Okay this request has a whoooole lot to it but the character's predominant plot (at the moment) is a romantic one so Imma bung it in here. I don't mean to sound nit picky but there is a looot of information about this character (some of which is required, some of it preferred, and some of it just ideas that have been flung around by our community that will give those would might be interested a taste of the kind of set up/character she is, so I'm going to put it all down here as clearly and as accurately as I can and then those who are interested can go into further detail as they wish.



THE BASICS

Please note that the following are non-negotiable. This character has been in play on our site before so the information immediately below must be kept to in order to make other peoples' writing make sense.

Name: Theodora of Leventi
Age: 26
Sexuality: Heterosexual (Bisexual possibly an option but not a lot of plot opportunities for this to be immediately explored).
Face Claim: Gemma Arterton





THE SITE

Theodora is a key character on my site Aeipathy. The site is a historical fiction drama and is set in the ancient world. Our world expands through Greece, Egypt, Judea and the African deserts. We are primarily a political intrigue and familial plot site with Houses and Dynasties, Barons and Lords. We have characters ranging from Kings to Pirates and all of them get stuck in and involved. In short, we've had our members refer to us as a Greek Game of Thrones (minus the dragons). So if you like stories where there are tonnes of characters whose storylines are all interwoven and want to join us in writing this story together, we might be the site for you.

You should consider this a character a match if -
✔ You're a fan of historical settings such as in Troy and Ben-Hur.
✔ You're looking for a long term home where you can create long-lasting writing friendships.
✔ You like becoming involved in larger plots and being active with lots of different members, rather than secular stories.
✔ If you like Game of Thrones

You should not consider this character a match if -
✘ You hate the idea of sword and sandal setting.
✘ Need your characters to find a happily ever after every, single time (not saying she won't, just saying this is not a fairytale story, and might not have a fairytale ending)
✘ You like rping solely on a one-on-one basis and prefer to keep your stories separate from global plots.



THE CHARACTER

Theodora is the second born daughter of the richest House in her Kingdom. The kingdom of Taengea is rich, fertile and vast and specialises in the growing of grapes for the Greek's much loved wine and the breeding of exquisite horses. There are also large areas of forestry and generally the kingdom is lush and green and vibrant. The family of Leventi, who are a sub-branch of the royal family (ergo, they have royal blood but they are not the currently ruling line) are the height of significance due to their monopoly on the market of horse breeding, training and trading. Their livestock are the best of the best. Kings and Queens ride the horseflesh of the Leventi. The Leventi family is separated into three family units - the wives and children of three Leventi brothers. The Head of the House is the eldest - Fotios of Leventi. Theodora is the daughter of the second eldest Georgios. The daughters of Georgios are praised as being the most beautiful in the kingdom and Theodora especially is thought to be blessed by Aphrodite herself with exquisite beauty. She is a jewel and prize for any man and is highly sought after as a wife. Not only does she come with connections to the most powerful family in the royal circles (aside from the actual ruling line), and the richest family in the kingdom, she is also highly beautiful in her own right. In short, she's the cream of the crop.

As such, Theodora has grown up to be a little sheltered, a little haughty and a little arrogant in her position and place in life. She is not mean spirited and she is not entirely narcissistic. She is certainly not malicious and while she is intelligent she's not cunning or deceptive. Generally a kind person and loving of her sisters (particularly the youngest of the five Imma), Theodora is simply a little narrow minded of the world because of her upbringing and her secure place of wealth and security.

Because of the future plots before her, Theodora has the potential to develop in many different ways and tangents depending on where the writer wishes to take her. She could have her eyes opened to the world and become a more rounded and generous person. She could become involved in the politics and grabbing nature of the Courts and become more selfish or self-promoting. She could become more conflicted and suffer internal angst over right and wrong vs. her own heart's desires. Truly, apart from her initial set up and the plot she currently has on-going this character's personal development and progress is entirely up to the taker.

You should consider this a character a match if -
✔ Like to play noble/wealthy/elegant ladies.
✔ You're interested in playing the nuance and subtleties of someone who is a little arrogant but not deliberately cruel.
✔ You're looking for character growth and the potential to develop the sense of a greater world and morals (or lack thereof).

You should not consider this character a match if -
✘ You are looking for a completely blank canvas to work on (her history/family is set so you will need to work with the past as it is, the future being your own to change and develop).
✘ You like cut and dry characters that are either good or bad, instead of somewhere in the grey.



THE PLOT

Theodora was widely considered, along with her sisters Selene and Olympia, to be one of the most beautiful unmarried women in Taengea - until she was arranged to be wed to Achilleas of Mikaelidas and became officially un-courtable. Since her engagement to the King's cousin, however, interest in her has not been stifled in one individual - her future husband's brother Emilios. Devoted by duty to the older brother but easily seduced by the younger, Theodora is in a precarious situation of the heart...

The above is our starting information for Theodora. Since then we have had a member playing her on our forum who recently left the site. As such, some of this plotline has already been set up.

The story of Theodora spans roughly two years. However, it is worth nothing that we operate a fluid timeline at Aeipathy and the following parts of the story (Theodora's love affair with Emilios and her engagement to Achilleas) have, so far, been written simultaneously on the site, despite being two years apart. As such, while there is a lot of detail in the following, there hasn't actually been a lot of writing behind this and you will be able to fill in all of the different gaps and make all of this story (including what has already happened) uniquely yours.

Here is the structure of the story you would be working with and able to adapt and reimagine in your own way -

-- The Leventi and the Mikaelidas family are connected by the Heads of Houses being the closest of friends. The children of the families are aware of each other but did not grow up especially close.

-- Theodora of Leventi and Achilleas of Mikaelidas met when children. Achilleas developed a protective crush that has, over the years, developed into (what he believes to be) a deep love and affection for a woman of exceptional marriage quality. No-one has been made aware of Achilleas' feelings.

-- Two years ago, Theodora met Emilios of Mikaelidas and the two fell in love. As the second son and not a formal baron or holder of land, Emilios would not have been considered worthy of a woman like Theodora. The two have kept their relationship secret until they knew how to convince their families that they should marry.

-- Three months ago (from current time), Emilios decides to tell his father of his affair with Theodora. He is so in love with her at this point, he is determined to marry her. He tells Theodora that it is his plan to speak with his father as soon as he returns from a military escapade.

-- The day that Emilios is due to return, Theodora's father comes to her to inform her that a union has been proposed between the Leventi and Mikaelidas lines and would she accept the hand of Irakles of Mikaelidas' son. Theodora (assuming this to be the promised proposal of Emilios) instantly accepts with great enthusiasm.

-- What Theodora did not know at the time, was that Emilios had been delayed returning home and it was Achilleas that had put forward his, so far, unknown feelings and requested the union.

-- In a public party, Theodora and Achilleas' union is announced and Theodora realises her mistake. Unfortunately, as it has now been publicly announced, there is no turning back without bringing shame and family feud to both Houses.

-- Emilios returns to find the love of his life already engaged to his brother.

-- Since this point, Achilleas and Theodora and their families have been planning for the wedding, Theodora and Emilios are on bad terms as Emilios drowned his sorrows in other women and wine for a night. And Fotios of Leventi (the Head of Theodora's House) has, for reasons of his own, blackmailed Emilios into maintaining his relationship with Theodora, while ensuring she marry Achilleas.

In short, the entire situation is an angsty mess made tension filled by a looming wedding date.

Because you can rp in both past and present on Aeipathy all of this story is open to additional threads, side plots, detail and extra information here there and everywhere. This is not a set story that you are solely following on from, you can continue to add to what has already been as much as you like.



THE BETROTHED

Achilleas Mikaelidas is the first born son of Irakles of Mikaelidas. He is currently cousin to the King and in line for being Head of the Mikaelidas House when his father eventually passes. His father being a great and powerful General in the kingdom, Achilleas has grown up seeking glory on the battlefield and has become an impressive military Commander in his own right. A powerful and skilled man, he is also a gentleman and is both thoughtful and considerate. A man of great honour and dignity, he is literally the most sought after bachelor in all of Taengea and (possibly) all of Greece.

He has been in love with Theodora for many years but has kept it to himself, as a man of honour and dignity does. He is highly looking forward to wedding the woman he has cared for, for so long and bringing further glory and riches to his family name. He has absolutely no idea that Theodora is a) not a virgin and b) that she's been in a physical and romantic relationship with his brother for two years.

Age: 32
Sexuality: Bisexual
Face Claim: Henry Cavill
Currently: Active and In Play!





THE LOVER

Emilios of Mikaelidas is more emotional than his stoic, perfect gentleman of a brother. A man who atypifies the romantic heroes of old that pledge to love to their dying breath and seduces with just a touch, murmur or look, Emilios captured the heart of the wild and spirited Theodora and still holds it in the palm of his hand. When he calls, she comes running, for she loves him so. Unlike with other women he has known, however, with Theodora, the feeling is mutual and Emilios yearns for her as much as she him.

Emilios loves and respects his brother and has never had any knowledge that Achilleas was in any way interested in Theodora (else it is unlikely he would have ever become attached). Instead, it is his belief that the marriage between Achilleas and Theodora is one solely of arrangement and holds no great power in the heart of Achilleas. Ergo, whilst he is shamed of his actions for going behind his back, he doesn't feel too guilty, as he mistakenly thinks Achilleas cares not for Theodora personally.

Age: 29
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Face Claim Matt Bomer
Currently: Active and In Play!





THE FUTURE

The future of this character is obviously open to you, the taker. The only plans we currently have in play is that Theodora must wed Achilleas. Whether she does this because she wants to, in retribution against a "cheating" Emilios, whether she does it for family dignity or whether she starts to develop feelings for Achilleas, this is totally down to the player. The only requirement is that Theodora does, in fact, marry Achilleas and, for a time, continues a relationship with both brothers. This is non-negotiable as it is required for both global plot and that of other players' who already have plans in the making. Beyond this point, however, the story is entirely up to the player.

Does she end up admitting her affair and her and Achilleas end up in a loveless union with Emilios being her true lover?
Does she end up falling for Achilleas and realising that Emilios was a childhood crush?
Does she end up losing both men and her story takes her elsewhere entirely?

Provided the direction this character is taken builds on the stories already in place rather than ignores them, you have an entirely open field in exactly where the character goes from here.

As stated above, the story of Theodora spans several years and can be played out by you, the taker, any way you want, with additions made left right and centre. Whilst there is a lot of information and a lot of skeletal foundation already built for her, how you fill in those walls and build the actual story is entirely up to you. Currently, the storyline is at the point where we are two weeks before Theodora and Achilleas' wedding and Theodora and Emilios are annoyed at one another. From there, it is up to you.



OTHER PLOTTING

The above is simply the plot for Theodora and her love triangle with her hunky man sandwich. It's also worth pointing out that Theodora has plenty of other opportunities for stories and sub-plots that are wide open for any takers. Currently her family tree follows thusly -

Fotios of Leventi
m. Eirini of Leventi
-- Agape of Leventi (f)
-- Melina of Leventi (f)
-- Dafni of Leventi (f)

Georgios of Leventi
m. Evelli of Leventi
-- Selene of Leventi (f)
-- Theodora of Leventi (f)
-- Olympia of Leventi (f)
m. Stephanos of Mikaelidas (current King of Taengea)
-- Nana of Leventi (f)
-- Imma of Leventi (f)

Konstanos of Leventi
m. Ava of Leventi
-- Evangelina of Leventi (f)
-- Konstantinos of Leventi (m)

The characters in bold are the ones already claimed by active writers and would be able to rp with Theodora for familial plots.

On top of this we have 60 members and over 100 active characters who are all able to connect and roleplay with Theodora, if they so chose, based on timeframe and geography.



THE WRITER WE NEED[/u][/SIZE]

The reason there is so much already laid out for this character is that she was previously written by a member who has now left us. As such, we are looking for a long-term, dedicated writer who loves angsty, nitty-gritty and character developing plot lines. We need someone who isn't intimidated by the fact that someone has written the character before and in return we offer you an open and accepting community who hold no judgements.

You will not be judged based on how this character was written previously. This is YOUR character to do with as you wish.

The ONLY reason that we request the above storyline and elements be maintained is so that the rest of our members' plotting and stories don't have to be scrapped. We genuinely want you to build on the framework we have and keep growing Theodora as a character and into your own role/baby.



IF YOU'RE INTERESTED[/u][/SIZE]

If you're someone who thinks they might enjoy being the beautiful woman in the middle of a Henry Cavill, Matt Bomer man sandwich but have some questions, just add me on Discord - JD#8827 - or PM me here on Caution and I'll be 100% happy to talk through any ideas you have!!








Firstly - we're Aeipathy: an original historical roleplay set in the ancient world. We started out in Greece and have now expanded into Africa! We're mainly a nobility and house politics site but we also encourage members of all different classes and ranks of life - we currently have merchants, crafters, physicians, performers, priestesses, prostitutes, gladiators, servants, slaves and pirates. We also have 20 Royal Houses and 17 Noble Houses in which you can choose a Canon (the royals) or a Wanted (the nobles). We're super open to originals too. So, we're really flexible!

As far as our world goes, we're set in in two different realms (which are based on real ancient empires) which each have three kingdoms (which are fictional versions of real cities or places). In Greece we have: Athenia, Colchis and Taengea, while in Africa we offer: Bedoa, Egypt and Judea. Each kingdom has its own houses, culture, political and military ideals and religious beliefs. Because they're fictional, we're open to tonnes of innovation and exciting ideas so while we have a lot of lore, we're always eager to add to it to bring more people and their characters into our world!

✔ Mature writers
✔ Intermediate +
✔ Super active!
✔ Real-life face claims
✔ Weekly events
✔ Weekly member challenges
✔ Different plot types: Global Plots, Events, Quests, Provincial Stories and Curve Balls
✔ Monthly blow outs for our anniversary
✔ Open, welcoming and super inclusive community
✔ Canons available
✔ Wanteds available
✔ Originals also encouraged
✔ House politics / court intrigue
✔ Build your own House and world
✔ Realm and kingdom expansion in the future
✔ 24 Hour staff team
✔ Super supportive plot development in order to include everyone
✔ People of all walks of life welcome, from slaves to pirates to merchants to royals

If you're interested in seeing more of us, please don't hesitate to come check us out! You can also jump on our Discord and say hi! No pressure to join, no obligations! We're just interested in saying hi and seeing what you're looking for in a roleplay and whether we might me that interest?