Name Given at Birth: Nadia Oana Artenie
Nicknames: I used to hear Adonis mutter "Naughty-a" under his breath. A few of the older Boleyn brothers have taken to calling me "Naughty Nadia". I do not know they are implying.
Hometown or where you were born?: I was born in a town in France along the Rhone River called Montélimar.
Current Residence: Wherever the vardo rests. My caravan has been traveling all across the world performing at the will of the Maestro.
Age: 25
Class: Gypsy, but one of the most respected gypsies.
What do you do/your main function in life/society?: One-third of my purpose is to be a tutor to Cezar Boleyn. Another third is spent performing with the Troupe Festival and the last third is spent annoying Iosif.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping/Do you know how to swim?: I have never been skinny. I do know how to swim though and enjoy doing it as often as possible.
Do you make fun of people?: I tease all of my gypsy friends in a light manner. The only person I truly make fun of Iosif.
Favorite color: My favorite color is green. It is the color of leaves, and grass, and life.
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime?: I did not break the law but you could call it a crime of the heart.
Closest friends? How did you meet?:
One pillow or two?: I have two but will gladly give them up to someone who has none. Unless it is Iosif. In that case, I take his. Then I have three pillows.
Pets: I have a soft heart for animals and I feel it is wrong to keep them from their natural habitat.
Favorite type of music: Anything that I am able to play on my flute or drum. I love to hear Txeru play his violin while we are singing and dancing.
Hobbies/pastimes: Making music, of course. I also enjoy dancing and making my friends laugh.
Personal hygiene: I bathe as often as possible and try to always keep sweet smelling flowers in my hair.
Favorite food: Fresh fruits and cheeses. Oh, and bread also. Did I mention I like sweets as well? Wild games I quite tasty too.
Are your parents alive? Do you get a long with them?: I honestly do not know if my parents are alive or not. When I was a in my seventeenth cycle of seasons, I ran away from home and was taken in by the gypsies. All I know now is the gypsy life.
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die?:
Favorite place to relax: Beneath a starry sky while a gentle breeze carries the sounds of nature and distant music to my ears.
Favorite Holy Day? Why?: Whitsuntide. The only childhood memory I have is receiving gifts and much food during this happy season.
Favorite drink: Clean water and tasty honey mead.
What’s your bedtime: Whenever I am tired. Lyanka, Cosmina, and I often stay up late chatting in the moonlight.
What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet?: I prefer to be barefoot but I do have a fine pair of leather shoes to wear when the ground becomes too rocky.
Are you married or single: I am single though many of the other gypsies, including my dear friends Lyanka and Cosmina, have made suggestions about Iosif. I would NEVER marry Iosif. He is more irritating than a hornet in my vardo.
Do you have a family? Who are they: My un-related family are all of the gypsies.
Favorite entertainment: I love to watch the gypsy boys dance. There is nothing better than a flock of gypsy sons dancing to the passionate beat of the drum.
Favorite subject in school or chore growing up: I always enjoyed my music lessons.
Lease favorite subject in school or chore growing up: I do not like history. I find it extremely boring.
Favorite sport: When I was young I was never allowed to participate in any kind of sports. I suppose dancing is now my favorite sport.
Most humiliating moment: My most humiliating moment was being dismissed as a court musician in Montelimar. I was so humiliated I ran away and is how I ended up with Troupe Festival. You flirt with one guard and suddenly you’re an outcast.
Proudest moment: My proudest moment was when I was selected as a member of the court musicians. I have never seen my parents more proud.
Craziest person of silliest you know: Cosmina is very silly. She always have a way of putting in me in a good mood.
What do you look for in the opposite sex?: A man with a kind heart, a handsome appearance, and a quick wit.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them. Who is your immediate "overlord"?: The Maestro. I take orders from him and him only.
Favorite sport to watch: It is very entertaining to watch Cosmina and Lyanka fight for the attention of Cezar. I don’t know what I’m going to do with those two.
Do you remember your first kiss: I do remember my first kiss. Like I said, you flirt with one guard…
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends?: No, I do not. I have lost contact with all of them. I miss them sometimes.
Where is your favorite "vacation" spot?: We gypsies travel so much that everywhere we go seems like a vacation. I did enjoy Spain. Their dancing is almost as passionate as gypsy dancing.
Have you ever been overseas?: Yes, many times thanks to the Maestro.
Do you have dirt/mud floors or stone?: The vardo has wooden floors.
What is your bed made of?: I have several soft blankets that I have been gifted from past pupils. They make a very comfortable bed.
How many people sleep in your bed: I sleep alone, thought Cosmina and Lyanka stay with me if it is storming.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me:
- I want to be friends with everyone. I know most of those who reside in Canturbury.
- I am a shameless flirt. Most of the time I don’t even realize I am flirting.
- I am deathly afraid of spiders. As much as Iosif annoys me, he is a very good spider killer.
- I can read and write very well.
- It is hard for me to stay in one place too long.
- The person I respect the most is the Maestro. He is truly the greatest gypsy in all the land.
- I am very good at teaching gypsies to dance, which is why they Maestro sent Cezar to me.
- I always try to make at least 10 people smile every day.
- I love jewelry and can never have too much.
- I do not always know how to respond to compliments. I am a very humble person and do not seek a lot of recognition.