Rosalind was born at a time when girls were not expected to do much more than learning to weave, dress prettily, marry, and have children, which is often reflected in how she carries herself. Her early interest in fighting and related masculine activities meant she had to constantly prove that she was worthy enough to teach in the art of combat and that competitive side has yet to die out. After receiving the blessing of tutoring from her father, she quickly proved herself to have a stubborn streak much like her father’s and for good or bad, she’s never saw a need to distance herself from it. She also sees a warriors’ profession as being noble and worthy of praise and will be swift to reprimand those who do not see the beauty that lies within combat and the many ways in which a person can fight.
In spite of her masculine profession, Rosalind is incredibly feminine and quite happy to have been born a woman. When questioned by members of her family about why she would allow herself to walk a path as perilous as that of a soldier, she would inform them that it is what the Fates decided her life would be. To refute the will of the divine is a folly she’ll never take part of. When she isn’t training, Rosalind is content to enjoy many aspects of the arts and has a fondness for strings and woodwinds in orchestras. Among her favorite musicals and operas are The Magic Flute and Sweeney Todd.
Being half-divine and extremely long-lived has also left Rosalind prone to situations where she is quite capable of guessing what people are feeling, although she does not show this trait often. The side most people see upon first meeting her is a confident and beautiful young woman who looks like the sort who’d fit right in at an outdoorsy kind of career, like a park ranger. She dresses primarily in feminine clothing and loves long and flowing skirts that swirl around the legs, partly because the effect is particularly stunning while dancing. Rosalind is also the loving sort and enjoys the company of children, as they remind her of her large and extended family.
This doesn’t mean she is without her issues, of course. Balancing out her gentle and loving nature is a fierce temper that has claimed lives in the past when offenders to her sensibilities lacked sense enough to run away. She’ll exercise caution when facing an opponent, but rarely runs from a fight once it’s presented to her. Rosalind can also have moments of arrogance where she sees herself as being superior and can be quite bull-headed when engaged in an argument. The only thing worse than being wrong, at least for her, is being incapable of defending her own stance on something. Rosalind also has a fear of being alone, and often seeks to become a part of a group.
On a whole, Rosalind is the kind of person who would make a great ally and a loyal friend, if you don’t mind her dominating personality and ego.
World Information: Rosalind’s world is essentially our own, but she is capable of commenting on how the gods of the Greek Parthenon, and others, are still influencing the world long after people stopped believing in them.
[OC] Rosalind Strange aka Lysandra Kastaros l Not Reserved 2 of 4
Rosalind was born at a time when girls were not expected to do much more than learning to weave, dress prettily, marry, and have children, which is often reflected in how she carries herself. Her early interest in fighting and related masculine activities meant she had to constantly prove that she was worthy enough to teach in the art of combat and that competitive side has yet to die out. After receiving the blessing of tutoring from her father, she quickly proved herself to have a stubborn streak much like her father’s and for good or bad, she’s never saw a need to distance herself from it. She also sees a warriors’ profession as being noble and worthy of praise and will be swift to reprimand those who do not see the beauty that lies within combat and the many ways in which a person can fight.
In spite of her masculine profession, Rosalind is incredibly feminine and quite happy to have been born a woman. When questioned by members of her family about why she would allow herself to walk a path as perilous as that of a soldier, she would inform them that it is what the Fates decided her life would be. To refute the will of the divine is a folly she’ll never take part of. When she isn’t training, Rosalind is content to enjoy many aspects of the arts and has a fondness for strings and woodwinds in orchestras. Among her favorite musicals and operas are The Magic Flute and Sweeney Todd.
Being half-divine and extremely long-lived has also left Rosalind prone to situations where she is quite capable of guessing what people are feeling, although she does not show this trait often. The side most people see upon first meeting her is a confident and beautiful young woman who looks like the sort who’d fit right in at an outdoorsy kind of career, like a park ranger. She dresses primarily in feminine clothing and loves long and flowing skirts that swirl around the legs, partly because the effect is particularly stunning while dancing. Rosalind is also the loving sort and enjoys the company of children, as they remind her of her large and extended family.
This doesn’t mean she is without her issues, of course. Balancing out her gentle and loving nature is a fierce temper that has claimed lives in the past when offenders to her sensibilities lacked sense enough to run away. She’ll exercise caution when facing an opponent, but rarely runs from a fight once it’s presented to her. Rosalind can also have moments of arrogance where she sees herself as being superior and can be quite bull-headed when engaged in an argument. The only thing worse than being wrong, at least for her, is being incapable of defending her own stance on something. Rosalind also has a fear of being alone, and often seeks to become a part of a group.
On a whole, Rosalind is the kind of person who would make a great ally and a loyal friend, if you don’t mind her dominating personality and ego.
World Information: Rosalind’s world is essentially our own, but she is capable of commenting on how the gods of the Greek Parthenon, and others, are still influencing the world long after people stopped believing in them.