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UPDATE 4/7/20: Updated Art!

UPDATE 3/12/16: Updated Art, and Relationships!
UPDATE 3/31/16: Updated Personality!
UPDATE 12/09/17: Updated History, Relationships, and Art!

I'm so happy other people thought he was such a hero ahaha Looks like jumping off roofs and taking an eyelace attack to the face really helped his credibility _(:'3/ Thanks to the voters!!

Name: Blayne Cavanaugh

Age: 164 Years of Age (Looks Early to Mid 30's)

Birthday:
Standard Calander:
22 Mirrors (February 22), Year of coins (8130)
Pristis the Leviathan

Song-Lu Calendar:
Day 3 of the Month of the Horse, Year of the Incandescent Crystal Cat
True Animal: Falcon ; Secret Animal: Raven

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 0"

Race: Dark Elf

Class: Mage Illusionist Enchanter

Occupation: Travelling Performer

City: Song-Lu

Allegiance: Empire, though mostly neutral

Personality:
+Positive +Kind Hearted +Friendly =Quick to Trust =Overly Loyal -Tunnel vision when angered -Temper, temper

Blayne is the type of guy in a town that just seems like he's friendly to everyone. He's a very outgoing kind of guy, and if you happen to be his friend or become friends with him, he will very easily and quickly go head over heels to help you if ever you ask for it. Another practical polar opposite of Daeris, it'd be hard to believe that she'd related to him at all, let alone his younger sister. Being as Kind-hearted and friendly as he is, it also makes it entirely too easy for him to become friends with or get mixed up with the wrong kind of people. Should such a thing happen, he'll normally just shrug it off and move on.

These qualities, however, can get even worse than anticipated. For example, the fact that he finds it all too easy to trust people based off of their first impressions. Not only that, but if you've managed to trick him with a kind and welcoming facade, he'll be very attached to you and very loyal, once again going head over heels to help if you'll ever need it. Though, thanks to his big temper when he does get angry, anyone who's ever tricked him in the past has easily gotten their just desserts. He never really likes getting or being angry, but sometimes it just can't be helped, and it's best to just hope you're never on the receiving end of that anger.

History:(Extended one: sta.sh/073h12sbt8g )

Blayne was not always the outgoing, happy go lucky performer he is today. In fact, coming from as dark and dismal a place as Iadlain, it's hard to believe that someone like him had grown up there. His parents found union through arranged marriage, and it wasn't long before he was born as the first child and only son to father Céridain and mother Reya. Right from the get-go there were high expectations of him; his parents were a skilled Sage and powerful Wizard, and as such his father had high hopes for Blayne, hoping he could one day ascend to his own power level and replace him and his seat on a very special council. He never did tell Blayne what it was, just that he should always focus hard on training and his studies. His mother, however, was a bit different. Having come from Song-Lu, she was a far more peaceful, kind hearted person who didn't want to pressure her son into doing anything he didn't want to do. Naturally, wanting to cling to the person who showed him more kindness in his youth, Blayne spent way more time staying laid back with his mother, rather than being the studios man his father wished him to be. And, though he had a penchant for magic, he began to go down a path far from any one his father wanted—he became skilled in the ways of Illusion magic. This, in Céridain's eyes, was the final slap across the face that caused the great rift in their relationship. He grew cold and distant from his son, and Blayne did nothing to try and repair it. After all, if the father didn't care about the son anymore, why should the son care anymore about the father?

From there, nothing really changed. Blayne continued his work and studies in Illusionary magic; his mother praised him for his successes, his father scorned him. His mother and father... It was difficult to see why they ever married in the first place, considering how different the two were. Things changed again, however, after Blayne was about 39. A new family member was born, a younger sister called Daeris. His father seemed to come alive again; excited for another child, ready to set them on the path to learning, hoping to see them go down the path to success unlike another child of his. Not only this, but with another kid now—and a daughter, no less—Reya stopped doting on him as much, spoiling the daughter now. Not that it bothered Blayne—If he were as cute as his sister growing up, he wouldn't spare any attention for anyone else either. And he did indeed deliver on his opinions—he spoiled his sister as much as his mother did, stunning and delighting her with this and that little illusion trick. Though, it wasn't long before even this pleasure was taken away from him: A couple years later, following another fall-out with his father, Blayne decided that life at home was no longer as great as it used to be. So, after a deep discussion with his motger and not a word to his father, one night he packed what was important to him, and left Iadlain. He wasn't sure what he'd do at first, or where he'd go, but with some guiding suggestions and a name from Reya, he had a vague plan. He ran out of travelling money as soon as he got to Song-Lu, which was fine by him—It was his mother's home town, after all, and it was her idea that he should start trying to make a life for himself there before anywhere else.The plan went well; he found mentorship from the person his mother told him about, founded a group of travelling performers with a new friend, and even found a reasonable place to settle down. Though he often thought about his father, mother, younger sister and friends at home, he never once thought of going back(he kept in touch via letters, anyway).

At least, not until a strange day in Song-Lu. His father was in town, and with a boat crew about to set sail, no less. After a thoroughly awkward and tense meeting, Blayne had learned that his mother had passed away, his sister was fully grown and married, and he even had a niece. Perhaps going home for just a visit wouldn't be such a bad idea after all... Though from there, things went downhill again. A short trip turned into a year long stay over as his father and her husband never returned from their trip. They lost their lives at sea, and seeing his sister so devastated, Blayne couldn't bear to leave her on her own. Plus, with her sudden and harsh new-found disinterest in her own daughter, Blayne—having been in a similar situation once himself—made it his mission to make sure the child never felt lonely. The year passed, his sister finally managed to gather herself again and tell him that she'd be fine if he left for his own home again. However, the events of the past year left her a completely different person, and though she insisted she was fine, he could tell that deep down, she still wasn't. So, though he did say his good-bye's there, he also decided that he would keep in contact through letters and irregular visits, should they ever be necessary(Though they happen more or less whenever he feels like seeing them again.) Other than that, Blayne continued his life in Song-Lu as an on-call performer and regular street performer. At other times, though, he will act as a brave "Ally of Justice", should any situation require one.

Currently: : Right as things had started looking up, they went south again. Blayne's trying to take it all in stride though: He looks all kinds of different thanks to Blossoming? That's alright, hide it with illusions! Sleepwalking troubles with him and Turon because of Atros? No problem, he just won't sleep much anymore! Speaking of Atros, he's marching off to go fight Aurea in a potentially world ending battle and only sleeping gods, potentially not real, can put a stop to them and they have to wake them up?? Easy peasy; he gladly joined the hunt for Hiresch, gathering shards in the mountains (along with adopting a new pet Jinmao kitty). Now, just to wait for the fallout and push all the superstitions saying this is a terrible horrible idea and they're all going to die out of his mind for now!

Additional Info:
- Blossoming: Nails, Lips, slight darkening of Tongue/Gums, Eyes & Eyelids
- He never really did like his father growing up, so he took his mother's last name when he moved out, keeping it even after hearing news of her death
- He will never stop seeing Daeris as his cute Baby sister. Ever.
- He is over protective of Moriel, Maera, and Daeris and will certainly go as far as putting himself in extreme danger if it meant keeping them safe
- As far as his Performance Magic goes, he likes specializing in flat, 2D images that seem to "pop" to life in 3D form, and will more often than not start these transitions from his cloak.
- Regular Magic-wise, his specialty lies in reality distortion and sensory overload
- When convenient, he likes to put illusions on his clothes too: currently, the sash across the front of his jacket has illusions running over it. It may look like fancy embroidery, but as soon as he takes his attention off of it--like most other personal manual glamours--it'll poof, just like that.
- With the help of his Illusions, he likes to play tricks on people sometimes and make himself look like a half elf. It's also a useful trick for travel.

Relationships:
Family:

Daeris Merilindes : His super aaaaadorable kid sisterrrr~ He watches over her like a hawk whenever he gets the chance, and where she feels it may be overbearing he just sees it as something an older brother needs to do for their younger sister. He'd walk to the ends of the land for her and farther if he needed to, all to make sure she stays happy and safe. He, however, has no idea that she isn't in Iadlain at all, and hasn't been for quite a while. No clue that she was drafted for war, no clue she went MIA... He has a lot to learn when he gets there again.

Moriel Merilindes : His super aaaaadorable Nieceeeee~ He spoiled her rotten while she was a kid and while she was growing up, and during her earlier years, he did his best to make sure she never really thought about or felt the pain of losing her father. She grew up to be outgoing and, having a sense of adventure like he does, he always promised to take her to explore the world someday Without realizing she's already accidentally done that herself in a couple of places. Does his best to watch out for her now and keep in touch with her as often as he can, seeing as how she got herself into quite the accident while he was out of touch with her.

Maera Rahaleigh : His other super aaaaadorable Niece~ She was wary of him when he first met her but slowly warmed up to him, which he was glad for. He treats her as nothing less than family, and loves speeding time with her just as much as he does Daeris and Moriel (Plus, she makes an excellent spectator and listener when he's testing out new story ideas). He watched out for her a lot when she was younger, and even now will make sure to keep any unwanted family members of hers at bay whenever he's with her.

Friends:

Turon Varkala : A very good friend whom Blayne holds near and dear to his heart. Blayne met him on several different occasions back when he first moved out of Iadlain, and the two managed not only to build a stable friendship, but also grew closer to one another through the years. Now, much like his family, Blayne would do whatever it takes to keep him safe, as he loves him dearly. Recently proposed and became engaged to.

Iollan ó Tadhgán : A good friend. He met him while he was young and still lived in Iadlain, and quite enjoyed his company. He still does, whenever he gets the opportunity to actually hang out with the guy. He's always so busy nowadays it's a blessing if they can even chat over a simple cup of tea.

Tian Jin : A really sweet boy that he helped out after the Mutiny event in Song-Lu. Since then, as he's grown attached to part of his family, he sees him often and has become something of a mentor for the boy in the ways of Illusions. He can tell there's something special between him and Maera, despite the fact that the two aren't quite together, but the time for teasing them has yet to come.

Others:

Diarmit ó Cuilinn : Next door neighbor to his family. He's a nice, energetic kid, and Blayne likes that. He also really likes to tease the boy relentlessly over his all-too-obvious crush on his niece whenever he gets the chance.

RP Preference: Nowadays I'm usually on Google Docs and Discord so hmu there /o/

Description
UPDATE 4/7/20: Updated Art!

UPDATE 3/12/16: Updated Art, and Relationships!
UPDATE 3/31/16: Updated Personality!
UPDATE 12/09/17: Updated History, Relationships, and Art!

I'm so happy other people thought he was such a hero ahaha Looks like jumping off roofs and taking an eyelace attack to the face really helped his credibility _(:'3/ Thanks to the voters!!

Name: Blayne Cavanaugh

Age: 164 Years of Age (Looks Early to Mid 30's)

Birthday:
Standard Calander:
22 Mirrors (February 22), Year of coins (8130)
Pristis the Leviathan

Song-Lu Calendar:
Day 3 of the Month of the Horse, Year of the Incandescent Crystal Cat
True Animal: Falcon ; Secret Animal: Raven

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 0"

Race: Dark Elf

Class: Mage Illusionist Enchanter

Occupation: Travelling Performer

City: Song-Lu

Allegiance: Empire, though mostly neutral

Personality:
+Positive +Kind Hearted +Friendly =Quick to Trust =Overly Loyal -Tunnel vision when angered -Temper, temper

Blayne is the type of guy in a town that just seems like he's friendly to everyone. He's a very outgoing kind of guy, and if you happen to be his friend or become friends with him, he will very easily and quickly go head over heels to help you if ever you ask for it. Another practical polar opposite of Daeris, it'd be hard to believe that she'd related to him at all, let alone his younger sister. Being as Kind-hearted and friendly as he is, it also makes it entirely too easy for him to become friends with or get mixed up with the wrong kind of people. Should such a thing happen, he'll normally just shrug it off and move on.

These qualities, however, can get even worse than anticipated. For example, the fact that he finds it all too easy to trust people based off of their first impressions. Not only that, but if you've managed to trick him with a kind and welcoming facade, he'll be very attached to you and very loyal, once again going head over heels to help if you'll ever need it. Though, thanks to his big temper when he does get angry, anyone who's ever tricked him in the past has easily gotten their just desserts. He never really likes getting or being angry, but sometimes it just can't be helped, and it's best to just hope you're never on the receiving end of that anger.

History:(Extended one: sta.sh/073h12sbt8g )

Blayne was not always the outgoing, happy go lucky performer he is today. In fact, coming from as dark and dismal a place as Iadlain, it's hard to believe that someone like him had grown up there. His parents found union through arranged marriage, and it wasn't long before he was born as the first child and only son to father Céridain and mother Reya. Right from the get-go there were high expectations of him; his parents were a skilled Sage and powerful Wizard, and as such his father had high hopes for Blayne, hoping he could one day ascend to his own power level and replace him and his seat on a very special council. He never did tell Blayne what it was, just that he should always focus hard on training and his studies. His mother, however, was a bit different. Having come from Song-Lu, she was a far more peaceful, kind hearted person who didn't want to pressure her son into doing anything he didn't want to do. Naturally, wanting to cling to the person who showed him more kindness in his youth, Blayne spent way more time staying laid back with his mother, rather than being the studios man his father wished him to be. And, though he had a penchant for magic, he began to go down a path far from any one his father wanted—he became skilled in the ways of Illusion magic. This, in Céridain's eyes, was the final slap across the face that caused the great rift in their relationship. He grew cold and distant from his son, and Blayne did nothing to try and repair it. After all, if the father didn't care about the son anymore, why should the son care anymore about the father?

From there, nothing really changed. Blayne continued his work and studies in Illusionary magic; his mother praised him for his successes, his father scorned him. His mother and father... It was difficult to see why they ever married in the first place, considering how different the two were. Things changed again, however, after Blayne was about 39. A new family member was born, a younger sister called Daeris. His father seemed to come alive again; excited for another child, ready to set them on the path to learning, hoping to see them go down the path to success unlike another child of his. Not only this, but with another kid now—and a daughter, no less—Reya stopped doting on him as much, spoiling the daughter now. Not that it bothered Blayne—If he were as cute as his sister growing up, he wouldn't spare any attention for anyone else either. And he did indeed deliver on his opinions—he spoiled his sister as much as his mother did, stunning and delighting her with this and that little illusion trick. Though, it wasn't long before even this pleasure was taken away from him: A couple years later, following another fall-out with his father, Blayne decided that life at home was no longer as great as it used to be. So, after a deep discussion with his motger and not a word to his father, one night he packed what was important to him, and left Iadlain. He wasn't sure what he'd do at first, or where he'd go, but with some guiding suggestions and a name from Reya, he had a vague plan. He ran out of travelling money as soon as he got to Song-Lu, which was fine by him—It was his mother's home town, after all, and it was her idea that he should start trying to make a life for himself there before anywhere else.The plan went well; he found mentorship from the person his mother told him about, founded a group of travelling performers with a new friend, and even found a reasonable place to settle down. Though he often thought about his father, mother, younger sister and friends at home, he never once thought of going back(he kept in touch via letters, anyway).

At least, not until a strange day in Song-Lu. His father was in town, and with a boat crew about to set sail, no less. After a thoroughly awkward and tense meeting, Blayne had learned that his mother had passed away, his sister was fully grown and married, and he even had a niece. Perhaps going home for just a visit wouldn't be such a bad idea after all... Though from there, things went downhill again. A short trip turned into a year long stay over as his father and her husband never returned from their trip. They lost their lives at sea, and seeing his sister so devastated, Blayne couldn't bear to leave her on her own. Plus, with her sudden and harsh new-found disinterest in her own daughter, Blayne—having been in a similar situation once himself—made it his mission to make sure the child never felt lonely. The year passed, his sister finally managed to gather herself again and tell him that she'd be fine if he left for his own home again. However, the events of the past year left her a completely different person, and though she insisted she was fine, he could tell that deep down, she still wasn't. So, though he did say his good-bye's there, he also decided that he would keep in contact through letters and irregular visits, should they ever be necessary(Though they happen more or less whenever he feels like seeing them again.) Other than that, Blayne continued his life in Song-Lu as an on-call performer and regular street performer. At other times, though, he will act as a brave "Ally of Justice", should any situation require one.

Currently: : Right as things had started looking up, they went south again. Blayne's trying to take it all in stride though: He looks all kinds of different thanks to Blossoming? That's alright, hide it with illusions! Sleepwalking troubles with him and Turon because of Atros? No problem, he just won't sleep much anymore! Speaking of Atros, he's marching off to go fight Aurea in a potentially world ending battle and only sleeping gods, potentially not real, can put a stop to them and they have to wake them up?? Easy peasy; he gladly joined the hunt for Hiresch, gathering shards in the mountains (along with adopting a new pet Jinmao kitty). Now, just to wait for the fallout and push all the superstitions saying this is a terrible horrible idea and they're all going to die out of his mind for now!

Additional Info:
- Blossoming: Nails, Lips, slight darkening of Tongue/Gums, Eyes & Eyelids
- He never really did like his father growing up, so he took his mother's last name when he moved out, keeping it even after hearing news of her death
- He will never stop seeing Daeris as his cute Baby sister. Ever.
- He is over protective of Moriel, Maera, and Daeris and will certainly go as far as putting himself in extreme danger if it meant keeping them safe
- As far as his Performance Magic goes, he likes specializing in flat, 2D images that seem to "pop" to life in 3D form, and will more often than not start these transitions from his cloak.
- Regular Magic-wise, his specialty lies in reality distortion and sensory overload
- When convenient, he likes to put illusions on his clothes too: currently, the sash across the front of his jacket has illusions running over it. It may look like fancy embroidery, but as soon as he takes his attention off of it--like most other personal manual glamours--it'll poof, just like that.
- With the help of his Illusions, he likes to play tricks on people sometimes and make himself look like a half elf. It's also a useful trick for travel.

Relationships:
Family:

Daeris Merilindes : His super aaaaadorable kid sisterrrr~ He watches over her like a hawk whenever he gets the chance, and where she feels it may be overbearing he just sees it as something an older brother needs to do for their younger sister. He'd walk to the ends of the land for her and farther if he needed to, all to make sure she stays happy and safe. He, however, has no idea that she isn't in Iadlain at all, and hasn't been for quite a while. No clue that she was drafted for war, no clue she went MIA... He has a lot to learn when he gets there again.

Moriel Merilindes : His super aaaaadorable Nieceeeee~ He spoiled her rotten while she was a kid and while she was growing up, and during her earlier years, he did his best to make sure she never really thought about or felt the pain of losing her father. She grew up to be outgoing and, having a sense of adventure like he does, he always promised to take her to explore the world someday Without realizing she's already accidentally done that herself in a couple of places. Does his best to watch out for her now and keep in touch with her as often as he can, seeing as how she got herself into quite the accident while he was out of touch with her.

Maera Rahaleigh : His other super aaaaadorable Niece~ She was wary of him when he first met her but slowly warmed up to him, which he was glad for. He treats her as nothing less than family, and loves speeding time with her just as much as he does Daeris and Moriel (Plus, she makes an excellent spectator and listener when he's testing out new story ideas). He watched out for her a lot when she was younger, and even now will make sure to keep any unwanted family members of hers at bay whenever he's with her.

Friends:

Turon Varkala : A very good friend whom Blayne holds near and dear to his heart. Blayne met him on several different occasions back when he first moved out of Iadlain, and the two managed not only to build a stable friendship, but also grew closer to one another through the years. Now, much like his family, Blayne would do whatever it takes to keep him safe, as he loves him dearly. Recently proposed and became engaged to.

Iollan ó Tadhgán : A good friend. He met him while he was young and still lived in Iadlain, and quite enjoyed his company. He still does, whenever he gets the opportunity to actually hang out with the guy. He's always so busy nowadays it's a blessing if they can even chat over a simple cup of tea.

Tian Jin : A really sweet boy that he helped out after the Mutiny event in Song-Lu. Since then, as he's grown attached to part of his family, he sees him often and has become something of a mentor for the boy in the ways of Illusions. He can tell there's something special between him and Maera, despite the fact that the two aren't quite together, but the time for teasing them has yet to come.

Others:

Diarmit ó Cuilinn : Next door neighbor to his family. He's a nice, energetic kid, and Blayne likes that. He also really likes to tease the boy relentlessly over his all-too-obvious crush on his niece whenever he gets the chance.

RP Preference: Nowadays I'm usually on Google Docs and Discord so hmu there /o/