Post by Russia - Ivan Braginsky on Mar 12, 2019 0:27:22 GMT
Russia  general info FULL NAME • Ivan Braginsky AGE • 2,881 years old (Appears 26ish) BIRTHDAY • December 30, 862 B.C. GENDER • Male SEXUAL ORIENTATION • Bi FACE CLAIM • N/A appearance HAIR COLOR • Blonde/Silver EYE COLOR • Violet HEIGHT • 5’ 11.6’’ WEIGHT • 210 lb TATTOOS • N/A OVERALL APPEARANCE • On first glance, Ivan appears to look like a lovable big child. He constantly wears a small smile, and his bulky winter clothes give off a teddy bear appearance. He has a tall stature and excellent posture, forced into him in the past by his dominating bosses. He would say he was big boned, not chunky, though he can sometimes carry a little extra weight around his stomach. Even with extra weight, his strength is fairly evident with his will toned muscles across his form. He wears plenty of layers, possibly because his temperature runs a few degrees lower than average. He has multiple scars all over his body, from many different wars. However, the most visibly and noticeable ones, are on his neck. His entire neck is covered with these scars, some small, some larger, creating a pattern and leaving no clear skin at all. All these scars stem from his time under the Mongolian Empire. He is incredibly insecure about these specific scars, and for that reason, he always hides them, either with bandages, scarves, or turtlenecks, which is why even when he goes to the beach, he can be seen wearing a scarf. personality LIKES
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OVERALL PERSONALITY • Ivan is a calculated individual, observing the situations around him silently. However, even he learned you can accomplish more with honey than vinegar and for that reason, he always holds a kind smile on his face. People likes smiles, da? At times, he can be childlike and forget his past, especially when he is surrounded by something he truly cares for. However, such moments are rare in today's world. General Winter has a hold of his heart, and he assumes he is the reason for his loneliness. He doesn’t understand why other nations do not wish to be his friend, and he sometimes uses force to create friendship. Loneliness makes the coldness worse. He rarely drops his smile or façade unless someone truly angers him. He doesn’t trust anyone. He has been hurt too often in his past. Ivan can overlook basic social ques at points, especially to those he considers his friends. Latvia is always quite overjoyed to see him. It is why he shakes in such excitement. Estonia does not want to bore Russia. It is why he stops talking when Russia enters the room. The problem comes when his supposed friends run away from him. It makes him question and over analyze his past, which leads to sadness. The warm fire and the warm burn from vodka can help bury the pain away, but it does not stop his paranoia that has grown worse over the years. He knows the solutions to his pain. He must grow stronger, and it drives him to grow and fight against those that might hurt him or his friends and family. Many accuse him of being hateful, but nothing he has done has been out of hatred. It has been self-defense. He must protect himself from those who would do him harm, and if that requires a reminder from his magic metal pipe of pain, he is happy to oblige. His heart might not beat loudly, but it is still there, even if it falls out of his chest on occasion. history IDENTIFIABLE PARENTS • Unknown GUARDIAN(S) OR MENTOR(S) • China SIBLING(S) • Ukraine (Older Sister) & Belarus (Younger Sister) OTHER IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS • Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania – Best Friends OVERALL HISTORY • Early Years For all the painful memories of his past, there were a few glimmering moments of love, warmth, and childlike wonder, and those moments were all within the very beginning of his life. The moment when Ukraine made him his first scarf when he was cold. The moments the three of them were curled to one another in front of a fire telling stories. The moments where Ukraine would laugh and Belarus would actually smile. During such time, he learned of his people and slowly watched the many tribes joined together to become Kievan Rus, to become him. He was happy, joyful, and innocent. His most difficult enemy was General Winter, who would punish him each year, demanding Ivan’s devotion, but each year, Ivan would deny him and tighten his coat to protect himself and his people. A grumpy old ghost could not ruin the love he felt for the life around him. He had his family, his people, and the stars, the beautiful stars. He was happy then. However, like all great things, they eventually come to an end. Mongol Invasion The Mongol Invasion resulted in the destruction of Kievan Rus, ultimately turning Ivan into the nation he eventually becomes. All sense of innocence was ripped away, and Ivan became painfully aware of the realities of the world. Half of his population died. His sisters lost. He, himself, trapped as a slave for the Mongolian Empire to use and abuse. For the first century, the Mongolian Empire kept a tight hold on him, kept in his home, and forcing the young nation to do things no young nation should be forced to do. He was more like a pet than nation, and it was evident in the collar Mongolian Empire forced him to wear and the constant pat to the top of his head. He often tried to run away, only to be caught and beaten. He had lost everything, and he realized then what happens when a nation is weak. He promised himself, if he ever escaped, he would never be weak again. One visitor, though, would bring a brief glimpse of sunlight to the dreary days. During such times was when he first met China, and he fell in love with the kind and thoughtful man from the East. Each time he visited, he made certain to see him, even if Mongolian Empire would not let him speak to China, Ivan always had to see him. Eventually, in the 14th Century, Mongolian Empire foolishly gave Ivan enough independence to grow, and Ivan made certain the opportunity would not be lost. While the Mongolian Empire still had control, he worked hard to grow his country with Prince Dimtry Donskoy of Moscow. He made certain to never be weak again, and for that, he needed strength and power. It was during this time, Ivan sold his soul to General Winter in exchange for his strength. They defeated the Mongols in the Battle of Kulikovo. and after that, Ivan continued to fight. Ivan the Great, his boss who gave him the human name he has today, finally helped him defeat and free himself from the Mongolian Empire. Even though he was free, the scars would always remain. Imperial Russia War continued even after he was free from the Mongolian Empire, but Ivan was prepared for the bullies. He fought against many, some battles were lost, some won, but he made certain none would invade him as the Moguls once had, and with General Winter’s help, he was able to eventually defeat all who came against him. Eventually, he had the strength to where he pushed his influence into Europe, and in 1721, he was recognized as a world power. He had earned it, and he planned to never let such power go. World War I/Civil War When he first entered the World War on the side of Serbia, Ivan had been confident that he would once again defeat his enemies, but as the years went on, he started to recognize that the enemies were not those outside of Russia but those within. Those people who wished to see Russia weak and damaged. They only helped the few and not all of his people. Nyet, that wasn’t right. The people who wished to destroy Russia were the ones taking to the street in protest. He had to shoot them, da. He had to. He would repeat as he fired one shot after the next into the crowd. They were the one’s wanting to destroy him. Nyet, it was not them. They were innocent. It was the Emperor and his corruption, wanting his destruction. The Emperor was letting his people starve. White and red. White and red. Until there was only red. He remembers each day vividly, though he does not remember his exact thoughts at each time. Because during such time, his mind was in such conflict, he felt like he had no control over his actions. It was not until he was standing in the blood covered snow, holding a gun, and a ribbon from her hair, that he became fully aware that he had killed the little girl he loved dearly. Soviet Union His heart became colder, but he also became stronger. He became the Soviet Union determined to protect those he loved and his people. He fought in World War II, and while many of his people died, he continued to win. He was the strongest nation in the world. He would make certain of it. Germany was nothing. Japan nothing. He would destroy them because he had finally become strong enough. At least he had thought so, until America dropped the first nuclear weapon on Japan. Ivan felt like a small boy that day, as if all his power and strength had left him in that moment. The insecurity of weakness forced his hand forward. He pushed himself, and thus, found himself facing American brat in a Cold War. He had to protect his family, keep them safe, keep his people safe. He would not let what happened with the Mongolian Empire repeat itself. Fall of the Soviet Union However, even as Ivan became strong and he had one of the largest militaries in the world, his family, the people he trusted, left him. They left him alone, and it was all America’s fault. Ivan felt his economy collapsing, and he felt the weakness, until eventually, it was only him - Russia in a large empty house. Present Day After the fall, Ivan struggled, but he has quickly returned as a nation of influence under his current boss. He still has military and economic might, but not yet comparably to his time as the Soviet Union. He has learned to adapt in the 21st Century world, becoming a successful hacker. roleplayer OOC NAME • Waffles TIME ZONE • Est. EXPERIENCE • About 9 years OTHER CHARACTERS • None |
