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Who He Is
Karell Mikin is a Viscount known to frequent Light's Reach, Southwatch and Trademeet. He has made no great impression on the people of Fastheld, though whatever talk of him is usually of a quick and fierce temper or, almost contradictorily, his mild and bizarre mannerisms. Most Nobles and Freelanders would know him through his administration of trade between his house townships and others and his expressed distaste of the idle life (which might explain exactly why he works so much). He considers himself a man of honor and tradition, and does not take well to anyone who is shadow touched or insubordinate, these quite often being the cause of his quick and fierce temper. Karell owns the Grey Hall in Light's Reach, a house-come-library, along with many merchant based housing in the city.
Quintessential Description
Karell Mikin is somewhat gaunt for a noble; he is also very much taller than most; just reaching 6'1". To those that know the pair; he resembles his brother Tyrell in many respects. His dark brown hair seems black in low light and grows feverishly, falling down to his shoulders. He has unkempt stubble, trimmed sharply to shape his jaw and give a slightly severe look to his features. With dark thin eyebrows and a pair of bright green eyes to complete, Karell could be considered attractive in the right light. Consequently, he could be considered rather overbearing too.
Across his chest is the square pattern of pouches common to most gambesons, though this is not an ordinary one. His silk gambeson is dark black and the expensive looking material shines with eminence. On the noble's back, the silver embroidered pattern of a mongoose raises threateningly, as if anticipating an attacking snake. The representation this holds is clear: House Mikin. Silk trousers of the same material continue a theme in Karell's outfit, ending with a pair of sturdy black leather boots that are both road worn but well looked after. To finish, Karell wears a pair of black silk gloves which have also the Mikin mongoose embroidered on the back of the palm in a thinner more delicate pattern.
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Biography
Karell was born a Mikin in the year 598 ATA on the 1st day of Seedwarming, a healthy if not a slightly large baby. His father, Elrell Mikin, was a second cousin to Alieron Mikin and his mother, Lasata Seamel was the daughter of Earl Debdhen Seamel. Born as the last of a litter of 4, Karell was not often lonely as a young child. He had his single older brother Tyrell Mikin, who was a full eight years older than him, and two twin sisters who were both four years older than he was.
Karell was schooled at home alongside his siblings and enjoyed studying more than most, his liking probably helped by his heavy competitive nature (of which his father did nothing to quell). He was good at reading, writing and arithmetic and frequently enjoyed being able to boast to his brother. He boasted how good at it he was, and how much better than his brother he would some day be, sadly (ironically) proven true.
When his brother moved away to join the Bladesmen, Karell changed greatly, being forced to adopt the many social skills that Nobles learn during their adolescence, without the benefit of a consistent friend to occupy his free time. Karell didn't know anyone his own age other than his brother, and outside of the occasional argument they'd go through, it was Tyrell he was closest to. This meant Karell became lonely and restless when his brother was away, unable to truly connect with his two sisters. He spent a long 8 years growing up into an introverted and sometimes severely temperamental teenager.
When he reached 16 he was given the choice to join the Bladesmen like his brother, but he declined. His brothers early natural fighting abilities and knowledge of war craft were not mirrored in Karell, he extended his education and began to compose and play music for entertainment.
He saw even less of his sisters after his 16th birthday, even though he lived with his parents. In an odd sense of destiny, both older sisters were married off within months of his birthday, their marriages both organized on the same day in the one large event run by Elrell Mikin. Karell did feel as if their marriages had overshadowed his coming of age, but he was mature enough to feel happy for his sisters.
Not being a fighter by nature, Karell felt strongly that he was a disappointment to his father, and more significantly to Tyrell, his brother. He was always trying to impress his kin with his words and music, and these efforts often prooved quite unsuccessful. Eventually at the age of 19, Karell decided he would learn how to fight properly and began swordsmanship and fencing classes again.
His strong relationship with his brother was not broken even though Tyrell had been a bladesman for years, and when Tyrell left and returned to live with their parents, Karell once again felt satisfied with his life at home.
Subdued and contented for a while, this period was not fated to last. His mother and father had grown old and it wasn't long before they both died from age related illnesses, Karell withdrew in on himself and again started lashing out at the world. His vicious temper got him into trouble quite a lot but in an extended mourning period of two years, he managed to swallow the grief he had never been prepared for. His temper has never subsided, though, and he still boasts violent lashings out when he is enraged. A subject that has become source of rumors for those who know of the noble.
Meta
Karell is a reconstructed version of Karell Valoria, an alt from the original Chiaroscuro whose exploits are recorded here.
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