Dyonne

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Personal name: Dyonne Groves house: Groves father: Lord Kolton Groves mother: Lady Dyanne Groves spouse: None issue: None Appearance gender: Female age: 18 height: 5'0" weight: 97 lbs. eyes: Gray-green hair: Russet blonde Political honorific: Lady title: None position: Eldest daughter predecessor: None heir: None

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Background

Dyonne Groves was born an intelligent girl, and as a result, even from a young age, she was aware of a destiny trying to settle on her shoulders. The Groves as a family have a history of making bad decisions, and though Dyonne was born a happy, bright little girl, she realized early on that if the family-her family that she cared for so deeply-was to return to a place of honor and happiness, she was going to have to do her part to make sure that their reputation gained an impeccable quality. At home, Dyonne was an affectionate child. She loved her brothers, her parents, her septa and even the hounds that lived under the table. She was a bright little butterfly that fluttered through the gardens, perched in the stables, trailed after her mother, and constantly, but gently demanded affection. Especially from her elder brothers, who she idolized. After all, her brothers were learning to fight with swords, and ostensibly, were intended to some day go out into the world and have adventures. When Dyonne was a mere girl of three, her favorite brother was fostered at Heronhurst, and the little girl became depressed for a time, retreating dutifully into her studies, and keeping mostly to herself. Of course, her good spirits eventually returned; One cannot live forever in the doldrums. The birth of her little sister also helped. Many years passed, essentially into obscurity without note, but eventually Nikolus (her favorite brother) reached Dorne, and began writing her letters. She wrote him religiously (she was probably around 14 at the time) and was enchanted by tales of his adventures. His recent troubles have nearly devastated the gentle soul, but she is glad of his return.

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Ideally, Dyonne would have been born with a talent for music, and dance, and embroidery, and interest in little else outside of having babies and managing a household. Sadly, life isnt perfect, and it certainly isnt fair. Dyonne's interests strayed more toward horses, and hounds and herbs; anything that would allow her to remain outside and in the sunshine. She reveled in such things, and these activities provided her with a joyous spark that illuminated her person like a shooting star. Unfortunately, it was not to be; the girl was expected to fit the mold, and her drive to please her family and improve the Groves reputation demanded that she become proficient in things that would otherwise have bored her and been discarded; Dyonne was and remains a stubborn girl. It might have been a hindrance, but her love of family and intelligence were mostly successful in tempering the trait into determination. Nevertheless, it would be untrue to say that Dyonne excels at these things in which she has little interest; She is competent at embroidery, has a working knowledge of heraldry, and religion, and is capable when it comes to music and dance, but this is not where her real talent lies. In truth, it is things like administration and commerce that interest her most when it comes to her duties. Hers is a mind that craves stimulation, and these are the sorts of things that provide it.

Dyonne is a social woman, and has put a lot of effort into making sure she knows how to put others at ease. She is courteous to a fault, gentle, and kindly, if somewhat stubborn. She loves animals (especially dogs and horses) and gardens (she grows her own roses) and children. She is a young woman who always has a smile, and a kind word for nearly anyone. She keeps pieces of candy in reserve for children, and frets over the wounded. All in all, the impression Dyonne gives is that of a gentle soul, but dont be fooled. The blonde has an iron will, and her determination has gotten her through more than one obstacle. She spends her days reading, and attending to her lessons, but she occasionally escapes the confines of the classroom and goes to indulge herself outside. Her horse Pigeon (Pidge for short) is a common recipient of such visits, and she wastes too much time (according to her rather stuck-up septa) conversing with the help, but Dyonne is such a kindly, dutiful girl that there are probably few who feel confident in denying her her simple pleasures.

Family

Lord Kolton Groves, father.
Lady Dyanne (Grafton) Groves, mother.
Ser Hartigan Groves, eldest brother.
Lord Nikolus Groves, brother.
Ser Danyel Groves, brother.
Lady Hallianne Groves, little sister.

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	Lord Nikolus Groves: Dearest elder brother. Stories of your adventures keep my spirits alight. I'm so pleased you've returned home, even if it is only for a while.
	Lord Kerrigan Groves: tbd.

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House Groves	Dyonne was born to Lord Kolton and Lady Dyanne Groves, and has lived her entire life at Braeburn house. She quite adores her cousins, her brothers and her sister; she will be sad indeed when she is married off.
Ducks	Dyonne was a precocious child, especially given to linger around the duck ponds in order to feed the birds. She was also rather known for terrorizing them in the way of a child, and it became sort of a running joke amidst those very close to her. Even now she usually carries around an old handkerchief; a present from her mother with a duckling embroidered at the corner.
Smallfolk	Dyonne is very compassionate, and cares for all people regardless of station. This has caused some trouble with her mother and her septa, both of whom believe that it is proper for a lady to keep her distance. Here her stubbornness shows; she continues to visit regularly with the kitchen staff, and whoever else will not shoo her away.
Riding	Dyonne can often be found at the stables, visiting her gray mare (Who she has affectionately named Pigeon), and feeding the animal carrots. Riding is one of Dyonne's favorite pastimes when she can get away with it, and she is not above making friends with other people's horses, or occasionally sneaking the more martially inclined animals a congratulatory carrot.
Mischief Managed	Dyonne has a penchant for rebelling in small ways; she is intensely dedicated to the well being of her family, and yet the duties and mindset of a lady chafe. So she breaks the rules in small, inconsequential ways, such as braiding flowers into the hair of dignified war beasts when no one is looking, and sewing apples into the family crest she's SUPPOSED to be creating. It's nothing harmful; the flowers brush out, and even if red clashes with purple, her septa doesn't put up TOO much of a fuss, but it is still an indication that maybe, in some way, she's unhappy.
Roses	Dyonne loves plants just as much as she loves animals and children; a lot. When she has free time, but isn't permitted to leave the grounds, she spends her afternoons digging in the dirt, and caring for her precious pink roses. They are, she believes, her finest achievement, and her septa allows it because gardening is a much-needed outlet, but maintains a feminine aesthetic. She's rather well-known in the family for this quirk, and as a result, receives a lot of rose-patterned things.

Quirks

Anxious	Dyonne Groves is a worrier. Of course, one would think that in a world like this, that's not such a strange thing, but the fact of the matter is that Dyonne can be somewhat obsessive about the things that worry her. It's not obvious; she isn't insisting upon herself, or refusing to bathe except on Thursdays at 5 p.m. like a crazy person. It's more that once she starts worrying about something, it's very hard for her to let it go.
Courteous to a Fault	Dyonne is a lady, and as a result, she's had courtesy and manners drilled into her from a young age. Politeness is very important to her (it's one of the things she uses to judge others) and as a result, Dyonne finds it nearly impossible to break from acceptable manners, even in situations where formality is not required. Even if someone openly insults her, it's unlikely that she will retaliate beyond hardening her mannerly defenses.
Loves Animals	Dyonne loves all animals (and, to a lesser extent, children, if only because people are not always so keen on doting affection from a stranger), without prejudice. This is a woman who spoils her horse, feeds scraps to the dogs under the table, rescues spiders from the rooms of screaming ladies, and would be more than happy to climb a rickety tree in order to rescue a stranger's cat. Some might consider this unbecoming, but it is simply an extension of her very empathetic nature.
Stubborn	Dyonne is not a wildchild, and in fact, she puts an effort into being a refined lady, but this doesn't mean she's as demure as she is expected to act. Determined would be a nice word for it, though her mother claims she's pig-headed. Either way, she's nearly impossible to shift once she's made up her mind about something.

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