I find it is far easier to twist things from the shadows, than it is to bang your head against the wall - dealing with fools face to face.
Alexander is the King of the Circle of Syndicates, within the realms of Cicora. He has been around for a very long time and has kept tight control over the entirety of the Circles. His web of influence spreads throughout every circle and he is even believed to have agents in the Underground City.
One of the most intelligent of the kings, he’s also the one who works best out of the spotlight. He's dangerous and suave, almost always found with a drink and a plan in hand. Has a gang war ongoing with Dior, though they mostly combat each other indirectly.
Is generally quite apathetic to others, though he can feign interest and friendship with many in order to help keep things running. He’s smart enough to know he can’t trust any of the other kings so is often prepared to deal with them and keeps information on them and their secrets.
Important Features
- Always found wearing three-piece suits, it’s almost unnatural to see him in anything but.
- Is tall, well-built and fit, fairly muscular and sculpted.
- Has a black beard and mustache, keeps them well groomed and neat.
- Hair is black, and is pushed back and neat.
- Wears light blue, rimmed glasses and keeps a glasses cloth in his front pocket at all times.
- Wears black leather gloves on his hands, left one hides a metal prosthetic. Very few people are aware of this.
- Has his circle tattoo on his neck, it’s a gold gear with a gun inside.
- Props include his gun, his holsters, wine glasses, playing cards or whatever else he gets a hold of in a fight where he doesn't have the upper hand. Holsters are under his jacket and on his leg. Always wears his glasses, can be drawn with or without his gloves, if without his prosthetic is visible.
- Poses are often regal and business-like. Suave, clean and normally powerful. Adjusting clothes, drinking/eating at fancy places, playing cards, correcting his glasses, are a few of the usual ones. He has a steady control over everything he does and that confidence spreads through all of his actions.
- Expressions are normally serious, smug and confident. Often looks like he has something up his sleeve or is plotting. Smirks often when around others, almost as though he wants to unnerve and get under their skin. In softer moments, he can look sad and heartbroken but only a few people get to see this.
- Can be drawn romantically with Arthur, however, very rarely in public, only when others are not around. In these cases he is soft, loving. If they’re in public, they’re like cats and dogs, and have a playful rivalry.
- Can be drawn platonically with Merlin. He, Merlin and Arthur spend a lot of time together. Often very serious, but seem to enjoy each other’s company.
- Can be drawn with any of the other kings, but does not get along with them well. Tolerates them.
- Can be drawn with Dior, often gambling or plotting against each other. Have a difficult relationship that might seem playful and as if they are rivals on the surface but also seem to truly want to kill each other.
The Seven Kings of Cicora determine our lives, our rules and our mindsets.
Cicora is a realm broken up into seven 'circles' all joined by long bridges. Each circle is controlled by a King, has a unique set of beliefs and values, and crests that each member has branded on their skin. The circles are Syndicates, Knights, Magi, Priest, Merchant, Beast and Inventors. A child will choose their circle when they come of age, unless they were born a Beast or Magi, in which they'd have little choice.
Within Cicora is also the Underground City, a general name for a location where those who have broken out of their circle, primarily women, non-binary or transgender people, who do not feel welcome in the Circles. The City is run by Dior Serafina and Archimedes Abraham, and it's location is known to the Kings, but has thus been untouched.
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Bella, I have another routine for you to try out. How about we get some time together so you can practice, love?
Adrien works with Bella quite closely, practicing dance routines and creating music that will match her performance style. Though he is slightly over familiar with her and will sometimes receive threats in return. They've developed a teasing, playful relationship. Adrien likes getting her to come out of her shell and is trying to help her find comfort in other people's presence.
He also enjoys buying her new outfits, often dragging her out with him. Adrien has let Bella see into his mind so she has a good grasp over his feelings and how he struggles with himself and his upbringing. She shows signs of frustration at him hiding his struggles, but doesn’t bring it up. They very rarely discuss their pasts, he finds comfort in knowing she understands a similar upbringing and they fill their time with not thinking about their struggles.
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Adrien found his way to the Limbo Freak Show by chance. They were performing in town, to offer solace to the people during a hard economic hit. When he saw their show he saw a chance to escape from the life he'd been caged to. They saw his interest and saw something in him that was seeking freedom. He agreed to join them and travel to help bring light to other people.
He became their musician and choreographer. The Show has given him a sense of family and he's coming out of his shell a lot, finding comfort in their company.
History
Adrien was born to two musical geniuses. Isabella and Mateo Giovanni de Luca. The atmosphere he grew up in was suffocating and very strict. His oldest sister, Maria, grew to be cruel and unpleasant as well. Both Adrien and his younger sister, Ani, were struggling under their parents. Neither wanting to be constricted to their parent's plan for them. Even from a young age, Adrien has been very talented with instruments and music. The pressure of his parents made him avoid his responsibilities as much as possible in order to push back about it.
Becoming a little jaded and neglecting himself and his emotions, he tried to protect his sister as much as possible. When his father died, his mother grew even more controlling. Likely to help bring some more control into her life, that she believed she'd lost. When he realised she was going to lock him into a life he didn't want, he left home with no word to his mother or sister, only giving Ani a way to contact him.
Important events
Leaving home
Around the age of twenty, he finally managed to pull out from under his controlling mother. Not long after his father died and her treatment and personality worsened. This event helped him escape an abusive situation, and opened up his life for freedom and a chance to be comfortable in himself again.
Joining the show
Met and joined the freak show very soon after leaving home. Working a dead-end, boring job just to survive, he went to see them perform in the nearby town and was brought in by day/night, who saw a great deal of musical talent in him (As well as a lot of pain).
Reconnecting with his sister
A few years after having joined the freak show, he received word from his sister, Ani, that she was free from their parents and searching for her own direction in life. This event took a great deal of weight off his shoulders. Adrien is highly proud of his sister, and writes to her as much as he can.
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- when tired, thinking or upset, he turns the ring on his finger around, it helps him centre his mind or refocus.
- hums a lot when he's thinking, almost always seen walking around with some tune on the brain. either making new music or singing to songs that exist.
- has to clean his hands almost every hour on the dot, otherwise his mind becomes muddled and he finds himself uncomfortable and stressing out.
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- skilled with almost any instrument, and enjoys practicing new ones.
- enjoys dancing and singing though he doesn't sing very often. his siren's blood makes it a little dangerous to sing around others.
- loves shopping, specifically window shopping. often drags other show members with him. the reactions are varied.
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- he is ambidextrous.
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- anyone: hey adrien can you take this seriously?
adrien: haha no i'll never do that what is this? oops i got a call beep beep better take that. - put memes, tropes, etc here
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Creator Notes
- adrien was created on 13 December 2015. he was originally named adagio.
- every freak show needs a musician. this freak show has a flirty dumbass of a musician.
- you know when u have a pretty boy character and u never use him? poor adrien, i lov him but he's so neglected.
- the kinda guy who blogs pretty aesthetics and wholesome memes.
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Unleashes a bolt of magical energy from the grimoire that inflicts Raw damage and Dazes targets in the area.
Carries the power of the siren's voice that has been passed down through his family. It has captivating and controlling powers and can put others under a spell that takes away their control and safety.
Skilled with music, capable of picking up and learning almost any instrument presented to him. Specifically skilled in playing the violin and the piano, and are the two instruments he is found with most often.
A great dancer. Specialises in latin and south american dance. Is able to choreograph dance routines as well and often does so for the Freak Show.
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Passed down through his family for ages. Often siren's choose their voices instead of an instrument. Adrien was one of the rare few in all generations who took up an instrument instead.
A beautiful golden wedding band - Adrien got his father's wedding ring after the man passed away and has been wearing it ever since it was given to him. He never takes it off and keeps it close at all times.
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