Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles.
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the song of achilles by madeline miller
for @tywvin, the biggest lover of myths i know.
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HOUSE BARATHEON OF STORM’S END
Ours is the Fury
Born amidst the rain and mud of the b a t t l e known to history as the Last Storm …
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Clémence Poésy photographed by Benjamin Vnuk for The Edit Magazine (3rd March 2016)
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BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name: Cerelle Crane
Nickname(s): Elle ; Ellie
Age: 30
Pronouns: She/Her
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Romantic Orientation: Panromantic
Religion: New Gods
Political Affiliation: Margaery Tyrell ; House Crane ; House Lannister
Occupation: Lady to Margaery Tyrell
Language(s) Spoken: Common Tongue
Accent: Lilting and clear
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Face Claim: Fahriye Evcen
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Hazel ; hints of green
Height: 5′9
Build: Lanky and tall, but she grew into it
Clothing Style: Embroidered corsets, trailing silks in bright colours, a matching scarf placed over her head
Usual Expression: Smirking
Distinguishing Characteristics: The necklace she always wears, a gift from her mother; it is gold inlaid with emeralds
FAMILY
Father: TBD
Mother: TBD
Sibling(s): TBD
FAVOURITES
Weather: Summer
Colour: Yellow ; the brighter, the better
Music: Gives her a headache
Sport: Gossip ; Hawking
Beverage: Whatever wine’s closest
Food: Strawberries
Animal: Cranes
CHARACTER FLAWS.
absent-minded / abusive / addicted / aimless / alcoholic / aloof / anxious / arrogant / audacious / has bad habits / bigmouthed / bigoted / blunt / bold / callous / childish / cruel / cursed / dependent / dishonest / disloyal / disturbed / dubious / egotistical / envious / erratic / fanatical / fickle / fierce / finicky / flirty / gluttonous / gruff / gullible / hedonistic / humourless / hypocritical / idiotic / ignorant / illiterate / immature / impatient / impious / impish / impulsive / incompetent / indecisive / indifferent / infamous / intolerant / judgemental / lazy / lewd / liar / lustful / masochistic / meddlesome / meek / megalomanic / naïve / nosey /obsessive / oppressive / overambitious / overemotional / overprotective / overzealous / paranoid / peevish / perfectionist / pessimistic / phobic / rebellious / reckless / remorseless / rigorous / sadistic / sarcastic / sceptic / seducer / selfish / self-martyr / self-righteous / senile / shallow / smart ass / solemn / spineless / spiteful / spoiled / squeamish / stubborn / superstitious / tactless / temperamental / theatrical / timid / tongue-tied / unlucky (with love) / unpredictable / untrustworthy / vain / weak-willed / withdrawn
PLACE IN SOCIETY
financial: wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty
medical: fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged
class or caste: upper / middle / working / slave / unsure
education: qualified / unqualified / studying
criminal record: yes, for major crimes / yes, for minor crimes / no
FAMILY
married - happily / married - unhappily / engaged or betrothed / partnered / single / divorced / separated
has a child or children / has no children / wants children
close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / sibling(s) is deceased.
orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent(s) / it’s complicated
TRAITS + TENDENCIES
extroverted / introverted / in between
disorganized / organized / in between
close minded / open-minded / in between
calm / anxious / in between
disagreeable / agreeable / in between
cautious / reckless / in between
patient / impatient / in between
outspoken / reserved / in between
leader / follower / in between
empathetic / unemphatic / in between
optimistic / pessimistic / in between
traditional / modern / in between
hard-working / lazy / in between
cultured / un-cultured / in between
loyal / disloyal / in between
faithful / unfaithful / unknown
SEXUALITY + ROMANTIC INCLINATION
heterosexual / homosexual / bisexual / asexual / pansexual / unsure
sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favourable
romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favourable
sexually: adventurous / experienced / naive / inexperienced / curious
potential sexual partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
potential romantic partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
ABILITIES
combat skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
literacy skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
artistic skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
technical skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.
HABITS
drinking alcohol: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
smoking: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
other narcotics: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
medicinal drugs: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
indulgent food: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
splurge spending: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
gambling: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
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BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name: Joana Belmore
Nickname(s): Jo ; Jojo ; Ana
Age: 25
Pronouns: She/Her
Sexual Orientation: Homosexual
Romantic Orientation: Aromantic
Religion: Protecting her brother ; sometimes the New Gods
Political Affiliation: House Belmore ; the Vale
Occupation: Full time crisis manager ; daughter of Strongsong
Language(s) Spoken: Common Tongue
Accent: Unremarkable, but usually loud and demanding
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Face Claim: Sophie Skelton
Hair Colour: Red
Eye Colour: Brown
Height: 5′8
Build: Lean, broad shoulders
Clothing Style: Practical ; a lot of dark colours so grass stains aren’t very visible ; ribbons to tie her unruly curls back ; flat shoes so she can run after Ambrose
Usual Expression: Depends on who she’s talking to
Distinguishing Characteristics: A permanent scar splitting one eyebrow
FAMILY
Father: Lord Benedar Belmore
Mother: † Lady Belmore
Sibling(s):
Damion Belmore ( + Ambrose Belmore ; nephew )
Pet(s): A dog named Chuckle
FAVOURITES
Weather: Foggy ; early morning
Colour: Dark green
Music: Not a fan
Sport: Playing games with her nephew
Beverage: Steeped cardamom and lemongrass tea
Food: Dates
Animal: Stupid people
CHARACTER FLAWS.
absent-minded / abusive / addicted / aimless / alcoholic / aloof / anxious / arrogant / audacious / has bad habits / bigmouthed / bigoted / blunt / bold / callous / childish / cruel / cursed / dependent / dishonest / disloyal / disturbed / dubious / egotistical / envious / erratic / fanatical / fickle / fierce / finicky / flirty / gluttonous / gruff / gullible / hedonistic / humourless / hypocritical / idiotic / ignorant / illiterate / immature / impatient / impious / impish / impulsive / incompetent / indecisive / indifferent / infamous / intolerant / judgemental / lazy / lewd / liar / lustful / masochistic / meddlesome / meek / megalomanic / naïve / nosey /obsessive / oppressive / overambitious / overemotional / overprotective / overzealous / paranoid / peevish / perfectionist / pessimistic / phobic / rebellious / reckless / remorseless / rigorous / sadistic / sarcastic / sceptic / seducer / selfish / self-martyr / self-righteous / senile / shallow / smart ass / solemn / spineless / spiteful / spoiled / squeamish / stubborn / superstitious / tactless / temperamental / theatrical / timid / tongue-tied / unlucky (with love) / unpredictable / untrustworthy / vain / weak-willed / withdrawn
PLACE IN SOCIETY
financial: wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty
medical: fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged
class or caste: upper / middle / working / slave / unsure
education: qualified / unqualified / studying
criminal record: yes, for major crimes / yes, for minor crimes / no
FAMILY
married - happily / married - unhappily / engaged or betrothed / partnered / single / divorced / separated
has a child or children / has no children / wants children
close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / sibling(s) is deceased.
orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent(s) / it’s complicated
TRAITS + TENDENCIES
extroverted / introverted / in between
disorganized / organized / in between
close minded / open-minded / in between
calm / anxious / in between
disagreeable / agreeable / in between
cautious / reckless / in between
patient / impatient / in between
outspoken / reserved / in between
leader / follower / in between
empathetic / unemphatic / in between
optimistic / pessimistic / in between
traditional / modern / in between
hard-working / lazy / in between
cultured / un-cultured / in between
loyal / disloyal / in between
faithful / unfaithful / unknown
SEXUALITY + ROMANTIC INCLINATION
heterosexual / homosexual / bisexual / asexual / pansexual / unsure
sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favourable
romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favourable
sexually: adventurous / experienced / naive / inexperienced / curious.
potential sexual partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
potential romantic partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
ABILITIES
combat skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
literacy skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
artistic skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
technical skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.
HABITS
drinking alcohol: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
smoking: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
other narcotics: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
medicinal drugs: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
indulgent food: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
splurge spending: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
gambling: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
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BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name: Barbara Bracken
Nickname(s): Barb
Age: 30
Pronouns: She/Her
Sexual Orientation: Homosexual
Romantic Orientation: Demi-romantic
Religion: New Gods, sometimes ( when she needs something )
Political Affiliation: House Tully
Occupation: Daughter of Stone Hedge
Language(s) Spoken: Common Tongue
Accent: Mean
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Face Claim: Clemence Poesy
Hair Colour: Blonde
Eye Colour: Blue
Height: 5′6
Build: Lean ; back straight and very rigid
Clothing Style: Extremely structured, lots of details from soldiers’ uniforms
Usual Expression: Scowling
Distinguishing Characteristics: A constellation of moles on her left shoulder
FAMILY
Father: Jonos Bracken
Mother: † Lady Bracken ; the first
Sibling(s):
Harry Rivers ; half brother
Jayne Bracken
Catelyn Bracken
Bess Bracken
Alysanne Bracken
Pet(s): A spotted cat named Statue
FAVOURITES
Weather: Stormy
Colour: Pale pink
Music: Harp
Sport: Insulting Harry
Beverage: Warm water with lemon and honey
Food: Pigeon pie
Animal: Pigeon?
CHARACTER FLAWS.
absent-minded / abusive / addicted / aimless / alcoholic / aloof / anxious / arrogant / audacious / has bad habits / bigmouthed / bigoted / blunt / bold / callous / childish / cruel / cursed / dependent / dishonest / disloyal / disturbed / dubious / egotistical / envious / erratic / fanatical / fickle / fierce / finicky / flirty / gluttonous / gruff / gullible / hedonistic / humourless / hypocritical / idiotic / ignorant / illiterate / immature / impatient / impious / impish / impulsive / incompetent / indecisive / indifferent / infamous / intolerant / judgemental / lazy / lewd / liar / lustful / masochistic / meddlesome / meek / megalomanic / naïve / nosey /obsessive / oppressive / overambitious / overemotional / overprotective / overzealous / paranoid / peevish / perfectionist / pessimistic / phobic / rebellious / reckless / remorseless / rigorous / sadistic / sarcastic / sceptic / seducer / selfish / self-martyr / self-righteous / senile / shallow / smart ass / solemn / spineless / spiteful / spoiled / squeamish / stubborn / superstitious / tactless / temperamental / theatrical / timid / tongue-tied / unlucky (with love) / unpredictable / untrustworthy / vain / weak-willed / withdrawn
PLACE IN SOCIETY
financial: wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty
medical: fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged
class or caste: upper / middle / working / slave / unsure
education: qualified / unqualified / studying
criminal record: yes, for major crimes / yes, for minor crimes / no
FAMILY
married - happily / married - unhappily / engaged or betrothed / partnered / single / divorced / separated
has a child or children / has no children / wants children
close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / sibling(s) is deceased.
orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent(s) / it’s complicated
TRAITS + TENDENCIES
extroverted / introverted / in between
disorganized / organized / in between
close minded / open-minded / in between
calm / anxious / in between
disagreeable / agreeable / in between
cautious / reckless / in between
patient / impatient / in between
outspoken / reserved / in between
leader / follower / in between
empathetic / unempathetic / in between
optimistic / pessimistic / in between
traditional / modern / in between
hard-working / lazy / in between
cultured / un-cultured / in between
loyal / disloyal / in between
faithful / unfaithful / unknown
SEXUALITY + ROMANTIC INCLINATION
heterosexual / homosexual / bisexual / asexual / pansexual / unsure
sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favourable
romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favourable
sexually: adventurous / experienced / naive / inexperienced / curious.
potential sexual partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
potential romantic partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
ABILITIES
combat skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
literacy skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
artistic skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
technical skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.
HABITS
drinking alcohol: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
smoking: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
other narcotics: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
medicinal drugs: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
indulgent food: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
splurge spending: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
gambling: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
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BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name: Renly Baratheon
Nickname(s): Ren
Age: 32
Pronouns: He/Him
Sexual Orientation: Homosexual
Romantic Orientation: Homo-romantic
Religion: Uninterested
Political Affiliation: The Stormlands
Occupation: Lord Paramount of the Stormlands ; Lord of Storm’s End
Language(s) Spoken: Common Tongue ; some Summer Tongue, learnt from a merchant visiting Storm’s End
Accent: Refined, much like Ser Cortnay Penrose and even Maester Cressen
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Face Claim: Jesse Williams
Hair Colour: Dark brown
Eye Colour: Green-blue
Height: 6′2
Build: Lean but athletic
Clothing Style: As intricate and extravagant as possible
Usual Expression: Amused
Distinguishing Characteristics: A small cut under his arm that he’s only ever shown Loras
FAMILY
Father: † Steffon Baratheon
Mother: † Cassana Estermont
Sibling(s):
† Robert Baratheon
Stannis Baratheon
Spouse: † Loras Tyrell ( now and forever KIDS )
Children: None
Pet(s): Loras Tyrell’s stallion
FAVOURITES
Weather: Summer
Colour: Gold, any shade of gold ; it’s the underlining of his coats and the colour of the ribbons he uses to tie his hair when it’s long
Music: Anything, just no odes to his dead brother please
Sport: Is drinking a sport?
Beverage: See above ( dornish reds, always )
Food: Roasted hen with lemon and cress
Animal: Robert RIP
CHARACTER FLAWS.
absent-minded / abusive / addicted / aimless / alcoholic / aloof / anxious / arrogant / audacious / has bad habits / bigmouthed / bigoted / blunt / bold / callous / childish / cruel / cursed / dependent / dishonest / disloyal / disturbed / dubious / egotistical / envious / erratic / fanatical / fickle / fierce / finicky / flirty / gluttonous / gruff / gullible / hedonistic / humourless / hypocritical / idiotic / ignorant / illiterate / immature / impatient / impious / impish / impulsive / incompetent / indecisive / indifferent / infamous / intolerant / judgemental / lazy / lewd / liar / lustful / masochistic / meddlesome / meek / megalomanic / naïve / nosey /obsessive / oppressive / overambitious / overemotional / overprotective / overzealous / paranoid / peevish / perfectionist / pessimistic / phobic / rebellious / reckless / remorseless / rigorous / sadistic / sarcastic / sceptic / seducer / selfish / self-martyr / self-righteous / senile / shallow / smart ass / solemn / spineless / spiteful / spoiled / squeamish / stubborn / superstitious / tactless / temperamental / theatrical / timid / tongue-tied / unlucky (with love) / unpredictable / untrustworthy / vain / weak-willed / withdrawn
PLACE IN SOCIETY
financial: wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty
medical: fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged
class or caste: upper / middle / working / slave / unsure
education: qualified / unqualified / studying
criminal record: yes, for major crimes / yes, for minor crimes / no
FAMILY
married - happily / married - unhappily / engaged or betrothed / partnered / single / divorced / separated / death
has a child or children / has no children / wants children / does not want children
close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / sibling(s) is deceased
orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent(s) / it’s complicated
TRAITS + TENDENCIES
extroverted / introverted / in between
disorganized / organized / in between
close minded / open-minded / in between
calm / anxious / in between
disagreeable / agreeable / in between
cautious / reckless / in between
patient / impatient / in between
outspoken / reserved / in between
leader / follower / in between
empathetic / unemphatic / in between
optimistic / pessimistic / in between
traditional / modern / in between
hard-working / lazy / in between
cultured / un-cultured / in between
loyal / disloyal / in between
faithful / unfaithful / unknown
SEXUALITY + ROMANTIC INCLINATION
heterosexual / homosexual / bisexual / asexual / pansexual / unsure
sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favourable
romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favourable
sexually: adventurous / experienced / naive / inexperienced / curious.
potential sexual partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
potential romantic partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
ABILITIES
combat skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
literacy skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
artistic skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
technical skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.
HABITS
drinking alcohol: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
smoking: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
other narcotics: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
medicinal drugs: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
indulgent food: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
splurge spending: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
gambling: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
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BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name: Rodrik Forrester
Nickname(s): None
Age: 32
Pronouns: He/Him
Sexual Orientation: Demisexual
Romantic Orientation: Grey-romantic
Religion: Old Gods
Political Affiliation: King in the North
Occupation: Warrior in the Northern army ; heir to Ironrath
Language(s) Spoken: Common Tongue
Accent: Northern, uninterested
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Face Claim: Chris Hemsworth
Hair Colour: Blond-Brown
Eye Colour: Blue
Height: 6′3
Build: Athletic ; wide
Clothing Style: Practical and basic ; changes depending on occasion
Usual Expression: Solemn
Distinguishing Characteristics: None
FAMILY
Father: Gregor Forrester
Mother: Elissa Forrester
Sibling(s):
Asher Forrester
Mira Stark nee Forrester
Ethan Forrester
Talia Forrester
Ryon Forrester
Josera Snow ; secret half-brother
Elsera Snow ; secret half-sister
FAVOURITES
Weather: Autumn
Colour: Grey
Music: None
Sport: Sparring
Beverage: Water ; lukewarm
Food: Honey cakes
Animal: Wolves
CHARACTER FLAWS.
absent-minded / abusive / addicted / aimless / alcoholic / aloof / anxious / arrogant / audacious / has bad habits / bigmouthed / bigoted / blunt / bold / callous / childish / cruel / cursed / dependent / dishonest / disloyal / disturbed / dubious / egotistical / envious / erratic / fanatical / fickle / fierce / finicky / flirty / gluttonous / gruff / gullible / hedonistic / humourless / hypocritical / idiotic / ignorant / illiterate / immature / impatient / impious / impish / impulsive / incompetent / indecisive / indifferent / infamous / intolerant / judgemental / lazy / lewd / liar / lustful / masochistic / meddlesome / meek / megalomanic / naïve / nosey /obsessive / oppressive / overambitious / overemotional / overprotective / overzealous / paranoid / peevish / perfectionist / pessimistic / phobic / rebellious / reckless / remorseless / rigorous / sadistic / sarcastic / sceptic / seducer / selfish / self-martyr / self-righteous / senile / shallow / smart ass / solemn / spineless / spiteful / spoiled / squeamish / stubborn / superstitious / tactless / temperamental / theatrical / timid / tongue-tied / unlucky (with love) / unpredictable / untrustworthy / vain / weak-willed / withdrawn
PLACE IN SOCIETY
financial: wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty
medical: fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged
class or caste: upper / middle / working / slave / unsure
education: qualified / unqualified / studying
criminal record: yes, for major crimes / yes, for minor crimes / no
FAMILY
married - happily / married - unhappily / engaged or betrothed ( to be ) / partnered / single / divorced / separated
has a child or children / has no children / wants children
close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / sibling(s) is deceased.
orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent(s) / it’s complicated
TRAITS + TENDENCIES
extroverted / introverted / in between
disorganized / organized / in between
close minded / open-minded / in between
calm / anxious / in between
disagreeable / agreeable / in between
cautious / reckless / in between
patient / impatient / in between
outspoken / reserved / in between
leader / follower / in between
empathetic / unempathetic / in between
optimistic / pessimistic / in between
traditional / modern / in between
hard-working / lazy / in between
cultured / un-cultured / in between
loyal / disloyal / in between
faithful / unfaithful / unknown
SEXUALITY + ROMANTIC INCLINATION
heterosexual / homosexual / bisexual / asexual / pansexual / grey-sexual
sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favourable
romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favourable
sexually: adventurous / experienced / naive / inexperienced / curious
potential sexual partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
potential romantic partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all
ABILITIES
combat skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
literacy skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
artistic skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none
technical skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.
HABITS
drinking alcohol: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
smoking: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
other narcotics: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
medicinal drugs: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
indulgent food: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
splurge spending: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
gambling: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess
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