 and this one.) and I'll make them a world lore post sooner or later. :D

Little "bits and pieces"-drop on Valkyrie.

(These are just some small elements that I've made up over the past couple of days. Nothing particularly coherent yet. But I'll get there eventually! :3)

I. ARC. Lightbearer.

- Third pillar (more elaboration coming with more world lore)

- Always has some spare lipstick on them because theirs smudges easily.

- Valkyrie isn't the name they were given at birth. They changed it shortly after graduation from the Lyceum.

- They love birds, especially crows. So much so, that their familiar is a raven called N Ivanko or Johann (who sometimes is their voice of reason).

-- > often compares themself (and others if they're fond of shinies) to magpies. Affectionately and with utmost respect.

- Can be quite persuasive.

- N Severely thalassophobic (the visits to places such as Rustport are always a nightmare to them)

- There is no information if they're afab or amab.

- Surprisingly enough, they are secretly very fond of music and enjoy partaking in some heavily non-professional singing.

-- > N oh, and they're not so secretly skilled with the contrabass (and guitar here and there)!

-- > (and I'm definitely not thinking up a way of bringing gramophones into my Universe because of it, not at all-)

- Since the questionable moral compass mentioned previously wasn't acquired - they were... Quite the outcast during their time at the Lyceum, but as time made them wiser and stronger - they learnt to socialise despite it... N Somewhat. Mostly in the professional field.

- Also quite the fan of dancing, especially if regarding dances as a part of different cultures.

-- > humble enjoyer of tango, simply because it's neat, not because of the feelings associated with the dance.

- N Bilingual fluent - in their Esperia's version of English and French. Conversational but not fluent in their Esperia's rendition of Russian.

- Follows no deity. Not openly, at least.

- "I keep my personal and professional lives strictly separated. My duty as Esperia's Messenger is part of the latter." © Valkyrie.

-- > N unsuccessfully tried to convince Cyran (Eden) and Merlin to follow the same mindset.

And a little relationship table:

V/general - Valkyrie does their best to be at least respected by as many as possible.

V/Adamant Syndicate (general) - keeps more or less out of their matters, unless they create conflicts within a fraction. Then they might interfere carefully. (Neutral to slightly negative)

V/Merlin (a.k.a. the Magister) - they both acknowledge each others duties, both arcane and earthly, not much than that. Mutual respect. Strictly professional relationship. (acquainted, neither friendly nor rivaling. Albeit Valkyrie is trying to move it into more friendly territory.(Professional in the sense of: them being the messengers of their respective deities.)

V/Dionel - (if acquainted) drinking buddies. (Very well-acquainted, friendly. Mutual understanding.)

V/Berial - bonded through questionable morals and the occasional need for chaos. (Kinda sorta friendly)

V/Hugin - acquainted during Valkyrie's visit to Rustport for political and arcane matters, of course, bonded over diverse food cultures and mutual loneliness. (Very friendly)

V/Cassadee - met briefly, Cas is curious about them and their magic, but doesn't admire them as much as she does Merlin. (Acquainted, Valkyrie sometimes teaches Cas some neat little everyday magic tricks.)

V/Cyran (Eden) - N ... well, they too acknowledge each other's duties, and as they're both involved in politics - they're kinda sorta colleagues. Keeping in contact, thus being on the good side of one another. Friends even. But the two fell apart, and their relationship soured quickly. It took a toll on Válkyrie. (Ex-friends, "colleagues". Tense relationship after that. Painful 'breakup'.)

N V/Athalia and Scarlita - they despise them both, since they (indirectly) oppose Dura and her reign. (Tense, very different views on the concept of justice.)

N x2 V/Andry and Brana - they were Válkyrie's older siblings, but they both perished in the flames of war within the Empire. The former is a Graveborn, but him and Válkyrie don't have much contact during this arc. The latter is gone forever. N (Neutral to negative, Andry doesn't agree with Valkyrie's radical neutral views and knows they're not a very good person)

V/Windmaedchen - they're a besties. That's it. /silly

(p.s. I'm kinda tempted to open them an ask... Cyran's and Kalix's ones are really tempting me to do so... Help I'm indecisive...)

Short introductory post for Valkyrie.

(this user's main (non-Merlin!) AFKJ OC)

Magister Valkyrie - the Silver Diplomat.

Unafraid of any traditionally controversial opinions and with their own riddle of a moral code, Valkyrie is a jack of all trades amongst their field. That being Esperia's politics and other conflicts which they are more passionate about than magic. Eager to discuss, consider and debate, they never pick a clear side, working for no one but themself. An understanding smile and some blatant, sometimes almost scandalously so, honesty - alongside those two Valkyrie thrives to find every possible compromise to every possible conflict. Sometimes - it is but the solution that their questionable moral compass led them to... But shhh! That's a secret ;)

Colleagues and somewhat friends with Cyran, friends with Hugin and Berial. Acquainted with Merlin, no particular opinion on them/him/her. Slight coldness towards Temesia (if acquainted).

(Them and their lore are still a work in progress! Updates to their lore deepening will follow accordingly!)