Orion E.M. Blackwell
Full Name: Orion Emrys-Maddox Blackwell
House: Ravenclaw
Age: 11
Wand: 28,4 cm mayhaw wood and phoenix feather
School Year: 1
Species: Human
History/Background Story:
Reducio
When/where was he born: Orion was born February second, 2012, in the town of Llanrwst, Wales. His mother and father were both born there, and so were many of his ancestors.
Childhood: He had a relatively pleasant childhood, most of it being spent at either his grandparent’s or the nearby woods. He bonds well with animals, not so much with people. His life with his parents was messy, mostly due to their disagreements and the lack of time they were able to be home. And it was almost uncanny how much birds tended to flock to him- so it was no surprise to anyone when he brought home a pigeon and tried to keep it as a pet. His mom and dad didn’t notice until it was time to eat, in which case, they made him release the bird. They weren’t the most attentive, but they loved him unconditionally, and weren’t neglectful by any means.
Friends: Orion didn’t have many friends as a child. He did have one friend, though: a girl his age named Catrin. He met her when he was 8, and from there, they were inseparable.
Family: Whilst Orion’s parents are both muggles, they do what they can to help him along in his magickal journey. The two of them split up when he was seven, but are on speaking terms. Their relationship was rocky his entire life, but after he began to show his magick, the straw finally broke the camel’s back. The two of them broke it off, and Orion- alongside his two siblings- alternate spending wells with their mom and dad.
Orion’s immediate family is made up of five, including him.
Seren- younger sister, aged 9. Was the only part of his family around when his magick showed for the first time.
Owen- older brother, aged 13.
Bryn- father, aged 40.
Gwendolyn- mother, aged 38.
His mother later met Skye, who is his step-mother. Aged 38.
Lineage and education: Orion was doing alright in school, though not the best. His grandma was rather strict towards his mom about schooling, but she did her best not to be. This backfired when he began skipping class to, and I quote, “become a fox.” He had found a skulk of foxes near his school, and had been spending his days trying to become one with them. They were suspicious, of course, so he did this from a distance. When his grandparents found out, they were furious. His grandpa was strict when it came to activities, but only due to being a germaphobe. When Orion refused to go back to school after the fox incident, his grandparents began to educate him from home. Orion was never the type to sit still, but did his best for his grandparents. The Blackwells, while all preaching about using words rather than actions, were not to be trifled with when angry. And it seemed all his ancestors adored cleanliness and silence: the two things Orion struggled with the hardest.
Personality and ambitions: Orion is witty, imaginative, and enjoys experimentation. He can think on his toes, and specializes in getting out of trouble. While not the most ambitious of personalities, he aspires to discover. To create. He is patient, though this often combines with his calculating nature… which often leads to horrid outcomes. For everyone but Orion, that is. He doesn’t own up to his mistakes, and would watch the world burn if it meant he got a bucket of water of his own. When on his own, he enjoys combining materials and creating something out of nothing. When it comes to magick, he wants to learn all about the magickal fauna and flora. He wants to report on his findings, and maybe even discover something new.
(side note: he has autism and ADHD)
Interests: animals, true crime, the macabre, journalism, gardening
First instance of magick: Orion’s first instance of magick was an odd one. But then again, he had always been an odd kid. And while Orion was fascinated by the land, Seren was fascinated by the sea. The two were down by the river, splashing and playing in the water. While not particularly deep, the water could carry away someone as small as Seren if they were to go too far in. And that’s exactly what she did. Seren was obsessed with mermaids, so the two were pretending they were. All was well, when Seren got swept up by the waves- causing Orion to panic. Ever the crafty one, he did the simplest thing he could: he grabbed a stick, and held it out to her. She wasn’t going anywhere, but her foot had been caught on a rock. She was stuck practically all the way under the water. And Orion couldn’t swim. Seren was unable to grab the stick- though Orion, through all the panic, wanted nothing more than for the stick to be longer. To grab Sren. For his five-year-old sister to hold on and be brought to shore. And? Well, it did. It grew. The stick reached out to Seren, and with some tugging, she was able to be saved from a watery death. The pair rushed home, Orion and Seren relaying the story. Their parents spent the next few days processing this news- it wasn’t the first time a witch was born into the Blackwells, but it was the first time in multiple decades.
House: Ravenclaw
Age: 11
Wand: 28,4 cm mayhaw wood and phoenix feather
School Year: 1
Species: Human
History/Background Story:
Reducio
When/where was he born: Orion was born February second, 2012, in the town of Llanrwst, Wales. His mother and father were both born there, and so were many of his ancestors.
Childhood: He had a relatively pleasant childhood, most of it being spent at either his grandparent’s or the nearby woods. He bonds well with animals, not so much with people. His life with his parents was messy, mostly due to their disagreements and the lack of time they were able to be home. And it was almost uncanny how much birds tended to flock to him- so it was no surprise to anyone when he brought home a pigeon and tried to keep it as a pet. His mom and dad didn’t notice until it was time to eat, in which case, they made him release the bird. They weren’t the most attentive, but they loved him unconditionally, and weren’t neglectful by any means.
Friends: Orion didn’t have many friends as a child. He did have one friend, though: a girl his age named Catrin. He met her when he was 8, and from there, they were inseparable.
Family: Whilst Orion’s parents are both muggles, they do what they can to help him along in his magickal journey. The two of them split up when he was seven, but are on speaking terms. Their relationship was rocky his entire life, but after he began to show his magick, the straw finally broke the camel’s back. The two of them broke it off, and Orion- alongside his two siblings- alternate spending wells with their mom and dad.
Orion’s immediate family is made up of five, including him.
Seren- younger sister, aged 9. Was the only part of his family around when his magick showed for the first time.
Owen- older brother, aged 13.
Bryn- father, aged 40.
Gwendolyn- mother, aged 38.
His mother later met Skye, who is his step-mother. Aged 38.
Lineage and education: Orion was doing alright in school, though not the best. His grandma was rather strict towards his mom about schooling, but she did her best not to be. This backfired when he began skipping class to, and I quote, “become a fox.” He had found a skulk of foxes near his school, and had been spending his days trying to become one with them. They were suspicious, of course, so he did this from a distance. When his grandparents found out, they were furious. His grandpa was strict when it came to activities, but only due to being a germaphobe. When Orion refused to go back to school after the fox incident, his grandparents began to educate him from home. Orion was never the type to sit still, but did his best for his grandparents. The Blackwells, while all preaching about using words rather than actions, were not to be trifled with when angry. And it seemed all his ancestors adored cleanliness and silence: the two things Orion struggled with the hardest.
Personality and ambitions: Orion is witty, imaginative, and enjoys experimentation. He can think on his toes, and specializes in getting out of trouble. While not the most ambitious of personalities, he aspires to discover. To create. He is patient, though this often combines with his calculating nature… which often leads to horrid outcomes. For everyone but Orion, that is. He doesn’t own up to his mistakes, and would watch the world burn if it meant he got a bucket of water of his own. When on his own, he enjoys combining materials and creating something out of nothing. When it comes to magick, he wants to learn all about the magickal fauna and flora. He wants to report on his findings, and maybe even discover something new.
(side note: he has autism and ADHD)
Interests: animals, true crime, the macabre, journalism, gardening
First instance of magick: Orion’s first instance of magick was an odd one. But then again, he had always been an odd kid. And while Orion was fascinated by the land, Seren was fascinated by the sea. The two were down by the river, splashing and playing in the water. While not particularly deep, the water could carry away someone as small as Seren if they were to go too far in. And that’s exactly what she did. Seren was obsessed with mermaids, so the two were pretending they were. All was well, when Seren got swept up by the waves- causing Orion to panic. Ever the crafty one, he did the simplest thing he could: he grabbed a stick, and held it out to her. She wasn’t going anywhere, but her foot had been caught on a rock. She was stuck practically all the way under the water. And Orion couldn’t swim. Seren was unable to grab the stick- though Orion, through all the panic, wanted nothing more than for the stick to be longer. To grab Sren. For his five-year-old sister to hold on and be brought to shore. And? Well, it did. It grew. The stick reached out to Seren, and with some tugging, she was able to be saved from a watery death. The pair rushed home, Orion and Seren relaying the story. Their parents spent the next few days processing this news- it wasn’t the first time a witch was born into the Blackwells, but it was the first time in multiple decades.
Orion E.M. Blackwell
Stamina: 8
Evasion: 7
Strength: 5
Wisdom: 4
Arcane power: 5
Accuracy: 6
Spells/potions: none, as he is a first-year
Evasion: 7
Strength: 5
Wisdom: 4
Arcane power: 5
Accuracy: 6
Spells/potions: none, as he is a first-year