[Dominick Blackwood]

i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff276/shadowclaw123/ze331.jpg

[/IMG]
[style= text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;]DOMINICK ARCTURUS BLACKWOOD[/div]

This application is currently complete. My name is Jastenxmacala and I'm eighteen years old. I was awesome and read the rules, so I know that the secret phrase is the better to see you with, my dear.

THE BASICS

NAME: Lord Dominick Lucien Arcturus Blackwood
AGE: 19
GENDER: Male
BIRTHDAY: March 21st
RACE: Human
OCCUPATION: Nobleman and Master of the Blackwood Trading Company
CLASS: Upper
POWER: N/A

PLAYBY: Zac Efron

THE RELATIONS

MOTHER: Elsbeth Blackwood
FATHER Alyxander Blackwood
BROTHERS: N/A
SISTERS: N/A
CHILDREN: N/A
EXTENDED FAMILY:
PETS: Hazard - Male Four-Toed Hedgehog

THE APPEARANCE

Dominick stands at around 5'9". He's built light, more for speed and agility, rather than for brute strength. This suits him well, as he favors grace and agility over brutality any day. His hair is a chocolatte brown, while his eyes are a greyish blue. He rarely goes without being clean-shaven, as he finds facial hair to be annoying to deal with. Plus, why hide the features that have often been considered quite handsome by unnecessary covering, eh? For clothing, Dominick usually wears rather wealthy clothing that is considered fashionable, though he draws a line at clothing that just seems like it would get in the way.

THE PERSONALITY

Dominick is pretty close to having a stereotypical rogue persona. Of course, when it works as well as it does, why make too many changes? At least, thats what he tells himself. He often comes across as charming, and is undeniably charismatic. This is a direct result of his father's influence, who told his son that in order to survive in the backstabbing world of nobility, one had to make allies fast. In addition to this, Dominick is a rather kind hearted man. Though he will often make jokes that could be considered offensive to the easily angered, he is generally respectful to any and all who he feels deserve it. So long as a person treats others fairly and justly, then he shall return the favor.

Aside from this, one of the most noticeable personality traits of Dominick is the fact that he is ludicrously stubborn. Yet another thing his father had a hand in, Dominick was taught from childhood to never allow anything to stand in the way of accomplishing a goal. No matter the circumstances, one can accomplish anything they wish, he was told. Dominick took this lesson to heart, and refuses to allow any of the things arrayed against him bring him down. Whether it be jealous nobility trying to take the titles and wealth that belong to him, or simply an inability to perform a task right, Dominick will keep trying, even if it kills him.

THE HISTORY

BIRTH REALM: Faeryn
BIRTH KINGDOM: Valterra

Born to the Lord and Lady Blackwood of Valterra, Dominick was always destined to inherit his family's wealth. Because he was the first born son of the Blackwoods, Dominick was taught by his father how to be a true nobleman from the minute the boy was capable of talking. As Dominick quickly began to consider his father as his role model, being forced to focus on studies did not bother him as much as it might have others, as even as a child, he knew full well a position like his father's demanded dedication, and skill. If he were to ever become like his father, than all of his teachings needed to be remembered.

Over the course of several years, Dominick learned how to act as a true nobleman. By the time he was in his teens, Dominick had successfully managed to memorize noble protocols entirely. He was able to wield a sword in the defense of his and his family. He was able to juggle the responsibilities of a businessman with minimal mishaps. And most importantly, he was able to act as a respectable gentleman to those who he owed his fealty too. Indeed, by the time he was nearing adulthood, Dominick could easily be considered almost a perfect noble son. This was something his father took great pride in, and took all the chances he could to remind Dominick that he was the perfect son, a man ready to take the reins upon his death.

Unfortunately, this death came entirely quicker than either of them were expecting. When Dominick was eighteen, both his father and his mother were stricken by disease. Though healers of both scientific and magical methods tried their best to cure the couple, their efforts were in vain. The Lord and Lady Blackwood died from their sickness, leaving their son in charge of the entire Blackwood family estate... something which, although his father had insisted he was ready for, Dominick was unnerved by. Though confident of his own abilities, the sheer task before him was one that he could barely grasp. The Blackwood family was an ancient and powerful line... and now its future was in the hands of an eighteen year old with no real experience at leading. This was something that was a bit much for him to handle.

Luckily for Dominick, he found himself not having to work alone. His father's seneschal, Alaric Karvosh, assisted the young noble in taking control of the family's activities. With Alaric's help, Dominick has begun to make a name for himself as a potential player in the game of noble politics. Negotiations, trade agreements, territorial disputes... all tasks which he has learned to deal with, and done so. Given a few years, Dominick will no doubt be able to bring the Blackwood family back into the spotlight it deserves.

[/style][/center]