Tyler "Ty" Leyland
From Changeling Venue
| Seeming | Elemental Fireheart |
|---|---|
| Court | Winter Court •• |
| Freehold | House of Cards |
| Player | Puck Soball |
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Overview
Alias(es): Ty
Real Name: Tyler Leyland
Age: 26 (31)
Concept: Shattered Dreamer
Entitlement: None
Physical description:
Mask: A slim, attractive young man, appearig to be in his early 20's. he stands 5'9", with a somewhat defiant, dignified air about him. His pale grey eyes speak of a desire for something that he has either lost or cannot get enough of. He possesses a friendly demeanor, and his warm grin is only broken by bouts of deep introspection when others are "elsewhere". He often appears to be sleepy, and dresses most often in shades of grey or black casual clothing.
Mein: His skin grows ashen, and his eyes lack iris or pupil becoming solid white/grey of ash left on the hearth overnight. His features soften at the edges, and small flakes of ash can be seen drifting off him when he moves or is caught in even the gentlest breeze. His black hair remains for the most part unchanged, save for the streaks of ashen grey that now jut through it; and, depending on his mood, hints of glowing orange can be seen near his scalp.
Relevant Mechanics:
Mantle: (Winter) 2
Character Information
Known History
Basic Timeline:
1981: Born in Daytona Beach, Florida to Shea and Duana Byrne.
1988: His younger sibling, Deidre is born.
2000: Kidnapped to Arcadia after denying the advances of one of the Gentry in disguise.
2001: Escaped through the Hedge. "...there was something behind me, someTHINGS. I don't recall getting a good look at either, my eyes already burning with salt tears as they were, but I remember one was howling rage and fury. While the other was more... familliar."
2002: After a short confrontation with his Fetch, it is divulged that his Keeper took the lives of those he'd been close to as payment for his escape. The two broker a "Gentleman's Agreement" in which they agree to leave the other to live his life so long as Ty leaves his birth town and does not return. He moves to Orlando the following day. "That's all behind me now, there's only me... nohting left worth protecting...
2006: Begins to actively seek those who escaped with him.
2008: First visit to the House of Cards Freehold
May 3, 2008: Vanished.
Current Activities:
Unknown.
Merit Details:
Mantle: 2 (Winter)
Background:
I remember Sean. I remember Mom and Dad and Booger. I remember getting the scholarship and my acceptance letter for FSU just after graduating. All those things though, are shrouded. Tainted by the memory of that woman under the pier. How she wouldn't take no for an answer. I ended up paying for it with not only my, but their lives as well... Now I remember being made to forget myself. I remember being made to do unspeakable things to please her. Worst of all, I remember being made to believe I liked it and wanted nothing more. I remember the solace of the hearthstones. Cool and dispassionate reprieve that they were from teh blazing torment of her waking me to my duties. I then recall finding the key I'd given him on the mantle. A startling reminder of what had been. I remember the others there, plotting escape. And then I'm back here. No home. No family. No lover. but freedom has a price. Such is my burden, my sorrow, my rime.
Motley
The Diamond Shelter; Caleb, Falcon, and Tyler - devoted to providing solace and peace to anyone who needs it. Half shoulders to cry on and half adopted big brother, we almost always have someone in our care.
Allies
Walter, a Hedge mutated raccoon often seen in his company.
Falcon
Caleb
Enemies
None just yet.
Character Inspirations
Luna Lovegood (H.P.)
Marla Singer (Fight Club)
Atrus (Myst Novels)
Oz (Buffy, duh.)
Silas Botwin (Weeds)
Heylia James (Weeds)
Soundtrack
Sea Wolf: "Middle Distance Runner"
Shinedown: ".45"
Breaking Benjamin: "Until the End"
Linda Ronstadt: "You're No Good"
Matt Nathanson: "Come On Get Higher"
Taproot: "Poem"
The Doors: "Light my fire"
Once More With Feeling: "Walk Through the Fire"
Radiohead: "Creep"
Poe: "Trigger Happy Jack"
Hedwig and the Angry Inch: "The Origin of Love"
Dresden Dolls: "Coin Operated Boy"
Quotes
"...I have yet to kill anything... death is too easy for them."
"Those without family have no choice but to choose one, in hope of not wandering alone."
"What's worth protecting and fighting for to you?"
"Ash is but latent passion... a bit of fuel and it blazes bright."
"...after all, you're too beautiful for scars."
"*with a soft smile* ...maybe there is someone worth protecting now."
"Wrath and fear in times of discord are useless without the wisdom of introspection and desire for peace to temper them."
Quotes To/About:
- "Cold as fire, hot as ice. He fascinates me." William "Jayjay" Terrell
- "A fire Elemental in the Winter Court? It was something just so fuckin' funny, it had to be true. I wonder what'll happen as his Mantle gets stronger...me, I'm thinking he's eventually going to get so emo that he's going to put himself out, and become some new fucking Kith, like 'Ash,' 'Coal,' or 'Duraflame.'" - Dzxoxian Brokehorn
- "Sometimes I wonder at his subtly and think: what if I just told him everything that was on my mind? I wonder...will I regret it, or will it be the greatest thing I have ever done? I think he knows, but knowing and saying are really two different things entirely. As I am getting over the instability of subtleties, I think I will have to remedy this... " Falcon
- "I love you...I will always love you..." Falcon
Rumors
He's a cold fusion elemental.
He was reprimanded for insults to the Winter King.
