Seth Steelhart
| |
| Seth Steelhart | |
|---|---|
| Social Rank | 6 |
| Fealty | Valardin |
| House | Steelhart |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 20 |
| Religion | Pantheon |
| Vocation | Noble |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Gray |
| Skintone | Fair |
| Family | |
| Parents | Gregor Steelhart |
| Uncles/Aunts | Frederik Steelhart, Roslyn Steelhart |
| Cousins | Sara Steelhart, Col Steelhart |
| Journals | |
| Authored By / Featured In | |
| Roster | |
Description
Like all Steelharts, Seth is not quick to smile. In fact, very little in the way of expression crosses his somewhat pouty lips. Instead, the corner of his lip curves ever so slightly, be it upwards in a roguish smirk or the other direction, in a petulant scowl. He's a very handsome young man, with the grey eyes and dark hair the Steelharts are known for, but litte else. He's cleanshaven and slender, his body built more for aesthetics then for heavy labor or fighting. Uncalloused hands, high cheekbones and an aristocratic nose complete his pristine appearance.
{w({nLooks thinner and more disheveled, like a man without much to eat and little sleep.{w){n
Personality
Seth's the son of the Chillhearted, one of the most storied swordsmen in the Oathlands. He's of noble blood, knows it, and if there's a commoner around, he'll be certain they know it as well. Every one of his successes is met with considerable acknowledgement on his part, and should someone do better then Seth, there's always some reason why, imagined or otherwise. Every failure is taken very poorly, Seth's known to sulk. Even when he isn't sulking, Seth's brooding is infamous. Despite this, Seth is fiercely loyal to anyone who sees him as a friend or lover, but is slow to trust that anyone truly likes him.
Background
Being the youngest child of the youngest child of his grandfather is a crime against fate that Seth will never forget. It didn't help that his brother Padraig grew tall and strong while Seth faced a childhood filled with sickness. He may have recovered, but it was too late, his father, Gregor, had already poured all his hopes and dreams into Padraig, and Padraig was even knighted by his uncle Frederik. There was no resentment towards Padraig, no, Seth spent the better half of his life despising his father, for his harsh criticism, unyielding loyalty to Frederik, and last but not least, the biggest crime of all: not loving Seth. But how could he, when Padraig was so great? Seth more then looked up to Padraig, he worshipped the ground he walked on. Padraig taught Seth how to trust no one but himself, how honor is only as important as what it earns you. This is why Seth agreed to follow his brother's scheme to depose Frederik and put the Chillhearted on the seat of the Highhill.
The plot didn't go as planned. While Padraig fought Frederik in an honor duel in the Great Hall, Seth's job was to hold his cousin Sara and her mother Lydia hostage. It went poorly, even with his sword drawn and her unarmed, he was no match for the knight Lydia was, and by the time his brother was slain he was already locked in the room he planned to hold them in. It was Frederik's mercy after an oath of fealty that led to his release, and while the rest of the Steelharts grieved over the next tragedy, Lydia's suicide when her son's corpse was carted home, Seth sulked. What the future holds for him, only time will tell.
