Princess Amélie Élisabeth de Châteauroy d'Avignon

Character’s full name: Princess Amélie Élisabeth de Châteauroy d'Avignon

Character’s nickname: Amélie may be affectionately referred to as "Ami" by her close friends and family.

Reason for nickname: "Ami" is a shortened and endearing form of her name, often used by those who are close to her to convey familiarity.

Physical appearance:

• Age: 18
• How old does she appear? She appears to be her actual age, 18.
• Weight: approximately 130 pounds (59 kilogrammes).
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm).
• Body build: slender.
• Shape of face: oval-shaped face
• Eye colour: blue.
• Skin tone: fair.
• Distinguishing marks: none.
• Predominant features: her captivating blue eyes
• Hair colour: blonde.
• Type of hair: fine and silky.
• Hairstyle: Her hair is typically styled in loose waves that cascade down her back.
• Overall attractiveness: considered exceptionally attractive, however, beading is always in the eyes of the beholder.

Personality:

• Good personality traits: kind-hearted, empathetic, determined, intelligent, diplomatic, and responsible.
• Bad personality traits: stubborn at times, overly cautious, and occasionally struggling with self-doubt.
• Mood character is most often in: Princess Amélie is most often in a positive and joyful mood, radiating warmth and happiness in her interactions with others.

• Character’s greatest fear: Her greatest fear is the collapse of her family's political influence and the potential exposure of their ruthless tactics to retain power, which could lead to their downfall.

  What single event would most throw this character’s life into complete turmoil? The discovery of a conspiracy or political intrigue that directly threatens her family's position and reveals their ruthless methods for retaining power would indeed throw her life into turmoil, as it would challenge their stability and legacy.

  Character is most at ease when: she is navigating the complex world of political intrigue, making shrewd decisions, and ensuring her family's interests are protected, even if it means making morally ambiguous choices.

  Enraged when: she witnesses threats to her family's power and influence, especially if they involve betrayal or attempts to undermine their rule.

  Depressed or sad when: facing moments of vulnerability and realising the weight of the actions her family has taken to maintain their grip on the throne

Priorities:

• Family Legacy: Her top priority is preserving and strengthening her family's political legacy, ensuring their continued control over the throne.
• Political Manoeuvring: She places high importance on the art of political manoeuvring, diplomacy, and maintaining a web of alliances to protect her family's interests.
• Appearances: She values the perception of benevolence towards the lower class to maintain stability in the kingdom, even if it masks her family's true intentions.

Life philosophy: "In the world of politics and power, one must be shrewd and unyielding. Our family's legacy is built on strength, and I will do whatever it takes to protect it."

If granted one wish, it would be: Her one wish would be to secure an unbreakable alliance with a powerful neighbouring kingdom, strengthening her family's political position and ensuring their continued rule.

Why? This wish aligns with her family's philosophy of maintaining power at any cost. A strong alliance would provide security and deter potential threats, solidifying their grip on the throne and preserving their legacy.

Character’s soft spot: Her soft spot lies in her unwavering dedication to her family's interests and the preservation of their power. She is fiercely protective of her family's legacy and the throne.

Is this soft spot obvious to others? Yes, her strong loyalty and commitment to her family's interests are evident to those close to her. It's clear that she places her family's well-being above all else.

Greatest strength: Her greatest strength remains her political acumen and ability to navigate the complex world of court politics. She excels at safeguarding and advancing her family's interests through shrewd diplomacy and strategic thinking.

Greatest vulnerability or weakness: Her greatest vulnerability is the weight of the expectations placed upon her as the guardian of her family's power. This can sometimes lead to moments of self-doubt and inner conflict.

Biggest regret: Her biggest regret is not being able to spend enough time with her younger siblings during their formative years due to the demands placed upon her by her family's political engagements. She wishes she could have been there more for them during their childhood.

Minor regret: Her royal status often limited her experiences and interactions to formal settings, preventing her from fully understanding the everyday lives of her family's subjects.

Character’s darkest secret: Princess Amélie's darkest secret is that she had a forbidden affair with one of her handmaidens in her youth. When her father discovered the relationship, he had the handmaiden sent away, and Amélie was sworn to secrecy about the incident.

Does anyone else know? Only Amélie and her father are aware of this secret. The handmaiden was sent away, and the matter was discreetly handled to avoid scandal within the court. It remains a closely guarded secret that has weighed on Amélie's conscience for years.

Goals:

• Drives and motivations: Her primary drive and motivation are to maintain the appearance of her family's political legacy and keep up the facade of their power and influence within the kingdom.
• Immediate goals: Her immediate goal is to play her role effectively in ceremonial duties, ensuring that her family's reputation remains intact.
• Long-term goals: Her long-term goal is to ensure that her family's dynasty continues to be revered, even if she won't personally ascend to the throne.
• How the character plans to accomplish these goals:  She will participate dutifully in ceremonial events, maintain a regal presence, and make appearances at important functions to keep up the illusion of her family's power and prestige.

How other characters will be affected:

• Her family members may rely on her to represent their interests symbolically.
• The common people may see her as a figurehead of the monarchy, even if she holds no real power.
• Other nobles and foreign dignitaries will interact with her as a representative of her family.

Past:

• Hometown: Her hometown is the capital city of the kingdom, where she was born and raised within the royal palace.
• Type of childhood: She had a privileged yet challenging childhood. While she enjoyed the luxuries of palace life, she was also groomed from a young age to uphold her family's legacy and play her role in the kingdom's political affairs.
• Pets: Only a cat
• First memory: Her earliest memory is of being held by her mother in the palace gardens, surrounded by blooming flowers and the sweet scent of roses.
• Most important childhood memory: Her most cherished childhood memory is the deep and forbidden love she shared with a handmaiden during her formative years. kept hidden from the prying eyes of the court, left an indelible mark on her heart, shaping her understanding of love and the value of secrecy.

Childhood hero: Her childhood hero was her grandfather, the ambitious ruler who successfully took the kingdom for their family.

Education: She received an education befitting her royal status, which included lessons in politics, diplomacy, history, etiquette, and the arts.

Religion: Follows a polytheistic religion that worships a pantheon of gods and goddesses.

Family:

• Mother: Queen Marguerite Claire de Castelroche

  • Relationship with her: Princess Amélie shares a close and nurturing relationship with her mother, Queen Marguerite. Her mother serves as her primary mentor, teaching her the intricacies of being a noblewoman, including etiquette, courtly decorum, and the art of diplomacy. Amélie deeply admires her mother and values the lessons she imparts.

• Father: King Laurent Étienne de Montclair d'Avignon

  • Relationship with him: Princess Amélie has a distant relationship with her father. He is often preoccupied with the day-to-day affairs of the kingdom and primarily focuses his attention on their sons, leaving little time for her. While Amélie respects her father's responsibilities, their limited interactions have led to a cold and distant connection between them.

  • Siblings:

    • Older Brother (Elder): She has an older brother with whom she shares a close and loving relationship. They have a strong bond and often confide in each other.

    • Older Brother Her relationship with the second-oldest brother is also close and supportive.

    • Younger Brother (1): While Amélie takes on a protective role towards her first younger brother, she is not particularly close to him.

    • Younger Brother (2): Similarly, she is not particularly close to her second younger brother.

    • Younger Sister: Not close, often clash with one another.