Eastern Basitin King Jade Adelaide [AU]

Biographical information Homeland: Eastern Basidian Islands Current Age: 53 Born: 428-429 Current Status: Alive Species: Basitin (Eastern) Sex: Female Height: 7'2" (218cm) Mass: 320 Lbs (145 Kg) Hair color: Light Brown (Greying) Eye color: Light Green (Jade) Fur color: Light Brown

Chronological and political information Class: Eastern Basitin King Affiliation(s): Kingdom of Eastern Basitin Relationships: Unnamed Basitin (Former Lover), and Madelyn Adelaide (Daughter)

King Jade Adelaide (IPA(key) /æd'leɪd/), commonly referred to as King Adelaide, or just Adelaide, is a female Basitin and the governing ruler of the Eastern Basitin Kingdom. She holds the highest position within the Eastern Basitin Military structure, that being the rank of "King". Her rise to power is left vague however it is known that the Basitin rank of "King" is fought for suggesting she eared it in combat. Her size is incredibly unusual amongst the Basitin people, she is at about two feet taller than the average Basitin male. Her size and equal strength is implied to be the reason for her position as ruler. Adelaide is also the mother of Madelyn Adelaide.

Appearance: King Adelaide's impressive stature is her most distinguishing and notable feature at first glance. She towers over those around her, appearing to be almost two feet taller than the average Basitin, which also makes her the tallest humanoid character in the isles. In addition to her height, she is quite muscular, as seen when she is seen out of her armour, including a visible “six pack” stomach.

She has muted green (Jade-green) eyes, sandy-brown fur, and waist length hair of the same colour. Her ears appear to be turning grey new their end with age, similar to the visible traces of grey in her hair. The only other sign of her age are the faint “crow's feet” lines that are sometimes visible around the edges of her eyes.

When not at court, Adelaide wears a full suite of dark grey plate armour, unique from typical Basitin armour along with a long red cape. She carries a large seventy inch Basitin great-sword. Larger but similar to those held by her Greatsword companies; kept in a scabbard that hangs from a leather belt around her waist. She's also been seen dressed in an incomplete version of what appears to be ceremonial armour.

History: Adelaide was born onto the East Basitin Islands and her unusually large strength and size amongst even the male Basitins became apparent rather quickly. With the exception of her height however she looked like a relatively typical Basitin otherwise. Not much is known about her life growing up or if her family had any kind of status prior to her attaining the rank of "King" is unknown.

Within Basaitin culture the "King", regardless of gender, is both the top position of the political and military sectors with the Basitin hierarchies. When the Basitin holding the rank of King dies the rank is not passed on to the closest relatives like a typical monarch, instead it is implied there is some kind of contest of strength/combat oriented contest to elect the next King to make sure the strongest Basitin will hold the position. After the death of the King before her Adelaide took part in the week long selection process, rising to the top and beating all of the compaction, earning her position as the next Basitin King.

Soon after becoming King, Adelaide formally met the future father of her child on her balcony, after he managed to scalde the castle tower to reach her room. He had been one of the many to face Adelaide and lose during her participation in the King's selection tournament. The two had exhanged some brief flirting before their match, but it seems they didn't interact again. Adelaide took a liking to him quite quickly, impressed with his feats in reaching her, despite his small size. The full appearance or name of Adelaide's lover has never been revealed and his current whereabouts are unknown, meaning the relationship could likely have been short-lived, or even just confined to that one night.

At some point during her time as King, Adelaide toppled a stone tower just by lifting it up with her own strength. Although the event almost destroyed her body completely, it immortalised her within Basitin legend.

In the war against Evekeen, following the skirmishes; Jade Adelaide had sent many letters and formal envoys to attempt de-escalation; attempting to identify it as a misunderstanding or confusion of borders for that Evekeen could save face and keep it's honor. Evekeen did not respond to the letters and threatened and at times; attacked envoys. Jade Adelaide then sent an envoy containing the Arms General; Cherry Reisstien, along with several other diplomats, and generals. The envoy was accepted; then ambushed. Before Jade could act; Cherry's daughter, Carmen Reisstien attacked Berveach without in rage. Jade Adelaide had no choice but to full engage in the war. Taking on a few of the invasions herself and attempted de-escalation a few more times before fully committing to the war. She still feels like some attempt must be made to stop the war and find peace, and she has regrets about the war.

Personality: She is unwavering in her role as King, rebuffing any claims that she shouldn't fight, telling everyone that she is not to weak enough to not stand by her men. Eastern Basitin have a physiological need to be ordered around by a Basitin superior, it is in their genes and is the the reason for their militaristic culture. Since Adelaide is the highest ranked Basitin she doesn't have anyone to receive orders from, her ability to cope without a higher authority is a testament to her strength and position as King.

As King she also tries to support a more liberal agenda, recognizing her people's need to adapt and open up to the larger world, supporting Keith's appointment to serve as their Ambassador to the mainland. In terms of her attitude to Basitin tradition although she is shown to be serious she has also been known to show her authority through dry, and sometimes cunning, wit. Overall she seems to rely on a softer approach to get results but isn't afraid to confront one of her people if they refuse to follow orders. For example hen General Aster Alabaster challenges Keith's new appointment, she overrules the claim on the grounds that he's unfit to fight him, telling him if he wishes to argue her order she is more than willing to fight him, making him abruptly comply. She also doesn't seem to mind not upholding Basitin laws of dress, showing up to Keith's trial in only a few pieces of clothing and bandages, though she may just do this since there is no one powerful enough on the island to tell her otherwise.

Poison Resistance: along with her incredible endurance, King Jade Adelaide had the same natural resistance to poison that all Basitin have.

Incredible Strength and Endurance: Due to Adelaide's enormous size compared to all other humanoid, especially Basitin who are naturally smaller than the more common Keidran, she has increased natural strength. She has trained for a large portion of her life and fought in many battles and sparing matches to prove her fighting abilities. Her power has proved so great that once she was able to practically uproot a stone tower and topple it over, although this act almost destroyed her body physically.

Adelaide is the tallest and heaviest character of any Human, Keidran or other Basitin, only being outclassed by naturally larger beings such as Dragons. Adelaide's size is extremely uncommon for a Basitin, even when compared to Basitin males who are naturally taller than females. Adult Basitin males are usually average about 5'7" in height with adult females being a few inches shorter, with the knowledge that Jade is 7'2" it would mean she is almost 2 feet taller than the average female of her kind.