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warriorbornName: Benedict Sorellin-Lancaster
Canon: The Cinder Spires series by Jim Butcher
Visible Age: 23
Gender: Male
Height: 6'3"
Physique: Athletic but not super muscular
Complexion: Fair though he does tan easily
Hygiene: Excellent. He smells like expensive cologne.
Hair: "[...] tawny brown hair cut into a soft, thick brush". With prolonged exposure to sunlight, it bleaches easily to a sandy blond.
Eyes/Teeth: Golden-yellow, with vertical slit pupils like a cat. This is very typical for the warriorborn, but he is well aware of the fact that it's not the norm for anyone else. He doesn't even get offended when people stare at him, though it does grate a little. He also has pronounced canine teeth, which are non-retractable.
Defining Characteristics: Benedict is tall and broad-shouldered, with thick tawny hair, and his eyes tend to be piercing, hidden beneath thick brows. He is described in the book as appearing "like all warriorborn, a particularly athletic-looking, masculine specimen of a man lined with hard, lean muscle. The effect [is] impressive".
Warriorborn? Yes! Here is the wiki about them. Cliff Notes: stronger than normal, faster than normal, can see in the dark, has a touch of a sixth-sense for when danger is about to appear. Very hungry all the time. Sometimes purrs.
Accent/Speech: Generically posh, with a vaguely British accent. Benedict is highly educated, so his vocabulary is large, but he's not necessarily prone to affected mannerisms, although his mode of speech might seem out-dated to some.
Bearing/Demeanor: Well-mannered and polite, Benedict nonetheless holds himself with the easy confidence of someone who is assured of their place in life. He's been trained as a soldier, so he tends to be straight-backed and solid.
Gait: Benny is described as "loping" often in the books. He's fast and athletic, so he moves easily wherever he goes, with the kind of loose grace of someone who has been trained in how to use their body and feels very comfortable doing so.
Habits: He tends to walk slowly, steadily, and takes his time before coming to a decision. He is used to wearing a sword at his hip, which means he will often reach for the hilt as if to comfort himself with its presence. He has finally stopped bowing each time he meets someone new, but the urge is still there.
Skills: Aside from the general abilities of the warriorborn, Benedict is an excellent fighter. He has lived and trained in the Spirearch’s Guard for years now and is considered one of their best guardsmen. He is especially talented in swordsmanship, although his hand-to-hand isn’t shabby either. Having studied at the Wayist Temple, Benedict is remarkably patient. There comes a time when all the fussing and fretting in the world will accomplish nothing, and he is capable of recognizing that point and accepting it when it comes, taking a metaphorical step back and waiting to see what will come. As the eldest son in his family, even if he is an unimportant lesser cousin to the “throne” of House Lancaster, Benedict is also very diplomatic. He’s had to learn how to be, especially since his younger cousin Gwen, the heiress, is anything but. For all that Benedict likes to steer clear of politics, preferring to remain an impartial observer as opposed to anything else, he’s capable of stepping in and acting as mediator if he has to. Despite his best efforts to the contrary, he’s been raised to lubricate relationships between House Lancaster and the other High Houses, which means he’s been trained in many of the refined arts one would expect of the aristocracy. He’s able to play a handful of different instruments, he can dance, he can sing, he can even draw with passing skill.
Backtagging: I tend to prefer quicker response times, but we're all adults here, I get it if life gets busy!
Mindreading: If it makes sense... He's not 100% human so it's hard to say what the inside of his head would be like.
Touching: While Benedict tends to hold himself apart from others, he secretly craves affection and attention, so he might be a little awkward at first but he'll absolutely melt at fingers running through his hair.
Shipping: Mostly m/f, but open to m/m too. It'll take a long time to work up to shipping, though, especially if it's cross-canon.
Fighting/Injury: Benny is a trained fighter and naturally skilled at it. (I am not naturally skilled at writing it, though.) He's stronger and faster than he looks, so he's definitely a formidable opponent, but he is capable of being beaten.
AU ideas: While Benny comes from a steampunk canon, I'm happy to AU him into many different worlds, including: MCU (as a mutant or mutant-adjacent), the Witcher, generic modern (fully human or not), DCU, etc. If you have any ideas of what you might like to do with him, PM me and let me know!
Canon: The Cinder Spires series by Jim Butcher
Visible Age: 23
Gender: Male
Height: 6'3"
Physique: Athletic but not super muscular
Complexion: Fair though he does tan easily
Hygiene: Excellent. He smells like expensive cologne.
Hair: "[...] tawny brown hair cut into a soft, thick brush". With prolonged exposure to sunlight, it bleaches easily to a sandy blond.
Eyes/Teeth: Golden-yellow, with vertical slit pupils like a cat. This is very typical for the warriorborn, but he is well aware of the fact that it's not the norm for anyone else. He doesn't even get offended when people stare at him, though it does grate a little. He also has pronounced canine teeth, which are non-retractable.
Defining Characteristics: Benedict is tall and broad-shouldered, with thick tawny hair, and his eyes tend to be piercing, hidden beneath thick brows. He is described in the book as appearing "like all warriorborn, a particularly athletic-looking, masculine specimen of a man lined with hard, lean muscle. The effect [is] impressive".
Warriorborn? Yes! Here is the wiki about them. Cliff Notes: stronger than normal, faster than normal, can see in the dark, has a touch of a sixth-sense for when danger is about to appear. Very hungry all the time. Sometimes purrs.
Accent/Speech: Generically posh, with a vaguely British accent. Benedict is highly educated, so his vocabulary is large, but he's not necessarily prone to affected mannerisms, although his mode of speech might seem out-dated to some.
Bearing/Demeanor: Well-mannered and polite, Benedict nonetheless holds himself with the easy confidence of someone who is assured of their place in life. He's been trained as a soldier, so he tends to be straight-backed and solid.
Gait: Benny is described as "loping" often in the books. He's fast and athletic, so he moves easily wherever he goes, with the kind of loose grace of someone who has been trained in how to use their body and feels very comfortable doing so.
Habits: He tends to walk slowly, steadily, and takes his time before coming to a decision. He is used to wearing a sword at his hip, which means he will often reach for the hilt as if to comfort himself with its presence. He has finally stopped bowing each time he meets someone new, but the urge is still there.
Skills: Aside from the general abilities of the warriorborn, Benedict is an excellent fighter. He has lived and trained in the Spirearch’s Guard for years now and is considered one of their best guardsmen. He is especially talented in swordsmanship, although his hand-to-hand isn’t shabby either. Having studied at the Wayist Temple, Benedict is remarkably patient. There comes a time when all the fussing and fretting in the world will accomplish nothing, and he is capable of recognizing that point and accepting it when it comes, taking a metaphorical step back and waiting to see what will come. As the eldest son in his family, even if he is an unimportant lesser cousin to the “throne” of House Lancaster, Benedict is also very diplomatic. He’s had to learn how to be, especially since his younger cousin Gwen, the heiress, is anything but. For all that Benedict likes to steer clear of politics, preferring to remain an impartial observer as opposed to anything else, he’s capable of stepping in and acting as mediator if he has to. Despite his best efforts to the contrary, he’s been raised to lubricate relationships between House Lancaster and the other High Houses, which means he’s been trained in many of the refined arts one would expect of the aristocracy. He’s able to play a handful of different instruments, he can dance, he can sing, he can even draw with passing skill.
Backtagging: I tend to prefer quicker response times, but we're all adults here, I get it if life gets busy!
Mindreading: If it makes sense... He's not 100% human so it's hard to say what the inside of his head would be like.
Touching: While Benedict tends to hold himself apart from others, he secretly craves affection and attention, so he might be a little awkward at first but he'll absolutely melt at fingers running through his hair.
Shipping: Mostly m/f, but open to m/m too. It'll take a long time to work up to shipping, though, especially if it's cross-canon.
Fighting/Injury: Benny is a trained fighter and naturally skilled at it. (I am not naturally skilled at writing it, though.) He's stronger and faster than he looks, so he's definitely a formidable opponent, but he is capable of being beaten.
AU ideas: While Benny comes from a steampunk canon, I'm happy to AU him into many different worlds, including: MCU (as a mutant or mutant-adjacent), the Witcher, generic modern (fully human or not), DCU, etc. If you have any ideas of what you might like to do with him, PM me and let me know!
