Gypsy
From Changeling Venue
| Seeming | Fairest Flamesiren |
|---|---|
| Court | Autumn Court •• |
| Freehold | The Crossroads |
| Player | Christopher Russell AKA Artemis Aiden |
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Overview
Alias(es): While no one really knows his true name, he refers to himself only as "Gypsy."
Real Name: It is only known to himself and a family long since past.
Age: He appears to be in his early 20's
Concept: Macabre Fire Performer
Physical description:
Mask: When Gypsy walks in the room the first thing you will probably notice are his sharp striking jawline and facial features, or perhaps his striking pale blue eyes, or maybe his flair for the dramatic in his clothing. Whatever it is, you will definitely notice him.
Mein: For those of you fortunate enough, or unfortunate enough, to see his true mein, he will appear much the same as his mask except he moves with an unnatural grace. Every step, turn, or even the slightest nod has an almost terrifying calculated grace. His movements hold the terrifying beauty of those that held him in each and every bit of motion that flows from his body.
Character Information
Known History
Basic Timeline:
Born 1983
Taken while he slept in 1996
Escaped 2000
Began doing Renaissance Festival circuit in 2002
Formed "Cirque Nocturne" with Harlequin in 2006
Current Activities:
Currently Traveling From Renaissance Festival to Renaissance Festival.
Looking for bookings of "Cirque Nocturne"
Background:
Gypsy was born on the road, as his parents were traveling performers for Renaissance Festivals. His memories of home however were always in Albany, NY. This is where we stayed when mom and dad weren’t doing a show. He loved his life; he saw all the places and learned so many skills on the road. His parents always sought to teach him everything they could about performing and entertaining. By age 13 he was part of the family show doing juggling, acrobatics, sphereplay, poi, and fire-eating. The family show was a big hit everywhere they went. Life was good.
That’s when he woke up in a terrible nightmare. Taken to a world of madness, and forced to entertain. Only the audience’s idea of entertainment was so sick and twisted that his stomach turns just thinking about it. It’s better not to think about it. For two long years he was part this sick and twisted show, then just as suddenly just as sudden as his arrival he was suddenly was left alone in this land of terrible mad beauty. If he thought his first two years were long, nothing could have prepared him for the next two. Alone, confused and struggling to survive in this alien world. During this time, he couldn’t help but wonder if this was all a part of another one of his tormentor’s sick shows. However he survived, he doesn’t quite know how but here he is stepping out of the hedge, walking out of his own full length mirror into his bedroom.
His home is just how he remembered it, only there’s an inch of dust everywhere. He walks around and it become apparent that no one has been here for years. He leaves and goes to the local library to find out where his family is performing next. When he arrives and does an internet search, he finds an article dated about 2 years ago. Entire family dies in a tragic fire accident. He can’t even read on. He just walks away. This feels familiar, alone and confused in an alien world.
That’s when he found a bit of familiar in this world. He learned that there were others like him here. He spent a bit of time learning about this society and the freehold, or The Crossroads as they called it. That’s when started to feel the call of the road. He decided to perform once again. He also decided to act as a messenger and emissary as he traveled. At first we went back to the only thing he knew, the Renn Fests. Along his travels he met Harley (Harlequin), and finding a like minded performer he made the suggestion to start performing together. He continued doing his festivals and would fly out to do shows with her.
Motley
Cirque Nocturne
A macabre look at the performing arts
Members:
Gypsy
Harlequin
Arien Wynters
Rya Ousel
Those I Have Entertained
Nycto Feraz ~ "Bring the whole family."
Enemies
Looking for Ties
Looking for performers for Cirque Nocturne
Looking for people I may have performed for
Looking for connections to underworld sales (psychedelic drugs namely)
Soundtrack
Marilyn Manson - The Nobodies
Mindless Self Indulgence - Shut Me Up
Velvet Acid Christ - Fun With Drugs
Quotes
- "Gypsy, is beautiful in movement, he pleases the crowd, luring them in with a whirl of fire and light...you can see them fall in love with him from backstage. It is a magical moment. Then he catches fire and dies in front of the crowd, screaming and burning up. He is so beautiful." - Harlequin
- "Dance and spin, and the point of a pin. Cut and maim over a flame. Here is a man who is willing to bleed to entertain the fans. He subject's himself to Nightmares for the applause of the crowd. I really could not reccomend his show more." - Nycto Feraz
- "I know some show folk...they're real friendly..." - Tristan "Scout" Howlett
- "One of the few Fairest I'll make Hedgespun for at a reasonable price..." - Myrror
Rumors
He has been heard whispering to some "It's amazing how much a little quarter inch by quarter inch square can change your perspective"
He is trying to start an entitlement for entertainers
During the Last New years ever party, He was almost killed on stage.
