Agrippina O'Malley Renaeth
Keywords: fairy, outgoing, aggressive, mother
Class: fae (Roman)
Age: 9 (July 18)
Height: 5' 8"
Build: curvy
Occupation: mother
Connections: Cael (husband), Will (father), Cyras (son), Ayden (son), Willaem (son), Marcellus (son), Miranda (daughter), Ceraena (daughter), Anitha (daughter), Aerin (son), Tom Henry/Tinkerbell (cat), Careli (friend), Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (biological father)
Class: fae (Roman)
Age: 9 (July 18)
Height: 5' 8"
Build: curvy
Occupation: mother
Connections: Cael (husband), Will (father), Cyras (son), Ayden (son), Willaem (son), Marcellus (son), Miranda (daughter), Ceraena (daughter), Anitha (daughter), Aerin (son), Tom Henry/Tinkerbell (cat), Careli (friend), Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (biological father)
Personality
Agrippina isn't a person who takes "no" for an answer very easily. She is demanding, strong-willed, loud, and often obnoxious to be around, but as big as these flaws can be, they also give her an incredible reserve of determination to tackle problems. Unfortunately, she's also very proud, and sometimes has trouble asking for help when she needs it. She has had the good fortune to surround herself with people who will help when needed (whether she asks it or not) and over time has learned to be gracious in accepting their help, and even grateful.
On the surface, Agrippina seems shallow: she's haughty and conceited and cares a lot about her hair and makeup, but she also possesses great reserves of compassion and patience. She's quick to stick up for the downtrodden or oppressed and will often reach out to social outcasts. She's been able to befriend some of the more reclusive members of the Many Worlds thanks largely to her kindness and determination.
Cael and Agrippina complement each other well. She's loud where he's quiet, she's the type to rush into things whereas he's very cautious, and they share their kindness, compassion, and patience. Nothing is more important to them than their children.
Agrippina believes in keeping an orderly house and, as crazy as things can get with eight children, she and Cael manage to keep their house together with thoughtful discipline and patient guidance. While Cael is the more forgiving parent, Agrippina is the one the kids go to first when they have problems.
Agrippina very much prefers familiar surroundings and is an "everything in its proper place" type of person.
On the surface, Agrippina seems shallow: she's haughty and conceited and cares a lot about her hair and makeup, but she also possesses great reserves of compassion and patience. She's quick to stick up for the downtrodden or oppressed and will often reach out to social outcasts. She's been able to befriend some of the more reclusive members of the Many Worlds thanks largely to her kindness and determination.
Cael and Agrippina complement each other well. She's loud where he's quiet, she's the type to rush into things whereas he's very cautious, and they share their kindness, compassion, and patience. Nothing is more important to them than their children.
Agrippina believes in keeping an orderly house and, as crazy as things can get with eight children, she and Cael manage to keep their house together with thoughtful discipline and patient guidance. While Cael is the more forgiving parent, Agrippina is the one the kids go to first when they have problems.
Agrippina very much prefers familiar surroundings and is an "everything in its proper place" type of person.
Appearance
Agrippina has bright, electric lime green eyes, and long, thick purple hair. Her ears are pointed and her skin is light brown in color. She usually wears half her hair in a bun.
As a fae, she ages more quickly than a human, so while she is only eight years old, she is physically in her early thirties. Her wedding ring was recently enchanted to slow her aging to a more human rate.
Clothing
Agrippina dresses in purple togas, often adorned with gold jewelry. She favors emeralds and almost always wears a fibula (toga pin). She usually wears Roman era shoes and is also fond of sandals.
Though she cares a lot about her appearance, she actually has a smaller closet than her husband, since she only needs half a dozen togas for her wardrobe. It's her jewelry collection that threatens to engulf the universe -- Agrippina loves shiny objects.
As a fae, she ages more quickly than a human, so while she is only eight years old, she is physically in her early thirties. Her wedding ring was recently enchanted to slow her aging to a more human rate.
Clothing
Agrippina dresses in purple togas, often adorned with gold jewelry. She favors emeralds and almost always wears a fibula (toga pin). She usually wears Roman era shoes and is also fond of sandals.
Though she cares a lot about her appearance, she actually has a smaller closet than her husband, since she only needs half a dozen togas for her wardrobe. It's her jewelry collection that threatens to engulf the universe -- Agrippina loves shiny objects.
Best References
History
There is a certain degree of mystery to Agrippina's history. What is known begins with the recovery of an ancient Roman fibula (or toga pin). A spell on the fibula magically preserved the fibula for over two thousand years with young Agrippina trapped inside. After the fibula was unearthed in an archaeological dig, the spell compelled ownership of the fibula to transfer from person to person (six degrees of separation style) until it ended up with Will O'Malley, a descendant of the warlock who had initially cast the spell. The spell on the fibula then unlocked, releasing Agrippina into the world -- specifically, in Will's house while he was at work.
Agrippina found herself in terrifyingly strange surroundings with no active memories. The furnishings were completely alien to her and she broke several items while trying to figure out where she was. Luckily, she came into contact with nanites during the course of her stumbling around the house, and enough nanites were seeded in her brain that by the time Will arrived home many hours later that she was able to communicate with him via universal translation.
While they were able to communicate, Agrippina and Will were not of a similar mind. Will permitted Agrippina to use his guest room as temporary accommodation, but he was not happy about it, finding Agrippina to be bossy, demanding, and spoiled. Agrippina didn't understand any of the modern features of the house and required instruction on everything from modern plumbing to how to use a fork. Through their interactions, Will soon learned Agrippina's prickly behavior was largely a response to her fear and confusion about the situation, and she also possessed great compassion and kindness.
As Will was the only person she had any real familiarity with in the world, Agrippina worked hard to convince him to let her stay, cleaning his house and helping Will any way she could think to. Seeing her determination and distress at the prospect of being forced into another unfamiliar situation, Will agreed to let her remain.
This isn't to say life was easy, because dealing with an often bossy, emotional, and high-strung young girl was not a task Will adapted to naturally. It took a good deal of determination on Agrippina's part to make the situation work, but it did work in the long run. They developed a trust for one another and Will became Agrippina's legal guardian.
Initially, Will forbade Agrippina to leave the property without him and Agrippina was left to find her own entertainment those hours Will was at work. Home decorating magazines could only take up so much of Agrippina's time and she soon found another source of entertainment: a spot behind the rosebushes where she could spy on their neighbor to the west, Tom Henry, though the fence.
Tom Henry was certifiably insane. He spent much of his time ranting about the horrible things he wanted to do to people, screaming and throwing things, and conversing with people only he could see. He was usually accompanied by a grey tabby cat, whom he also conversed with. (The cat seemed to take little notice of his ravings, being a cat.) Agrippina spent hours spying on Tom Henry almost daily, even going so far as to record some of his ranting and raving in a little notebook. Often the things Tom Henry said were so full of hatred and violence Agrippina wanted to look away, but she was engrossed by her neighbor's drama.
The cat eventually noticed Agrippina's spying. Though skittish, the cat was sweet and affectionate and soon warmed up to Agrippina. Will would not allow Agrippina a cat, so she contented herself with befriending Tom Henry's.
One morning, Agrippina went to her usual spot to spy only to be grabbed by Tom Henry. He had noticed the cat run through the hole and discovered Agrippina's presence. Agrippina held on to the bushes for dear life, but Tom Henry dragged her through the hole into his yard. He might have killed her, but the cat attacked him, distracting Tom Henry. Agrippina was able to escape back to her side of the fence, out of arm's reach. She watched, horrified, as Tom Henry grabbed the cat and strangled it to death. Then he turned his attention back to Agrippina.
Something miraculous happened. The tabby cat returned to life surrounded by a halo of light. The cat advanced towards Tom Henry, curls of light reaching towards him. He tried to shield himself, but a moment later he was gone. Agrippina crawled back through the hole and reached for the tabby, but the cat disappeared. In Tom Henry's place was a small black and white kitten with lavender eyes. Tom Henry had been transformed into a helpless little kitten. Agrippina laughed as he charged at her and fell down. He scratched at her, but she caught him in her dress, rendering him completely ineffective.
Agrippina took Tom Henry home and tried to hide him. Will found out. When Agrippina explained what had happened, he didn't believe her, but said that if she wanted to make up such outrageous stories to keep the cat, she could have it. So Tom Henry became Agrippina's pet, totally dependent on her because he could no longer feed himself, open doors, or do any of the many things he had been accustomed to as a human. To compound his shame, Agrippina nicknamed him "Tinkerbell."
After the incident, Agrippina received a security chip in case she ran into trouble in the future, and Will agreed to allow her to roam the neighborhood. On her first excursion, she discovered a boy about her own size. She promptly invited herself over to his house. This was Cael Renaeth. Agrippina decided they would be friends and Cael did not object -- Cael was quiet, which Agrippina quite liked because she talked enough for both of them.
While returning from Cael's house one day Agrippina met Hiram, a young man who possessed a serious nature and intense gaze that could put an end to any conversation. Agrippina was instantly awed by him and tried to befriend him as well. Hiram tolerated Agrippina's presence, which was enough of a start for Agrippina, who quickly proved both loyal and tenacious. Hiram came to trust her as a friend, revealing his gentle nature, shy smile and laugh, and his leporine side.
Agrippina started attending school part-time via a virtual classroom on Will's computer and spent the rest of her time talking with Cael and Hiram. If her pointed ears weren't enough clue as to her mystical origins, she also demonstrated inhumanly fast aging, growing from child to full teen in the space of two years. The surge of hormones served to magnify her more insufferable attributes, straining her relationship with Will almost to breaking point. It took a great deal of help from friends and family to get through it. Tinkerbell, for his part, learned to behave himself acceptably out of necessity, though he occasionally displayed some of his old, rotten ways.
Agrippina's growth changed her relationships with Cael and Hiram. Agrippina started to fall for Hiram, but as this attraction was blooming, Cael abruptly cut Agrippina out of his life. It was then Agrippina learned Cael was not actually a young boy, but a man of twenty-seven years afflicted by a condition which rendered him unable to age normally. He had been too polite to correct her misconception and tolerated her presence because he knew how few friends she had. Watching her rapidly grow when he could not age had pushed him past his breaking point.
Agrippina refused to accept this rejection and forced her way back into Cael's house, helping him through the worst breakdown in his life in the process. Now that she was aware of the truth about him, she was able to develop a real friendship with Cael based on trust. Agrippina also found herself developing feelings for Cael.
She was torn. Hiram and Cael were her two best friends, she trusted and loved them both, but her aging did not slow and she wanted to start a family. Given Cael's recent depression, Agrippina did not feel it right to burden him with her problems and confided in Hiram, drawing them closer together. Unbeknownst to Agrippina, Hiram told Cael about Agrippina's problem and Cael began to research a solution. When Agrippina did try to visit Cael, she found him too engrossed and exhausted by his secret research to spend much time with her, and the distance between them widened. Agrippina was deeply saddened by Cael's absence in her life.
Cael's research led to the creation of a magic ring which would slow Agrippina's aging to a more human rate. Cael designed it specifically for Agrippina, with her favorite gems and metals and in the style of jewelry she favored. Cael gave the ring to Hiram so Hiram could propose to her. The surprise came when Agrippina gave her answer: no. In Cael's absence, Agrippina had realized that as much as she liked and found Hiram attractive and loved him as a friend, the person she imagined building a life and having a family with was Cael. Hiram returned the ring to Cael, who brought the ring back to Agrippina and insisted she put it on. Agrippina would do so only under the condition that Cael try to include her in his life. He agreed, and Agrippina moved out of Will's house and into Cael's. She quickly set about making her own mark, redesigning several parts of the house, though she left Cael's favorite parts (particularly his library and study) alone. Cael proposed marriage proper three months later, and three months after that, they were married. Agrippina took off her ring a few days in advance of the ceremony and discovered the day before the wedding she was pregnant, so the ceremony was concluded without the traditional ring portion, since it seemed wise to avoid mixing the ring's magic with the pregnancy.
Agrippina's fae nature made for a rapid pregnancy. Four months later she gave birth to twin boys they named Ayden and Cyras. Agrippina avoided wearing her wedding ring while nursing and was soon pregnant again. The babes took after their mother and aged quickly (though slightly slower given their diluted fae blood), already walking by the time triplets Willaem, Marcellus, and Miranda were born.
Caring for her children brought Agrippina great joy and happiness. She loved the challenges of wrestling the household into line, as tiring as it could be. She resumed wearing her ring for about a year after the triplets were weaned, but she and Cael decided they wanted more children, leading to the births of twin girls Ceraena and Anitha, and finally a baby boy named Aerin, after which point Agrippina put on her ring for good.
As a birthday present, Cael researched Agrippina's origins, discovering previously lost details:
Agrippina was born in 38 BCE to Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and an unknown female fae of the Aquitani (or Celts). In 38 BCE, the Aquitani were in rebellion. Agrippa, who was 25 years old at the time, had been appointed governor of Transalpine Gaul the year before. Agrippina's name suggests her parents' relationship was despite (and not a consequence of) the rebellion. Because of the short gestational period of fae, Agrippa likely knew his daughter.
Agrippa was an effective military commander and soon ended the rebellion. He was recalled to Rome in 37 BCE. The exact reason for Agrippina's containment in the fibula isn't precisely clear, but was likely linked to her parents' separation. As half-Celtic fae and half-Roman, Agrippina's life might have been endangered by the political climate, her mother might have died, or it could have been a response to Agrippa's departure and subsequent marriage to a Roman noblewoman, Pomponia Caecilia Attica. The fibula pin itself was probably a gift from Agrippa to Agrippina's mother. Speculation aside, the only clear fact is that Agrippina was sealed within the fibula by a druid and remained trapped inside it for two thousand years.
A bust of Agrippina's father now sits in the front room of her house.
Agrippina found herself in terrifyingly strange surroundings with no active memories. The furnishings were completely alien to her and she broke several items while trying to figure out where she was. Luckily, she came into contact with nanites during the course of her stumbling around the house, and enough nanites were seeded in her brain that by the time Will arrived home many hours later that she was able to communicate with him via universal translation.
While they were able to communicate, Agrippina and Will were not of a similar mind. Will permitted Agrippina to use his guest room as temporary accommodation, but he was not happy about it, finding Agrippina to be bossy, demanding, and spoiled. Agrippina didn't understand any of the modern features of the house and required instruction on everything from modern plumbing to how to use a fork. Through their interactions, Will soon learned Agrippina's prickly behavior was largely a response to her fear and confusion about the situation, and she also possessed great compassion and kindness.
As Will was the only person she had any real familiarity with in the world, Agrippina worked hard to convince him to let her stay, cleaning his house and helping Will any way she could think to. Seeing her determination and distress at the prospect of being forced into another unfamiliar situation, Will agreed to let her remain.
This isn't to say life was easy, because dealing with an often bossy, emotional, and high-strung young girl was not a task Will adapted to naturally. It took a good deal of determination on Agrippina's part to make the situation work, but it did work in the long run. They developed a trust for one another and Will became Agrippina's legal guardian.
Initially, Will forbade Agrippina to leave the property without him and Agrippina was left to find her own entertainment those hours Will was at work. Home decorating magazines could only take up so much of Agrippina's time and she soon found another source of entertainment: a spot behind the rosebushes where she could spy on their neighbor to the west, Tom Henry, though the fence.
Tom Henry was certifiably insane. He spent much of his time ranting about the horrible things he wanted to do to people, screaming and throwing things, and conversing with people only he could see. He was usually accompanied by a grey tabby cat, whom he also conversed with. (The cat seemed to take little notice of his ravings, being a cat.) Agrippina spent hours spying on Tom Henry almost daily, even going so far as to record some of his ranting and raving in a little notebook. Often the things Tom Henry said were so full of hatred and violence Agrippina wanted to look away, but she was engrossed by her neighbor's drama.
The cat eventually noticed Agrippina's spying. Though skittish, the cat was sweet and affectionate and soon warmed up to Agrippina. Will would not allow Agrippina a cat, so she contented herself with befriending Tom Henry's.
One morning, Agrippina went to her usual spot to spy only to be grabbed by Tom Henry. He had noticed the cat run through the hole and discovered Agrippina's presence. Agrippina held on to the bushes for dear life, but Tom Henry dragged her through the hole into his yard. He might have killed her, but the cat attacked him, distracting Tom Henry. Agrippina was able to escape back to her side of the fence, out of arm's reach. She watched, horrified, as Tom Henry grabbed the cat and strangled it to death. Then he turned his attention back to Agrippina.
Something miraculous happened. The tabby cat returned to life surrounded by a halo of light. The cat advanced towards Tom Henry, curls of light reaching towards him. He tried to shield himself, but a moment later he was gone. Agrippina crawled back through the hole and reached for the tabby, but the cat disappeared. In Tom Henry's place was a small black and white kitten with lavender eyes. Tom Henry had been transformed into a helpless little kitten. Agrippina laughed as he charged at her and fell down. He scratched at her, but she caught him in her dress, rendering him completely ineffective.
Agrippina took Tom Henry home and tried to hide him. Will found out. When Agrippina explained what had happened, he didn't believe her, but said that if she wanted to make up such outrageous stories to keep the cat, she could have it. So Tom Henry became Agrippina's pet, totally dependent on her because he could no longer feed himself, open doors, or do any of the many things he had been accustomed to as a human. To compound his shame, Agrippina nicknamed him "Tinkerbell."
After the incident, Agrippina received a security chip in case she ran into trouble in the future, and Will agreed to allow her to roam the neighborhood. On her first excursion, she discovered a boy about her own size. She promptly invited herself over to his house. This was Cael Renaeth. Agrippina decided they would be friends and Cael did not object -- Cael was quiet, which Agrippina quite liked because she talked enough for both of them.
While returning from Cael's house one day Agrippina met Hiram, a young man who possessed a serious nature and intense gaze that could put an end to any conversation. Agrippina was instantly awed by him and tried to befriend him as well. Hiram tolerated Agrippina's presence, which was enough of a start for Agrippina, who quickly proved both loyal and tenacious. Hiram came to trust her as a friend, revealing his gentle nature, shy smile and laugh, and his leporine side.
Agrippina started attending school part-time via a virtual classroom on Will's computer and spent the rest of her time talking with Cael and Hiram. If her pointed ears weren't enough clue as to her mystical origins, she also demonstrated inhumanly fast aging, growing from child to full teen in the space of two years. The surge of hormones served to magnify her more insufferable attributes, straining her relationship with Will almost to breaking point. It took a great deal of help from friends and family to get through it. Tinkerbell, for his part, learned to behave himself acceptably out of necessity, though he occasionally displayed some of his old, rotten ways.
Agrippina's growth changed her relationships with Cael and Hiram. Agrippina started to fall for Hiram, but as this attraction was blooming, Cael abruptly cut Agrippina out of his life. It was then Agrippina learned Cael was not actually a young boy, but a man of twenty-seven years afflicted by a condition which rendered him unable to age normally. He had been too polite to correct her misconception and tolerated her presence because he knew how few friends she had. Watching her rapidly grow when he could not age had pushed him past his breaking point.
Agrippina refused to accept this rejection and forced her way back into Cael's house, helping him through the worst breakdown in his life in the process. Now that she was aware of the truth about him, she was able to develop a real friendship with Cael based on trust. Agrippina also found herself developing feelings for Cael.
She was torn. Hiram and Cael were her two best friends, she trusted and loved them both, but her aging did not slow and she wanted to start a family. Given Cael's recent depression, Agrippina did not feel it right to burden him with her problems and confided in Hiram, drawing them closer together. Unbeknownst to Agrippina, Hiram told Cael about Agrippina's problem and Cael began to research a solution. When Agrippina did try to visit Cael, she found him too engrossed and exhausted by his secret research to spend much time with her, and the distance between them widened. Agrippina was deeply saddened by Cael's absence in her life.
Cael's research led to the creation of a magic ring which would slow Agrippina's aging to a more human rate. Cael designed it specifically for Agrippina, with her favorite gems and metals and in the style of jewelry she favored. Cael gave the ring to Hiram so Hiram could propose to her. The surprise came when Agrippina gave her answer: no. In Cael's absence, Agrippina had realized that as much as she liked and found Hiram attractive and loved him as a friend, the person she imagined building a life and having a family with was Cael. Hiram returned the ring to Cael, who brought the ring back to Agrippina and insisted she put it on. Agrippina would do so only under the condition that Cael try to include her in his life. He agreed, and Agrippina moved out of Will's house and into Cael's. She quickly set about making her own mark, redesigning several parts of the house, though she left Cael's favorite parts (particularly his library and study) alone. Cael proposed marriage proper three months later, and three months after that, they were married. Agrippina took off her ring a few days in advance of the ceremony and discovered the day before the wedding she was pregnant, so the ceremony was concluded without the traditional ring portion, since it seemed wise to avoid mixing the ring's magic with the pregnancy.
Agrippina's fae nature made for a rapid pregnancy. Four months later she gave birth to twin boys they named Ayden and Cyras. Agrippina avoided wearing her wedding ring while nursing and was soon pregnant again. The babes took after their mother and aged quickly (though slightly slower given their diluted fae blood), already walking by the time triplets Willaem, Marcellus, and Miranda were born.
Caring for her children brought Agrippina great joy and happiness. She loved the challenges of wrestling the household into line, as tiring as it could be. She resumed wearing her ring for about a year after the triplets were weaned, but she and Cael decided they wanted more children, leading to the births of twin girls Ceraena and Anitha, and finally a baby boy named Aerin, after which point Agrippina put on her ring for good.
As a birthday present, Cael researched Agrippina's origins, discovering previously lost details:
Agrippina was born in 38 BCE to Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and an unknown female fae of the Aquitani (or Celts). In 38 BCE, the Aquitani were in rebellion. Agrippa, who was 25 years old at the time, had been appointed governor of Transalpine Gaul the year before. Agrippina's name suggests her parents' relationship was despite (and not a consequence of) the rebellion. Because of the short gestational period of fae, Agrippa likely knew his daughter.
Agrippa was an effective military commander and soon ended the rebellion. He was recalled to Rome in 37 BCE. The exact reason for Agrippina's containment in the fibula isn't precisely clear, but was likely linked to her parents' separation. As half-Celtic fae and half-Roman, Agrippina's life might have been endangered by the political climate, her mother might have died, or it could have been a response to Agrippa's departure and subsequent marriage to a Roman noblewoman, Pomponia Caecilia Attica. The fibula pin itself was probably a gift from Agrippa to Agrippina's mother. Speculation aside, the only clear fact is that Agrippina was sealed within the fibula by a druid and remained trapped inside it for two thousand years.
A bust of Agrippina's father now sits in the front room of her house.