Jormungand
Introduction
Wrapped in a worn, dark cloak that shadows his pale hair and delicate features, sixteen year old Jormungand moves through the decaying world like a quiet shadow. Standing at five foot eight, he possesses a presence that is nearly weightless. He glides across uneven terrain without making a sound, preferring the safe periphery of any space to the center of attention. Deeply introverted and easily overwhelmed by loud crowds or unfamiliar faces, he carries a soft, gentle nature that feels almost fragile amid the harshness of the Old Lands. Yet beneath his heavy hood lies a gaze of striking contrast. His wide, brilliant golden eyes that observe every tiny detail with an unfiltered, innocent wonder.
This quiet earnestness was forged in the harsh realities of his past. Growing up in the sunless, impoverished slums, Jormungand learned early on to ease his family’s heavy burdens through tireless, unspoken devotion. Whether scrubbing floorboards, untangling thread, or scavenging the city’s dangerous fringes for clean water, he gave everything he had to protect those he loved. When the horrific decay of the Fading swept through their home and a chaotic mass exodus tore him from his family's side, the tragedy left an indelible scar upon his heart.
Yet, the fading world has not managed to extinguish his spark. Even in the lingering grey dust, Jormungand still finds genuine delight in the world’s small mercies; a polished pebble, a passing butterfly, or the quiet rustle of leaves. His hushed, thoughtful voice remains entirely devoid of malice, carrying a pure sincerity that speaks of an unwavering spirit. Though he walks a solitary path for now, Jormungand looks toward the horizon with a quiet, persistent hope. Each step forward is driven by the gentle conviction that somewhere beyond the ruin, the family he fought so hard for is still waiting, and that even a broken world holds enough beauty to guide him back to them.
Character Information
Name: Jormungand
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Height: 5ft 8in
Appearance: Jormungand is a boy with a slender, youthful face, a pale complexion, and soft, messy white hair that falls in a textured fringe around his neck and partially shades his eyes. Draped over his head and shoulders is a heavy, dark grey hooded cloak patterned with subtle geometric lines that cast deep shadows over his upper face. Beneath his bangs, his striking left eye glows a brilliant, luminous golden caramel with a serpentine pupil, while his right eye remains hidden behind his hair. He wears a wide, slightly mischievous smile that reveals sharp, faintly pointed teeth, while star shaped metallic earrings glint softly on either side of his face. Adding to his distinct look, dark, intricate scale patterned tattoos depicting coiled snakes trace along both sides of his neck, emerging from beneath his collar.
Personality: Soft spoken and gentle, he moves through the world like a quiet shadow, observing everything with wide, bright eyes full of wonder. Deeply introverted, they tend to retreat into the safe, familiar corners of a room or press behind a parent's side when faced with unfamiliar faces, preferring the calm solitude of their own imagination to loud, crowded spaces. Their innocence shines through in how earnestly they treat the world finding genuine delight in the smallest details, like a shiny pebble, a passing butterfly, or the quiet rustle of leaves. They rarely speak up unprompted, but when they do, their voice is hushed and thoughtful, carrying a pure, unfiltered sincerity that reveals a heart completely devoid of malice or deceit.
