Post by Nithranyx Blackwood on Mar 31, 2014 16:32:52 GMT -5
Name: Nithranyx Blackwood
Nicknames: Nyx, Onyx
House: Slytherin
Age/Year: 17/7th
Birthday: 10/04
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Current Home: Oxford, UK
Blood: Pureblood
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Relationship Status: Open
Looks: Nyx is 5'8", so stands above the average height of girls her age and usually accentuates this feature by wearing short heels to give her a couple more inches. She has a slim yet curvaceous body that she is thankful for at this age, having always been a little overweight when she was younger through a lot of exercise, she has managed to become a fairly lean and acquire a desirable body shape. She has surprising strength in her arms and upper body in particular though is not noted for this. She has lightly coloured skin, that has no distinguishable scars or markings. Her eyes are a copper colour with flecks of gold and green around the outside. Her hair is a straight, dark brown colour with two streaks of white at the forefront of her hair. She usually wears her hair in a ponytail for practical purposes.
Overall, Nyx is described as a fairly attractive person and she takes great advantage of this, feeling no shame in showing off her looks. She gives off an aura of dominance and confidence which is certainly a part of her character. She has good posture and a graceful composure which she has adopted due to her changes in class now.
Personality: Nyx is someone who has felt over-looked and under-estimated for much of her life but no more. Nyx is someone you'll find only staying around those that she deems to be worthy of a place at Hogwarts and the title of witch and wizard. She isn't strictly a supporter of pureblood supremacy, but under influence of her aunt and uncle, she is a lot less likely to converse with Muggleborns and Halfbloods. Nyx is quite a cunning and sly character, not always finding herself at the top of the academic list (although she rarely gives teachers a reason to mark her down), she does find herself with a sharp mind that is more logical rather than creative and she is quick to answer back or respond to situations.
Nyx is someone who is very quick to judge and it takes quite a lot for her to change her opinion of you once you have made an impression on her, and in this she is very judgemental and selective. Though should you get on her good side after first introductions, she proves to be a trustworthy, loyal and strong friend who is there to offer her support and advice to you as long as you don't take advantage of her and her kindness. Around others, she tends to be very formal and often sees herself superior due to higher class of upbringing with her Aunt and Uncle and this comes across very obviously. To her friends she is a little more relaxed and whilst still quite formal, she is a lot more fun and cheerful around them. Though again she has very high self-control levels and doesn't like to be out of control of her actions.
She works well in a team, though usually only if she is in charge and being strict, organised and decisive, she makes a good leader at that too. She doesn't always agree with others and isn't afraid to voice this out loud and argue her case, rarely resting until she has reached her way or a satisfactory compromise. She is very competitive and ambitious and second place is never good enough for her. She does not approve of cheating above all and will not tolerate it.
In terms of her approach to school, she knows she has a family reputation to uphold and so does all that she can to live up to it and do what she can at Hogwarts. Along with a competitive nature, this means that whilst Nyx is not always distinctively academic, she is very rarely at the bottom of anything.
She can however, be slightly insecure about her status and whilst never shows or reveals this to anyone, it can come across as aggressive behaviour when she's upset or hurt. However her aggressiveness is not a hot, fiery one but a cold, cruel and calculating one, though she is sure to repay any insult thrown her way one hundred times over.
Likes: Reading, winning (anything), being noticed, friends, sports/activities, Aunt & Uncle, dark/deep colours, acoustic music, apples, snakes.
Dislikes: Losing, the arts, being overlooked, cheating, parents, bright colours, loud noises, surprises, practical jokes, dogs, sweets & chocolate in large doses.
Fears: Being ignored and overlooked, claustrophobic
Wand: A hard 13' inch cherry tree with a dragon heartstring core.
Pet: A small barn owl named 'Isra'
Patronus: A large hooded cobra.
Boggart: Her friends and family turning their backs on her.
Classes Taking: --
Favorite Class: Duelling/Potions/Flying
Least Favorite Class: Divination/Herbology/Care of Magical Creatures
Quidditch Position: --
Other School Activities/Clubs: Astronomy club, Potions club, Duelling Club
Immediate Family Members:
Mother -- Azaleah Blackwood
Father -- Orpheus Blackwood
Aunt -- Lillith Blackwood
Uncle -- Vesperus Blackwood
Brother (younger) -- Acacius Blackwood
Brief History: Azaleah and Orpheus Blackwood both met at Hogwarts and were both dating from their sixth year and went on to stay together when school finished. Azaleah was Australian and from a liberal and free-thinking pureblood family, whereas Orpheus was from a long line of proud and accomplished witches and wizards, though himself had never quite fit in with them. A few years after leaving Hogwarts, they travelled to Australia where they settled and after a few small adventures of their own, they decided on having a family. Their first child was Nyx, who they sent to a muggle school at a young age to help her get used to being around muggles and learning to appreciate the muggle world that both parents loved. However Nyx had always felt left out and bullied at her school, being picked on, over-looked and outcast frequently. She grew to resent herself and even after the birth of a younger brother, whom she hoped to bond with, Nyx still found herself very alone in the world (Not to mention her brother was far more popular than she was-- leaving her without support from him)
It was only after a trip to Oxford when Nyx was taught by her Aunt and Uncle about her magic in full detail at the age of 7, that she finally recognised that she had talent and was special and different from the other children. She decided to stay with her Aunt& Uncle in London a few months after to be able to hone her magical abilities. Her Aunt's rich and elaborate manor differed greatly from the 'shack' she had been brought up in Australia and found herself already far more respected than before in her new home and adapted quickly. She developed a new personality entirely and began acting as though she was her Aunt's daughter, she enjoyed higher pleasures and her Aunt and Uncle bought all the best equipment they could with vast resources to help Nyx. When she was told more about Hogwarts, she did her best to study as long as she could in her Aunt & Uncle's library learning spells and studying hard so to impress.
After her first few years at Hogwarts, it became apparent to Nyx that this was where she belonged and instead of the insecure and eager-to-please young girl that she grew up as, Nyx's personality completely evolved over time.
Future Plans: She wants to be recognised for what she does above all and has an ambition to lead. She certainly wants as little as possible to do with muggles/arts/parents and strives to follow after her aunt and uncle and receive very high posts in the Ministry of Magic. She has given little thought towards her love/family life though puts that as second anyway.
Play-by: Anna Paquin
Roleplayer: Valkyrie/Val
Nicknames: Nyx, Onyx
House: Slytherin
Age/Year: 17/7th
Birthday: 10/04
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Current Home: Oxford, UK
Blood: Pureblood
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Relationship Status: Open
Looks: Nyx is 5'8", so stands above the average height of girls her age and usually accentuates this feature by wearing short heels to give her a couple more inches. She has a slim yet curvaceous body that she is thankful for at this age, having always been a little overweight when she was younger through a lot of exercise, she has managed to become a fairly lean and acquire a desirable body shape. She has surprising strength in her arms and upper body in particular though is not noted for this. She has lightly coloured skin, that has no distinguishable scars or markings. Her eyes are a copper colour with flecks of gold and green around the outside. Her hair is a straight, dark brown colour with two streaks of white at the forefront of her hair. She usually wears her hair in a ponytail for practical purposes.
Overall, Nyx is described as a fairly attractive person and she takes great advantage of this, feeling no shame in showing off her looks. She gives off an aura of dominance and confidence which is certainly a part of her character. She has good posture and a graceful composure which she has adopted due to her changes in class now.
Personality: Nyx is someone who has felt over-looked and under-estimated for much of her life but no more. Nyx is someone you'll find only staying around those that she deems to be worthy of a place at Hogwarts and the title of witch and wizard. She isn't strictly a supporter of pureblood supremacy, but under influence of her aunt and uncle, she is a lot less likely to converse with Muggleborns and Halfbloods. Nyx is quite a cunning and sly character, not always finding herself at the top of the academic list (although she rarely gives teachers a reason to mark her down), she does find herself with a sharp mind that is more logical rather than creative and she is quick to answer back or respond to situations.
Nyx is someone who is very quick to judge and it takes quite a lot for her to change her opinion of you once you have made an impression on her, and in this she is very judgemental and selective. Though should you get on her good side after first introductions, she proves to be a trustworthy, loyal and strong friend who is there to offer her support and advice to you as long as you don't take advantage of her and her kindness. Around others, she tends to be very formal and often sees herself superior due to higher class of upbringing with her Aunt and Uncle and this comes across very obviously. To her friends she is a little more relaxed and whilst still quite formal, she is a lot more fun and cheerful around them. Though again she has very high self-control levels and doesn't like to be out of control of her actions.
She works well in a team, though usually only if she is in charge and being strict, organised and decisive, she makes a good leader at that too. She doesn't always agree with others and isn't afraid to voice this out loud and argue her case, rarely resting until she has reached her way or a satisfactory compromise. She is very competitive and ambitious and second place is never good enough for her. She does not approve of cheating above all and will not tolerate it.
In terms of her approach to school, she knows she has a family reputation to uphold and so does all that she can to live up to it and do what she can at Hogwarts. Along with a competitive nature, this means that whilst Nyx is not always distinctively academic, she is very rarely at the bottom of anything.
She can however, be slightly insecure about her status and whilst never shows or reveals this to anyone, it can come across as aggressive behaviour when she's upset or hurt. However her aggressiveness is not a hot, fiery one but a cold, cruel and calculating one, though she is sure to repay any insult thrown her way one hundred times over.
Likes: Reading, winning (anything), being noticed, friends, sports/activities, Aunt & Uncle, dark/deep colours, acoustic music, apples, snakes.
Dislikes: Losing, the arts, being overlooked, cheating, parents, bright colours, loud noises, surprises, practical jokes, dogs, sweets & chocolate in large doses.
Fears: Being ignored and overlooked, claustrophobic
Wand: A hard 13' inch cherry tree with a dragon heartstring core.
Pet: A small barn owl named 'Isra'
Patronus: A large hooded cobra.
Boggart: Her friends and family turning their backs on her.
Classes Taking: --
Favorite Class: Duelling/Potions/Flying
Least Favorite Class: Divination/Herbology/Care of Magical Creatures
Quidditch Position: --
Other School Activities/Clubs: Astronomy club, Potions club, Duelling Club
Immediate Family Members:
Mother -- Azaleah Blackwood
Father -- Orpheus Blackwood
Aunt -- Lillith Blackwood
Uncle -- Vesperus Blackwood
Brother (younger) -- Acacius Blackwood
Brief History: Azaleah and Orpheus Blackwood both met at Hogwarts and were both dating from their sixth year and went on to stay together when school finished. Azaleah was Australian and from a liberal and free-thinking pureblood family, whereas Orpheus was from a long line of proud and accomplished witches and wizards, though himself had never quite fit in with them. A few years after leaving Hogwarts, they travelled to Australia where they settled and after a few small adventures of their own, they decided on having a family. Their first child was Nyx, who they sent to a muggle school at a young age to help her get used to being around muggles and learning to appreciate the muggle world that both parents loved. However Nyx had always felt left out and bullied at her school, being picked on, over-looked and outcast frequently. She grew to resent herself and even after the birth of a younger brother, whom she hoped to bond with, Nyx still found herself very alone in the world (Not to mention her brother was far more popular than she was-- leaving her without support from him)
It was only after a trip to Oxford when Nyx was taught by her Aunt and Uncle about her magic in full detail at the age of 7, that she finally recognised that she had talent and was special and different from the other children. She decided to stay with her Aunt& Uncle in London a few months after to be able to hone her magical abilities. Her Aunt's rich and elaborate manor differed greatly from the 'shack' she had been brought up in Australia and found herself already far more respected than before in her new home and adapted quickly. She developed a new personality entirely and began acting as though she was her Aunt's daughter, she enjoyed higher pleasures and her Aunt and Uncle bought all the best equipment they could with vast resources to help Nyx. When she was told more about Hogwarts, she did her best to study as long as she could in her Aunt & Uncle's library learning spells and studying hard so to impress.
After her first few years at Hogwarts, it became apparent to Nyx that this was where she belonged and instead of the insecure and eager-to-please young girl that she grew up as, Nyx's personality completely evolved over time.
Future Plans: She wants to be recognised for what she does above all and has an ambition to lead. She certainly wants as little as possible to do with muggles/arts/parents and strives to follow after her aunt and uncle and receive very high posts in the Ministry of Magic. She has given little thought towards her love/family life though puts that as second anyway.
Play-by: Anna Paquin
Roleplayer: Valkyrie/Val