Arya Luca
Name: Arya Luca
Nickname: Sky Ripper
Age: 19
Class: Illustrian Legacy
Character Visual: Marie Avgeropoulos
Theme Song: Sia - Alive - https://youtu.be/t2NgsJrrAyM
Appearance: Arya Luca is a contradiction. She possesses the stunning good looks of someone who has lived their entire life in luxury and privilege and yet she has the physique and the scars of somebody who has been forced to fight for everything they have. Both are true.
An argument could be made that everybody possesses multiple sides to their psyche and for Arya, this is certainly true but something shocking and rather stunning happens to her appearance when Arya transforms from Socialite darling into Warrior wildling. It is nothing short of a metamorphosis really. Arya has been training for the Trails since she was old enough to walk and a very specific, very tailored look has been cultivated for her for when she actually finds herself in that Arena. In a way, Arya's look is a mask, a persona that she adopts. Her commitment to it will play a key part in not only her survival but also her predicted victory.
Arya is a beautiful young Woman with the same tea leaf green eyes that every female in the Luca line seems to inherit. It is a Luca family trait and one that Arya accentuates when in warrior mode. Those stunning pools of tea green are lined in coal black and then smudged out with a mask of war paint giving her a fierce yet alluring gaze. This war paint is something that Arya has hinted at by showing in varying degrees while training with the other Contestants and traveling the media circuit but the full look has yet to be revealed.
Her battle armor as it were, has only recently been completed and every stitch of it has been kept a closely guarded secret as her appearance and her look is hoped to be as much of a spectacle and tactic as anything else she pulls out of her bag of tricks. Arya is as comfortable in high-end couture fashion as she is her uniform of battle. A hundred shades of black in a mixture of textures from hard to soft is what Arya will wear when the time comes. Tight braids pull her hair back and out of her face on one side giving her a wild look. This is a look that has been crafted by professionals and Arya has been coached endlessly on how to sell it. Her 5'5 frame, those pretty eyes, that toned yet feminine figure is as much of a weapon as the many blades, arrows, swords and various deadly things she had been trained it.
It has taken a thousand people and an endless supply of money to make Arya into the Woman she is today. In the end though, she will be on her own and it will be up to her. Arya knows that when it comes to The Fruition Trials, it is as much a popularity contest as it is a game of skill and strength. It is why she has and always will carry herself as if the world was watching because the truth of it is, they are.
Distinguishing Features: Arya has the tea leaf green eyes that every Woman in her Family is born with. It is a Family trait and something they are known for beyond the legacy of their name and the long-running success they have had in the Trials. She is also known for her petite but powerful frame. What would really set her apart however beside her Surname that seems to be known by everyone with even a passing interest in The Fruition Trials is the war paint that Arya will be wearing when competing. Her look is unique, raw but carefully crafted. She will not be missed or forgotten. This much is certain.
Personality: Arya Luca is a Legacy. From the moment of her birth, she was burdened with the responsibility of upholding her Family's name and when the time came, winning The Fruition Trials just like her Mother did and her Mother before her, so on and so forth. The Luca name is known by every citizen of Valport because for the last 12 years, a Woman from the Luca line has been a Conqueror. They have won many more times of course but 12 years, four games is their current streak. It's become a bit of a tradition and it is no small responsibility to place on the shoulders of one so young.
Arya grew up knowing her place in life and understanding clearly what was expected of her. It was never a question of whether she would or wouldn't enter The Trials. The matter was not up for debate and she has never tried to shirk her duty as it were. In fact Arya has poured all of herself into becoming a Contestant that is not only expected to win but wanted to.
First impressions of the young lady seem to vary. Many are wary of her because they know at first glance that she is a Luca and that knowledge alone means that she is somebody who should be watched when the Trials come. It would of course, serve you well to have her on your side as she is highly trained and very skilled in just about every aspect of The Fruition Trials but some choose to instantly see her as a threat or competition.
Arya is in fact however a very charming young Woman though she rarely allows her emotions to show in public. The difference between the Woman one sees when in training or in front of a camera is drastically different to the one that emerges behind closed doors. Arya is soft-spoken but eloquent and confident. She is fiercely intelligent which can be seen by just how much of her intelligence she hides away. She knows how this Game is played though she will argue with you to the world's end that it could in fact be nothing further from a Game.
In her heart, Arya is terrified and mortified that this is not only expected of her but that the world will take enormous pleasure in her struggle, suffering and she hopes eventual victory. She is a Luca however and so she will hold her head up high and continue on. She's a Legacy and this is tradition.
Occupation: Arya's soul job since birth has been preparing for The Fruition Trials. Whether or not she would compete has never been in question. Training is her full-time job.
Special Talents: "Never let her get the higher ground!" These words seem to be given to every Contestant that Arya is faced against and for good reason. The higher Arya is, the stronger she seems to be. A talent for climbing trees, scaling walls and attack from above was revealed when she was just a child and it has been nurtured and refined ever since. While the water seems to terrify her, heights have always been something that Arya Luca finds odd comfort in. She is incredibly nimble in precarious places and her balance seems eerily perfect. When Arya is high above it all, she is a force to be reckoned with. Not only do the tree tops, roofs and mountains offer superb coverage and vantage points but when used to their fullest, Arya can bring death from above. Hence her Nickname, Sky Ripper.
History: Arya Luca has never known a life of poverty or struggle. She was born into a world where the highest of achievements were not only expected of her but demanded. For as long as she can remember, she has heard the story of Gabriele Luca, the Woman who started it all. Arya's story truly begins with her Great, Great Grandmother.
34 years ago, Gabriele Luca was an Ignoble as was the rest of her Family. Life was hard but so it was for everybody. When her time came to audition for the Trials, she was frightened but determined. Even she was surprised when it was over and she was standing as sole Conqueror. As promised though, her Family was elevated to the Class of Prominent and so when the time came around again to prove themselves and better their lives, yet another Luca Woman stood up. Again, she was Victorious and as they say, the rest is History.
Well, not so much History as Arya's Present. There have been 34 years since this Tradition began and for the Luca line, they claim 10 Conquerors. The only Game they have not walked away with a Winner was 12 years ago, the Traitor Trials and Arya was old enough to remember what happened to the Luca who failed her Family that year. Ariel was strong but shy. When it came to gathering Benefactors, she went unnoticed and when a comment was made in a popular tabloid that 'She didn't seem like a Luca.' Arya's family pulled support and the one person that Arya loved most in this world, her Eldest Sister perished in the Trials and was forgotten by her Family.
You see it is not just tradition and Family Honor that Arya will be fighting for. If she fails to make an impression, gather Benefactors, please the citizens of Valport and make her Family proud, she will be stripped of her name and the people that she loves, the people that should love her unconditionally will turn their backs on her forever, that is if she survives long enough.
Family:
Name - Tannin Luca
Relation - Father
Status - Illustrian / High Profile Businessman
Name - Harper Luca
Relation - Mother
Status - Illustrian Conqueror / Socialite
Name - Ariel Luca (Deceased)
Relation - Older Sister
Status - Illustrian / Contestant in Traitor Trials
Name - Analiese Luca
Relation - Younger Sister
Status - Illustrian / In-Training
Name - Gabriele Luca
Relation - Great, Great Grandmother
Status - Illustrian Conqueror Former Ignoble / Matriarch
Worst Fears: Ever since she can remember, Arya has been frightened of water. Not all water of course. Such a thing would be an impossibility or at least a terrible inconvenience. Arya is frightened of open bodies of water or to be more specific, she's scared of drowning.
Many attempts have been made to force Arya past this fear though each and every one of them has simply rooted the fear deeper. Her Family knows that this fear can be and will be used against her in the Trials and it very may be her downfall but she can do nothing but try her best to face it when it comes.
Arya can swim though only if she is capable of keeping a clear head and such a thing is difficult when the mere thought of being submerged beneath water brings forth a panic attack.
Additional Information:
* Everybody knows the name Luca and Arya has been in the spotlight most of her life. She is somewhat of a Celebrity and her every move is watched by fans and admirers with rapt attention. People are already betting on her winning this year's Trials and she has been approached by numerous large Benefactors.
* Few People know the true face of the Luca Family. They maintain the appearance of a very strong, solid Family unit but the truth of it is that they regularly prune their Family Tree by turning their backs on those who apply for and are rejected by or those who lose or do poorly in the Trials.
* People have speculated from the moment she was of age, who if anyone Arya was dating. The truth of it is, that while she has been seen in the presence of many eligible boys over the last few years, Arya has never had a Boyfriend let alone ever been intimate with anyone.
* Arya possesses talents and a skill set wider than the horizon but very few people know that she actually has a rather beautiful singing voice. Music and singing are one of very few true passions and joys and as it has absolutely nothing to do with winning the Trials, she so rarely gets to indulge.
* Though you will never hear her admit it aloud, Arya is deeply unhappy regarding the system and the life she has been forced into. While she does not blame her Parents per say for what she has already endured and what she is about to face, she is wise enough to see that the world is broken but she is under the impression that there is nothing at all she can do about it.
Connections:
Angel Dilaurentis
Coming Soon
Cato Black
Coming Soon
Enoch Mathace
Arya and Enoch met a few years ago, surprisingly enough, on the side of a swimming pool. Arya's Parents were once again forcing her to face her fears and had signed her up for her School's Swim Team. Despite her determination to overcome her fears, when her name was called for her heat, she found herself overwhelmed by a panic attack. It was Enoch that found her and was able to talk her through it. As their friendship grew, a habit formed for Arya. Each time she lifted her head to take a breath, she would sight Enoch and seeing him continue to swim ahead of her gave her reassurance and comfort.
This tradition for the pair only failed when one day, through no conscious effort, Arya passed Enoch in the pool and when she didn't see him, the panic struck and she began to sink. She would have died if he hadn't pulled her from the water and forced the air back into her lungs. Of course, it really shouldn't have come as a surprise that a picture of Enoch administering mouth to mouth to Arya was captured and went viral. The media mill spun out of control and the pair have been unable to shake the rumor that they are secretly dating and in love ever since. Enoch and Arya are close friends but the citizens of Valport and the media refused to believe that there isn't more.
Jordan Felmoore
Jordan Felmoore has known a lot of Luca Women in his long career as Mentor. Ariel's death was especially difficult for him. No doubt he hopes not to lose another Luca but this is a hope that the Man holds for all of his Contestants. Arya isn't any more important to him. He does however have her Father's pleas echoing in the back of his mind. Tannin Luca once begged the older Man to take care of his Daughter. Jordan Felmoore only hopes he can. He can see through Arya's bravery and her training. He knows that she is scared. With any luck returning some of Ariel's personal belongings to Arya might give her the courage she needs to survive what's coming. The Luca's declined the offer to claim Ariel's things after she died. Jordan Felmoore couldn't see them disposed of along with her body. One day Arya will thank him for that.
Six
Arya first met Six when her Parents hired him to personally coach and train her for the Trials. This was not the first time they had done this. Each of the Conquerers in her Family had shared their experiences but the Luca's wanted something more and given Arya's unshakable fear of water, they sought out somebody for whom fear was not a problem. Arya respected Six. he was a strong teacher but a kind mentor. Thier training sessions progressed beyond the tactical and the mental and moved into the emotional several months into their relationship. Six would occasionally sense in Arya the need to stop and refocus herself and he would redirect her energy and her attention by cooking for her or simply forcing her to live like a young adult for a change and not a warrior in training.
It was during one these nights when Arya misread some signals and acted on the crush she had been harboring. To his credit, Six responded kindly to the kiss she placed upon his lips. It was her first kiss but she wonders if it counts as he never kissed her back. He was seeing someone and he apologized. The pair has been able to move past the missed connection and remain friends. Six may be one of a very small number of people that Arya would trust with her life. She is glad to have him guiding her once more.
Zander Marrick
Arya knows the infamous Zander Marrick no more than any other citizen of Valport really. They run in similar circles and she has seen him at a party or two but they have never spoken more than social pleasantries. This is not the case for all the Luca's however. There was one Luca who got closer to the Valport playboy than few ever have since. Arya sister's Ariel secretly dated the then Son of a Benefactor before and during her Trial Training. They decided to keep their relationship a secret after her name was called but this was quite possibly the biggest mistake they could have made.
Subjected to mental and emotional manipulation by the Trial's Traitor, the two lovers were pitted against one another in secret as an extension of the sick mind games the Traitor was tasked to perform. To cut a long story short, Ariel died believed that Zander distrusted and despised her. Zander watched her perish on live televistion with the realization that they had been played. It was a love story and tragedy of Othello proportions.
Nickname: Sky Ripper
Age: 19
Class: Illustrian Legacy
Character Visual: Marie Avgeropoulos
Theme Song: Sia - Alive - https://youtu.be/t2NgsJrrAyM
Appearance: Arya Luca is a contradiction. She possesses the stunning good looks of someone who has lived their entire life in luxury and privilege and yet she has the physique and the scars of somebody who has been forced to fight for everything they have. Both are true.
An argument could be made that everybody possesses multiple sides to their psyche and for Arya, this is certainly true but something shocking and rather stunning happens to her appearance when Arya transforms from Socialite darling into Warrior wildling. It is nothing short of a metamorphosis really. Arya has been training for the Trails since she was old enough to walk and a very specific, very tailored look has been cultivated for her for when she actually finds herself in that Arena. In a way, Arya's look is a mask, a persona that she adopts. Her commitment to it will play a key part in not only her survival but also her predicted victory.
Arya is a beautiful young Woman with the same tea leaf green eyes that every female in the Luca line seems to inherit. It is a Luca family trait and one that Arya accentuates when in warrior mode. Those stunning pools of tea green are lined in coal black and then smudged out with a mask of war paint giving her a fierce yet alluring gaze. This war paint is something that Arya has hinted at by showing in varying degrees while training with the other Contestants and traveling the media circuit but the full look has yet to be revealed.
Her battle armor as it were, has only recently been completed and every stitch of it has been kept a closely guarded secret as her appearance and her look is hoped to be as much of a spectacle and tactic as anything else she pulls out of her bag of tricks. Arya is as comfortable in high-end couture fashion as she is her uniform of battle. A hundred shades of black in a mixture of textures from hard to soft is what Arya will wear when the time comes. Tight braids pull her hair back and out of her face on one side giving her a wild look. This is a look that has been crafted by professionals and Arya has been coached endlessly on how to sell it. Her 5'5 frame, those pretty eyes, that toned yet feminine figure is as much of a weapon as the many blades, arrows, swords and various deadly things she had been trained it.
It has taken a thousand people and an endless supply of money to make Arya into the Woman she is today. In the end though, she will be on her own and it will be up to her. Arya knows that when it comes to The Fruition Trials, it is as much a popularity contest as it is a game of skill and strength. It is why she has and always will carry herself as if the world was watching because the truth of it is, they are.
Distinguishing Features: Arya has the tea leaf green eyes that every Woman in her Family is born with. It is a Family trait and something they are known for beyond the legacy of their name and the long-running success they have had in the Trials. She is also known for her petite but powerful frame. What would really set her apart however beside her Surname that seems to be known by everyone with even a passing interest in The Fruition Trials is the war paint that Arya will be wearing when competing. Her look is unique, raw but carefully crafted. She will not be missed or forgotten. This much is certain.
Personality: Arya Luca is a Legacy. From the moment of her birth, she was burdened with the responsibility of upholding her Family's name and when the time came, winning The Fruition Trials just like her Mother did and her Mother before her, so on and so forth. The Luca name is known by every citizen of Valport because for the last 12 years, a Woman from the Luca line has been a Conqueror. They have won many more times of course but 12 years, four games is their current streak. It's become a bit of a tradition and it is no small responsibility to place on the shoulders of one so young.
Arya grew up knowing her place in life and understanding clearly what was expected of her. It was never a question of whether she would or wouldn't enter The Trials. The matter was not up for debate and she has never tried to shirk her duty as it were. In fact Arya has poured all of herself into becoming a Contestant that is not only expected to win but wanted to.
First impressions of the young lady seem to vary. Many are wary of her because they know at first glance that she is a Luca and that knowledge alone means that she is somebody who should be watched when the Trials come. It would of course, serve you well to have her on your side as she is highly trained and very skilled in just about every aspect of The Fruition Trials but some choose to instantly see her as a threat or competition.
Arya is in fact however a very charming young Woman though she rarely allows her emotions to show in public. The difference between the Woman one sees when in training or in front of a camera is drastically different to the one that emerges behind closed doors. Arya is soft-spoken but eloquent and confident. She is fiercely intelligent which can be seen by just how much of her intelligence she hides away. She knows how this Game is played though she will argue with you to the world's end that it could in fact be nothing further from a Game.
In her heart, Arya is terrified and mortified that this is not only expected of her but that the world will take enormous pleasure in her struggle, suffering and she hopes eventual victory. She is a Luca however and so she will hold her head up high and continue on. She's a Legacy and this is tradition.
Occupation: Arya's soul job since birth has been preparing for The Fruition Trials. Whether or not she would compete has never been in question. Training is her full-time job.
Special Talents: "Never let her get the higher ground!" These words seem to be given to every Contestant that Arya is faced against and for good reason. The higher Arya is, the stronger she seems to be. A talent for climbing trees, scaling walls and attack from above was revealed when she was just a child and it has been nurtured and refined ever since. While the water seems to terrify her, heights have always been something that Arya Luca finds odd comfort in. She is incredibly nimble in precarious places and her balance seems eerily perfect. When Arya is high above it all, she is a force to be reckoned with. Not only do the tree tops, roofs and mountains offer superb coverage and vantage points but when used to their fullest, Arya can bring death from above. Hence her Nickname, Sky Ripper.
History: Arya Luca has never known a life of poverty or struggle. She was born into a world where the highest of achievements were not only expected of her but demanded. For as long as she can remember, she has heard the story of Gabriele Luca, the Woman who started it all. Arya's story truly begins with her Great, Great Grandmother.
34 years ago, Gabriele Luca was an Ignoble as was the rest of her Family. Life was hard but so it was for everybody. When her time came to audition for the Trials, she was frightened but determined. Even she was surprised when it was over and she was standing as sole Conqueror. As promised though, her Family was elevated to the Class of Prominent and so when the time came around again to prove themselves and better their lives, yet another Luca Woman stood up. Again, she was Victorious and as they say, the rest is History.
Well, not so much History as Arya's Present. There have been 34 years since this Tradition began and for the Luca line, they claim 10 Conquerors. The only Game they have not walked away with a Winner was 12 years ago, the Traitor Trials and Arya was old enough to remember what happened to the Luca who failed her Family that year. Ariel was strong but shy. When it came to gathering Benefactors, she went unnoticed and when a comment was made in a popular tabloid that 'She didn't seem like a Luca.' Arya's family pulled support and the one person that Arya loved most in this world, her Eldest Sister perished in the Trials and was forgotten by her Family.
You see it is not just tradition and Family Honor that Arya will be fighting for. If she fails to make an impression, gather Benefactors, please the citizens of Valport and make her Family proud, she will be stripped of her name and the people that she loves, the people that should love her unconditionally will turn their backs on her forever, that is if she survives long enough.
Family:
Name - Tannin Luca
Relation - Father
Status - Illustrian / High Profile Businessman
Name - Harper Luca
Relation - Mother
Status - Illustrian Conqueror / Socialite
Name - Ariel Luca (Deceased)
Relation - Older Sister
Status - Illustrian / Contestant in Traitor Trials
Name - Analiese Luca
Relation - Younger Sister
Status - Illustrian / In-Training
Name - Gabriele Luca
Relation - Great, Great Grandmother
Status - Illustrian Conqueror Former Ignoble / Matriarch
Worst Fears: Ever since she can remember, Arya has been frightened of water. Not all water of course. Such a thing would be an impossibility or at least a terrible inconvenience. Arya is frightened of open bodies of water or to be more specific, she's scared of drowning.
Many attempts have been made to force Arya past this fear though each and every one of them has simply rooted the fear deeper. Her Family knows that this fear can be and will be used against her in the Trials and it very may be her downfall but she can do nothing but try her best to face it when it comes.
Arya can swim though only if she is capable of keeping a clear head and such a thing is difficult when the mere thought of being submerged beneath water brings forth a panic attack.
Additional Information:
* Everybody knows the name Luca and Arya has been in the spotlight most of her life. She is somewhat of a Celebrity and her every move is watched by fans and admirers with rapt attention. People are already betting on her winning this year's Trials and she has been approached by numerous large Benefactors.
* Few People know the true face of the Luca Family. They maintain the appearance of a very strong, solid Family unit but the truth of it is that they regularly prune their Family Tree by turning their backs on those who apply for and are rejected by or those who lose or do poorly in the Trials.
* People have speculated from the moment she was of age, who if anyone Arya was dating. The truth of it is, that while she has been seen in the presence of many eligible boys over the last few years, Arya has never had a Boyfriend let alone ever been intimate with anyone.
* Arya possesses talents and a skill set wider than the horizon but very few people know that she actually has a rather beautiful singing voice. Music and singing are one of very few true passions and joys and as it has absolutely nothing to do with winning the Trials, she so rarely gets to indulge.
* Though you will never hear her admit it aloud, Arya is deeply unhappy regarding the system and the life she has been forced into. While she does not blame her Parents per say for what she has already endured and what she is about to face, she is wise enough to see that the world is broken but she is under the impression that there is nothing at all she can do about it.
Connections:
Angel Dilaurentis
Coming Soon
Cato Black
Coming Soon
Enoch Mathace
Arya and Enoch met a few years ago, surprisingly enough, on the side of a swimming pool. Arya's Parents were once again forcing her to face her fears and had signed her up for her School's Swim Team. Despite her determination to overcome her fears, when her name was called for her heat, she found herself overwhelmed by a panic attack. It was Enoch that found her and was able to talk her through it. As their friendship grew, a habit formed for Arya. Each time she lifted her head to take a breath, she would sight Enoch and seeing him continue to swim ahead of her gave her reassurance and comfort.
This tradition for the pair only failed when one day, through no conscious effort, Arya passed Enoch in the pool and when she didn't see him, the panic struck and she began to sink. She would have died if he hadn't pulled her from the water and forced the air back into her lungs. Of course, it really shouldn't have come as a surprise that a picture of Enoch administering mouth to mouth to Arya was captured and went viral. The media mill spun out of control and the pair have been unable to shake the rumor that they are secretly dating and in love ever since. Enoch and Arya are close friends but the citizens of Valport and the media refused to believe that there isn't more.
Jordan Felmoore
Jordan Felmoore has known a lot of Luca Women in his long career as Mentor. Ariel's death was especially difficult for him. No doubt he hopes not to lose another Luca but this is a hope that the Man holds for all of his Contestants. Arya isn't any more important to him. He does however have her Father's pleas echoing in the back of his mind. Tannin Luca once begged the older Man to take care of his Daughter. Jordan Felmoore only hopes he can. He can see through Arya's bravery and her training. He knows that she is scared. With any luck returning some of Ariel's personal belongings to Arya might give her the courage she needs to survive what's coming. The Luca's declined the offer to claim Ariel's things after she died. Jordan Felmoore couldn't see them disposed of along with her body. One day Arya will thank him for that.
Six
Arya first met Six when her Parents hired him to personally coach and train her for the Trials. This was not the first time they had done this. Each of the Conquerers in her Family had shared their experiences but the Luca's wanted something more and given Arya's unshakable fear of water, they sought out somebody for whom fear was not a problem. Arya respected Six. he was a strong teacher but a kind mentor. Thier training sessions progressed beyond the tactical and the mental and moved into the emotional several months into their relationship. Six would occasionally sense in Arya the need to stop and refocus herself and he would redirect her energy and her attention by cooking for her or simply forcing her to live like a young adult for a change and not a warrior in training.
It was during one these nights when Arya misread some signals and acted on the crush she had been harboring. To his credit, Six responded kindly to the kiss she placed upon his lips. It was her first kiss but she wonders if it counts as he never kissed her back. He was seeing someone and he apologized. The pair has been able to move past the missed connection and remain friends. Six may be one of a very small number of people that Arya would trust with her life. She is glad to have him guiding her once more.
Zander Marrick
Arya knows the infamous Zander Marrick no more than any other citizen of Valport really. They run in similar circles and she has seen him at a party or two but they have never spoken more than social pleasantries. This is not the case for all the Luca's however. There was one Luca who got closer to the Valport playboy than few ever have since. Arya sister's Ariel secretly dated the then Son of a Benefactor before and during her Trial Training. They decided to keep their relationship a secret after her name was called but this was quite possibly the biggest mistake they could have made.
Subjected to mental and emotional manipulation by the Trial's Traitor, the two lovers were pitted against one another in secret as an extension of the sick mind games the Traitor was tasked to perform. To cut a long story short, Ariel died believed that Zander distrusted and despised her. Zander watched her perish on live televistion with the realization that they had been played. It was a love story and tragedy of Othello proportions.