Aurelius

[legion]

Name: aurelius

Gender: male

Age: seven

Height: 16.2 hh

Species: horse

Type: warm-blooded

Color: alabaster with obsidian facial markings

Mane Color: creamy off-white

Tail Color: creamy off-white

Eye Color: flecked gold

Personality:

compassionate | witty | charismatic | just | loyal | collected | withdrawn

A muted masterpiece of pure emotions like a misted over sunset never truly seen, Aurelius is a chevalier hiding within his own armor. A beast of truly beautiful expressions of compassion and justice, Aurelius protects the most vulnerable pieces of himself with a wall of humorous wit meant to deflect those that would otherwise tread openly on his fragile beliefs. He can easily see the coldness in the world, and rather than add upon it with his own beliefs, he veils most of his true nature in a carefree air that makes attempts to bring light to the terrors of the world. Until one gets to know him, Aurelius appears to be something of a social chameleon, presenting a individual with what he believes they want to see. Wit and charisma are a defense mechanism for him. While not timid when he is able to express himself without delving into his own naive heart, he does quickly become shy and lost when expressing himself truthfully. Within, he is dangerously loyal, willing to throw himself into any danger for those who manage to earn his trust, a hard thing not to gain with his naivety. Despite the air and playful aura that usually obscures Aurelius from being anything similar to serious, he is willing to dig within himself and bring forth the knight that lives within rather than the charming fool he often plays. He isn't very quick to anger, but challenging his beliefs or mocking him is a good way to get him there, as well as threatening those he holds dear. While able to throw emotions around with an almost theatrical way, Aurelius is rarely one to openly express what he truly feels, electing to hide behind emotions that discourage others from digging within him. Even if they rarely show, he is a truly emotional being, but with reserve- able to keep them within himself.

History

Aurelius was born into a small herd as the second 'prince' to the current sovereign and his favorite maiden. As a simple insurance policy, rather than the son who was to be groomed and fitted with the perfect crown, Aurelius took up a carefree existence for most of his life. He continued to live through relative freedom for most of his existence- a mere comforting presence within the herd, and later an adviser to his brother when their father passed away. However, through the years his brother slowly changed, power pulsing like a poison through his veins. No longer did he listen to Aurelius' council or live for the well being of every individual. Ambition had clouded his brother's judgement, but Aurelius was not a man of such ambitions himself. While the herd softly whispered of his brother's tyranny, and wishes for him to take the crown, Aurelius merely turned a blind eye. He was not cruel, but he knew that challenging his brother would bring no benefit. Soon, however, the decision was made for him. His brother, enraged with a primal jealously of Aurelius' popularity, taunted him into a duel. Unwilling to fight for something so unworthy as jealously, Aurelius simply walked away, leaving his family in the cruel, but capable hands of his brother.

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