Library:Character Synopsis Velikoslavia: Nine Great Houses

Nicholas

Alexis

Paul

Nicholas

Main article: Tsarevich Nicholas of Velikoslavia

Nicholas is the second child of Alexis and Theodora and is second in the line of succession. He inherited the title of Count of Alborg for being born second in line. Nicholas has already shown himself to be headstrong and ambitious and is known to be well-behaved. He has shown the natural traits of leadership, taking center stage in his friend group and interacting well with other aristocracy of all ages. He inherited his grandfather's High Telerian blood lending to his light complexion and his mother's high Alcenian facial features, making for an attractive combination. He is of an average height of 5'1. When not attending school, he can often be found in the rose gardens of Velinov Palace with his friends, Harkon Repnin and Thorald Stenmær, his childhood friends. Some of his favorite hobbies include fencing, swordplay, and gridiron.

Nicholas is firmly of the belief that he deserves what he considers the "respect due his station" and instructs his staff to address and treat him as such, or, more specifically, his uncle instructed Nicholas on how to instruct them. He greatly respects his uncle August for his strong will and hard stance on the culture and values of their shared Telerian heritage. It is also rumored that August has a similar respect for Nicholas and he is well liked amongst the nobility among the conservative factions of the palace. Though expecting respect from those below him, it can at least be said he is respectful to those who are his elders. He is obedient to his father Alexis and his mother Theodora, though his opinion of some of his father's policies is poor.

Though he has many graces, Nicholas has many flaws as well. Some have referred to him as bratty due to his constant invoking of his station to gain what he perceieves as respect. He is often at odds with his brother, Paul, whom he seems to consider competition. Nicholas is acutely aware of his brother's personality, which he often refers to as "soft", and considers himself as much more suited to be heir. He is oftentimes jealous of his older brother and periodically attempts to challenge him on things he does and choices he makes, though not openly in front of his parents, who actively discourage the boys rivalry. Many of the older nobles liken it to the childhood rivalry of Alexis and August.

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