Bellamie, Severus ‘Sev’ III (3344)

# **Severus ‘Sev’ Bellamie III**

Ofra Mazar

*Noble, Consecrator, The Reclaimer*

Severus Bellamie the Third, often known as ‘Sev’ to his close friends, is a potent and well respected member of the Field of Flowers, more specifically the troupe of the Lyrical Lilies for most of his young adulthood, having been named a Consecrator at the age of twenty.  Severus was born in 3344 as the son of Auberon and Bernadette Moulin Bellamie.  He was born in the port city of Roze Wind, a bustling trade and commerce hub with a rich theater and arts district.

The family tree unfolds as:

* 3333: Auberon Bellamie the Second
* 3335: Abelin Delaunay Bellamie
* 3336: Bernadette Moulin Bellamie the Second
* 3339: Lydie Leblanc Bellamie
* 3339: Legrand Pascal (adopted in 3361)
* 3344: Severus Bellamie the Third
* 3345: Camille Bruneau (adopted in 3361)
* 3348: Rose-Marie Marchesa Bellamie
* 3350: Alexandre Rodier Bellamie

Severus carries high expectations of his family and nation, he was named after his late uncle, Severus the Second, who was a close and wise friend to Auberon.  Servus the First gave his blessing and hope for Severus at his birth.  A reminder of the lost member of the crest, and family.  Severus lives for both.

### **Roze Wind - 3350 to 3356**

Born in, and hailing from the bustling merchant city of the Port of Roze Wind, Severus's early years unfolded amidst the lively tapestry of the Bellamie's Garden, a place where entertainment flourished, and the Field of Flowers cast its enchanting spell. While Auberon delved into dealings with Thorns and other mercenaries, Severus found a different path, one of artistic expression and camaraderie, under the mentorship of Salvador Singer, a well established voice in the Field of Flowers and leader of the renowned Lyrical Lilacs.

Severus swiftly became Singer’s apprentice, a versatile performer skilled in acting, singing, and poetry, contributing to the troupe's captivating shows. It was during this time that Serverus was introduced to the ‘Ebb of Reality’, a method of manipulating the natural forces around them.  Singer went from an orientation and social mentor as he was for several of the other children of Auberon, to a mentor of more mystical arts.

The study was hard and taxing for a young mind, but Singer would not let any talent go to waste.  Salvador was quite firm that he thought all stage work was manipulation of reality, it was all about taking the audience to another time or place and experiencing the emotions of it.  To him, the stage was where one practices the Ebb of Reality, the manipulation of perception and forces.  The training Severus underwent had the basic understanding that the Mystical Arts are arts, and thus need artists to hone techniques, when art is robbed of freedom or soul, it withers.

### **The Trip to Siegstadt - 3358 to 3359**

In the late 3350s, particularly from 1358 to 1359, Severus accompanied Salvador and his cousin Theo Guillaume Moulin, as well as the other Lilies, such as Waltier Berger, Reynold Roy, Oriane Noel, Vixen Thayer, and Everard Hignier the The Ninth to name a few on a prestigious tour of the Imperial Eisenherz Territories.  They were originally only meant to be there a short time and hit many of the historic theaters, but with the patronage of the second prince, Siegmund Siegfried, their stay easily extended and stayed near the capital alone.  This venture marked the first encounters both Severus and Salvador would have with the influential Siegwinne, later known as Valentin Siegfried.

During Severus’s time in Siegstadt he started a small romantic fling with an imperial girl named Eleonore Vieth.  She was slightly older and had beautiful eyes and a charming, if slightly pointed smile. She was a tourney knight from the age of Twelve alongside Siegwinne.

### **The Eighth Ghoul War - 3360**

During the tumultuous Eighth Ghoul War, Severus and Salvador sought refuge under the protective wings of the Church of Lumin and the Kingdom of Luminor, a strategic move viewed with optimism by Auberon. The unfolding events of the war were poised to reveal the wisdom behind this decision.  Eleonore Vieth was lost during the fighting, a blow to Severus’s heart easily.

It was soon after the war that Valentin Siegfried, who had become a friend of the Lilies explained he needed to return to the Imperial territories for cremation of his Uncle and Grandfather, and the Coronation of his father.  Seeing it as a once in a lifetime opportunity, Singer forced Severus to go.  Severus found he was in attendance with a spread of interesting people, many Luminorians were in attendance and even the Bellamie Crest paid respects to the new Emperor, Siegmund Siegfried. Severus realized during the coronation of the new Emperor, he witnessed a real life hero, the kind he had only played on stage.

### **The New Consecrator - 3364**

In the early days of 3364, a resounding summons reached Severus Bellamie the Third, echoing through the lands from the capital of Luminor. Elected as a Consecrator, he assumed the mantle of leadership, entrusted with a company for the formidable task of Reclamation.  It was a nerve wracking experience and one that hit him deep.  Outwardly he was confident, and seemed to breeze through the early stages of the announcement.  However, it hurt Severus deeply when Singer disbanded the Lyrical Lilies to better serve and travel with Severus.

He was joined by a great many friends and allies at the very start of the mission, and knew a future was waiting for him.

At the age of twenty in 3364, Severus Bellamie stands on the cusp of an uncharted destiny, yet unwed, poised to carve a legacy in the Ghoul Lands. The stage is set for Severus to navigate the complexities of leadership, diplomacy, and the relentless pursuit of Reclamation—a journey that promises to leave an indelible mark on familial history and the Ghoul Barrens alike.

### **At Ciel - 3364**

The journey began in earnest upon his arrival at Ciel, where courtly intricacies and political pressures awaited. Notable among his early alliances were Natasha, Aviva, and Gustave—fate-bound companions in the Consecrator Convoy and the pursuit of Reclamation.

The motions were swift taking him from meeting and place to new one and new one.  The overwhelming nature of it dawned upon him when he and his companions were brought to the underground inner grove a day early. They saw the white flame and the glimmering roots of the luminous trees.  They were bathed in words and the tapestry of the weight of the future.

The introduction of Sylvan Selena, the Warden-Aspirant, added another layer to Severus's unfolding tale. Amidst courtly propositions, Severus encountered Cecile Pascal and Ofra Mazar, each offering companionship in their own unique way.

### **The Vow - 3364**

Severus with some advice from his peers and allies elected to take the Vow of Consecration at Midnight instead of Midday, offering his vow to the five moons instead of the sun.  A choice that shook many of Luminor.  His vow was:

*“On my name and by my word, I freely and willingly accept the title of Consecrator along with the sacred duties of wearing that mantle. Like a garden, I vow to grow and cultivate my community to prosperity with the values, knowledge, and skills passed down to me by my most ancient bloodline. With the help of those that follow my command, I vow to be the beacon of light that banishes the encroaching darkness. I vow to become the newest shield of mankind, and like my forbearers, stand before the lands of the living in opposition to the unending hordes of the undead. I will be the beacon of light that brings hope to mankind and forces the darkness to flee before it. I am the root that will connect our communities. I am the stem that will give the reclaimed structure, the thorn that makes my enemies bleed, and the rose that will bring beauty and bounty to that which has been lost. And woe betide those that stand in opposition to my purpose.”*

The vow was received well.  He was officially the leader of the Consecration party, a man with no nation, and no home, but a purpose to head out and bring reclamation to the Barrens.