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Story Development: "Two Sides of A Coin" [Brainstorming]

  • May 3, 2014

    Two Sides of A Coin

    The Imperial City

    "The heartland of Tamriel"

    To start this off, this is a work-in-progress. This is not a full story nor it won't be anytime soon. This discussion is for constructive criticism and other feedback. 

    Aelenthyi Auvreatheam : Anonymously/Unknowingly (Ao3) : anonymously-mysterious.tumblr.com

    The time period of this story is in 4E 201 where "Skyrim" takes place in but the setting is Victorian/Modern. Half of the story will take place in the Imperial City and other parts include: High Rock and Skyrim.

    Characters included: Vex, Delvin Mallory, Brynjolf, Gallus Desidenius, Karliah, Mercer Frey, Original Male Character ( Leonardo Vanitius )

    Tags: Explicit Content, Thieves, Murder, Assassins, Friends to Lovers, Implied/Referenced Character Death, Non-Canon relationships, Alternate Universe - Victorian

    INSPIRED BY DISHONORED, ASSASSIN'S CREED, V FOR VENDETTA


    My Brainstorming Notes

    Leonardo Vanitius : Born in the Imperial City : Occupation - Noble/Thief

    Age : 36 Years Old : Height : 6"2 : Weight : 154 lbs (approx.) : Body Type : Average-Slightly Athletic

    Hair Color: Dark Brown/Black : Hair-Type: Straight : Hair Length : Shoulder-Length

    (Possibly something like this; I dont imagine Leonardo like this)

    When I was brainstorming thinking about Leonardo, I wanted him to be somewhat a classy/someone you didn't want to mess with. Someone like Mads Mikklesen

    Not someone too rough looking and someone not too soft looking. Since I based this mostly on the Bethesda game; DISHONORED, I rather for you myself to think Leonardo is similar to Corvo. I relate to Corvo due to back stories. 

    Back Story of Leonardo

    Born into the Vanitius family in 4E 165, Leonardo was the 4th son of Provretinaus and Fenstina Vanitius. In total he had 6 siblings; three other brothers and two sisters. He is the second youngest of the family; his little sister Carmenna is only three years younger. In all, his family incudes: Provrentinaus (Father), Fenstina (Mother), Benedetti (Eldest Brother), Givinni (Second Eldest Brother), Ariotta "Ari" (Eldest Sister), Metone (Third Eldest Brother), Leonardo (Youngest Brother), and Carmenna (Youngest Sister)

    Leonardo had been a quiet child and mostly stayed in his room learning everything he could. His only company was his mother, Fenstina, and his eldest sister Ariotta. His father and older brothers traveled from different places such as High Rock and Summerset Isles as of diplomatic measures. Givinni had a crippling disease that had made his legs immobile and Leonardo spent most of his time caring for his older brother when their father and two other brothers were away.

    By the age of 9, Leonardo witnessed the death of his brother Benedetti and Givinni as the Aldmeri Dominion took siege of the Imperial City. Benedetti was slain for opposing the Aldmeri Dominion's beliefs and policies and Givinni passed away from his illness. Metone was imprisoned and later executed and his father quickly swore himself to the new Imperial Legion and Aldmeri Dominion. Leonardo was left to take care of his mother and two sisters.

    In 4E 186 at the age of 21, Leonardo was recruited into the Thieves Guild and for 10 years he honed his skills and was able to reach the title "Master Thief"
    Leonardo returned to his family home in the Imperial City and for 5 years, he followed his father's and brothers' footsteps.

    4E 201 - Leonardo travels to Skyrim and meets with the Thieves Guild of Riften

    {Story Starts Here}

    From here on, it's just a free space for anyone to comment about other ideas. I already have a pre-set story already written but its just a bunch of paragraphs with no meaning.

    My sources: elderscrolls.wikia : Google Images 

    where you can find me: archiveofourown.org/users/anonymously

    anonymously-mysterious.tumblr.com

    here on the skyrim blog :)

     

    CORVO from DISHONORED
    (I have a man-crush on him)

    Victorian Clothing

    female

    male

    leave comments below 

    any feedback is welcomed

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