Countess Diana Cristian

Countess Diana Cristian resides Alestal of the Krasivaya territory in the Varian Kingdom. Diana must answer to Duke Dimitri Kovalenko and focuses on the western half of Krasivaya.

Diana is the youngest daughter of Count Vladimir Cristian and Countess Aina Cristian. She had two siblings Emina and Ryu, both who have since passed. She has two children of her own and five adopted children.

## History

### Her Family

Count Vladimir was an adventurous man who loved to travel. Born in Alestal, he harbored a restless spirit eager to explore realms untouched by the white expanse surrounding him. Enchanted by the tales he read in novels, he harbored a boundless imagination and an unwavering desire for stories as grand as those within the pages. His parents were very adamant about him remaining just where he was to take his place as a Count one day. This made the town he held dear sometimes feel like a prison. Fortunately, his noble status afforded him the pretext to travel, a silver lining amid the expectations placed upon him. However, he had no idea when he finally was able to visit the Kimoon territory in the Alidasht that he'd meet such a beautiful woman, Sato Aina, selling tea as a street vendor. Entranced by her beauty and spirit, he found himself captivated in ways he had never imagined.

Aina's life had been one of hardship; an orphan selling tea on the streets of the Isle of Sakura, with no place to call home or family to call her own. Their connection grew stronger with every encounter, until the realization hit Vladimir like a bolt of lightning – he could no longer envision a future without her by his side. On the third visit, he made his decision clear; he would bring Aina home. It was then Vladimir's home never felt like a prison again as the two were wed. And in this interweaving of fates, two souls from disparate realms found a sanctuary in each other's arms.

The two had three children: Ryu, Emina and Diana.

Ryu had been the eldest, born in 1695. It had been a difficult birth for Aina and they had feared Ryu might not have made it during her pregnancy. Seeing strength in baby boy, they named him Ryu, which held the meaning of dragon. He was truly a beautiful child with his father's blue eyes and mother's dark brown hair. Aina and Vladimir adored him. It became obvious as he became a toddler that he was an excitable and positive boy. For a boy with a fierce name, he had turned out more like a sweet puppy. The next to be born was the ever elegant Emina in 1697 with similar features, blue eyed with even darker hair than Ryu had. She had always held a sort of regalness to her since birth. Then, lastly came Diana in 1701 with deep brown eyes like her mother and ever the one with the most attitude of the bunch.

From young, Diana never had a problem putting others in their place, but was by no means a cold girl. Diana had always been caring and compassionate, but had always had her own way of showing it. Many considered her to be rather spunky and free-spirited in personality as she seemed to do things her own unique way. She had always been Aina's favorite for that reason as the two of them could always have a lot of laughs. Moreover, Diana was brilliant and excelled in her studies.

Diana had been close to her siblings into their teens. Emina and Diana had been ever the girly-girls and loved to go purchase clothes and jewelry She were always well-dressed and noticed for their beauty. The two were just a little bit spoiled by their father. However, Aina, their mother, held steadfast to her vision of nurturing refined young ladies, instilling in them an unwavering discipline and lofty expectations. However, this only amplified their rebellious behavior as teens and they'd all sneak out and try to find alcohol to party with their friends.

Diana and Ryu had also been close. Ryu had lightly teased the girls, but loved them. He was always there for the two sisters. Tragedy struck when the three had been goofing off with other teenagers by the train tracks one night and Emina's foot got stuck. Ryu rushed to her side to save her, but only had time to get her out of the way and not himself.

Ryu was only nineteen years old when he passed. It was a tragedy that left not only Alestal, but all of Krasivaya in a somber silence.

Only a few years later in 1717 was Emina arranged to be wed to Duke Walter Vikena. The sisters, once inseparable, were now distanced by vast expanses. They managed to reunite only a few times annually, and yet with each passing year, Emina gradually underwent a transformation, as if shaped by the very air of Caesonia itself. Their visits grew less and less as Diana found herself more excited to see her niece Charlotte more than her sister. However, Emina never allowed Charlotte to visit her in Varian.

### The Departure of Vladimir and welcoming to Mio and Ryu

It was in 1720 that illness took Alestal by storm. Vladimir was one of the unfortunate ones to fall ill. The notion of arranged marriage was brought forth to Diana by her parents, a discussion that held implications she hadn't foreseen. Unexpectedly, Diana revealed a secret that sent shockwaves through their conversation: she was already pregnant. She confessed that she had engaged in a one-night encounter with an unknown man during a recent visit to Aina's hometown in Kimoon. Remarkably, this revelation failed to take precedence, overshadowed by the turmoil of the rampant illness that plagued Alestal.

As the months went by, Vladimir's health diminished, and his departure preceded the dawn of 1721. It was only weeks later that Diana gave birth to twins: a girl and a boy. She named the girl Mio and the boy Ryu, after her brother.

Amidst this new beginning, Aina's heart ached with grief and the weight of years. At the threshold of her sixties, she yearned for the embrace of the Isle of Sakura's cherry blossoms once more and Diana asked her to follow her heart as she felt she was ready to lead Alestal on her own. Aina initially objected, not wanting to leave her daughter on her lonesome, but the weight of her emotions, and her realization of her limitations as a countess, beckoned her home to Kimoon.

### Countess Diana

Balancing the demands of motherhood for her two children and the leadership of Alestal, Diana showcased her prowess on both fronts. Her commitment was evident as she orchestrated charity galas, participated in town meetings to ensure the baron's accountability, and embarked on horseback rides to neighboring towns to oversee their well-being in the spirit of the era. Her ambitions did not halt there; Diana elevated her efforts by transforming the Cristian Manor into a hub of grandeur by hosting splendid soirées. While her initial guests hailed from nearby locales, the allure of her gatherings transcended boundaries, beckoning attendees from far-flung corners of Varian Kingdom. The impact of her opulent parties echoed across time, etching her name into the tapestry of Varian.

As the years spun their intricate tale, Diana's tenacity forged her reputation as an influential figure within Varian Kingdom, erasing the remnants of her past scandal from the collective memory. Resilience became her hallmark, and her choice to remain single ceased to be a subject of inquiry.

However, the whispers of the town were not entirely silenced; curious glances and hushed conversations arose when Diana went on to continuously adopt more children. Her actions, while compassionate, raised more than a few eyebrows among the community.

## Personality

Diana is a woman who exudes spunk and vitality, her spirit burning bright even amongst the tragedy in her life. There's an unmistakable fire in her heart that fuels her every endeavor and warms even one of the coldest towns in the Varian Kingdom. Her intelligence is a force to be reckoned with, although it's coupled with an enchanting touch of eccentricity that sets her apart from the norm. Unpredictable and daring, she navigates life with a fierce determination to chart her own course, undeterred by convention. In the midst of Varian's elite, Diana stands out as a unique presence.

From her earliest days, Diana has been an unapologetic truth-teller. Her words flow freely, often laced with a touch of attitude that showcases her unyielding authenticity. Her heart is a compass, guiding her to speak up for what she believes in, even if it means swimming against the tide. Beneath the layers of her spirited demeanor lies a woman whose intentions are always rooted in compassion and genuine care. She is perhaps vain and frivolous at times, but her compassionate heart makes up for her excessive love for going over the top.

Diana possesses an irresistible playfulness that sees her embracing life's joys to their fullest, unafraid to revel in the moment. Yet, beneath this playful exterior lies a deeply caring soul. Her love for children shines bright and helping others helps her to carry on no matter the situation.

## Her Children

### **Mio**

Mio is an eighteen year old girl with dark hair that goes past her shoulders. She loves to put elaborate braids in her hairstyles and wear pretty fur coats. She is only 5'7", but very fit.

She is well-trained in the art of self-defense and will not hesitate to attack if she feels her life or others are threatened. Mio is never seen without her beloved twin brother.

Personality wise, she's a friendly yet daring girl. She hates when others are mean in any way and is always quick to chastise her mother and twin when they're a little too blunt. She is a lover of all things fun and loves to go out exploring. Sometimes she's impulsive as her mother can be and she enjoys being the life of the party a little too much. However, she has as nurturing side and often takes care of her younger siblings in her mother's place.

Mio loves horseback riding and warm soups.

### **Ryu**

Ryu is an eighteen year old boy with short wavy black hair. He dresses humbly and is very well-mannered. He is a tad taller than his twin at 5'9". He

Ryu is Mio's twin brother who is never far from her. He is overprotective of her as the two are bonded very close and he fears she's a little too wild for her own good sometimes. He has his own love for fun as well, but tends to be more serious and stoic than her, trying desperately to put up with Mio and her mother's antics. Sometimes, he can be a little blunt and become even aggressive with those he does not like.

Personality wise he's a little on the introverted side at times and needs time to unwind after being around all the people that live in their home as well as all the people who are frequently invited.

Ryu loves reading books and wearing patterned scarfs.

### **Sonya**

Sonya is a fourteen year old girl with long tawny hair often in braids. She has blue eyes and a pretty face. The young girl stands at only 5'0". She takes after Mio and enjoys pretty fur coats.

She was found on the streets of Alestal begging for food when she was nine years old and does not seem to recall where she had been before that or who her parents were.

Sonya is a very curious young girl who tends to ask a lot of questions, but she has a sweet nature. She has a nurturing and gentle soul. Affectionate and dreamy, Sonya loves to tell her younger siblings stories and comfort them when they have nightmares.

Despite her innocent nature, Sonya is very brave and will stand up for others.

Sonya loves ice-skating and dolls despite others making fun of her for such.

### **Clara**

Clara is a ten-year old girl with curly red hair and blue eyes. She is very small and doesn't seem to care much for what clothes she wears.

From a baby, Clara had lived in the Alestal orphanage. Diana adopted her upon visiting and finding her funny when she was five years old.

Clara is the resident clown who loves to pull pranks and tricks on everyone. She's always scheming or thinking of games for her and her siblings to play.

Though good-natured, she tends to be a wild-card and say the unexpected.

Clara loves cheese fondue and riding her bicycle.

### **Lucian**

Lucian is a thirteen year old boy who Diana adopted from the orphanage along with Clara, as she refused to leave without him. He's tall with blonde hair and loves to dress to impress.

He's a bit of a know-it-all and likes to inform everyone of random facts he's obtained.

At parties especially, Lucian likes to speak as regally and formally as he can. Sometimes this is serious and sometimes this is a joke between him and Clara as they go around messing with all the fancy shmancy nobles.

Deep down, he cares a lot for his family and adores Diana.

Lucian loves dictionaries and top hats.

### **Erich**

Erich is a twelve year old boy with curly brown hair and an adoration for athletics.

He was brought home by Mio and Ryu after he was the sole survivor of a house fire last year.

Erich loves anything competitive or combat related. He loves swords and sports. Sometimes, Erich can be grumpy.

Many have noticed that Erich seems to have conspiracy theories and is always analyzing people around them.

Erich loves fencing and astronomy.

### **Igor**

Igor is six years old and very demanding. With blonde hair and a commanding expression at all times, Igor confuses the family. He always needs to be very well-dressed or he cries.

The orphanage asked Diana to adopt Igor a few months ago as he was a bit troublesome to deal with and she was happy to help. She quickly realized he was both spoiled and strange.

Igor acts if he is the gift to the Gods. He wants only the finest food and clothing. Sometimes he tries to give royal decrees to an audience of stuffed animals.

Clara and Lucian particularly enjoy Igor and instigate this issue.

Igor loves jewels and macaroni with luxury cheeses.

## Opinions on Others

* King Alixandre Camilia - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥- "Alixandre is a sweetheart! What's not to like?"
* Queen Rosa Camilia - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - "I wonder about her skincare regiment very often..."
* Princess Sadie Camilia - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - "I could eat her up like a cupcake."
* Count Sebastian Blackwood - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "Cannot fault a sick man for being quiet, can ya? Everyone needs to ease off him."
* Lady Mina Blackwood - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - "Lady Mina is always there for Count Sebastian. She's truly a good girl and I will always defend her."
* Duke Dimitri Kovalenko - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥- "My heart flutters at the very thought of you, my darling Dimitri!"
* Count Gustav Hansen - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - "Oh how I love my Gustav! So funny!"
* Count Johannes Mäkinen - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "Little boring sometimes, but hey he dresses really nice!"
* Countess Ada Mäkinen - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "Ada is too serious like her husband at times but she's quick as a whip! Gotta respect a lady like her."
* Count Fritz Hendrix - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "Who's he? Send him up my way and let me look at 'em!"
* Count Sven Pawonska - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "Handsome man and great father."
* Countess Kasia Pawonska - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - "I want her at all of my parties!"
* Lord Roman Ravenwood - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - "I LOVE Roman! Such a good boy!"
* Duchess Alice Smithwood - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - "I've always loved Alice. The situation is weird, but she would never have killed her children's father. Stop turning your back on her."
* Duchess Valerie Smithwood - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "I admire her love for Alice and how she takes care of her."
* Lord Leo Smithwood -♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "Lord Leo is handsome young man with a great future ahead of him, but he needs to open his heart toward those less fortunate."