Anicka Konvicka

Anicka Konvicka in the year 530 AC

*"I...I think its embarrassing to make eye contact. I just don't like it. Sorry."*

*"I want to go back home, to my only home, the ocean. I want to go back to the place where I can see my father, Kazumi, Joanna, the only place where we can all be together without fear of ever being separated."*

*"Walnuts are my favorite type of tree nut, given the strange fact that of all tree nuts, I happen to not be allergic to walnuts, whereas the same cannot be said of the others..."*

## Overview

Anicka Konvicka was born in the year 494 AC in West Caribbea near the town of Santa Rosa El Mar, to her father Raditz Konvicka and mother Ida Konvicka. Anicka is described to be of moderate height, 5'5 (though fairly tall for Colombo and Pacifica Women, who stood usually at 5'1 and 5'3 respectively), and has black hair and "Sea Blue" eyes. Anicka is described to be fair built and attractive, though the color of her eyes was considered "bad luck" in the land of Colombo (however not Pacifica or Caribbea), due to their association with the ocean (which was seen negatively due to the fact that the ocean was seen as an "oppressing force on mainland, alongside the invasion of the Sea People). Notably, Anicka also carries around a Sea Blue Pendant everywhere she goes, which was a gift from her father. Anicka is reserved, intelligent, but somewhat indecisive, and is prone to anxiety under times of high stress. Although she is empathetic, she often finds difficulty in actually expressing that empathy, due to her somewhat awkward and shy nature. She relies much on Kazumi Tamaki, another orphan Anicka encountered during her time alone in Panamico and escaped to the north with, as she is Anicka's only true companion, and together the two of them presently live in a small house Anicka found abandoned in the countryside of Caribbea, where they provide for themselves. The two of them together dream of one day moving to the Treasure Ports of East Caribbea or Cubano, to start a new life in a land with much more opportunity and freedom. Although she misses the happy life she once lived with her father and mother, and is still affected by the trauma of losing her father, she maintains a hopeful demeanor ever since her escape from Panamico.

## Early Life

Anicka used to live close to the shores of the Western Seas in the region of Colombo, which was rare during the time due to the fact that the seas were seen as a destructive force, being able to easily destroy coastal villages and was regarded as "El Kalamitas," for its violent storms and calamitous force. And yet, despite these frequent and unpredictable surges, Anicka's family never saw their small cottage home destroyed, as it was located just out of reach of the storms, and yet close enough to the ocean so that bandits and raiders never come by. She lived a happy life with her mother and father who cared very much for her, and from a young age Anicka grew to love the sea despite its destructive capabilities, going against the general consensus of the populace. Although she was heavily discriminated against for her blue eyes, her father always protected her from the other people of Colombo, and Anicka grew especially close to him. Throughout her youth she would beg her father to see the seas, and although he would typically refuse as it was dangerous, one day for Anicka's 10th birthday he decided to take her to the beach, where although she would have the time of her life playing in the sand and gazing out into the ocean, a boating accident caused by a sudden storm caused Anicka to lose her father to the sea, which would eventually cause her mother to commit suicide and leave Anicka as an orphan. Anicka's only reminder of her them was a scarf knitted by her mother, and a sea blue pendant her father gave to her on the beach from that day, and to the present she cherishes these items above all else.

Ever since then, Anicka continued to live in her old home, eventually learning to hunt and to provide for herself, bartering with the merchants at Panamico in order to obtain essentials. She became proficient in hunting, especially with throwing knives and gradually grew more and more cynical of life, becoming closed off, selfish, and cold, replacing her once warm exterior. However, At the age of 14, in the year 508 AC, she would meet two other orphans in Panamico, Kazumi and Joanna Tamaki, who would leave a lasting impact on her life for years to come.

## Trivia

* Anicka fundamentally is the same character as in Howard's previous story, "2052," even having the same exact plot premise in Part One, and in fact it was this specific arc that prompted Howard to abandon "2052" in favor of "To Eventide," choosing to only focus on Anicka's story since he obviously cared much more for this story.
* Anicka Konvicka is Howard's favorite original character
* Anicka Konvicka is a Czech name, as in "2052" she used to live in Czechia, however in "To Eventide," it can be assumed she is of European descent.
* Anicka's story arc is inspired partially by the movie "Your Name," and her accomplishments are the same premise as Jack Sparrow's from Pirates of the Caribbean.
* Anicka's appearance was probably inspired by "Asa," from the manga Chainsaw Man, although this was was a passive influence. However it used to be much more brash and bold in "2052," where she resembled an emotionless sociopath, and used to sport a set of purple pirate garments with a large number of accoutrements.
* Anicka in "2052," had a twin brother named Arnost Konvicka, who in "To Eventide," still exists as the same exact character, however he is named Arnost Bracknell and is not Anicka's twin brother.
* Anicka used to have an alias in 2052 of "Lady Bracknell," which is not used in "To Eventide,"
* Anicka's MBTI should roughly be INTP.