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dragonawakesPLAYER
Name: Allison-Marie
Age: Over 21
Personal Journal: N/A
E-mail: N/A
AIM/MSN/etc: Aim: TheDerelictAngel Plurk: CrowWitch
CHARACTER
Name: Viserys Targaryen
Canon: A Song of Ice and Fire
Age: Mid Twenties
Timeline: About an hour before his death, getting drunk and disorderly and increasingly angry and frustrated with his situation.
Items with character at canon point: The clothes on his back, a sword, and a bad attitude.
If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?: N/A
Personality:
Viserys is often thought of as a fool. He has many negative traits that make him appear that way. Believing himself to be the rightful king, he feels that others must cater to him and not the other way around. This often makes him short-sighted in his decision making, and unwilling to learn and adapt to other cultures that he may encounter. This also makes him susceptible to flattery, and easily taken advantage of by people who appeal to his sense of personal importance. He also tends to see himself as a wise leader, and will assume what whatever knowledge he already possesses on any given subject is adequate, and he is slow to adapt and learn additional information. That being said, while he is vain and quick to overestimate his own importance and believe things people tell him as long as they flatter him and appeal to this pride, he’s not actually stupid.
There are times when Viserys can actually be quite cunning and resourceful. He has survived on his own as well as raising his younger sister since early childhood. He has begged, borrowed, and stolen his whole life to keep himself and his sister alive, something he personally finds degrading. Decades of indignities have warped him. He grows increasingly bitter his lot in life, and being denied not only the title and honors that he feels entitled to, but basic human dignity. Those around him have not helped him. Even when he has been given a home and a place at a table, it is always by their charity, by people who want something from him in return. Even those who support him do so to their own advantage, often whispering flattery in his ear while laughing at him behind his back. That, combined with poor mental health inherited from his father, has taken a toll on his mental and emotional state. While his self-importance might be unwarranted, much of what he’s been subjected to has been legitimately humiliating, so his bitterness and frustration are not without good reason.
Viserys is often bitter and sullen, with a temper that can easily turn violent. He’s often frustrated, and can take that frustration out on people weaker than him. He has no great strength or fighting ability, and often feels like others must simply endure his rage due to the respect he feels entitled to but never seeks to earn. This can lead him to easily make threats his has no way of carrying out, and can get him into serious trouble. Sadly this only fuels his frustration. He is also something of a coward when physically confronted by someone stronger than him.
He likes sensual pleasures; music, food, wine, sex, and so on. He seems himself as someone who would be a good and wise ruler. However, while he does possess cunning, resilience, and some strength of determination, it is likely his rule would have been similar to his father’s had it occurred. However, he is not really in touch with the reality of this. He seems to think that the citizens hate the king that defeated his father and brother, and believe that they all love him and wish for his return. This is a fantasy, but he never realizes that.
Having lived as a beggar from childhood, he craves his dignity. He wants honor, even love. It’s not his sister’s title among her people that he envies as much as the fact that they love her. His life has left him hungry to be treated with respect, and maintain some part of his self worth. Sadly, it is frustration and anger at not having these things that make him behave in ways that keep him from getting it.
Background: http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Viserys_Targaryen
http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Viserys_Targaryen
Abilities: Viserys is cunning, but shows no exceptional strength or fighting skills. He also has no exceptional artistic, education, or intellectual abilities. However, he is a survivor, and can have great resilience and refusal to give up once he achieves a goal.
Network/Actionspam Sample: [The young man certainly looks worse for wear. His silver hair looks as though it had been pulled tightly back at one point, but is now falling loose. His pale, lilac eyes are red and wild. He points an accusing finger at the screen as he begins to speak.]
As the rightful Kind of the Andals and lawful ruler of the seven kingdoms, I demand to know why I have been brought here. What kind of place is this? What kind of cart was I on when I awoke? It is my understanding that everyone here can hear me. Good, then hear me now! This is inexcusable, and we, as a people, must not tolerate it. If someone will find me the way to return home, I will grant you mercy and my favor. I will not forget my friends when I return to my throne. Now, come with me to find a way to leave this place!
[He mutters a rough curse as he shuts off the com, waiting for replies. Surely the people here were smart enough to realize that taking him had been a bad move, and returning him would be to his advantage.]
Prose Log Sample: Viserys hadn’t seen the obelisk yet. He doubts it’s truly made of gemstone. But, he asks himself, what if it is? If it were, it must be of great value. A gem of that size would be enough to by him ships, hire army’s, and retake King’s landing. It’s a nice thought, and he smiles at it as he stands, rising up on his toes and rocking back onto his heels in turn. “It’s not just the ruby” he thinks to himself. Obviously this place has knowledge and sciences that the people in his kingdom know nothing of. He would put the maesters to shame. He would be more than a king, he would be a legend, even a god, if he brought his people such light, water, carriages that ran with no beast to pull it.
Truth, it’s ugly, all of it. But, what does that matter. He looks around him at the people, their dress, most of it seems rather tasteless to him. If these people do end up taking him back home, and they do find themselves in his court the will have to fix that. Still, that seems easy enough.
The problem was making them understand who he was. He’d had a hard enough time of that in Westeros. However, his reputation as “The Beggar King” would not have followed him. Surely they would see and understand. He stood up straight and stretched his shoulders, watching the people coming and going, looking for someone who’s ear he might get, someone who might listen and help, the way he always has… the only way he knows how…
Name: Allison-Marie
Age: Over 21
Personal Journal: N/A
E-mail: N/A
AIM/MSN/etc: Aim: TheDerelictAngel Plurk: CrowWitch
CHARACTER
Name: Viserys Targaryen
Canon: A Song of Ice and Fire
Age: Mid Twenties
Timeline: About an hour before his death, getting drunk and disorderly and increasingly angry and frustrated with his situation.
Items with character at canon point: The clothes on his back, a sword, and a bad attitude.
If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?: N/A
Personality:
Viserys is often thought of as a fool. He has many negative traits that make him appear that way. Believing himself to be the rightful king, he feels that others must cater to him and not the other way around. This often makes him short-sighted in his decision making, and unwilling to learn and adapt to other cultures that he may encounter. This also makes him susceptible to flattery, and easily taken advantage of by people who appeal to his sense of personal importance. He also tends to see himself as a wise leader, and will assume what whatever knowledge he already possesses on any given subject is adequate, and he is slow to adapt and learn additional information. That being said, while he is vain and quick to overestimate his own importance and believe things people tell him as long as they flatter him and appeal to this pride, he’s not actually stupid.
There are times when Viserys can actually be quite cunning and resourceful. He has survived on his own as well as raising his younger sister since early childhood. He has begged, borrowed, and stolen his whole life to keep himself and his sister alive, something he personally finds degrading. Decades of indignities have warped him. He grows increasingly bitter his lot in life, and being denied not only the title and honors that he feels entitled to, but basic human dignity. Those around him have not helped him. Even when he has been given a home and a place at a table, it is always by their charity, by people who want something from him in return. Even those who support him do so to their own advantage, often whispering flattery in his ear while laughing at him behind his back. That, combined with poor mental health inherited from his father, has taken a toll on his mental and emotional state. While his self-importance might be unwarranted, much of what he’s been subjected to has been legitimately humiliating, so his bitterness and frustration are not without good reason.
Viserys is often bitter and sullen, with a temper that can easily turn violent. He’s often frustrated, and can take that frustration out on people weaker than him. He has no great strength or fighting ability, and often feels like others must simply endure his rage due to the respect he feels entitled to but never seeks to earn. This can lead him to easily make threats his has no way of carrying out, and can get him into serious trouble. Sadly this only fuels his frustration. He is also something of a coward when physically confronted by someone stronger than him.
He likes sensual pleasures; music, food, wine, sex, and so on. He seems himself as someone who would be a good and wise ruler. However, while he does possess cunning, resilience, and some strength of determination, it is likely his rule would have been similar to his father’s had it occurred. However, he is not really in touch with the reality of this. He seems to think that the citizens hate the king that defeated his father and brother, and believe that they all love him and wish for his return. This is a fantasy, but he never realizes that.
Having lived as a beggar from childhood, he craves his dignity. He wants honor, even love. It’s not his sister’s title among her people that he envies as much as the fact that they love her. His life has left him hungry to be treated with respect, and maintain some part of his self worth. Sadly, it is frustration and anger at not having these things that make him behave in ways that keep him from getting it.
Background: http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Viserys_Targaryen
http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Viserys_Targaryen
Abilities: Viserys is cunning, but shows no exceptional strength or fighting skills. He also has no exceptional artistic, education, or intellectual abilities. However, he is a survivor, and can have great resilience and refusal to give up once he achieves a goal.
Network/Actionspam Sample: [The young man certainly looks worse for wear. His silver hair looks as though it had been pulled tightly back at one point, but is now falling loose. His pale, lilac eyes are red and wild. He points an accusing finger at the screen as he begins to speak.]
As the rightful Kind of the Andals and lawful ruler of the seven kingdoms, I demand to know why I have been brought here. What kind of place is this? What kind of cart was I on when I awoke? It is my understanding that everyone here can hear me. Good, then hear me now! This is inexcusable, and we, as a people, must not tolerate it. If someone will find me the way to return home, I will grant you mercy and my favor. I will not forget my friends when I return to my throne. Now, come with me to find a way to leave this place!
[He mutters a rough curse as he shuts off the com, waiting for replies. Surely the people here were smart enough to realize that taking him had been a bad move, and returning him would be to his advantage.]
Prose Log Sample: Viserys hadn’t seen the obelisk yet. He doubts it’s truly made of gemstone. But, he asks himself, what if it is? If it were, it must be of great value. A gem of that size would be enough to by him ships, hire army’s, and retake King’s landing. It’s a nice thought, and he smiles at it as he stands, rising up on his toes and rocking back onto his heels in turn. “It’s not just the ruby” he thinks to himself. Obviously this place has knowledge and sciences that the people in his kingdom know nothing of. He would put the maesters to shame. He would be more than a king, he would be a legend, even a god, if he brought his people such light, water, carriages that ran with no beast to pull it.
Truth, it’s ugly, all of it. But, what does that matter. He looks around him at the people, their dress, most of it seems rather tasteless to him. If these people do end up taking him back home, and they do find themselves in his court the will have to fix that. Still, that seems easy enough.
The problem was making them understand who he was. He’d had a hard enough time of that in Westeros. However, his reputation as “The Beggar King” would not have followed him. Surely they would see and understand. He stood up straight and stretched his shoulders, watching the people coming and going, looking for someone who’s ear he might get, someone who might listen and help, the way he always has… the only way he knows how…
