Current Year: 3094 EoND

Syus Nightingale

"I have grown up hearing tales of my ancestors. Dad mentioned his grandparents, specifically the albino one, at one point or another. He was a warrior arcanist with sun arcana. As gifted as he was, he also accessed deeper parts of his arcana, allowing him to delve into chaos arcana and change the very course of the universe."
— Oliver McKinney
  Syus is the middle child of Alestar Sangelfique and Gabriella Sangelfique, and twin brother to Andreus Sangelfique. He was formerly one of the two advisors to Emperor Kěith Cheonsa, the other being his cousin, Tzylay Justice, before becoming king of the Whitstone Kingdom on Kairax.   Usually, Syus takes his job seriously, but when he gets a break, nothing becomes more important than his marriage to Ulrick Ravenswood. He sees the future of the Whitstone Kingdom as the beginning of a new era to insight intrigue in traveling the souls and discovering new, undocumented information.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Syus has pale skin that looks like white porcelain and scarlet red eyes like blood rubies. He is lean and of average height but still shorter than most males in his family. Beyond that, Syus looks like the spitting image of his mother—a mop of platinum blond hair that curls around his ears and soft feminine features.

Special abilities

Sun arcana is the equivalent of fire arcana, full of burning power and passion, and Syus has had access to it his whole life. Despite having the power, he is afraid of using it as most vampires frown upon using fire arcana due to its nature of "devouring a vampire from the inside out", but these are just rumors and cannot be confirmed.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

A long, long history
10 of Sroqo 1437 EoS

Syus and Andreus are born to Alestar and Gabriella Sangelfique.

18 of Icogh 1445 EoS

Heronule is born. He is the youngest of three siblings. Syus and Andreus are now big brothers.

1729 EoS

Syus and Andreus as introduced to the royal children of the Abiria Empire. Syus takes a liking to Kěith and wants to be friends with him.

1799 EoS

Andreus, Syus, and Heronule are playing in the gardens of their home when a rogue werewolf breaks in and attacks. Heronule is playing and is unable to hear the commotion. As Syus attempts to find help, Andreus is attacked and brutally murdered. Syus was blamed for being unable to properly protect his big brother.

1803 EoS

During a small gathering of the nobles, an assassin broke into the royal palace and attacked the heir to the throne, Marinette Cheonsa. She was nearly assassinated in front of Syus, who aimed at protecting Marinette and Kěith.

1837 EoS

Syus endured so much abuse from his parents over Andreus' passing that he snuck out during the night, leaving Heronule behind, and fleeing upon a transfer carrier to another country where Syus was found by the ███████████████ and trained to be an ███████. For years, he honed skills others would deem vile. As Syus became better with his talents, he learned to control his sun arcana. Eventually, he was sent to ████████████████████████. Seeing Kěith after centuries apart left Syus wondering if he was happy with being ██████████; he couldn't ████████.

1942 EoS

Syus has remained in the empire, defecting from the group that took him in. He has gained loyalty with Kěith, opting to form a stronger friendship with him. Only Kěith knows that Syus is a former noble and begs his father, the Emperor, to allow Syus to be Kěith's bodyguard. After many months, the Emperor agrees and Syus is awarded a high-paying possession within the empire.

1996 EoS

Syus is with Kěith as Kěith wants to go undercover to see how the people of the empire are doing when they run into a slightly drunk man, Jack Arric, getting into a bar fight with a griffin. Kěith is drawn to Jack, but Syus has to pull him away and convince him that Jack is dangerous. Kěith tries to agree, but the "bond" he shares with Jack is too strong and he goes back to him. A year goes by of Kěith sneaking off one too many times before Syus can catch him on a date with Jack. Kěith begs Syus to keep their relationship a secret.

2010 EoS

The Cystisoma Ritusious virus is spread across the Abiria Empire in an attempt to get rid of all vampires. Syus makes sure that Kěith stays safe during this time period while a 10-year-old named Michanikós Klóstis is able to develop a vaccine called pryline.

Icogh 2012 EoS

Blood crystals are introduced to the population and lots of vampires get addicted to it, including Kěith. Toward the end of 2012 EoS, Kěith overdosed on the drug and Syus found him, rushing for help and getting Léhä Faus to help bring Kěith back. The emperor decided this was the perfect time to ban the drug after nearly losing his son.

25 of Icogh 2014 EoS

During a meeting between the Emperor and King Hamdir Aletank II of the Rimling Hills, Syus met Ulrick and while Syus tried to deny their bond, Ulrick wouldn't give up on him. Ulrick left the Bloody Nightstalkers to be with his mate.

2 of Calhulm 2015 EoS

Syus and Ulrick get married. A few people try to object to the wedding, but Syus denounces them. He sided only with his mate.

30 of Sihm 2015 EoS

The Emperor is assassinated by assumed poisoning. Marinette abdicates the throne, forcing Kěith to take it up. Syus is moved from bodyguard to Advisor.

1 of Biwid 2016 EoS

Kěith is crowned Emperor. Jack may be unhappy about it, but Syus is proud of how far his friend has come.

11 of Sihm 2016 EoS

Kěith has been abducted and Syus is forced to side with Jack on how to rescue him. They leave aboard the ISS Neon and go in search of Kěith.

Totosius 2016 EoS

They finally track down the kidnappers and rescue Kěith.

2019 EoS

Kěith and Marinette have disappeared for a few years, leaving the empire in the hands of their mother. Syus has no idea where Kěith is and wants to find him. While traveling the souls, Syus and Ulrick come across Captain Lucian McClain of the ISS Neon. They begin traveling together and eventually find Kěith.

2020 EoS

Syus gives birth to a set of twins, Ysabelle and Rosas.

2027 EoS

Vosov is on the verge of exploding and Syus has to help evacuate as many innocent civilians as he can, getting them aboard the HS Starfall.

2058 EoS

Syus has given birth to Iroh Nightingale.

21 of Fyram 2137 EoS

The HS Starfall arrives on Inerth as the inhabitants see them as a threat and want to get rid of them. A war breaks out.

2142 EoND

The Federation Alliance is established on Inerth and while Kěith is made Senator of the vampires, Syus is granted title as King of Whitmore, one of four territories in the vampire domains on Kairax.

3000 EoND

Syus steps down from power and allows Iroh to take the throne as Rosas isn't fit to be king and Ysabelle is too sickly for it.

3053 EoND

Ysabelle gives to Davon and Jared McKinney, effectively making Syus and Ulrick grandparents. During this time, her family fawned over her, making sure she was okay while adoring the newborns.

3072 EoND

Syus and Ulrick retire to the Spire of Eahagan, where they plan to spend the rest of their days in bliss unless something draws them back to Whitstone.


 

Sexuality

Syus knew he was gay from the moment he met Kěith. He kept his secret crush hidden, afraid of what his family would say — specifically his father, who enjoyed punishing him for the simplest of things. As he grew older, Syus' feelings grew stronger, especially after being made Kěith's bodyguard. He wanted to confess but kept his feelings buried deep, knowing that Kěith was actively searching for his mate.   When Syus met Ulrick for the first time, he finally understood why Kěith waited so long. He was nervous about the bond but didn't want to hurt his mate. In the end, he left for the empire, where he noticed Ulrick had followed him, hoping to start the relationship.

Education

Syus went through significant studying with tutors who looked down upon him. Ms Eliza Strutton was the worst, scolding Syus and Heronule when they failed to answer a simple question. Syus continued learning until he ran away, stopping his education until the ███████████████ took him in, where he learned secret arts and tactics for the battlefield while continuing to learn about the history of the world and the universe around him.

Employment

Syus was once a noble, who rid himself of that title. For the longest time, he did gain a new title but he kept it to himself. Once he returned to the Abiria Empire, he was granted the title of "bodyguard" to the prince. He remained loyal to the empire, protecting the prince with everything he had until the untimely assassination of Emperor Vladimir Tepes.   After the assassination, Syus was promoted to Advisor to the Emperor, a powerful position that awarded him access to many secrets of the empire.

Mental Trauma

Losing his brother was traumatic enough, but being blamed and abused by his parents over it took a toll on him. Syus hates seeing abuse and often sees it in the smallest act, believing someone to be a threat and it triggers a defensive side of him. He cannot stand someone raising their voice at him, even if they are excited about something, another mental trigger that makes him believe he's in trouble. When someone raises a hand to him, Syus flinches and often takes a step back if he can.

Personality Characteristics

Likes & Dislikes

LIKES

  • Ancient lore and prophecies that may or may not be true
  • Teaching those how to sign for the deaf and mute
  • Threatening those he cares about
DISLIKES

  • Abusive people
  • His bloodline, believing he'll become like his parents
  • Spicy and sour foods, especially combined

Social

Contacts & Relations

Family
Alestar Sangelfique. His father and main abuser. He cannot stand his father, wishing him to suffer with no heir to lean on.   Andreus Sangelfique. His late older twin brother died a tragic death at a young age. Syus feels guilt and shame for being unable to save him.   Davon McKinney. His youngest grandson and a feisty one at that. Syus spends plenty of time with him, connecting over their similar arcana types.   Gabriella Sangelfique. His mother, who is in a state of insanity, tends to physically beat him when she sees him and is in the privacy of their home estate. Syus hates her just a little less than his father.   Heronule Sangelfique. His mute and deaf younger brother. He hopes that Heronule is safe, but the chances are very slim with their father looking down upon Heronule, believing him to be weak and a blemish on the Sangelfique name.   Irate Nightingale. Syus' oldest grandson and child of Iroh. He is a pain to handle, often starting drama for the fun of it.   Iroh Nightingale. Syus' youngest child and the current ruler of the Iredale Kingdom, seeking peace and trying not to get involved with the dangerous politics of other countries.   Jared McKinney. Syus' youngest grandchild and twin of Davon. He has been missing since the Jól celebration during the year of 3077 EoND.   Jullian Justice. His uncle. They have an estranged relationship and Syus pretends he doesn't exist.   Rosas Nightingale. The middle child and twin of Ysabelle. He harbors a dislike for her and acts out to get his parents' attention. Even through all that, Syus still tries to make time for Rosas.   Tzylay Justice. His cousin and second Advisor to the Emperor before becoming the king of the Iredale Kingdom.   Ysabelle McKinney. His firstborn child and only daughter. She was born sickly, causing Syus to fuss and worry about her so much that Rosas felt left out.
Love Interest(s)
Ulrick Ravenswood. Syus' husband and mate. They have three kids together. They live in peace knowing that their kingdom is safe in the hands of their youngest child.   Kěith Cheonsa. His former crush and best friend. Once he met Ulrick, his crush faded away. They remain best friends with Syus having yet to tell Kěith of his childhood feelings.
Allies
Austïn Lén King. A sweet and charismatic guy. They quickly became allies as Austïn brings charm wherever he goes. Syus openly trusts Austïn due to Austïn's honest but gentle nature.   Jack Arric. Kěith's husband. Syus may not trust him all that much, but he does have a large heart when it comes to seeing Kěith happy. He'll keep the peace with Jack so long as Jack doesn't bring harm to Kěith.   Léhä Faus. A licensed blood witch with a logical mind and a blunt personality. While she can be sweet, Syus tries not to anger her. He always goes to her with any form of illness or injury.   Lucian McClain. The whole reason Syus and Jack were able to search for Kěith when he was kidnapped. And despite Lucian's gruff exterior, he is a kind werewolf who cares for his people.   Marinette Cheonsa. Kěith's older sister. She is a delight to be around and treats Syus like a little brother, which he admires but will deny to his last breath.   Khoga Meil. Marinette's wife and the one to kick his ass if anything bad happens to Kěith.
Enemies
Humphrey Dawn. The Alpha of the Bloody Nightstalkers. After seeing how Lucian was desperate to take him down and how Kěith was put in danger, Syus grew a natural hatred for him. He would do anything to take Humphrey down, but would personally let Lucian have the final blow.   The Red Scarves. After Kěith's kidnapping, Syus grew to hate the Red Scarves, viewing them as a threat that needs to be eradicated. He waits for the perfect opportunity to find his friend.

Relationships

Ulrick Ravenswood

spouse (Vital)

Towards Syus Nightingale

4
4

Honest


Syus Nightingale

spouse (Vital)

Towards Ulrick Ravenswood

5
5

Honest


Syus Nightingale

younger twin brother (Important)

Towards Andreus Sangelfique

2
4

Honest


Andreus Sangelfique

older twin brother (Trivial)

Towards Syus Nightingale

0
3

Honest


Syus Nightingale

older brother (Important)

Towards Heronule Sangelfique

3
4

Honest


Heronule Sangelfique

younger brother (Important)

Towards Syus Nightingale

4
5

Honest


Syus Nightingale

best friend (Vital)

Towards Kěith Cheonsa

5
5

Frank


Kěith Cheonsa

best friend (Important)

Towards Syus Nightingale

4
3

Honest


Syus Nightingale

ally (Important)

Towards Jack Arric

-1
3

Frank


Jack Arric

ally (Important)

Towards Syus Nightingale

0
3

Honest


Syus Nightingale

enemy (Trivial)

Towards Humphrey Dawn

-5
-5

Subversive


Humphrey Dawn

enemy (Trivial)

Towards Syus Nightingale

-5
-5

Dishonest


Wealth & Financial state

Syus has a hoard of wealth stored up, refusing to buy anything unless absolutely needed. His time with the ███████████████ left him weary of losing valuable currency in case anything went sideways.

Table of Contents

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Current Status
Alive
Current Location
Species
Conditions
Ethnicity
Date of Birth
Sihm 10
Year of Birth
1437 EoND 1657 Years old
Spouses
Siblings
Andreus Sangelfique (older twin brother)
Heronule Sangelfique (younger brother)
Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Sex
Male
Gender
Transgender (ftm)
Eyes
Pale Blue (formerly)
Scarlet Red (currently)
Hair
Platinum white
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Albino white
Height
5'8" (172.72 cm)
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
Known Languages
Common
Elven
Ezosa
Tong-iliaean
Founded Settlements


Cover image: by Amelia Nite (Canva)
Character Portrait image: by Amelia Nite (Artbreeder)
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