Addle Devious

Physical Appearance

• Black hair to just above shoulder length
• Dark pink eyes
• Triangular black markings from both lower eye lids down across cheeks
• Very tall in height
• Fair skinned
• Physically fit with a strong, lean-muscled build
• Legs are somewhat long in proportion to torso size
• Large, black, leathery backwings
• 7 piercings per ear; 3 upper, 4 lower

Clothing Style

Addle is rarely seen out of his knight armor since he's technically always on duty. His uniform consists of some kind of black somewhat-skintight underlayer top, often long sleeved, although he does have a sleeveless version for hotter seasons, along with black pants/leggings. Over that is reddish-black leather armor, particularly for his chest/abdominal area and legs, and on top of that is red durable cloth armor with black straps and some silver plated crystal armor guards for various joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, etc). The sleeves of his cloth top have black cuffs, and he wears red and silver gauntlets under the sleeves along with black fingerless gloves underneath. His leg armor is also red, but it is made of light leather like his under-layer for better leg protection along with the silver shin guards and plating on the toes/bottoms of his boots.

He also wears a head guard that looks more like a circlet since the part that wraps around his head is mostly covered by his hair. The crystals built into his armor all provide minor rifting/magic protection. His earrings are usually silver, and he usually wears a black scarf around his neck in cold weather. Otherwise his undershirt will be high collared/turtlenecked to cover his neck area even when he's not wearing a scarf. If his uniform seems a bit too hot for anything but cold weather, either he doesn't mind or you'll never hear him complaining.

When off duty, which is pretty much never outside of him actually getting some sleep, he still tends to dress very similarly to how he does on duty in terms of colors, just without the armor. Most commonly he wears a red tunic with black pants and boots. He also has various armor sets for more formal occasions when escorting Princess Purity, the designs varying depending on her outfit or the theme of the event.

Personality

Addle is a responsible and respectful royal knight of Crystaless who has a kind heart underneath his serious demeanor. He tends to act professionally at all times, since he's basically always on duty to protect the royal family, especially Princess Purity. He can come off as a bit stiff and severe at times, but he is down to earth and cares about protecting not only the royals but any denizen of Crystaless. He is a stickler for rules and is very formal and respectful in both his mannerisms and speech. Addle doesn't usually talk to others unless necessary so he can focus on his work, so most people consider him to be rather quiet and mysterious. He prefers for people to know less about him so their emotions or his own don't affect his work or responsibilities, because it's often clear that he gets very passionate about anyone he's emotionally invested in. He often fights with himself internally to keep his composure and remain professional, but he also wants to let how much he cares about others spur him onward. Most people know very little about him since he doesn't usually take personal time to relax and socialize. However, it is clear he cares dearly about the royal family, his fellow soldiers, the staff of the castle, and the citizens he must also serve and protect. Despite his somewhat emotionless manner of executing orders, he will selflessly protect the people of the kingdom without question and put himself in harm's way to defend them without hesitance. He maintains a very down-to-earth personality and never shows any sign of arrogance. If anything, he tends to underestimate himself often, and while he will accept compliments he tends to believe he doesn't do anything that warrants them. 

Although he does not lack confidence, he does not like being the center of attention or receiving too much praise. He tends to brush off offenses rather easily, although he can at times be bothered by the occasional difference in treatment toward him by others who don't consider him to be a "pure Bellinan" due to his wings. He works hard to prove he's just as capable and worthy as any other denizen of their world, but he doesn't have any will to speak against any negativity directed at him. The only time Addle ever seems to break from his serious-streak is if certain people, particularly Princess Purity, can fluster him enough. As adults, he develops strong feelings for her, yet he feels forbidden from making any sort of advances in any potential relationship beyond their professional one, plus he believes himself undeserving for her. Due to this, although he is often in close proximity and in contact with the princess often, he can sometimes get distracted or flustered if she gets too intimate with him. Since the princess is usually more adventurous than her attendants would like, he tends to get a little exasperated by her when she's difficult to keep up with or she does potentially risky things (usually done to purposely get him worked up). She seems to be the only person that can throw him off his game or make him stutter, although the queen can sometimes do that too if she talks about weird subjects with him.

Abilities

• Capable of channeling Crystaless magic energies and rifting through another source, usually to a lesser magnitude of the primary source
• Flight by wings
• Trained and highly skilled in hand to hand combat and in using spears and swords
• Physically strong, agile, flexible, and well balanced, especially in flight

Strengths

• Confident, fearless, and loyal
• Clever, instinctual, and responsible
• Organized, observant, focused, and alert
• Selfless, down to earth, and empathetic

Weaknesses

• A stickler for rules, a bit socially stiff, and tends to keep himself emotionally closed off and keep his troubles to himself
• Completely dedicated to Princess Purity and will put himself at any risk to protect her
• A little sensitive about people treating him differently for his wings or suspicions he might be a Clone or demon
• His wings are rather unwieldy in tight spaces and he cannot "hide" them without external magic

Backstory

Addle was presumably born in Seavion of Crystal Field, although he has no memory of his parents. He was raised by his adoptive parents, his father a fisherman and his mother a seafood chef. Addle frequently helped his parents with fishing and bussing dishes in the family restaurant, and he had a relatively quiet and unassuming childhood. However, he suffered from prejudices and suspicion due to his wings, which were unheard of characteristics of a normal Bellinan. Rumors went about that he was a Clone or demon, but he was fortunate enough to have avoided any severe or violent harassment. When he turned 10, he decided to travel to the palace to become a squire. He was eventually accepted after days of persistence, since they were hesitant to take in someone who could be a Clone. Addle worked hard to prove himself, and he ended up at the top of the group of squires.

Addle first met Princess Purity when he was 12 years old. He saw her standing at a palace balcony while he and the other squires were below in the training yard. She fell while reaching for an apple from a nearby tree, and Addle managed to fly over and catch her in time. A few years later at 15 when he was recently promoted to knight apprentice due to his advanced skills, he was surprised to find that the princess wished for him to work toward becoming her personal guard, despite his lack of experience. More surprising to him, the queen also recommended him for the position even when his own mentor and general spoke against it. Knowing the general, although proud of him being at the top of his age group, disapproved of him receiving such a great responsibility at his age, Addle worked hard to make sure the royal family would not regret their decision, and he was officially appointed as a royal guard a few years later.

During the time he spent serving the princess, he realized he was starting to fall for her as they both grew into adulthood and got to know each other more personally. His attraction to her worries him, and he attempts to bury his feelings in order to prevent overstepping his boundaries, especially since he's aware there has been discussion of Purity selecting a spouse prior to ascending the throne one day. He's determined to take each day at a time and serve the royal family and the denizens of Crystaless to the best of his ability.

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