Daemio
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Overview
Background
I was born in a city of orange and grey -- skin and stone and smoke. They say I'm young and may forget. I haven't suffered as Grandma Geesha has; how lucky I am to yet be a child. But they don't understand, those who have never been slaves. They don't realize that beneath my master's brand, there is a far deeper pain.
Anarinuell is my master now. Grandma Geesha raised me as a Sennet, noble-blooded in devotion to my family and the people it once guided. Mom, though, brought me up only as her son, a little boy in her arms when life was hard -- and it always was, but we were used to it. She told me stories not of the Griffons but of her time as a slave, and all the people she'd known and the things which had happened. These stories were real to me, and vivid; Grandma's never were.
I miss my mom. I know this city is supposed to be home now, but without her, it just isn't. I left her behind and she's waiting there still, for my return and for my brother's too. I remember the way she looked when He came between us. I remember, and every time I do, it hurts. I'm sorry, Mom. One day I'll see you again, with happy eyes instead of sad ones. I will, right?
But until then, I must try very hard to be a Sennet. I have a lot to learn about people here, and Grandma has scheduled my entire life full of lessons. Even so, I've found ways to sneak out and explore. Now that I'm free, I want to feel like it sometimes. I want to play with the other kids; I want to laugh and be released.
I can't, though. I'm Lord Daemio Sennet and I know that no one here is truly free. We are all bound to something -- we are all marked by invisible brands -- and don't you see? Won't you understand? That's what makes us real. That's what gives us strength.
I wouldn't be real without my mom; I wouldn't be a boy or a son or a Sennet. I'm tied to her. I'll fight for her! And then, one day, I'll go to her, I'll bring her back -- to Anarinuell, to my home, to hers, together.
Ranks & Offices
(Deputy) Minister of War
In the spring of 43 A.U., at age 13 Lord Daemio was appointed Deputy Minister of War of the Griffon clan under now Lady Proxy Srenni making him the youngest minister in the clan. Some are no doubt curious what the young lord ever brimming with plans will bring to the table.
Lord Centurion
After serving as an Aide for the First Division as a child, Lord Daemio formally joined the first as a Centurion in the Houd Division after his ceremony of souls.
Cadet Commander
While not allowed to hold rank in the Griffon Clan Militia (see below), Lord Daemio was active in the Griffon Clan Cadets throughout his childhood, insuring that all Griffon Clan children participate as they should... it's not unheard of for children to receive for their 8th birthday a message from the young lord that goes something like 'Here's your padded tunic, welcome to the military.'
Lady Pamella's School for Social Graces
Currently Daemio was the only male student at the school of social graces. Some how he survived his stay in Lady Endeera's school but many have remarked that the two even still come to odds when ever they're in the same room even years later.
Family Life
Parents
- Marsi Sennet
Reportedly, Marsi Sennet was unable to escape Ellish with the rest of her family and is thought to still be enslaved there. Daemio talks about his mother frequently, though sadly, and by now everyone and their pet ferret probably knows it his his intent to free his mother from Ellish the second some one will give him a set of armour and a military rank.
- ?
Reportedly Marsi Sennet was secretly wed to her cousin Daemon (Ista Barun?) in Ellish with whom she had two children. The fate of Daemon Sennet is unknown. By contrast Daemio says very little about his father beyond that he is sure he was a very great man.
Siblings
- Marsius
Marsius is less than a year Daemio's junior but very little is seen of the more reclusive of the brothers.
Marriage
- All in good time
Children
- After marriage (hopefully)
Accomplishments
Surviving Ellish
At his young age surviving Ellish and escaping with the rest of his family is quite a feat and one that Daemio is exceedingly proud of. The brand on his hand and the heavy Shamibelian accent are constant reminders of the life he was born into and how far he's come since then.
Zafryn's Hair
Daemio and Zafryn brawl... it would seem a lot and they likely will continue to do so in the future but on this particular instance Zafryn fell unconscious and when he woke up all of his perfectly coiffed blond locks were gone. Oh how did that happen?
Enemies
Talikos and Aloran Teranzik
Dislike at first sight. Talikos and Daemio started fighting when they were barely knee high and have had an intense dislike of eachother ever since drawing their brothers into their little fued as it's grown.
Zafryn Junik
He's a dringle. He's a Junik. He's a floof. And he likes to think he can beat up Daemio... boy is he in for a suprise.
Allies
Fiero Teranzik
Uncle Fiero used to be a Sennet but then he married Lady Xamori and became a Bear. Of all of his Uncles, Fiero is clearly the favorite and Daemio tries hard to make Fiero proud... even if he is married to a neo noble now.
Docci Ista Aldrik
Daemio's too young to really have allies but he has a hero and that's Docci Ista Aldrik, who's arrival in Ellish lead to freedom for the Sennet family. Daemio knows he owes his freedom to the Bear lord and will never say a bad word about him nor tolerate anyone else doing so.
Xamori and Nilara Teranzik
Lady Aunt Xamori may be a neo noble but Daemio's learned to first tolerate her and now even sometimes enjoy her company (though he'd never admit it to anyone). She's a fine whetstone to sharpen his skills at persuasion and charm on and always has good gifts for him when he does well. Her daughter, Lady Nilara is a perfectly proper little lady and half Ista Barun which makes her a bit better than the average neo-noble in Daemio's eyes. She's sort of family as his uncle's step daughter and an IB cousin. Best of all she's a snob, just like Daemio.
Sponsorees
Kodiachi
Kodiachi is perhaps a strange choice for a sponsoree or perhaps not given that Daemio also hired her as his assistant shortly after he had his ceremony of souls. That said, some still remember the young lord nearly making the priestess cry when he was a child with his unending questions and doubts in regards to her faith.
Kadia
Another priestess and odd choice. This young Unotian initiate knew Daemio as a child though.
Choni
A griffon 'actress' and the most recent of Daemio's sponsorees. Apparently he's seeking to find work for her with the Sennet family as well.
Scandals
Early Military Enrollment
Be it by clerical error or childhood mischief, Lord Daemio Sennet, some how managed to get himself enrolled in the Griffon Clan Militia as a Centurion at the tender age of 9 and while leading the Cadets (the Griffon Clan youth militia) managed to maintain his position until 11 when, presumably some one noticed (possibly when he made a speech calling the clan guard to arms) and told him he needed to wait until he was an adult to hold rank in any military.
Neo Nobles
Lord Daemio is unapologetic in his distaste for Neo nobles and beliefs about the Order of Things. The Royals are above everyone, (which no one takes issue with him spouting) then the Old Bloods THEN the Neo Nobles, and lastly the commoners. Even at his tender young age he seems to have no qualms about giving orders to those who fall lower down the totem pole than he does, adult or not. An insult to ones blood line is the worst insult that can be made according to Daemio who once demanded (and received much to his satisfaction) a public apology from Lord Kael N'Gato who made the mistake of calling Lord Daemio a neo noble in the middle of one of Sister Jahala's classes. How the young lord tolerates his family having been fused with the former Ista Zayes only the gods know.
Uppity Commoners
As above, Lord Daemio, little as he may be now has absolutely no tolerance for uppity commoners of any age and has no qualms about even publically doling out a tongue lashing to any commoner he feels has crossed the line regardless of who or where they are. Commoners need to know their place just like everyone else. More than once this has ruffled a few feathers with those common folk who think they can get away with talking down to the noble just because he's smaller than they are.
Defending The Festival Peace
During the spring festival of 43 A.U. Daemio was apparently assulted in the market by a Hydran man named Lyim. There was plenty of screaming about the festival peace and halfie loving. No public account of the incident has been given as of yet.
Miscellany
Habits
Talking about Shamibelians
Daemio has a strange way of talking for a boy so young. Vivid and very adult, which many mistake for an attempt to sound superior but is more the result of simply never having been taught to speak like a child when he was younger. Most unusual is his way of speaking of his former masters though. Daemio flat out refuses to call them 'goats' or 'shamies' or any such names, instead he refers to them only properly as Shamibelians or as The Enemies. He's very bluntly of the opinion that thinking of the Shamibelians as animals is a huge mistake on the part of the Firans as it propagating the many mythes and misconceptions most Firans have in regards to their Enemies.
Likes
Alcohol
Ever since his ceremony of souls Daemio has been very very fond of alcohol and even taken to making his own while whiskey is in short supply in the city. Tea is medicine, ale is for drinking.
Swearing
Never in the presence of a lady, that would be uncouth but the rest of the world does not get handled with the same kid gloves. Daemio can swear up a storm that could put an old city sailor to shame especially when drunk or angery (and if drunk AND angery then whoa... look out).
Dogs
Daemio's over-grown hound puppy, Shadow, is almost always at his side, even when he probably shouldn't be. Recently Shadow's gotten a friend, Flame, who is supposed to be Marsius' but is often found with Daemio and his canine companion.
Weapons
Swords are to noble boys what Bling is to Tia. Lord Daemio's never far from his trusty short sword, even if some question his ability to wield it effectively.
Making Speeches
These occasions come up far too rarely.
Dislikes
Disrespect
The Order of Things should be maintained. Beware all ye who step out of your place for Daemio will happily point it out too you... well maybe not happily but he will point it out.
Floofiness
"The time you spent doing your hair this morning could have been better used contributing to the war effort!"
Lord Daemio has no patience for people who spend time doing floofy non productive things like art and dancing and doing their hair.
Laziness
Which is even worse than floofiness!
Neo Nobles
Aren't they really just commoners who are allowed to wear silk?
Squealing
There is no sound in the world more annoying than a grown woman squealing like a toddler in Daemio's opinion.
Quotes
Lord Charming
Daemio laughs a little into his mug and glances at the masked woman, "That's not a lady. Only doves wear masks ---- that." *Firan*
Lady in flames mask removes her Dancing Flames of Fury and Vengeance Mask.
Emma glares at Charitee, and then at Bodey. Despite that sour look, however, she does remove the mask. "I am not playing a /game/, Mer," she spits at the inn worker. "And it's likely a good thing I wore this mask, anyhow. The daughter of Jalil would certainly be a better target than some fat little innk--WHAT?" Daemio's words register belatedly, and Emma whirls around to face him. "Did you seriously just say that?!" Even if it's true. And even as she rips the horribly bleachy blonde wig from her head. *Firan*
Emma removes her long straight flaxen blonde wig.
Daemio glances up at Emma and smiles that shy, roguish, almost endearing smile of his. "Oh Lady Teranzik, I didn't see you there. Come sit have breakfast with us I brought ale. Did you hear about the murder?" *Firan*
"Nice recovery," says Pietee to Daemio, low but distinctly -not- a whisper.
