Brian (Changeling)



Alias(es): Brain, Byrst

Real Name: Brian Sorenson

Freehold:  Motley:

Apparent Age: Mid to late twenties Seeming: Wizened

Kith: Artist Court: Winter Titles:

Concept: "Starving" artist

Quote: "I'm not antisocial, it's just that most people are assholes."

Tumblr: here 

Mien
Inky patterns cover his parchment-colored skin, completely dominating his hands and turning any water they come into contact with black for a few seconds. His hair is also the color of ink, but sticks up in haphazard spikes and has the texture of a dry paintbrush. He is very tall and thin in this form, practically emaciated and standing at almost 6'5". His fingers are longer, his eyebrows thin, and his eyes black as well. He usually wears a tee shirt and jeans, but has been known to be more proper from time to time.

Mask
6'1" and 140 lbs, Brian is tall and thin even with the mask to hide his appearance. His hair is chocolate brown and somewhat messy, his eyes a deep, almost navy blue. His nose is sharp and his lips are thin. He doesn't stand out in the slightest in any given crowd.

The World of Men
He lived with his mother for most of his adolescence. The status of his father is unknown. He has few friends, none of particular note. He was taken when he was about nineteen, going into his second year of college, and while he's aged six or seven years in Faerie, only a year and a half has passed here. Not much else of note happened in his past, or at least that he can remember.

Durance
His time in Arcadia was spent mostly at the beck and call of a cruel Keeper, one with an affinity toward autumn. Forced to use his creative talents for her enjoyment, on occasion he would run out of creativity and would be unable to function, When this happened, she would trap him inside a box and conjure up illusions until he was willing to create again. Eventually, while he was painting murals on the walls of the castle, he discovered not only the door, but where his master kept her way out: a small leaf that could be pressed into the door was always hidden away in a small drawer. He attempted to escape multiple times-sometimes thinking he actually had before the illusion was shattered-but finally succeeded after jabbing her in the eye with a pen to distract her, stealing the leaf, and running into the Hedge.

Muddled Memories
Upon returning, he retained only the memories of having to paint endlessly and the strong sense of fall she carried with her. After finding his Fetch, he chose to leave it be as it was carrying out life in a much more social way than he would have done, which was less worrying to the people around him. Because of this, he took it upon himself to find somewhere to belong, and returned to the Hedge.

Playing the Part
Brian is usually quiet and unthreatening, as well as well-composed, though he is prone to outbursts of sudden violence when pushed too far. Overall shy and forgettable, or at first glance at least. His capability for emotional empathy is surprising to some, considering how antisocial he may seem at first, but he's more introverted than people-hating. Since his being Taken, he has a moderate distrust toward "pretty" girls.

He works mostly with his hands, and though he is not particularly strong, he is quite nimble. He has learned how to pickpocket (a necessary evil considering his circumstances) and is moderately stealthy when he needs to be. His other physical attributes are of little note.

Brian's intelligence and creativity were the reason he was taken. He understands how many different things function and is good at fixing things as well as creating. He had a slight interest in the occult before being abducted, as it was useful for his art projects, specializing in cultural beliefs and mythologies since the "gods" made such good subjects. He finds dreams very intriguing as well.

At the moment he is proficient in or readily enjoys reading, writing, drawing, sculpting, and hiding.

Fact or Fiction

 * Because of his days living as a poor art student and taking food wherever he can get it, Brian is able to eat almost anything no matter how far past its expiration date it may be.
 * He seems to have a dual fascination and repulsion with creepy things, possibly because of his Durance.

Inspirations

 * Zachary Quinto's voice
 * Paintbrushes and other art tools

Soundtrack
The Strength To Go On-Rise Against

Little Sister-New Medicine

Durance

Far From Home-Five Finger Death Punch

With Mortell

My Best Friend-Weezer

I Kissed A Girl (The Selector Live Sessions)-Temposhark

Wonderwall-Oasis

OOC Info
Name: Arkie

Region: Midwest