(will probably update as i become more certain of his character - for now, this is all i've got)
Name: Lucian Xander Allesian II (or, in other words, Luc)
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Affinity: Water. Can control small amounts of water within a small radius. As with most land-dwellers, his power is weakened by generations of dilution. The practice of affinities is still highly restricted.
Appearance: Luc stands just above average height - no less would be tolerated of the king's son - and is well-muscled from years at sea. His tawny brown hair glints golden in the sunlight, hanging loosely around his neck. He expects this, along with his rugged stubble, to be clean-cut upon arrival, but for now he still looks the part of a sailor. He's collected his fair share of scars along the years, but his hands remain, for the most part, uncalloused. Everything about him suggests assertion and charm, from his tan complexion to his gold-flecked brown eyes. He moves with the certainty of one who is rarely declined, a lazy tilt to his chin. The only immediate sign of weakness is a limp he does is best to hide, though this mostly comes out only in cold weather; the product of a shattered knee at sea that never healed quite right.
His seafaring style is in stark contrast to what he'll soon be expected to wear around the palace and city. Loose white shirts, jewelry and a few piercings, and an assortmenf of bandanas and fabrics to fill the gaps.
Personality: Luc is equal parts foolhardy and brave. He rarely thinks before he acts, but equally, has a strong instinct on all things sea-related that allows him to do so. This tendency in the boardroom might not go down as well, though. He's as brash as they come but (mostly) has the charm to save it. He gives off the impression of wearing his heart on his sleeve: an easy smile, jovial strength, and quick to chime in on a conversation. (Among deckhands/etc, he's a master at networking. Among nobility? Not so much.) At 22, though, this has settled into a quieter, steelier charm than what most might remember. He says what he means, and evades answering a question over lying. He values honesty above all else - even honesty in how one is lying to him. Of the three brothers, he views himself to be the most grounded in reality, but can be unaware of his own blindspots/shortcomings. At best, he comes across as earnest and confident - at worst, like an arrogant, presumptive asshole who doesn't even consider that he may be wrong. Through his own struggles with his role as prince, he fails to recognise the privilege he holds.
Reputation: The palace, and kingdom at large, remembers the slight boy who left years before. Little is known of his time at sea, and his return is awaited with dubious excitement and scepticism.
Backstory: As the third-born son, Luc was never seriously in line to the throne, and was allowed more freedom than his elder brothers. At 17, he left to prove himself on a trade crew, as is traditional of the king's elder sons depending on what seat on the council they would later fill. Rhydoc, as military advisor, served time on the Northern Border; Cal was sent as a delegate to their neighbours to be educated, befitting of a future king; and Luc was sent to sea. Unlike the others, though, he delayed his return as long as possible, finding more freedom within the waves and the deck than he ever did within the palace walls.
His time at sea both matured and stifled his growth. He's rock-solid in a crisis, physically fit, and well able to work in and control a team. That is, a team of sailors, as equal and crude as they get. His conflict resolution, thus, is very simplistic - most on-ship crises were resolved physically. A courtroom of foreign delegates will certainly be another matter. Even with the distance and perceived freedom, though, he still benefitted from his royal blood, whether aware or not. Coming home presents a completely different challenge to what he's already experienced
Now, however, he has been recalled to fulfil his formal duties as prince. The time for childish acts is gone, in his father's words.
Affiliations: Callahan (eldest brother, in line to the throne) - strong, positive, if sometimes naive in his belief that Cal will always do the right thing
Rhydoc (elder brother, second-in-line, in charge of military. responsibility will overlap with luc's naval interests, much to luc's dismay) - strained at best. years apart may have cooled their tension, but has certainly not solved it
The King - the less said, the better
Role: Luc is expected to step into a naval + trade position once he has proven himself, in a similar way to Cal's political/negotiation responsibilities and Rhyd's military charge. He evaded most princely duties up until now; unfortunately, this ends now.
Heavy Rain
