Annalise DuChamp-Corgistone

## History

### Beginnings

Annalise, known to her friends as Annie, was raised in a small village in France. Her mother, Nancy, had come over from Scotland to marry a Frenchman, Etienne DuChamp. Annie's family was not considered true nobility by any means, though they did have some ties with the French Nobility, enough so that it was known early on that Annie and any siblings she might have would likely be able to obtain some position in the court.

### Romance and Rumors

During a festival in the city of Petit Lyon, Annalise was introduced to a visiting English Guard by the name of Sebastien. The two of them spent quite a bit of time together, as the queens they both served were often ensconced in mischief and plotting. Over time, the two of them became very close. In secret, the two of them exchanged a promise that they would be wed. The only trouble was that neither of them were particularly keen on explaining such things to the royalty. After all, as a handmaiden, Annalise was supposed to be waiting to find a much richer husband. And Sebastien...well he wasn't really supposed to be looking for any kind of romance, lest he focus more on that than his guard duties.

And so, the young lovebirds hatched a plan. They would catch a ship back to Scotland, where Annalise had relatives who would be willing to welcome them, and they could make a decent life living in the countryside. The only loose end was figuring out how Sebastien could disappear without the knowledge of his captain. If he was found out, he risked not only ruining his own reputation, but that of his twin sister Viola as well. However, his sister turned out to be far more of an asset than was first believed.

Annie and Viola began spreading a rumor throughout the festival that it was indeed the pair of them, not Sebastien, that had plans to go off to the Highlands. Annie had often said that she missed her homeland, and Viola was known for being very inquisitive about other places, so it was not difficult for most people to believe. Then, at the last moments, the twins would trade places. Sebastien, disguised as his sister, accompanied his fiancee across the sea.

## Appearance

Annie is a compact girl, standing at about average height, and having a deceptively strong build. During her time as a handmaiden, Annie found herself restricted by French beauty standards, and was encouraged to maintain pale skin, perfectly pinned hair, and a petite frame. After she returned to Scotland, however, Annie grew into herself in both personality and body. Now, she is much more muscular as a result of working on her grandmother's land, and her hair is shamelessly wild.

Whilst in France, Annie dressed herself in high merchant class clothing. Although her family may have been able to support something slightly fancier, possibly enough to make her more on par with the other ladies in waiting rather than a simple handmaiden, Annie always claimed that she was much more comfortable in something without all of the bells and whistles. She even chose to wear a simple brown muffin cap instead of a beaded snood or French Hood. She argued that dressed in something less restrictive, she would have a much easier time chasing after the queens, who were known to play pranks on the other members of the court.

Annie was willing to show her status a bit more by wearing exotic jewelry with stones acquired from her families international travels. She wore a ring with a turquoise stone, and a gold necklace with the tooth of some exotic beast, though this she often kept tucked in her bodice, as the other ladies of the court would scorn her for showing off something so "barbaric".

## Personality

Annie is a bit of a puzzling creature. At first, she seems aloof, perhaps even standoffish. In truth, however, she merely takes a while to trust others and let them in to her true self. Her regard for tradition and courtly values seemed to vary. It is not always easy to guess what things will or will not be important to her. While she cares a lot about remembering and staying in touch with her Scottish heritage, some of the mannerisms of the French Court seem to fall by the wayside. So long as the queens are not looking, she has no problem sitting on tables, swearing like a sailor, or doing any other manner of activities deemed unbecoming of a young lady.

## Relationships

#### Sebastian Corgistone: Husband

Annalise and Sebastian had a whirlwind romance in the city of Petit Lyon. The two of them ran away together to Scotland, where they got married, and now live happily with their many cats.

#### Viola Corgistone: Friend

    Whilst Annie was courting Sebastian, she and Viola also formed a close friendship. It was thanks to Viola that Annie was able to find more opportunities in Petit Lyon, and that she was able to escape to Scotland.

## Gallery

Annie and SebastianAnnie with a French guard