Madilyn Joyce

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  1.   1.  Appearance
  2.   2.  Personality
  3.   3.  Skills
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Madilyn Joyce was a Magistrate of Cour des Miracles skilled in cleaning and childcare. She died during the Spring Sickness of 2017.


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  • Date of Birth: 16 September 2006
  • Gender: Female
  • Luperci: Ortus
  • Birthplace: North American Northeast Coast
  • Species: Dog
  • Breeds: English Cocker Spaniel, Bedlington Terrier, collie (various, unspecified), et al.

1.  Appearance

Although Madilyn is a combination of mixed dog breeds, she bears most resemblance to a Bedlington Terrier, in terms of the shape of her head and the texture and colouration of her grey, monotonous fur. However, bits of her English Cocker Spaniel heritage stick out here and there, particularly in the appearance of her tail, ears and legs. Her neck fur is also thick and fluffy, like a collie's, although to which specific breed in particular this should be attributed to is impossible to tell.

Madilyn is light-footed and graceful, and definitely quite swift and strong as well. Her gait is normally set at an easy stroll, but she is also pretty fast with her sprints.

  • Primary Coat: Ghost (#C5C8CE)
  • Eye Color: Potter's Clay (#926239)

2.  Personality

A fairly small, mannerly, patriotic and sometimes aggressive dog, she is normally quiet and low-key, but will not hesitate to scold and insult and will definitely not back down to others easily... unless, of course, they are of a high social standing, for instance royalty. Her requirements in life are simple, however: order, cleanliness, and friendliness and respect from others. A great load of her time is spent vainly grooming herself, and then afterwards making sure that the Chien Hotel and its common rooms look amazing and something Cour des Miracles can be proud of, as well as organising the cellar and tidying up other common areas.

She knows a great much about Cour des Miracles, from history to geography to the latest news and gossip. If you have some stories to tell her, particularly if it concerns other packmembers, she will be quick to snatch them up and treat you as a close friend. Private meetings, partners-in-crime, and scandalous secrets are her cup of tea, although such things have been rare for her lately.

  • Likes: Children, architecture, gossip, horses, flowers, water
  • Dislikes: Rudeness, vulgarity, disrespect

3.  Skills

  • Cleaning (Master): She is more focused on the nice, external appearance her cleaning creates, rather than the actual hygeine and practicality of it. She loves wildflowers, herbs and scents, and will use them to create decorations, air fresheners and perfumes. Actual dust and dirt she admittedly has little determination to deal with (unless it is particularly unsightly and spoils the look of the place), but when politely asked, she is quite effective and thorough with the task of removing it.
  • French (Journeyman): Although it is not her mothertongue, Madilyn is quite adept at French. She was made to study it as a child, and several of her former friends spoke the language fluently. Since it plays a role in Cour des Miracles as well, she has continued to apply and even develop her skills so that they do not become too rusty.
  • Childcare (Journeyman): Despite being generally inexperienced with dealing with any large group of children, she is loving yet strict towards them all and gives them no small amount of motherly love. She knows how to keep them entertained, whilst at the same time is often very determined to teach them formal etiquette. She is also knowledgeable about Cour des Miracles' history and geography, which could make for an interesting lesson.
  • Cooking (Apprentice): Madilyn has cooked for herself and others in the past, and can help throw together a good meal if needed. She has no striking skill in this area, though.
  • Combat (Knives) (Dabbler): A little skill with the throwing knife, but barely any with other weapons. She has three of her own knives, and even if she hardly uses them at all, each is well-kept for reasons only she knows.

4.  History

Born and raised on the north-east coast of North America. Originally brought up as a Christian disciple and strictly treated by her parents, she ventured far and wide throughout the continent, spreading the gospel with her dedicated family. However, her mind was interested about different things, preferring trading, cooking and socialising over the church. She later told her parents that she was going to seek out an independent life, and received both careful warnings and blessings at her solemn send-off. Most of her time afterwards was still spent in America, and she had a good many adventures (by this time, she had abandoned teaching the Christian faith to others). Eventually she travelled north, and was middle-aged when she arrived at Cour des Miracles. She settled in quickly, taking a particular liking to the architecture in the area and also the idea of a monarchy. Since then, she has hardly ever stepped outside pack territory.

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