Santiago Boleyn
First Person Survey for: Santiago Boleyn
Name Given at Birth: Santiago Artani Boleyn
Nicknames: As of yet, none.
Hometown or where you were born: I was born in the back of a wagon near Canterbury.
Current Residence: Canterbury at the moment. But I am unsure how long I will be staying. My father may send me to some distant land at any moment.
Age: 28 years have I walked this earth. Where does time go?
Class: I do not place myself in a class. I associate with all levels of people.
What do you do, your main function in life/society: I am gypsy. That is my job. But if you would like the details of my life then here, I will tell tell you the boring part of my life. I travel to various lands with my family's caravan where we trade goods for theirs. Exciting, no? But when the work is done, then life picks up. Father sometimes sends me to take care of a possible situation that needs attending. The way I am to handle them, I cannot say. But enough of business. My real job when you get to the bottom line is to woo as many women as I can. Best job anyone can do.Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: Have I gone skinny-dipping? Have you? Well of course I have. I do it all the time. And when I say all the time, I am not counting my bathing as some do. Though I do bathe quite often. I prefer to be a clean gypsy. Anyways there is no greater freedom than when you skinny-dip, especially when there are ladies joining in on the swimming.
Do you make fun of people: Not really. Its not something I enjoy doing. But I have to admit, I do make fun of my brothers though.
Favorite Color: A favorite color? The color depends on what it is and what it is around. For green leaves on a tree in spring are not as beautiful as the various colors they become in fall. So I guess what ever color I think is beautiful at the time, would be my favorite.
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: I have been blamed for various crimes, but never convicted. Sometimes it is because I am able to get away before a judgment can be placed upon my head.
Closest friends/How did you meet: Georgio(Peasnat fiddler now). We met at a revel about ten years ago. He is one of the best fiddle players I have ever seen. And, being the Boleyn that I am, seeing his talent I was quick to befriend him for future affairs my father holds. But it was at the revels we worked together to woo any lady or wench that caught our eye. He would play, while I poured words into their souls, until all they knew was his mucis those words. Then the next day we would be gone laughing and talking about when the next revel would be.
One Pillow or two: I have two pillows. Though how many I use is another story. It just depends on how comfortable I am.
Pets: I have never actually owned or would call any of the animals I have come across a pet.
Favorite Type of Music: Gypsy violin
Hobbies/Pastimes: Wooing is one of my favorite things to do. Also I love attempting to get out of work. It is more like a game to me than anything else.Personal Hygiene: I bathe as much as I can. Smelling horribly would not be proper. Appearance is everything. No, I take that back. Smelling nice is everything. How else can you attract women?
Favorite Food: Pretty much anything I like. If I like it then I will eat. And I am a very picky eater. Though meat would be my favorite. I am unable to really choose a favorite food.
Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: My father is the Maestro, so yes, he is alive. Do I get along with him? I think so.
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: My mother Alexandria, died while giving birth to Martino and myself.
Favorite place to relax: I feel more relaxed in a forest listening to nature or along the water's edge by a lake or stream.
Favorite Holy Day / Why: Yule. That was a simple question. A week to spend with family and absolutely no working! Oh. And there is a lot of good food.
Favorite Drink: Mead. If it doesn't effect the mind, then it is not a drink.
What's your bedtime: Whenever my work is done or whenever I feel like it. Though sometimes I will suffer the next morning because of that.What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: I have black riding boots. They tear easily but they are comfortable. And they are easy to dance in.
Are you married or single: Single. Though father is trying to remedy that. And as fast as he possible can, I am sure
Do you have a family / who are they: If you really need me to answer that question you are not the brightest one around. I sometimes think my family is larger than some of the places we visit. But ok, I have 13 brothers and sisters, numerous aunts and uncles and cousins, and of course my father, the Maestro.Favorite Entertainment: Attend revels.
Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I always enjoyed reading. You can escape your everyday life with a book.Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Cleaning the stables. Not a fun thing to do.
Favorite Sport: Wooing! It is a sport right? Indeed it is. Very very competitive. Also a very dangerous one if you do not know what you are doing.Most Humiliating Moment: I was sent to a distant country for reasons I won't say, by the Maestro. While trying to procure the objective of my mission, I ended up being stuck in a harem for a month. I had to dress like a woman everyday and somehow avoid being the "next one." When I finally made it back to the caravan, I was empty handed. The only time I had ever failed an important task given to me.
Proudest Moment: The day I won my first duel. I was only sixteen years old when my father sent me to some land. I was to trade with a lord for some item that father wanted. When I got there we started negotiating what he wanted for it. I ended up tuning him out when his lovely wife stepped into the room. She was only a few years older than myself so of course it was my job as a Boleyn to woo her. Her much elder Lord and husband did not like that apparently so he smacked her across the face and challenged me. I accepted it, because no man should ever hit a lady. In the end, I slew him and was able to retrieve the item for free. Though the Lord's ex-wife said I could have it only if I stayed four nights longer. Who am I to argue such negotiations?
Craziest Person or silliest you know: I did happen to run into this strange pirate named Billy. Couldn't speak a word, but the way he acted seemed like he has swallowed too much sea water in his time.
What do you look for in the opposite sex: Her purse and her hips. Mostly the hips.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord": My father the Maestro.And how do you feel about that person: I care about my father as a son should. Though I dislike a lot of his decisions.
Favorite Sport to watch: I always enjoyed watching the jousts
Do you remember your first kiss: I believe it was in the forest next to a revel my family attended. I was ten years of age when I received my first kiss. The girl was eleven and her father thought best to try and get her close to one of our family's boys. And since Martino was tied by an invisible rope to our father she chose me. She led me into the forest where the music of the revel could just barely be heard. Here she started talking to me about a union. Though I was only a boy, my father taught me all about this type of union. She did not like the answer I gave her, so she got rather upset. Needless to say her fighting style was pitiful and when she was disarmed, I leaned down and kissed her. I was not sure if it was anger or if she was truly blushing. Either way, I left her there and returned to the revel.Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: Of course I do. They are my brothers. Its kind of hard to lose touch with them since they travel with me.
Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: This is an easy question. Where ever I can get away from working.
Have you ever been overseas: Which one? I have crossed many of them.
Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: All of them. Depending on where I am staying that night.
What is your bed made of: Again, it depends on where I am at that night.
How many people sleep in your bed: My brothers sleep in the same wagon as I do. So in other words, too many.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me
1. I am the son of one of the most influential people, the Maestro
2. I am gifted with having the ability to talk my way out of various situations. Mostly the work that has to be done around the caravan.
3. I enjoy dancing and singing.
4. My aunt Belladona has invited me to join her caravan. Which I have been thinking a lot on this subject. I am unsure as to what to do. She has told me of many benefits in joining with her group.
5. I am a very hard worker when I want to be.
6. I do not want the Maestro to force me to marry a woman of his choice.
7. I do however, wish to settle down at some point and have a family of my own.
8. I was born a minute after Martino and have been dubbed the second son, even though we are twins. So he is the one that will be taking over when the Maestro want to pass it down.
9. I love beautiful jewelry. If I see something I feel I can't live without, I'll get it. One way or another.
10. I have a bigger stomach than all of my brothers, except maybe Martino. We're about the same. I am one that appreciates a good meal or two. Or three.