Story

Nobody is sure of how exactly Galatea came into the picture, her parents' identities and conditions are completely unknown. She was found as a baby near the forest right beside Daedian's capital by a castle worker who then, realizing her unusual features - snow white hair and purple eyes -, took her to Leonard.

Upon examination, he determined that the little girl was cursed in some way, though her case was not serious to the point of not being able to live semi normal life. Still, he decided to become the one medically responsible for her health, and placed her in an orphanage in the city.

Growing up, she visited the castle somewhat often to check on how her curse behaved. As the years went on, her hair started to grow a black color, and the buds in her back were often trimmed, as Leonard didn’t want her curse to have a chance.

In her usual path through the castle corridors, she’d see some royal guards training from a far off window, which sparked her interest in the profession. At 15, she asked ─ and begged ─ for a position in the castle, to which Leonard relented. In her introduction to other kids, she met Paisley, a noble with a similar desire.

She gripped onto this opportunity as if her life depended on it. Being naturally inclined to the activities and trying really hard, she got into the good side of her mentors. Still, Leonard was very distant and cold. Not like it really bothered her on a personal level: he was doing his job as promised to the orphanage’s staff, nothing more.

At around 18, she became an official royal guard, being able to take on full turns. With her desire to always learn new techniques and sharpening the ones she developed, she continue to rise in popularity… not only inside the castle walls. Her social life took a turn for the best, and she got several admirers and romantic interests through the years.

Trivia

• She has never shown any strong emotions when people assume she met her family. According to her, it is simply not the person's fault.
• Has buds growing out on her back, possibly an indicator of her curse. She trims them every few weeks.
• She has high alcohol tolerance, but doesn't drink a lot.
• She wears less armor than her peers, as her technique relies on agility. Because of her talent and usefulness to the royal guard, the higher-ups turn a blind eye.
• Being rather famous, she's had a few rumors going around her. She hates them and how she isn't able to prove all of them wrong. As such, extends the same grace towards the subjects of all rumors she herself hears.

Preferences

Skills

• Telling time: She's not quite sure if it's luck or a skill, but she can the time pretty well just from estimating how much time has passed since she last looked at a clock.
• Swordfighting: A skill she has been honing since she was allowed to pick up a sword, she is a highlight in the royal guard.
• Teaching: Surprising even herself, she is a great teacher and extremely patient with her students. She currently sometimes teaches guards-to-be some basic techniques as an aid to actual staff.

Relationships

Leonard Doctor | Caretaker

To say the advisor is a real father figure to Galatea is far-fetched, but he is one of the first people she remembers. He's been taking care of her from a medical standpoint ever since one of the castle workers brought her in, her health being very fragile as a baby.

Even so, they aren't really close. He didn't even interfere with her rise in the royal guard ranks, despite what others may think or gossip about.

Prince Soren Liege

Upon taking a round guarding a room he was in, they've bumped into each other in a... not very conventional way. She has the utmost respect for him, not even out of obligation ─ he is the heir of the throne, after all.

Dame Paisley Friend

They've been friends ever since they've started training to become royal guards. Inseparable ever since they've met, she has been the one of the only people Galatea can trust with what's on her mind.