Name Given at Birth: Martino Edward Victor
Christian George Boleyn IIMartino Boleyn
Name Given at Birth: Martino Edward Victor
Christian George Boleyn II
Nicknames: Martino
Hometown or where you were born: I was born on the outskirts of Canterbury.
Current Residence: Currently I am traveling with the Troupe Festival.
Age: 28
Class: Gypsies are in a class of their own.
What do you do, your main function in life/society: I am a leader of one of my Father’s caravans, and now I dance and sing with the Troupe.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: Of course, I frequently swim and sometimes indulge in a little bit of skinny-dipping as well.
Do you make fun of people: I did not really tease people until I joined the Troupe. It raises spirits and sometimes tempers.
Favorite Color: Green. I like the color of nature.
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: If I got caught I would not be too much of a help to my father. I am very careful and stealthy at what I do.
Closest friends/How did you meet:
- My dog Thor. We have been friends now for a long time. I found him on my travels to the Siberian. He is my trusted companion and protector. He often frightens many because of his size, but his has yet to harm me. My family might think him a nuisance, but they just know how to connect to him. Everyone in the Troupe seems to be okay with him. They tend to keep their distance.
- Esmeralda is a dearest friend of mine. When she is around it always brings a smile to my sometimes frowning face. I hope she has not forgotten about me during the time I have spent away Now that I have joined the Troupe for a short while we have time to catch up on events while we have been apart.
- Adonis I would consider a friend. We started out not as friends, but as we got to know one another a friendship grew, that today is very strong. I believe he is doing a great job leading this group of talented and ambitious performers. I am forever in debt for what he has taught me in dance, but I believe that he is getting jealous of my ability for all of the dance competitions we have.
- Sapphira is my friend to the end. I entrust her to my troubles and she has a way of making sense out of everything. Esmeralda and Adonis are lucky to have her by their side. Now with her again I can the taste of the incredible cooking.
- Marlaina is a unique person. We have a good friendship that is growing stronger everyday that I am now her partner. She has bad days, but I would not ask for a better dance partner.
- I am getting to know the remainder of the Troupe. They are all very talented. I have learned from Adonis that I do have to watch my back.
- I have made many friends around the world and in Canterbury. I do not have the time nor memory to list them all now.
One Pillow or two: I am privileged enough to have two, but Thor usually claims the second.
Pets: My Siberian friend Thor.
Favorite Type of Music: I love the beat of a drum with the sweet sound of gypsy violin.
Hobbies/Pastimes: I like to explore new and unusual things. I am fortunate, for on my journeys I often come about very peculiar objects or beings that I can study and make not of in my journal. I am also studying the gypsy violin that someday I can play for my papa to hear.
Personal Hygiene: I wash my hands and face daily. On days of performance I usually dab in some of my fine scents I have collected over the years.
Favorite Food: My favorite dish has been roasted pheasant. Along with mead it is a rare treat for me.
Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: My papa is alive and well. I do get along with him, for he has trusted me with my own caravan. Unfortunately, my mother passed while giving birth to my twin brother Santiago.
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: As stated above while giving birth to my twin brother.
Favorite place to relax: My favorite place is on a cliff overlooking the sea while the moon is setting. It is so peaceful and quite. It is an excellent way to end the long work day.
Favorite Holy Day / Why: The Yule holiday. It is the only time during the year that all of the Boleyn family and close friends get together for revelry and quality time with each other. It is also the only time that my papa does not make is son’s work. We have it at the Highgate Manor in England.
Favorite Drink: I would have to say honey mead.
What's your bedtime: When I have settled the caravan and updated my journals. Some nights when I am restless I write letters to my papa keeping him updated on my travels.
What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: I sometimes where moccasins or sandals. I very rarely wear anything else.
Are you married or single: I am happily single for now. I am waiting to marry when my papa lets me settle down. I think he is waiting on my other brothers to grow older and mature a little bit.
Do you have a family / who are they: I have a rather large family.
- Papa, the Maestro: He is the leader of the largest gypsy caravan in the world. He is my best friend as well as my father. I set out to make him proud and to also bring much money to the family. He and I understand each other in ways that nobody else does. I do miss him a lot since I have left his caravan with my own. I do plan on meeting up with him at Canterbury this fall.
- Santiago: My twin brother born one minute after me. He complains and whines all the time that he was the first one out and he is the true heir. 28 years later he is still saying the same thing.
- Lucianna: From what my papa has told me she has taken over my role in his caravan. She is taking care of all of our brothers and sister, as well as seeing to papa. I do think that she is doing a fine job in such a role. Just a hint to her, keep a close eye on Radu for he is a tricky one!
- Mario: He is next in line of brothers and sisters. When I was in the caravan I always enjoyed spending time with him. He is often slow to work and forgetful, but he has a good heart and wise beyond his years.
- Nikolai, Alfio, Evgeny, Guiseppe, and Benvolio: Let’s just say that Lucianna has her hands full with this group. I love each of them dearly but together they are hard to keep track of and to keep on track for the work that needs to be done.
- Radu: What can I say. I love the boy. He is definitely the wild card in the family. To Lucianna, hopefully he has calmed down a little for her. I think that someday he will do well for the family, but he has a lot more bruises to get before that happens.
- Djali: Dear youngest sister. I am saddened for I have not seen her for too long of time. My father has sent her to the church for more education. Hopefully I might see her in Canterbury.
Favorite Entertainment: My favorite entertainment still is watching my brother wrestle for who is doing what chore. It was a fun time for me to be had watching on the side lines.
Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I was always fond of the sciences.
Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I didn’t ever like picking up after the livestock. That is the reason I knew to be good so I did not have to do that so much.
Favorite Sport: My favorite sport is archery. The skill it takes to hit a bull’s eye from 100 yards is remarkable.
Most Humiliating Moment: I have many since I have left my papa’s caravan, but I will not let them know of them. The most humiliating that my family is aware of is during a certain revel. It was required that everyone wear masks. The night went on and the mead was poured. Along with the mead, darkness and the mask it was hard to figure out who some people were. I went up to a pretty young las to flirt with, but to my finding after a long passionate kiss, it was a very close friend that I do look upon as sister. We vowed never to speak of it again, and have not done so.
Proudest Moment: I really have two. One was when my papa entrusted me with a caravan of my own. This is a big step and I hope I do not let my papa down. The other is being asked to be in the Troupe Festival. It is a great honor.
Craziest Person or silliest you know: Radu is definitely the craziest. Many say that it is Adonis, but I think that Radu can give him a run for the title.
What do you look for in the opposite sex: I look for large, beautiful eyes that I can lose myself in. I also love long dark hair that I am able to run my hands through, and of course a smile that would stop any man in his track.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, who is your immediate "overlord": My Papa. He gives me tasks to do and I do them.
Favorite Sport to watch: I do like to watch the Joust.
Do you remember your first kiss: Indeed I do. It was during a fire in the Middle East. I invited some ladies in the nearest village to join us. Hours later and many glasses of mead I came to like a certain lass. The kiss was a short kiss for the men of the village found us and took their women back.
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: Not as much as I have. Traveling around the world it is even hard to keep in touch with my own family.
Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: Whenever I get a chance I like to travel to the Caribbean. It is always nice weather and the scenery cannot be beat.
Have you ever been overseas: Many times. It is my job to travel the world to do my papa’s business.
Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: If it is a nice night I will sleep on the ground, but for the most part I have wooden floors. Since coming from having my own caravan I do have the largest caravan in the Troupe. It becomes very popular in the cold, rainy nights.
What is your bed made of: Of comfortable material that I have acquired during my travels in China.
How many people sleep in your bed: Me and my dog Thor.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me:
1. I am the heir to my father’s caravan and fortune.
2. I have a twin brother Santiago. He was born after me, but he begs the differ.
3. Being away from my papa and the caravan, I have learned more about life and the meaning family.
4. I never would have thought that I would be joining the Troupe.
5. I believe that Lucianna is doing great in my leave. I just hope that she has patience. The one thing that my brothers and sisters taught me was patience.
6. It is an amazing feeling to be reunited with Esmerelda again. We have a lot to catch up on.
7. I do not want to take the place of Xavier. I just want to do a good job in his leave.
8. I hope that my family and friends have not forgotten about me since I have been away.
9. I seem to have the ability to persuade even the most stubborn and reluctant of people to do what I want.
10. Adonis is jealous of my skills at dancing. He might not admit it, but he is also of my ability to woo a women.