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Other Characters: Kylar Stern | Night Angel Trilogy (mercurialize)
Character Name: Mordred
Series: BBC’s Merlin
Age: Early twenties. (Nothing specific)
From When?: Post-death
Inmate/Warden: Warden.
Mordred is loyal and he doesn’t really give up on others. He’ll do whatever he can to prove himself, including risking his own life, and will continue to try even when past attempts have failed him. And more importantly he knows there is good in people and believes greatly in good intentions. Like Morgana, for instance, he sees the hate she brandishes but believes the compassionate and loving person is still there. And even after Arthur executes Kara and Mordred chooses to join Morgana’s efforts he still believes Arthur to be a good person worthy of a second chance. He’s also rather skilled at seeing true motives and lies, but with it he holds understanding and leniency with a willingness to give second chances like candy on Halloween. He’s very mindful, however, and knows when to pass judgment on others and when to actually give the second chance.
With an Inmate in mind, Mordred will most likely urge them to do better and find a way to make them see it themselves. He’ll push however much he can. He has an odd patience for people and won’t throw in the towel after things have gone wrong a few times over. He is most likely to display a large level of trust (depending on the inmate) from the get-go. And he is likely to return abilities or powers (because restricting magic is horrible :c) immediately. Only misdeeds will make him lose trust and become more mindful. But he is one to hand over responsibility and hope that it is used well and not abused. … And hopefully he’ll eventually succeed.
Item: Sword. The sword will glow more brilliantly when the Inmate is close by. When the Inmate is dying it will fade to a darker gray, upon death the blade will look more like black obsidian.
Abilities/Powers: Mordred is a rather inexperienced Sorcerer but one with great potential. Being born a child of the druids, he holds the gift of magic but due to circumstances of the law (magic being outlawed and any seen practicing are put to death) he didn’t practice it openly for what is suggested to be several years. As a child he used telepathy more than speech (causing others to believe him to be mute), and when upset he broke glass simply by shouting. Even as a young man he still holds these abilities. Learned spells require words but those with a gift for magic can perform simple spells without words. In one episode he manages to throw back Morgana and renders her unconscious without a worded spell. Later still he breaks open an iron cell in the same fashion that he had used to shatter glass as a child (by being extremely upset). By the time of his death he is much more open to practicing his magic after having joined Morgana’s cause to restore magic’s freedom in the world. But his extent of spell knowledge remains extremely limited. He’s much better off with a sword.
He’s actually not half bad with a sword either, and after he had joined King Arthur’s knights his swordsmanship improved tremendously. By his death, although he is not entirely Arthur’s equal, he still delivered the strike that ultimately killed Arthur (entirely anticlimactic, and it took two days, oh and a magic sword, pesky things).
Personality:
”The love that binds us is more important than the power that we wield.”
His patience, loyalty, confidence, and calm demeanor are likely the first things one may notice of Mordred. He has spent a great deal of his life trying to earn others’ trust to the point where he will do whatever it takes to gain it; going far beyond what is expected of him including risking his own life. And despite any reward or praise gained while he was amongst the knights, he consistently remained humble and modest. Mordred greatly valued the sense of brotherhood he had gained while amongst Camelot’s knights, as well as the feeling that he had earned their trust and was a worthy ally; which made the shattering of that trust all the more painful.
In bad situations he proves to be able to hold a good head on his shoulders with an unwavering set of morals between right and wrong. He remains calm and brave with shining confidence. But he can be a bit impetuous. This can swing two ways; it can be seen for the ability to be able to make difficult decisions firmly and quickly, or it can be seen for the instinctive actions without giving it too much thought. Mordred’s a bit of both, depending.
He’s one of those people that goes with their gut and their heart, with their mind chiming in with reason to balance the two. Mordred values people; their kindness, goodness, love, and compassion. He can just tell when someone is up-to-no-good (he’s caught Merlin being suspicious more than once, but Merlin’s heart is in the right place so Mordred tried not to judge it against him) and when their heart is black with hate. He is very intuitive and this is how he chooses friend from foe. Much of this is likely coming from his upbringing amongst the druids. The druids believe that magic should be used for good and are a peoples very entwined with nature just as magic itself is. This can explain not only his tendency to rely on gut feelings and instincts for quick, sturdy decisions but also his belief of good intentions.
Despite his loyalties, he does not shy away from questioning and at times even correcting authority. If it seems that authority has gone too far, overstepped boundaries or even acted suspiciously Mordred is likely to act, or at least remind them as politely as he can (should he deem them worthy of his manners) if he feels they have ever gone too far. One example of this is when he offers Merlin bread while he is still amongst the slavers. He does so in secret even after he had warned the leader that the men they take with them will do poorly if they are not fed.
He can seem a bit suspicious of others (or again just pesky intuition), his eyes and ears always open when people just seem off or act unusually. Rather than dismiss, however, he has proven to act on these suspicions more than once. One instance being when Gwen is under Morgana’s will. While plans are being made to cure the Queen (without the knights’ knowledge), Mordred finds it odd when a levee route is changed, and after seeing Merlin and Gaius carrying away a “corpse” from an unknown disease, Mordred chooses to act and follows which later proves to save Merlin and Arthur’s life. His suspicions and actions there from are always for the good and never exactly from paranoia.
He can also be ridiculously stubborn and persistent, especially when trying to prove himself. While a Camelot knight he was never sure why Merlin refused to trust him but was convinced he’d be able to prove his worth to him one day. This, unfortunately, was a failed attempt, but not on Mordred’s part for lack of effort. This isn’t to say, however, he doesn’t know when the battle’s lost. He knows when the efforts aren’t worth the risk (such as when Merlin and Arthur escaped the slavers and Mordred abandoned the pursuit) but he also knows when the risks can be damned and the objective at hand is more important. This goes hand in hand with his relentless sense of duty and intent for good.
But it isn’t all duty that drives him. Mordred is naturally protective of others and is an elephant at recalling betrayals and past discrepancies (like Merlin’s half-assed attempt at killing him when he was a child), as well as kindness shown toward him. Even with past discrepancies, however, he is a forgiving person and one willing to give second chances should they seem deserved. But even with his generous second chances (or third, fourth…) he takes betrayals harshly in the sense that he never forgets them, however, he is continuously reluctant to hold a grudge despite them. It takes a great deal for Mordred to condemn someone and even then such a harsh sentence is one he is likely to hold indecision over should the person have ever shown themselves to have a good heart. An example of this being when Morgana intends to kill Mordred after he claims to not know who Emrys is. He halts her intention by questioning why she has gone so far as to kill 'one of her own' (magic wielder) and with great sympathy tells her that he hopes she is able to one day "find the love and compassion that once filled [her] heart." This shows simultaneously that he feels hurt by her intention to kill him but also that, however doubtful as it may be, that she is able to again be the good person he knows she can be. Another instance, (although it’s a deleted scene but, oh well) is even after Mordred joins Morgana after Kara is executed, Mordred still questions the idea of going to war against Arthur. Having been a knight and friend to Arthur, Mordred knows he has a good heart and that one mistake should not condemn the man to being entirely without reason. His thoughtfulness is only thwarted by Morgana’s insistence of loyalties and a reminder of the one Mordred lost to Arthur’s reasoning.
In duty he is serious, but calm. Off-duty and you’ll still see the calmness, the dutiful sense he carries with him, but he isn’t all serious. He laughs and smiles when people make jokes, or even when jokes are made against someone, or at the sheer irony of a situation. He’ll smile when he manages to say something clever, almost pleased with himself for having thought it up at all. And while a knight he had no trouble messing around with his fellows; playing tricks on each other and light jokes or quips.
Mordred has a funny way of proving a point. He’ll ask questions he knows the answer to, and use that to shed light on his own perspective. When Arthur urges him to stay behind from a task Mordred asks if he’s not been capable or loyal, Arthur agrees that he has and Mordred persists to ask why he can’t accompany them when he’s so suitable and ready to go (and eventually Arthur caves). Another time is while trying to prove his loyalty for Arthur to Merlin, asking Merlin if he doesn’t wish for reward for his help to the King and Merlin replies saying he only wishes to serve, Mordred swiftly brings it back around to his agreement to Merlin’s words and an echo of enthusiasm for a similar perspective they share. In a way, Mordred has a tendency to use others’ words for him.
Barge Reactions: Mordred will be recalling his previous, though short experience on the Barge. Otherwise, for the most part, his general attitude will remain the same. He is generally adaptable to situations and circumstances around him. To every event or flood or breach or everyday problem that may occur, he’ll likely try to keep a level-headed approach, his patience about him, and his usually reasonable suspicions and intuition.
To others on the Barge he will be polite and show respect, consistently giving others the benefit of the doubt until they prove otherwise. He is, for the most part, beyond being surprised by others’ natures or the differences between those that walk the Barge. There will always be times when this is proven wrong, but he will take it in stride and remain as understanding and respectful as he can.
Path to Redemption: N/A!
History: Wikia saves the day!
Sample Journal Entry:
[He remembers this thing, at least to an extent. All the buttons and things just look the same. So there’s some fiddling, a false start, a moment of static, all the while Mordred furrows his brow at the screen as he turns it at odd angles. But he rediscovers the correct methods for the device fast enough and a relieved smile passes his expression.]
I believe this should be… [Wait. Which way was up? Did it have an up or was it more like a mirror? The device half turns again before Mordred stops, breathes a half sigh and continues.] Right.
My apologies for any interruption, I am Mordred. [There’s a start and a stop before deciding it best to move on.]
I was here once before, though that time was brief. For that, I apologize. It wasn’t my intention to leave so soon. But it is my intention that this time I’ll be able to accomplish what I could not previously as a warden. I will not waste this opportunity twice and I hope that with time I am able to prove that to you all. I will help in any way I can.
[Forcefully, he’ll relax. Despite the false starts and technology woes, that didn’t sound half bad. Right? He can only hope.]
I am here to answer any questions I am able, and I thank you for your time.
Sample RP: Like reliving a dream he recalled the halls and rooms of the Barge. Some places remained a blur in his mind, a fuzzy outline with only general blots of colors. Others yet he couldn’t recall at all. While other places and halls he had gone to frequently in his previously short-lived time on board he recalled with a vividness that outlined the path boldly. It was an odd feeling, surreal to have such familiarity with such a strange place.
Now, he went to one such familiar place. In his mind he rolled back to the first time he had walked these halls with each step he took. He had been curious then, and nearly intimidated by the task before him. This time, it seemed simpler, though Mordred couldn’t discern whether that was because he was here for a second time or because he himself had changed since then. But it seemed clear now, it all boiled down to; help someone in need and receive help in return. It just seemed right, more so than any war could be. And while he had never asked for much reward in life, he never wanted this one more. This was beyond him and that thought alone kept him grounded and focused. He walked the halls now with confidence that he knew where he was headed, that each step was in the right direction.
Before long, he found himself on the deck. It seemed little of this place had changed since he had seen it last, and for that he was finding himself more and more grateful. He had yet to learn of how long he had been gone from this place, or if any time had passed at all. That much, he recalled as brilliantly as the familiar halls; time played its own rules here. For him it had been a great deal of time, with so much having happened, but for here it may have very well been a week, a month, a year, perhaps even several and he had no way of knowing that yet. But the deck, by all appearances seemed as unchanged as the halls and Mordred could only hope the same applied for his destination.
Special Notes: As mentioned in Barge Reactions and on, Mordred will be remembering his previous time on the Barge. I hope this is okay!
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aleeeeeeex (Inactive)AIM/IM: RaduraSottoVoce
E-mail: jiu.weixiao[@]gmail[dot]com
Other Characters: Kylar Stern | Night Angel Trilogy (
mercurialize)Character Name: Mordred
Series: BBC’s Merlin
Age: Early twenties. (Nothing specific)
From When?: Post-death
Inmate/Warden: Warden.
Mordred is loyal and he doesn’t really give up on others. He’ll do whatever he can to prove himself, including risking his own life, and will continue to try even when past attempts have failed him. And more importantly he knows there is good in people and believes greatly in good intentions. Like Morgana, for instance, he sees the hate she brandishes but believes the compassionate and loving person is still there. And even after Arthur executes Kara and Mordred chooses to join Morgana’s efforts he still believes Arthur to be a good person worthy of a second chance. He’s also rather skilled at seeing true motives and lies, but with it he holds understanding and leniency with a willingness to give second chances like candy on Halloween. He’s very mindful, however, and knows when to pass judgment on others and when to actually give the second chance.
With an Inmate in mind, Mordred will most likely urge them to do better and find a way to make them see it themselves. He’ll push however much he can. He has an odd patience for people and won’t throw in the towel after things have gone wrong a few times over. He is most likely to display a large level of trust (depending on the inmate) from the get-go. And he is likely to return abilities or powers (because restricting magic is horrible :c) immediately. Only misdeeds will make him lose trust and become more mindful. But he is one to hand over responsibility and hope that it is used well and not abused. … And hopefully he’ll eventually succeed.
Item: Sword. The sword will glow more brilliantly when the Inmate is close by. When the Inmate is dying it will fade to a darker gray, upon death the blade will look more like black obsidian.
Abilities/Powers: Mordred is a rather inexperienced Sorcerer but one with great potential. Being born a child of the druids, he holds the gift of magic but due to circumstances of the law (magic being outlawed and any seen practicing are put to death) he didn’t practice it openly for what is suggested to be several years. As a child he used telepathy more than speech (causing others to believe him to be mute), and when upset he broke glass simply by shouting. Even as a young man he still holds these abilities. Learned spells require words but those with a gift for magic can perform simple spells without words. In one episode he manages to throw back Morgana and renders her unconscious without a worded spell. Later still he breaks open an iron cell in the same fashion that he had used to shatter glass as a child (by being extremely upset). By the time of his death he is much more open to practicing his magic after having joined Morgana’s cause to restore magic’s freedom in the world. But his extent of spell knowledge remains extremely limited. He’s much better off with a sword.
He’s actually not half bad with a sword either, and after he had joined King Arthur’s knights his swordsmanship improved tremendously. By his death, although he is not entirely Arthur’s equal, he still delivered the strike that ultimately killed Arthur (entirely anticlimactic, and it took two days, oh and a magic sword, pesky things).
Personality:
His patience, loyalty, confidence, and calm demeanor are likely the first things one may notice of Mordred. He has spent a great deal of his life trying to earn others’ trust to the point where he will do whatever it takes to gain it; going far beyond what is expected of him including risking his own life. And despite any reward or praise gained while he was amongst the knights, he consistently remained humble and modest. Mordred greatly valued the sense of brotherhood he had gained while amongst Camelot’s knights, as well as the feeling that he had earned their trust and was a worthy ally; which made the shattering of that trust all the more painful.
In bad situations he proves to be able to hold a good head on his shoulders with an unwavering set of morals between right and wrong. He remains calm and brave with shining confidence. But he can be a bit impetuous. This can swing two ways; it can be seen for the ability to be able to make difficult decisions firmly and quickly, or it can be seen for the instinctive actions without giving it too much thought. Mordred’s a bit of both, depending.
He’s one of those people that goes with their gut and their heart, with their mind chiming in with reason to balance the two. Mordred values people; their kindness, goodness, love, and compassion. He can just tell when someone is up-to-no-good (he’s caught Merlin being suspicious more than once, but Merlin’s heart is in the right place so Mordred tried not to judge it against him) and when their heart is black with hate. He is very intuitive and this is how he chooses friend from foe. Much of this is likely coming from his upbringing amongst the druids. The druids believe that magic should be used for good and are a peoples very entwined with nature just as magic itself is. This can explain not only his tendency to rely on gut feelings and instincts for quick, sturdy decisions but also his belief of good intentions.
Despite his loyalties, he does not shy away from questioning and at times even correcting authority. If it seems that authority has gone too far, overstepped boundaries or even acted suspiciously Mordred is likely to act, or at least remind them as politely as he can (should he deem them worthy of his manners) if he feels they have ever gone too far. One example of this is when he offers Merlin bread while he is still amongst the slavers. He does so in secret even after he had warned the leader that the men they take with them will do poorly if they are not fed.
He can seem a bit suspicious of others (or again just pesky intuition), his eyes and ears always open when people just seem off or act unusually. Rather than dismiss, however, he has proven to act on these suspicions more than once. One instance being when Gwen is under Morgana’s will. While plans are being made to cure the Queen (without the knights’ knowledge), Mordred finds it odd when a levee route is changed, and after seeing Merlin and Gaius carrying away a “corpse” from an unknown disease, Mordred chooses to act and follows which later proves to save Merlin and Arthur’s life. His suspicions and actions there from are always for the good and never exactly from paranoia.
He can also be ridiculously stubborn and persistent, especially when trying to prove himself. While a Camelot knight he was never sure why Merlin refused to trust him but was convinced he’d be able to prove his worth to him one day. This, unfortunately, was a failed attempt, but not on Mordred’s part for lack of effort. This isn’t to say, however, he doesn’t know when the battle’s lost. He knows when the efforts aren’t worth the risk (such as when Merlin and Arthur escaped the slavers and Mordred abandoned the pursuit) but he also knows when the risks can be damned and the objective at hand is more important. This goes hand in hand with his relentless sense of duty and intent for good.
But it isn’t all duty that drives him. Mordred is naturally protective of others and is an elephant at recalling betrayals and past discrepancies (like Merlin’s half-assed attempt at killing him when he was a child), as well as kindness shown toward him. Even with past discrepancies, however, he is a forgiving person and one willing to give second chances should they seem deserved. But even with his generous second chances (or third, fourth…) he takes betrayals harshly in the sense that he never forgets them, however, he is continuously reluctant to hold a grudge despite them. It takes a great deal for Mordred to condemn someone and even then such a harsh sentence is one he is likely to hold indecision over should the person have ever shown themselves to have a good heart. An example of this being when Morgana intends to kill Mordred after he claims to not know who Emrys is. He halts her intention by questioning why she has gone so far as to kill 'one of her own' (magic wielder) and with great sympathy tells her that he hopes she is able to one day "find the love and compassion that once filled [her] heart." This shows simultaneously that he feels hurt by her intention to kill him but also that, however doubtful as it may be, that she is able to again be the good person he knows she can be. Another instance, (although it’s a deleted scene but, oh well) is even after Mordred joins Morgana after Kara is executed, Mordred still questions the idea of going to war against Arthur. Having been a knight and friend to Arthur, Mordred knows he has a good heart and that one mistake should not condemn the man to being entirely without reason. His thoughtfulness is only thwarted by Morgana’s insistence of loyalties and a reminder of the one Mordred lost to Arthur’s reasoning.
In duty he is serious, but calm. Off-duty and you’ll still see the calmness, the dutiful sense he carries with him, but he isn’t all serious. He laughs and smiles when people make jokes, or even when jokes are made against someone, or at the sheer irony of a situation. He’ll smile when he manages to say something clever, almost pleased with himself for having thought it up at all. And while a knight he had no trouble messing around with his fellows; playing tricks on each other and light jokes or quips.
Mordred has a funny way of proving a point. He’ll ask questions he knows the answer to, and use that to shed light on his own perspective. When Arthur urges him to stay behind from a task Mordred asks if he’s not been capable or loyal, Arthur agrees that he has and Mordred persists to ask why he can’t accompany them when he’s so suitable and ready to go (and eventually Arthur caves). Another time is while trying to prove his loyalty for Arthur to Merlin, asking Merlin if he doesn’t wish for reward for his help to the King and Merlin replies saying he only wishes to serve, Mordred swiftly brings it back around to his agreement to Merlin’s words and an echo of enthusiasm for a similar perspective they share. In a way, Mordred has a tendency to use others’ words for him.
Barge Reactions: Mordred will be recalling his previous, though short experience on the Barge. Otherwise, for the most part, his general attitude will remain the same. He is generally adaptable to situations and circumstances around him. To every event or flood or breach or everyday problem that may occur, he’ll likely try to keep a level-headed approach, his patience about him, and his usually reasonable suspicions and intuition.
To others on the Barge he will be polite and show respect, consistently giving others the benefit of the doubt until they prove otherwise. He is, for the most part, beyond being surprised by others’ natures or the differences between those that walk the Barge. There will always be times when this is proven wrong, but he will take it in stride and remain as understanding and respectful as he can.
Path to Redemption: N/A!
History: Wikia saves the day!
Sample Journal Entry:
[He remembers this thing, at least to an extent. All the buttons and things just look the same. So there’s some fiddling, a false start, a moment of static, all the while Mordred furrows his brow at the screen as he turns it at odd angles. But he rediscovers the correct methods for the device fast enough and a relieved smile passes his expression.]
I believe this should be… [Wait. Which way was up? Did it have an up or was it more like a mirror? The device half turns again before Mordred stops, breathes a half sigh and continues.] Right.
My apologies for any interruption, I am Mordred. [There’s a start and a stop before deciding it best to move on.]
I was here once before, though that time was brief. For that, I apologize. It wasn’t my intention to leave so soon. But it is my intention that this time I’ll be able to accomplish what I could not previously as a warden. I will not waste this opportunity twice and I hope that with time I am able to prove that to you all. I will help in any way I can.
[Forcefully, he’ll relax. Despite the false starts and technology woes, that didn’t sound half bad. Right? He can only hope.]
I am here to answer any questions I am able, and I thank you for your time.
Sample RP: Like reliving a dream he recalled the halls and rooms of the Barge. Some places remained a blur in his mind, a fuzzy outline with only general blots of colors. Others yet he couldn’t recall at all. While other places and halls he had gone to frequently in his previously short-lived time on board he recalled with a vividness that outlined the path boldly. It was an odd feeling, surreal to have such familiarity with such a strange place.
Now, he went to one such familiar place. In his mind he rolled back to the first time he had walked these halls with each step he took. He had been curious then, and nearly intimidated by the task before him. This time, it seemed simpler, though Mordred couldn’t discern whether that was because he was here for a second time or because he himself had changed since then. But it seemed clear now, it all boiled down to; help someone in need and receive help in return. It just seemed right, more so than any war could be. And while he had never asked for much reward in life, he never wanted this one more. This was beyond him and that thought alone kept him grounded and focused. He walked the halls now with confidence that he knew where he was headed, that each step was in the right direction.
Before long, he found himself on the deck. It seemed little of this place had changed since he had seen it last, and for that he was finding himself more and more grateful. He had yet to learn of how long he had been gone from this place, or if any time had passed at all. That much, he recalled as brilliantly as the familiar halls; time played its own rules here. For him it had been a great deal of time, with so much having happened, but for here it may have very well been a week, a month, a year, perhaps even several and he had no way of knowing that yet. But the deck, by all appearances seemed as unchanged as the halls and Mordred could only hope the same applied for his destination.
Special Notes: As mentioned in Barge Reactions and on, Mordred will be remembering his previous time on the Barge. I hope this is okay!
