CHILDHOOD

He was born in middle-class noble family in Scotland which allowed him to gain a lot of knowledge and skills. He liked to learn and was an excellent student. This kind of child who bump into things because he had his nose stuck in a book. As a nobility he has a duty to get married. Of course he had no word in this topic and parents chose him a wife. Odetta O’Glais. She was from a higher shelf, higher nobility, it was a great occasion for Diarmand’s family for social advancement. They met when they were both about 10 years old and got married when she turned 16 (and she was younger than him of course but fortunately not this much, about 4-5 years). Fortunately he fell head over heels in love for Odetta. She was way different than people said about women. She learned him how to treat women with respect but also with equality. He learned her about things that were “not for women” and helped her in ‘feminine’ tasks (they didn’t cook or clean because they had servants for it). They loved each other to the moon. However his destiny somehow thwarts it.

Diarmand felt the interests in sailing since he was a little kid. His uncle was a sailor and he loved spending time with him and learning about his boat and sailing skills. His dream was to travel through seas and oceans, just like his uncle! Diarmand’s parents weren’t keen on this idea and did everything in they power to keep him away from the sea and his uncle. He didn’t listen. He was talking about this at family gatherings, balls and other banquets. He made boats from napkins. They were no way to stop this burning passion. He has been so stubborn since youth. He was also mad whenever parents didn’t allowed him to meet his uncle, he knew that his duties was just random things to keep him an eye on him. The older he got the louder their arguments became. However he can’t complain about his relationship with his parents. They weren’t bad. They just didn’t understand his will to be free, surrounded by water.

THE SAILOR, THE CAPTAIN AND THE PIRATE

In his late 20s’ he partly run away from home. It wasn’t a secret runaway but no one thought he will do it for real. He started sailing by the royal orders. He and his crew were protecting royal trade ships from pirates and other dangers. Finally, the sea breeze, the ship living, some sailor jargon and no noble-tasks. And most important of all: he started growing his famous, glorious beard. However as time went by, prizes, treasures and wealths started to attract him more and more. That’s why he started to play a little bit harder. His uncle was against piracy but this couldn’t stop Diarmand from becoming the captain of pirate ship. He gained his crewmates from previous ship mostly. People who were done with being ruled by the King were perfect for commiting crimes together. Diarmand was always ambitious, of course, he had a dream to be feared of, to be known for being a great captain of the most powerful crew the world has ever seen! Like Blackbeard, but way earlier and with ginger beard. Gingerbeard or something. His great years of piracy. But someone who didn’t like being ruled by someone wouldn’t not be obedient for long. During one of their fights his crewmate, bloody Spaniard, turned out to be a traitor and helped enemies in winning and catching Captain Gunn. That was his fall from the throne. They forced him to walk through the plank and tied a sack of cannonballs to his right leg to make sure he will drown. But they weren’t able to put out the flame in his soul! Gunn cut off his leg. He still didn’t say what tool he used, but I guess no one wants to know the details.

He probably wouldn’t make it if another Captain didn’t find him. Captain Luo. That’s why he was so attached to her. She literally saved his life and gave a new one. He quickly became her right hand man and the first officer. He wrote logbooks and helped Captain by giving her advices. He completed his tasks without complaining and was the most obedient person on this ship, I guess. Of course he had his free will, Luo didn’t force anyone to anything.

THE ABYSS LIVING AND (ALMOST) DYING

The new deck and crew was a little bit more calm than his previous one. He wasn't a leader this time, but he didn't wanted to be. Ming Luo was a great leader. It was the time for this firely passion to cool down a little. Diarmand felt good as an First Mate and the advisor. He also loved writing and practiced his handwritting, now it's really unique and pretty. The Abyss maybe wasn't very famous, cruel pirate ship (yet), but he had a feeling that he was meant to be here. A better home than his own. It went even better when some new faces appeared on a ship. He met a young soul with so much passion and energy, someone who had a lot to say but also with an open mind to learn. Peter Grinn, that was his name! His way younger best friend. Little buddy. Maybe somehow a son-figure but he treated him more like a younger brother. Diarmand was the person that took him away from a boring servant life and showed him how freedom looks like. They went with each other so well, almost without words. Shortly after Peter- Leonel appeared. He was way different than Grinn, and his circumstances of joining the crew was also different. However he had the same goal: realese from his unsatisfying (in this case: tragic) life. He couldn't speak English, which was a huge obstacle to get to know him, however Diarmand didn't gave up and learn him how to play puns and show what he meant by gestures. New, great captain and a crew full of young, passionate souls was better than Gunn could even imagine.

The old dog stayed on a ship no matter what. He wasn't surprised that some of crewmates felt lied when it turned out that Captain is a woman. However he still can't understand what difference did it make? They just were about to quit, for sure, lazy asses! Diar knew Captain's secret earlier, he suspected something even before but he really didn't care about Luo's gender, she was a great leader and still saved his life. Diarmand was worried only because of her pregnancy. He hadn't had the occasion to take care of a pregnant person. Especially that piracy wasn't a job when you can have a break and chill out on a ship while others fought. That was also a moment when he got closer to Gianmarco, a future father, who also was very worried about his partner. Two worried men and one really stubborn pregnant lady. Such a comedy. That was quite fun period and Gunn likes to remember it. Even if that was also the moment he lost his hand. He was protecting his boss from an unexpected attack.

However the sweet life couldn't last forever. Younger Grinn (aka Mini-Peter) joined the crew and wasn't a burden to Diarmand. It was kinda cute whenever he saw how Peter took care about him. Sometimes he wished to have a brother. He hadn't got strong relationship with Clifford but some young spirit on a ship was refreshing. Even if Diar's grumpy ol' man since forever (many crewmates believed he was born with a beard). He also didn't mind Cliff's relationship with Leonel, not his buissnes. In that time he focused on their reputation and being on top. Again. It hasn't ended up well perviously, so did it now. First there was a lot of neglect in his and Leonel's friendship. He got closer to Peter because the same goals and ambitions. Diarmand was never afraid of blood and guts, he murdered enemies with cold blood (especially when they were a threat to Captain), however he went even more violent at this point, mildlife crisis or some shit lmao. Things got even worse when Clifford died. He saw many commrades death so he didn't bother much, such a pity he was young and had a chance to do great things in life but pirates' life doesn't give a shit about your age. That was the life they choose. Peter seemed to not understand it somehow and Diarmand was trying to keep him sane. He failed. He failed hard.

Gunn might be a little bit colder at this times however he didn't not care about his crewmates. He showed them affection more by actions and being the responsible one rather than saying nice things etc. He also started to be tired of the atmomsphere on a ship. It was harder after the Mini-Peter's death. The older Grinn's passion seemed to fade. He didn't saw any signs of revenge he was planning. Crewmates starred to disappear, they got murdered by Peter, which he hadn't any idea of. If he connected the dots earlier... Gunn and Captain focused on solving this mistery however they had a lot of other responsibilities to do and take care of. Pure chaos. And it got worse. He was the second one who saw Captain's dead body, after Gianmarco. Something broke in him. He feels the grief till this day. He also got strong flashbacks from his previous ship when crewmates started to believe HE murdered Luo. But Gassisi couldn't stand it any longer. He did the massacre. Diarmand can't forget him. Even if he has no idea if Gian is still alive. Gunn was sure he is gonna die, when Gianmarco tried to strangle him with some wierd magic force. Luckily Leonel rush into this fight and even thou they were thrown overboard it saved Diarmand's life. Thanks to Leonel, again, who was concious this whole time and drag him into the whirpool. The time portal. Holy shit, what the hell! Bloody Spaniard saved his life, such an injury to the pride. But he's very grateful to him and now they're close friends, even closer than ever before.

THE NEW, MODERN LIFE

He has better start in learning XXI century life, since he was able to read and write properly. However his old boomerish ind didn't help him much. He is still trying to learn modern stuff... his greatest success was getting a driver license. It was the hardest battle of his life. The beginnings weren't easy, he was in a great pain and grief, confused of what happened and almost run off by a car. The weird stranger get to the rescure. That's how he met Gloria. They convinced each other that they could trust each other. By stealing each other's stuff. Welp, at least it worked. She turned out to be a medium, so she knew exactly who was on their way and who should they met. She took them to the cave in a woods, where lived a noble Lady. It was Kasia of course. And her demonic...something. Creepy. Then, the great hope appeared. Morgan! He found them a place to live, far away from the big, modern city. It started getting a little bit better. The Witch and The Medium taught them basics about the situation. They explained something about demons and magic and other weird stuff. He can't understand it exactly till this day, but he's trying! Meanwhile appeared some other weirdos. A heckin' vampire. The blind artist- Catharsis, and GIANMARCO'S brother, who was ex-asassin- Benvolio. Diarmand thought nothing will surprised him ever. And suddenly, Peter surprised them all with an unexpected attack. And magic tricks and powers. Diar's and Leo's new friends beat his ass but they weren't safe here anymore. That's when Morgan suggested to move in his brother's house, that is protected for bad magical influences. That's how Diarmand met Wolfgang and... now they're happily married. They take care of Gianmarco's grandsons (Dante's kids)- Ludovico and Azael. Wow, his somehow a dad. He got hired by a press redaction where he can write and tell as much stories as he wants. Splendid! He also saved a child. His little sweetheart Crimson, who got kidnapped to be saled for probably horrible purposes. That was a stupid luck, that Diarmand told about this case in press and radio and because he knew some infos from police, he recognized kidnappers' car. Unbelieveble. It turned out this innocent being has nowhere to go. Her parents got murdered or went missing. She was so scared, poor little soul. However she started to trust Diarmand, because he rescued her. That's why he adopted her, of course it wasn't so quick and easy but he succeded.

He's now still living with the whole bunch of weirdos, 3 kids, his lovely husband and Bernese mountain dog. Memories of his previous life, Odetta, Gianmarco and the whole betrayal he experienced still haunts him. Same with grief of losing Captain and the anger for Peter's actions. He's trying to stay neutral with him. He cannot forget him, he's very unforgiving, however he misses the old times with his Little Buddy.