th' innocent flower

01. introduction fáilte! this is a private & slow roleplay blog for GRUOCH INGEN BOEDHE, based on the medieval history of scotland.
02. disclaimer no affiliations. this blog is intended for roleplay purposes only. gifcons made from gifs by @maurawrites. all headcanons, icons and graphics have been carefully curated and original content is clearly denoted and not for public use.
03. portrayal please note: this is a fictional portrayal of a historical figure. it is not necessarily based on william shakespeare's macbeth, though some influences may be adopted. in reality, macbeth and gruoch ruled together for seventeen years, a considerable amount of time in the period, and evidence suggests that their rule was legitimate, stable and generous. i am much more interested in this historical take.
04. on historical accuracy i will endeavour to incorporate relevant historical detail where appropriate, but i will also undoubtedly take plenty of artistic license. i do not hold any of my writing partners to any standard of historical accuracy, and if the 11th century is not your thing, i am not above inserting gruoch into a fantasy world.
05. interactions and following this blog is selective and private. interactions will be limited to mutuals unless otherwise stated. mutuals are free to im me, send in prompts and memes, or tag me in anything at any time. i often like mutuals' posts out of appreciation and will do so with gay abandon. i rarely post starter calls due to some overactive social anxiety, so please hmu if you'd like to plot.

basic rp etiquette and respect required, please refrain from interactions if you are under 18.
06. writing and formatting i write in third-person limited, with a preference for present-tense verbs, but have no problem writing past tense. i will not write with first- or second- person narrative styles. i value both one-liners and longer, in depth threads, generally finding a comfortable norm in one-para replies. not particularly finicky about formatting; my go to is small text and some word spacing, but please let me now if any formatting is a problem for you. i do not use correct capitalisation in replies and kind of hate myself for it, but the aesthetic. please cut your posts.
07. verses currently i am not typing out individual verse descriptions for gruoch. as a general rule, i am up for almost anything (crossovers, aus, etc.) especially if they are fantasy/history based. if you have a particular question regarding verses, your best bet is to jump into my asks or dms and yell at me.
08. shipping i love exploring relationships of all kinds for gruoch. chemistry is a must, and some minimal discussion of the dynamic before we jump on in. nsfw rare.
canonically gruoch ♡ macbeth, however, this may or may not be relevant to our interactions, so do with it what you will.
12. mun kaia. twenty-eight. she/her. bi. aest (gmt +10:00). stressed about life, but trying not to be. social anxiety. slowish activity. also writes @bndruidh and @saorsadh. chat any time, discord on request.

identity .
name: gruoch ingen boedhe, alternatively spelt gruadh
pronunciation: : GREW–oh ING–yen BOYD–uh
titles & epithets: banfhlaith (princess) of fib and mar; bantigerna moréb — 'lady of moray'; rígan moréb — 'queen of moray'; rígan alban — 'queen of alba'; rígan nan albannaich — 'queen of scots'; regina scottorum — 'queen of the scots'; ròs na h-alba/rose of scotia
dob: 10 april 1014ce
ethnicity: gaelic
species: human
religion: christian
languages: middle irish, old english, latin, old norman, old norse/norn, cumbric, perhaps some pictish
residence: dùn éimhín, moréb
birthplace: : dùn mór, fib
relationships .
father: boedhe mac cináeda, toísech of fib †
mother: dubheasa ingen domnaill, banfhlaith of mar †
siblings: muirchetach mac boedhe †
spouses: gille coemgáin mac maíl brigti †, mac bethad mac findlaích
children: lulach mac gille coemgáin (mac meicbethad)
enemies: máel coluim ii mac cináeda, donnchad i mac crínáin, crínán of dunkeld, sigweard earl of northumbria, máel coluim mac donnchada
appearance .
eyes: warm hazel-brown; doe-eyed with thick lashes; can give the impression she is more naive than she is
hair: dark brown, shines auburn in sunlight; thick and waist-long; worn bound or intricately braided, though often worn loose in private or with family and close acquaintances
complexion: fair, often with a rosy flush
height: 5'3" (161cm)
voice: warm and soft, steady, though she often affects a coy or playful tone to feign being overly frivolous
posture: poised; though there is a carelessness to her movements that prevents her from seeming unapproachable
gait: steady and graceful
mannerisms: easy and unrestrained; with those she cares for she is naturally affectionate, while she purposely acts overly familiar with those she deems useful
clothing style: she generally wears decorated dresses of fine linen or wool, or of silk, dyed in reds, yellow and teal; the wool shawls and cloaks she wears for warmth are richly embroidered; she does not wear a veil as often as she perhaps should
fc: florence pugh

temperament .
positive traits: passionate, intelligent, strong-willed, strategic, charismatic, gentle, generous, bold, energetic
negative traits: imperious, petulant, impatient, headstrong, proud, unsure, short-tempered, ambitious, coquettish
astrological: aries — bold, passionate and ambitious, aries throw themselves headfirst into the world eagerly and without fear. they are natural leaders who are confident with taking the initiative. with a frankness bordering on rude, rams may seem overly blunt if only because they value honesty above all else. although known for their tempers, their outbursts don't last long and rams are not prone to passive-agressiveness. aries are upbeat, positive and playful creatures who enjoy living life to the fullest
celtic: fox & alder — a sly reputation and intense, indomitable spirit may be off-putting to some, but foxes are wise, intuitive and clever. they don't take risks until they have thoroughly evaluated the situation, and others tend to follow a fox's lead without recruitment. trust and betrayal are huge concerns of this sign — they have a natural ability to influence others and are gifted liars. they can be closed off and choose what to say and when to say it with great care, however, foxes are genuine friends: extremely loyal and honest with those they care about for life. ambitious when it comes to what they want and impossible to ignore, those born under the fox sign are bold, charming and playful; — in general, alder signs are powerful, adventurous people prepared to make their own way in the world, often leaving friends and family behind. though noted for their fiery passions, sometimes resulting in jealousy and a quick temper which may earn them enemies, their courage will also earn them allies. alders inspire great loyalty in others with their affectionate, gentle and charming nature. those born under the alder sign have a well-honed sense of humour, if a little barbed, and will often play at giddiness when in the midst of a group, though in truth they have little patience for insincerity. impetuous and self-reliant, alders enjoy risk-taking and are tenacious workers, but they possess a need for recognition which often makes them vulnerable
abilities .
skills: horsemanship; swordsmanship, though this is largely ceremonial; political acumen
hobbies: dancing; reading and composing gaelic poetry; harp playing; singing
associations .
colour: red, green, teal, gold, warm earthy colours
plant: scots rose, ivy, apple trees, willow, primrose,
animal: fox, snake, eagle
scent: rose, elderflower, honey, mulberry, wheat