You actually touch on an issue I've been pondering for a long time. From time to time I've tried to be a pirate, or find a warrior within myself, but it's just not there. I would love to be a swashbuckler, and I admire the courage, discipline, and honor of those who are warriors in the most noble sense of the word. But I am not to be numbered among their ranks. Even my RPG attempts tend to fall flat.
I've finally reconciled myself to the idea that my own 'heroic' identity is more that of Delenn, from Babylon-5: a mediator, bridge, and priestess, one who tries to prevent the conflicts in which warriors are needed, but who is trusted and respected by warriors because of her own courage and honor. (At least, I would hope the latter would be true of me.)
"A counselor and advisor to great kings" but not a ruler myself? I *may* take offense at that. But thank you for the other compliments.
I've been told I remind people of Princess Leia since 1977. It's always delighted me, since she was the first heroine I adopted as a role-model. (Truth be told, my friends have actually called me as "Princess" far more often than anyone has ever called me 'goddess.') As I indicated above, Delenn is more my style now, but it still pleases me to have someone connect me with Leia.
Although I'm not sure she fits your description of an "advisor to kings" either. I'm not up on all the expanded universe material, but it seems to me that Leia has been portrayed far more as a warrior than as an ambassador or senator, despite her official titles.
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In common
Date: 2003-11-05 02:34 pm (UTC)sister.
Modesty. Extreme, overwhelming, modesty...
Re: In common
Date: 2003-11-05 02:38 pm (UTC)Humility is one of our more outstanding traits! ;-)
Hmm.
Date: 2003-11-05 03:23 pm (UTC)Re: Hmm.
Date: 2003-11-05 03:40 pm (UTC)From time to time I've tried to be a pirate, or find a warrior within myself, but it's just not there. I would love to be a swashbuckler, and I admire the courage, discipline, and honor of those who are warriors in the most noble sense of the word. But I am not to be numbered among their ranks. Even my RPG attempts tend to fall flat.
I've finally reconciled myself to the idea that my own 'heroic' identity is more that of Delenn, from Babylon-5: a mediator, bridge, and priestess, one who tries to prevent the conflicts in which warriors are needed, but who is trusted and respected by warriors because of her own courage and honor. (At least, I would hope the latter would be true of me.)
Re: Hmm.
Date: 2003-11-05 03:45 pm (UTC)Just like Princess Leia, or can I be so bold.
Re: Hmm.
Date: 2003-11-05 04:59 pm (UTC)I *may* take offense at that. But thank you for the other compliments.
I've been told I remind people of Princess Leia since 1977. It's always delighted me, since she was the first heroine I adopted as a role-model. (Truth be told, my friends have actually called me as "Princess" far more often than anyone has ever called me 'goddess.') As I indicated above, Delenn is more my style now, but it still pleases me to have someone connect me with Leia.
Although I'm not sure she fits your description of an "advisor to kings" either. I'm not up on all the expanded universe material, but it seems to me that Leia has been portrayed far more as a warrior than as an ambassador or senator, despite her official titles.
Re: Hmm.
Date: 2003-11-05 07:14 pm (UTC)Leia is a driven, dedicated individual. She has a forceful; some would say abrasive, personality. She is professional in all respects, but occasionally relaxes her guard to let her strong compassion and quirky sense of humor show. Leia is a petite, fair-skinned human female with brown eyes, and long brown hair that she often wears in an elaborate fashion.
When Mon Mothma stepped down from her position of Chief of State of the New Republic due to health issues, she passed on the mantle of leadership to Leia. Organa Solo ruled for several years, guiding the Republic through numerous crises as the government experienced growing pains.
This really sound like your traits, or the traits I have seen.
Re: Hmm.
Date: 2003-11-05 07:52 pm (UTC)Thanks, Coop.
Re: Hmm.
Date: 2003-11-05 11:58 pm (UTC)Thank You