Iris Dunn

> **“Every morning, Iris did her best to take a moment to notice the sights and sounds of her surroundings. She found her days were almost brighter when she grounded herself. Something about being grateful, or thankful for that matter, made her appreciate life more. It invoked a sense of whimsical wonder, the one thing she prayed never to lose.”** *- Iris Dunn, The Voice of Nobility, Chapter 4*
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Iris Dunn is one of the main protagonists in the Atarah's Crown series. She is a Datum (Ignis) who's mother and father remains unnamed, but is the sister of Princess Doriana Dunn of Eurus.

Iris was often portrayed as intelligent, beautiful, and direct. She is keenly aware of how she presents herself, often ensuring she appears to be ladylike and charming. In the privacy of her friends, Iris tends to be more playful, sarcastic, and caring. She easily slipped into the "mom friend" stereotype and enjoys taking care of others.

While Iris appears to be a a perfect lady inside and out, she often struggles with the notion and her want to learn how to better control her *potestates*. She is often seen pushing her abilities too far and lacking the awareness of how much of her Ignis she can control. Iris often goes on the defensive anytime someone mentions her lack of skill.

As Iris is still learning how to control her *potestates*, that does not mean she is not willing to fight. Most times, Iris fights through her words, arguing when she highly disagrees with the topic at hand. She is known to heavily criticize her friends, but does so out of care. Iris is also willing to jump into both physical fights, best seen when she, Enayat Asen, Piper Carrol, and her were attacked at the markets. Iris had guns on her, which, when asked by Piper why she had them, Iris stated she was always prepared.

## Biography

### Early Life

Not much is known of Iris's early life. Iris was born in Canat, Eurus to her unnamed father and an unnamed mother. Iris has an older sister named Doriana Dunn, whom Iris is constantly compared to.

The Dunn family had little political prowess of their own, meaning Iris and Doriana were expected to marry above their station. Their only other option to rise in power was a family member with no other heirs.

### Schooling

Iris attended Civilis Academy from the time she was 12 to 18. Prior to attending Civilis Academy, her education has not been mentioned, though it can be assumed she attended schools in Canat, Eurus.

During her time at Civilis Academy, Iris befriends Cilo Kalta, the Atarah Heir, along with Cilo's cousin, Matthew Kalta, and Cilo's younger brother, Enayat Asen. Iris also met Roman Eren, and grew impossibly close with the younger boy. She received perfect grades throughout her time at Civilis, while remaining active in the social sphere of her peers.

### Adulthood

After graduating from Civilis Academy, her then girlfriend, Cilo Kalta, invited Iris to stay in Arcé with her. Iris sprung on the opportunity and lived with her girlfriend, soon getting engaged. At the same time, Enayat Asen visited Arcé more often, leading the two to a deeper friendship than they had before. Iris continued to remain in-touch with Roman Eren as well, often texting, calling, or sending letters to one another.

After living in Arcé for two years as Cilo's fiancée, Cilo was killed on a top-secret mission, leaving Enayat Asen as the Atarah Heir. Her death sent Iris in a spiral of depression that lasted for a few months. She worried about being sent back to live with her family, and was hardly seen out in society. Enayat Asen and his father, Arthur Kalta, offered Iris the position of Enayat's lady-in-waiting and advisor. Iris jumped on that opportunity and soon took up the position of a pseudo-nanny for Arthur's ward, Piper Carrol.

## Mental Characteristics

### **Gender and Sexuality**

Iris was assigned female at birth and continues to identify as such, using she/her pronouns.

Iris is lesbian and has had one noted relationship with Cilo Kalta before she died. It has not been mentioned wether or not she has had other relationships before or after Cilo, though she has mentioned that she could not see herself in a relationship with anyone else.

### **Religion**

Iris actively practices Domun's religion, Aocant. She is seen taking part in daily rituals when others prompt her, but does not often mention it more than that.

## Relationships

Iris is known to be a very social lady, and therefore has many friends. The majority of her friends are people she has known for a great deal of time. In these friendships, Iris enjoys spending quality time with her friends, and likes to go to different events with them. She is also the "mom friend" and tends to worry over their well-being.

### Enayat Asen

Enayat Asen is one of Iris' best friends. Iris is four years older than Iris and they met when they both attended Civilis Academy. Their friendship runs deep as both parties greatly respect eachother in different ways. As Enayat's lady-in-waiting, she is overly fixated on Enayat'sd well-being,

Roman's friendship with Iris Dunn has seen the test of time. Iris is two years older than Roman and they met when they were much younger, as children studying at Civilis Academy where they were extremely close. They were in a friend group with Cilo Kalta and Matthew Kalta, and, every now and then, Enayat Asen. As they got older, Roman and Iris saw each other less and less, but stayed in contact often, sometimes exchanging letter with one another. When Roman moved to Arcé, he was ecstatic to have the ability to see Iris every day, then allowed her to decorate his room.

### Piper Carrol

Roman's friendship with Piper Carrol is not deep. He often views her as a child, and at times grows annoyed with her. Other times, Roman supports her when she is having a rough day.

### Matthew Kalta

When it comes to Matthew Kalta, there is only a little bit known of their friendship. What is known is that Matthew and Roman went to school at Civilis Academy with eachother, Cilo Kalta, Iris Dunn, and Enayat Asen. It is unknown wether or not they stayed in touch, or if Matthew went to Fortis Academy with Roman. When Matthew and Roman are seen together, they are often teasing one another or flirting.

### Aya Huang

Roman has often deigned Aya Huang as one of his best friends. Aya and Roman met at Fortis Academy where she was his Beta, or second-in-command...