Oliver Boleyn

## **Personality**

Oliver is somewhat snarky and sardonic, but not cruel. He doesn't seems to have much contact with people, and states in his first broadcasted meeting with Sam that he is unused to conversation. Despite this, he speak very eloquently.

He is quite forthcoming in his first appearance, though whether this is due to his personality or external factors is unknown.

## **Physical Appearance**

Due to Sam's slight infatuation with Oliver, he is the only character with a coherent physical description. When Sam first meets him, he is wearing a dark green t-shirt, black hoodie, and a dusky pink apron, the pocket of which holds clippers, a moisture gauge and a pocket watch.

He has dark wavy hair which is long enough to partially cover his face. He has several floral and runic tattoos on his arms, as well as a tattoo of a heart encircled in chains, barbed wire or thorns on his chest. He has green eyes, and Sam describes his frame as 'lean, but not twiggy'.

Oliver also has several scars. He has some thin scars on his arms, a small scar on his lip, and one side of his face is very scarred.

## **History**

Oliver works at the Hatfield Karpos, which is within a bus-ride of the Spirit Box Radio Studio, at one point estimated to be approximately two hours away, allowing for public transport.

Initially, Sam describes him as 'far too young to have dated Madame Marie', however Anna also states that she remembers him from when her and Kitty would accompany Marie as children, and Sam is later proved wrong. Born between 1533 and 1536, Oliver's true age is roughly 486, though his physical body stopped aging at around 25 years of age.

He is, as far as anyone is aware, immortal. He laments this slightly, saying that 'At this point, I think I am outlived only by trees'. He also believes that his immortality is a curse, calling it 'punishment for my hubris'.

## **Skills and Abilities**

Oliver is a hedge witch, and is capable of enchanting plants, especially to rid them of their more poisonous qualities.

> *"He ferments the compost himself, but told me with twinkling eyes that his exact methods are completely top secret. It makes plants incredibly agreeable, he says, and they can be easily persuaded to forgo their poisonous personality traits for ones more befitting of such beautiful blooms, if just cultivated in the right conditions."* Sam - SBR 1.16: A Thing That Shivers
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## **Relationships**

Oliver seems to know some of the other arcanists, such as Rhytidia Delphus and Madame Marie, though the friendships don't seem to be particularly strong.

As shown in SBR 1.27, Oliver is just as infatuated with Sam as they are with him. The two of them have clear chemistry, and the episode ends with the implication of further meetings. Oliver seems to be both amused and charmed by Sam. He states that he finds it difficult to stop talking around them, both for reasons unknown as well as because he enjoys their conversation.

At some point in the 17th century, Oliver was the ~~sugar baby~~ 'pet' of Duke d’Orleans.

Oliver seems to have some connection to the Flat Cap Man, but is apparently unable to talk about this.

## **Appearances**

* SBR 1.4: Spotless (mentioned)
* SBR 1.9: Evergreen (mentioned)
* SBR 1.11: Mud (mentioned)
* SBR 1.12: Abracadabra (mentioned)
* SBR 1.14: Beast (mentioned)
* SBR 1.16: A Thing That Shivers (mentioned)
* SBR 1.19: Testimonial (mentioned)
* SBR 1.21: Enlightenment (mentioned)
* SBR 1.23: Tollbooth (mentioned)
* SBR 1.26: Enigma (mentioned)
* SBR 1.27: Dalliance
* SBR 1.28: Twig Lady (mentioned)
* SBR 1.29: Over and Over (mentioned)
* SBR 1.30: Eudemonism (phone call)
* SBR 1.31: Nevertheless (mentioned)
* SBR 1.32: Ding Dong (mentioned)
* SBR 1.33: Total Eclipse of the Start (mentioned)
* SBR 1.34: Harmonious (mentioned)
* SBR 1.35: Errant (mentioned)
* SBR 1.36: Well-Wisher (mentioned)
* SBR 1.37: Oliver
* SBR 1.38: Realigned (mentioned)
* SBR 1.39: Lament
* SBR 1.40: Dynasty

## **Trivia**

* As a character, Oliver is hot-coded. He's hot.
* Oliver identifies as queer.
* Oliver shares his surname with Anne Boleyn who was briefly Queen of England, and the second wife of Henry VIII. Oliver defines his age by her death, though it is unknown whether or not they are related.
* Oliver was described by Pippin as 'a little shit'.

## **Quotes**

> *"I suppose. This is why I’m out of practice in conversation. I avoid it so can I avoid making people uncomfortable. No, actually. That’s a lie. I avoid it so I avoid making myself uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I cannot seem to keep my mouth shut when you’re here."* Oliver - SBR 1.27: Dalliance
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> *"When you have lived as long as I have, everyone’s timeline is revealed to be hardly longer than that of these blooms, not really, not in real, cosmic terms. So why not stop and notice it whilst its beautiful, and hang on to that beauty for as long as you can?"* Oliver - SBR 1.27: Dalliance
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1. ↑ SBR 1.12: Abracadabra
2. ↑ SBR 1.14: Beast
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 SBR 1.27: Dalliance