Post by Leyna de Somerville on Sept 27, 2005 14:29:58 GMT -5
Name: Princess Leyna de Somerville, future Comtesse de Somerville
Race: d'Angeline
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Appearance: Leyna stands five feet nine inches. She has dark blonde hair that holds just a tint of strawberry and hangs to her waist. Her constant smile is the first thing everyone notices, and always remembers, about her. Her eyes are a soft blue that perpetually seem to be dancing with laughter.
History: Leyna is the granddaughter of Percy de Somerville. Her father Raphael de Somerville, Percy's youngest son, was only an infant when Ysandre de La Courcel executed Percy as a traitor. Raphael grew up living a sheltered existence as his family tried to distance themselves from the shame Percy had brought upon them. Raphael saw his mother slowly dying of shame and heartbreak and vowed that he would do everything within his power to regain his family's honor. Once he was of age, Raphael ventured to the City of Elua and sought audience with the Queen. He begged the chance to prove his family loyal again, and was granted the opportunity. Raphael was allowed to join the army, and under the watchful eye of his commanders he flourished.
Raphael rose quickly through the ranks, not because of his family connections, but because of his dedication. He continued to serve until he was wounded one day in a border skirmish. He sustained a major injury to his left leg that to this day requires him to use a cane to walk. While he was recovering from the injury, Raphael visited his mother who had gone to stay with friends in Azzalle. While visiting, Raphael fell in love with the oldest daughter of the house, Jayanne de Veranee. Raphael and Jayanne were married in a small ceremony at her home. Raphael returned to the City of Elua with his new bride, as he was determined to continue his service in any way he could. He took to training troops and helping devise military strategy. His service to the Crown was so great that not only was his family's honor restored, but also the family's title and he became Prince Raphael de Somerville.
Jayanne became pregnant with Leyna when she and Raphael had been married for nearly a decade. The couple had given up hope of children, and believed the pregnancy as a true blessing from Elua himself. Raphael retired from the service and he and Jayanne returned to the family home.
Leyna was born to much celebration and joy. She was a wonderfully happy child who wanted nothing more than to make everyone around her laugh and be happy as well. Her joyful spirit has stayed with her, and she is rarely without a smile. She has inherited not only the apple scent as one of Anael's line, but the gift for husbandry. When she was fifteen, Leyna saved a puppy that was attacked by a wild animal and nursed it back to health. The puppy was of no discernable breed, but has become the most loyal friend one could ever want. Leyna named the pup Shylah, and she has never left Leyna's side. Leyna was a good student growing up, but never really showed any interest for anything in particular unless it had to do with animals.
Now that Leyna is grown, her parents have arranged for her to go to the City of Elua and stay for a time. They believe she is ready to start experiencing life as an adult.
Update
Since moving to the City, Leyna’s life has been a whirlwind. The assassination of Ambrose and his wife, and the political intrigue that surrounded it was almost too much for her. Seeking to express her enduring love for life, she went to the Night Court and in the arms of LaValle no’ Alyssum lost her virginity.
After that, she felt more confidence in herself and so it was that when she laid eyes on Nicanor de las Aragonia, she followed her desires and began to spend time with him. It was not long at all before she realized desire had turned to love and when Nicanor asked her to marry him, she happily accepted.
Still naïve and innocent about some things, Leyna continues to see most of life as filled with sunshine, though she is becoming far more aware of the true nature of court life and politics
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Leyna's life was shattered when her fiance was killed in Aragonia. She fell into a deep depression and it was only with LaValle's help that she began to come out of it. Not feeling as safe as she had with Nic around, Leyna has hired Maurice Bouchard to be her personal bodyguard.