Emilia Rivers
Emilia Whiterose Dodbane-Rivers (née Rivers) is a Valtaran politician, author and diarist, and the High Councillor of the Commonwealth of Blackthorn. She is most known for her activity within the Ceyreto-Zydel Conflict, her outspoken opposition to the Valtaran monarchy, and the Travels and Tales series of novels, documenting her time as Foreign Minister.
| High Councillor of Blackthorn Emilia Dodbane-Rivers | |
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 Rivers standing in front of a door in Blackthorn prior to her transformation. | |
| Born | Emilia Whiterose Rivers Blackthorn, Valtara (supposedly) |
| Residence | Zethortal, Cw. of Blackthorn |
| Nationality | Valtaran |
| Citizenship | Cw. of Blackthorn |
| Occupation | High Councillor of the Commonwealth of Blackthorn |
| Notable work | Travels and Tales series |
| Height | 5ft 7 (170cm) |
| Title | Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Triumvirate of Ceyreto (de-jure)
High Councillor of the Commonwealth of Blackthorn |
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Appearance
Emilia is a svelte, and pale figure with long, brown hair going down to her upper back. Despite her purple motif, her eyes are a strong blue colour, reminiscent of the ocean. Emilia is most commonly seen wearing a long purple dress, with her face decorated by a pair of glasses and a white rose in her hair. When not in her common attire, she can be seen sporting a variety of outfits, all of which purple.
In her rat form, her appearance is known to fluctuate based upon her behavioural patterns. When her behaviour becomes more erratic and takes on a more rat-like state, as too does her appearance. This most noticably happens at the sight of cheese.
Nomenclature
As declared by Commonwealth Council following the treaty of the Unrightful Rebellion, Rivers' full title was proclaimed as:
By the Grace of the Divines, Lady-Ministress Emilia Whiterose Dodbane-Rivers - High Councillor of the Commonwealth of Blackthorn, Princess-Consort of Guldhir, Duchess and Knight of Kyriska, Countess of Zethortal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Triumvirate, Chairwoman of the Interim Council.
Later, in August 6AC, she added the title of "Historian of Valtara". She also added Valtara to her Foreign Affairs title, making the title "Minister of Foreign Affairs of Valtara and the Triumvirate".
Although Rivers' official title is "High Councillor of the Commonwealth of Blackthorn", or simply "High Councillor" for short, she adamantly prefers to use the title of "Ministress".
The title of "Ministress" is a female form of the title "Minister", which derives from her former title as "Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Triumvirate of Ceyreto".
Biography
Early Life
Little is known of Rivers' early life. According to some, she appeared in Valtara shortly after the Valtaran Civil War, while others claim that she was born as a mere citizen of Blackthorn, so naturally information on her early life is scarce.
Valtara Era
From birth to the end of Valtara as a sovereign nation, Rivers did little of noteriety. She was a mere Valtaran citizen, living in a house of middling income in the north of the city of Blackthorn.
Triumvirate Era
Shortly after the formation of the Triumvirate of Ceyreto, Emilia was approached by Lord Gem Valtara with an offer to gain a seat on the council after her trustworthyness was vouched for by a close friend of Rivers' in the Valtaran military. She would go on to be one of a handful to represent Valtara and the city of Blackthorn within the Triumvirate.
About a year and a half later, she was approached again with another offer by Lord Valtara, this time offering the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. Rivers immediately accepted the position and would begin her job by attempting to forge relations between the Triumvirate and the nearby Empire of Aether (generally more known by their capital city's name, "Cielo".) It was at this point where the Travels and Tales novels would start being written.
Ceyreto-Zydel Conflict
Rivers, as a high-priority member of the Ceyreto government, found herself as the first victim of Zydel aggression. She was jumped and beaten by a gang of mercenaries during a short meeting with the leader of the city of Fort Khirom, and only survived after a swift rescue by a Fort Khirom delegate. For the duration of the war, Rivers would hide away in the city of Cielo, where she was inadvertently transformed into a Rat fae. She would be known for being one of the most outspoken opposers of the war.
At the end of the war, Rivers would remain an outspoken opponent of Zydel's plans, and even went as far as to have the King of Zydel watch as the city of Blackthorn burned to the ground,
Zethortal Era
After the end of the war and the salting of Blackthorn, Rivers would be one of the main pioneers of the Zethortal project. Shortly after the reformation of the Commonwealth of Blackthorn and the unification of the towns of Zethortal, Taobh Locha, Fort Khirom and Faewood, Emilia was made the high councillor of the Commonwealth, giving her near absolute power over the nation.