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CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Name: Queen Elsa of Arendelle
Age: 22 (canonly 21 as of the movie, with a year passing between then and the short)
Canon: Frozen
Canon Point: After the short "Frozen Fever"
Character Information: Elsa @ Disney Wikia
Personality: To put it somewhat lightly, Elsa is a troubled young woman with the weight of her whole world on her shoulders, and she doesn't want anyone to know.
From a young age (even the tender age of three, if the cut song "We Know Better" is to be believed) Elsa knew that she had some pretty big expectations to live up to. She was the eldest daughter of the King of Arendelle, and as such, was raised to be a leader. She was pretty okay with that! Elsa embraced her role as the crown princess of her kingdom, because she knew her sister would always be there to help her out. Knowing that she had a friend that would always have her back kept Elsa from dreading her title, turning it into something to look forward to instead. Her bond with Anna, one of the main driving forces of the movie, was unbreakable from the moment Anna was born, and despite everything that happened in the few days after Elsa's coronation, it still remains strong. Anna is the person that Elsa loves above all else, her only remaining family, and she's willing to exile herself if it meant that she could protect her little sister from herself.
... And that's where things get complicated. Elsa was a normal, well-adjusted girl, up until she was eight years old. One night, when she and Anna were playing with the assistance of Elsa's magical powers, Elsa accidentally struck her younger sister in the head. This nearly killed Anna, and left deep, traumatizing scars on Elsa's heart. From then on, the power she and her sister had both loved so much became a burden, a curse, and a strong fear of herself was imbedded inside of Elsa. This fear continued to grow and fester, and due to Elsa's insistance in being alone, nobody ever really helped her get over it. The fact that even her parents seemed to view her powers as a curse certainly didn't help Elsa's own personal views. So she should have worked on it herself. But Elsa (thanks to the the teachings of her parents) wanted to hide her powers, not conquer her fear of them, and so when it was discovered that her powers were intertwined with her emotions, she began to repress said emotions. "Conceal, don't feel", her father taught her.
Predictably, growing up in an environment of self-imposed isolation, in a constant state of emotional repression, all while still learning to lead a country of countless citizens had a severe impact on Elsa's emotional state. She grew up to be a nervous young woman, afraid of crowds and and people getting too close to her (both physically and emotionally), and was constantly worrying over her powers being revealed to the public eye. At this point in her life, it wouldn't be impossible to assume that she feared the fallout more than the power itself. But the thing is... she may hide those emotions under a mask, but contrary to her magic's chilly element, she doesn't project an air of cold indifference. She's still a fairly calm, friendly, level-headed person on the outside. Even after losing contact with her sister for thirteen years, she doesn't hesitate to strike up a conversation with her during the coronation ball, and even seems to enjoy teasing her. It didn't last long, but the party showed that Elsa is capable of keeping herself in check when she's really not thinking about it.
And despite the damage and trouble the fallout of the public becoming aware of her power, it also did some good. It freed Elsa of much of the fear she held towards her powers, at least for the most part. Running away from Arendelle, away from the prying eyes of the people and all the expectations put upon her, truly gave Elsa the time she needed to shine, to embrace herself and truly feel good about herself for the first time in thirteen years. Elsa embraced her newfound confidence, and in this somewhat new state of mind, a much more happier Elsa could be seen. She sings and dances, plays with her powers like she did when she was a child, and generally acts much more like a young woman than the guarded queen she forced herself to be for so long.
There was a temporary setback to this change of heart when Anna and later Prince Hans attempted (the latter succeeding) to take her back to the castle, and she very nearly lost herself to despair when she was led to believe that she had killed her precious sister... but things, as they often do in fairy tales, ended on a happy note. Elsa was able to embrace not just herself, but her sister's love for her, and was able to grow stronger from it, eventually opening up a bit more to everyone.
This dedication to change pays off, and fairly quickly! In only a year, Elsa goes from a queen terrified of doing or saying the wrong thing for fear of others becoming afraid of her, to a young woman who will gleefully run through the streets and swing about the buildings of her village (almost literally) high on excitement. She's much more open, more prone to laughing and smiling and engaging in silly antics. She's worlds away from how she was during her coronation, and it's clear that she's taking advantage of being in such a better place now.
Elsa was, quite literally, raised to be queen. Though King Agdar certainly made questionable choices in handing his daughters, he led his kingdom in such a way that the people knew nothing but peace and prosperity. It's clear that he passed this onto Elsa as well; though she wasn't officially made queen until she was twenty-one, she obviously had a hand in how things were run before then, due to the unfortunate deaths of her parents. When we first see Arendelle, it's a thriving port, the people are happy, and they're nothing but eager to finally see Anna and Elsa after all their years confined to the castle. The people love her, and she loves them; she left Arendelle when she realized that her powers were going out of control and were threatening people. Seeing the fear in her subjects when they first glimpsed Elsa's icy powers shook her to her core, and it was this - as well as her ongoing fear of hurting Anna - that caused her to flee. And when she finally accepts her powers, and reverses the curse? The first thing she does is provide a method in which her subjects can enjoy themselves. She personally helps the people of Arendelle, even in small ways, but these small ways certainly go a long way in showing how she cares.
This isn't to say that Elsa is all about peace and getting along. She flat-out cuts all ties with Weselton after the Duke's plans of exploiting Arendelle were exposed, and she made sure that her other allies sent Hans home to the Southern Isles imprisoned after his attempted takeover of Arendelle. But even then, that decision shows her compassion as a ruler; she could have easily taken Hans's fate into her own hands, having him imprisoned in Arendelle itself. But she sent him home so that his own family could judge him - though considering the way Hans talks about his family, this may not have been quite as merciful at first glance.
Though it may not seem like it at first glance, Elsa has quite the creative flair, which is best seen with how she uses her magic. Many people would think of it as a weapon, or a tool to aid them in running the country. Elsa? Elsa focuses on playing and generally making people happy with her magic. It was pretty much all she used it for as a child; she would build slides, turn ballrooms into skating rinks, and make it snow for Anna's amusement. As an adult, she uses it to build a grand palace made entirely of ice, as well as give fancy accents to Arendelle Castle itself. She creates, she builds, she breathes life itself into her creations; she's constantly testing the limits of her magic, and when allowed to do so in a non-threatening environment, each new creation is more impressive and more beautiful than the last.
Despite all the work that Elsa's put into improving herself in the year between her coronation and Anna's birthday, she's still not 100% better. Elsa is still very quick to blame herself when even the smallest thing goes wrong even if it's completely out of her control - and she's quite inconsiderate of her own health in her quest to make Anna happy. However, even in this area, Elsa's gotten better. She accepts help more quickly - albeit with a bit of a fuss - and she lets other people (mainly Anna) see her in moments of weakness.
Elsa is still very much a work in progress, but these are all very big steps for her.
5-10 Key Character Traits:
+ Excellent leader
+ Completely dedicated to family/subjects
+ Kindhearted
+ Creative
+/- Self-sacrificing
- low self-esteem
- Sheltered
- Socially anxious
Would you prefer a monster that FITS your character’s personality, CONFLICTS with it, EITHER, or opt for 100% RANDOMIZATION? As I'm re-apping Elsa, I'd like her to be a Nymph again like she was last time!
Opt-Outs: See above!
Roleplay Sample: Here is a thread from one of Elsa's current games!
Name: Kiyuu
Contact:
Other Characters: n/a
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Name: Queen Elsa of Arendelle
Age: 22 (canonly 21 as of the movie, with a year passing between then and the short)
Canon: Frozen
Canon Point: After the short "Frozen Fever"
Character Information: Elsa @ Disney Wikia
Personality: To put it somewhat lightly, Elsa is a troubled young woman with the weight of her whole world on her shoulders, and she doesn't want anyone to know.
From a young age (even the tender age of three, if the cut song "We Know Better" is to be believed) Elsa knew that she had some pretty big expectations to live up to. She was the eldest daughter of the King of Arendelle, and as such, was raised to be a leader. She was pretty okay with that! Elsa embraced her role as the crown princess of her kingdom, because she knew her sister would always be there to help her out. Knowing that she had a friend that would always have her back kept Elsa from dreading her title, turning it into something to look forward to instead. Her bond with Anna, one of the main driving forces of the movie, was unbreakable from the moment Anna was born, and despite everything that happened in the few days after Elsa's coronation, it still remains strong. Anna is the person that Elsa loves above all else, her only remaining family, and she's willing to exile herself if it meant that she could protect her little sister from herself.
... And that's where things get complicated. Elsa was a normal, well-adjusted girl, up until she was eight years old. One night, when she and Anna were playing with the assistance of Elsa's magical powers, Elsa accidentally struck her younger sister in the head. This nearly killed Anna, and left deep, traumatizing scars on Elsa's heart. From then on, the power she and her sister had both loved so much became a burden, a curse, and a strong fear of herself was imbedded inside of Elsa. This fear continued to grow and fester, and due to Elsa's insistance in being alone, nobody ever really helped her get over it. The fact that even her parents seemed to view her powers as a curse certainly didn't help Elsa's own personal views. So she should have worked on it herself. But Elsa (thanks to the the teachings of her parents) wanted to hide her powers, not conquer her fear of them, and so when it was discovered that her powers were intertwined with her emotions, she began to repress said emotions. "Conceal, don't feel", her father taught her.
Predictably, growing up in an environment of self-imposed isolation, in a constant state of emotional repression, all while still learning to lead a country of countless citizens had a severe impact on Elsa's emotional state. She grew up to be a nervous young woman, afraid of crowds and and people getting too close to her (both physically and emotionally), and was constantly worrying over her powers being revealed to the public eye. At this point in her life, it wouldn't be impossible to assume that she feared the fallout more than the power itself. But the thing is... she may hide those emotions under a mask, but contrary to her magic's chilly element, she doesn't project an air of cold indifference. She's still a fairly calm, friendly, level-headed person on the outside. Even after losing contact with her sister for thirteen years, she doesn't hesitate to strike up a conversation with her during the coronation ball, and even seems to enjoy teasing her. It didn't last long, but the party showed that Elsa is capable of keeping herself in check when she's really not thinking about it.
And despite the damage and trouble the fallout of the public becoming aware of her power, it also did some good. It freed Elsa of much of the fear she held towards her powers, at least for the most part. Running away from Arendelle, away from the prying eyes of the people and all the expectations put upon her, truly gave Elsa the time she needed to shine, to embrace herself and truly feel good about herself for the first time in thirteen years. Elsa embraced her newfound confidence, and in this somewhat new state of mind, a much more happier Elsa could be seen. She sings and dances, plays with her powers like she did when she was a child, and generally acts much more like a young woman than the guarded queen she forced herself to be for so long.
There was a temporary setback to this change of heart when Anna and later Prince Hans attempted (the latter succeeding) to take her back to the castle, and she very nearly lost herself to despair when she was led to believe that she had killed her precious sister... but things, as they often do in fairy tales, ended on a happy note. Elsa was able to embrace not just herself, but her sister's love for her, and was able to grow stronger from it, eventually opening up a bit more to everyone.
This dedication to change pays off, and fairly quickly! In only a year, Elsa goes from a queen terrified of doing or saying the wrong thing for fear of others becoming afraid of her, to a young woman who will gleefully run through the streets and swing about the buildings of her village (almost literally) high on excitement. She's much more open, more prone to laughing and smiling and engaging in silly antics. She's worlds away from how she was during her coronation, and it's clear that she's taking advantage of being in such a better place now.
Elsa was, quite literally, raised to be queen. Though King Agdar certainly made questionable choices in handing his daughters, he led his kingdom in such a way that the people knew nothing but peace and prosperity. It's clear that he passed this onto Elsa as well; though she wasn't officially made queen until she was twenty-one, she obviously had a hand in how things were run before then, due to the unfortunate deaths of her parents. When we first see Arendelle, it's a thriving port, the people are happy, and they're nothing but eager to finally see Anna and Elsa after all their years confined to the castle. The people love her, and she loves them; she left Arendelle when she realized that her powers were going out of control and were threatening people. Seeing the fear in her subjects when they first glimpsed Elsa's icy powers shook her to her core, and it was this - as well as her ongoing fear of hurting Anna - that caused her to flee. And when she finally accepts her powers, and reverses the curse? The first thing she does is provide a method in which her subjects can enjoy themselves. She personally helps the people of Arendelle, even in small ways, but these small ways certainly go a long way in showing how she cares.
This isn't to say that Elsa is all about peace and getting along. She flat-out cuts all ties with Weselton after the Duke's plans of exploiting Arendelle were exposed, and she made sure that her other allies sent Hans home to the Southern Isles imprisoned after his attempted takeover of Arendelle. But even then, that decision shows her compassion as a ruler; she could have easily taken Hans's fate into her own hands, having him imprisoned in Arendelle itself. But she sent him home so that his own family could judge him - though considering the way Hans talks about his family, this may not have been quite as merciful at first glance.
Though it may not seem like it at first glance, Elsa has quite the creative flair, which is best seen with how she uses her magic. Many people would think of it as a weapon, or a tool to aid them in running the country. Elsa? Elsa focuses on playing and generally making people happy with her magic. It was pretty much all she used it for as a child; she would build slides, turn ballrooms into skating rinks, and make it snow for Anna's amusement. As an adult, she uses it to build a grand palace made entirely of ice, as well as give fancy accents to Arendelle Castle itself. She creates, she builds, she breathes life itself into her creations; she's constantly testing the limits of her magic, and when allowed to do so in a non-threatening environment, each new creation is more impressive and more beautiful than the last.
Despite all the work that Elsa's put into improving herself in the year between her coronation and Anna's birthday, she's still not 100% better. Elsa is still very quick to blame herself when even the smallest thing goes wrong even if it's completely out of her control - and she's quite inconsiderate of her own health in her quest to make Anna happy. However, even in this area, Elsa's gotten better. She accepts help more quickly - albeit with a bit of a fuss - and she lets other people (mainly Anna) see her in moments of weakness.
Elsa is still very much a work in progress, but these are all very big steps for her.
5-10 Key Character Traits:
+ Excellent leader
+ Completely dedicated to family/subjects
+ Kindhearted
+ Creative
+/- Self-sacrificing
- low self-esteem
- Sheltered
- Socially anxious
Would you prefer a monster that FITS your character’s personality, CONFLICTS with it, EITHER, or opt for 100% RANDOMIZATION? As I'm re-apping Elsa, I'd like her to be a Nymph again like she was last time!
Opt-Outs: See above!
Roleplay Sample: Here is a thread from one of Elsa's current games!