" 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅. "

NAME

Matteo Nikos Venturo

gift from god • victory of the people • faithful

NICKNAME

Mattie (disliked by him but used by his sisters), Theo, Niko

AGE

Twenty-two

GENDER

Male

SEXUALITY

Pansexual

FACECLAIM

RJ King

ROLE

Victorian commoner

KINGDOM

Victoria

STATUS

Commoner; single

BACKSTORY

Matteo's family was somewhat of a big one, albeit a tight-knit one. Being the second eldest in the family, although he didn't have as many responsibilities as his older brother did, he still had his own share to take care of.

His family ran a woodcarving business, and when people first saw his small, lanky figure, one unlike the signature bulky one of some woodcarvers, they doubted his ability to create the delicate beauties made of wood. Easily, he proved them wrong.

Most of the creations showcased in the shop, as well as most of the commissions they accepted were taken care of by Matteo. His gentle fingers worked a masterful art to create these pieces, and the customers were only ever satisfied when they received the carvings.

Many, of course, didn't realise that this man held something against the people of upper class. Matteo's father had lead his family to drowning in debt when he had sought help from some nobles to get the woodcarving business started.

They had trusted the wrong people. When things started going well, the nobles had come back, demanding to be paid triple of what Matteo's family owed, and with time running out, they simply didn't have the money to give.

And so, the nobles took his father and killed him in a public execution, believing that this action would scare the other citizens into realising that the upper classes' words were law, and were not to be seen otherwise.

And now, with Matteo being selected as a participant of the upcoming selection, it seemed that Fate was tempting him to take retribution into his own hands.

PERSONALITY

Matteo can be extremely stubborn, and together with his elder brother, the two make a fearsome pair, especially when it comes to managing the family. He is, however, a kind and warm soul, and is constantly labelled as the big brown bear of his village, especially with his big figure coming into play.

Matteo is ultimately a shy and introverted boy, and he doesn't open up unless he's truly comfortable around you. And when he does open up, he becomes an entirely different person.

Of course, he can be incredibly cold and detached when in the presence of people he dislikes. He can hold grudges too, and for centuries at that. He, however, is awful at putting on façades, and can't lie to save his life.

LIKES

WOODCARVING

He'd spend all his life woodcarving if he could. Pair that with a quiet and calm environment, and Matteo has found his haven. This woodcarver can talk about woodcarving for hours, and he loves spending  his time gifting special woodcarvings to people who have a special place in his heart.

WARMTH

Fire and warmth reminds Matteo of his childhood - one of the only times in his life where he has felt truly at peace. He dreads the cold, mainly because his experiences of winter include endlessly chopping wood while covered in layers, his boots trenching tiredly through the snow.

GIFTING

His love language is Gift Giving, and he will always finds a way to create beautiful wooden pieces to give the special people in his life to show his gratitude and love.

DISLIKES

UPPER CLASS PEOPLE

Yes. He detests them, and is still waiting for a noble or royal to prove him wrong. To show him that they aren't just cold-hearted weasels and rats who only have money in their hearts.

THE COLD

He'd really rather the only season a year have be summer. Not too hot, of course. A nice blanket of warmth about 24/7 all year round would be the absolute best, in his opinion.

AVARICIOUS PEOPLE

Money cost him his father, and avaricious people destroyed his family.

WHO HE'S GOING FOR

Princess Rosella

WHY DID HE JOIN THE SELECTION?

His sister, a relationship advice columnist (at sixteen, mind you), begged him to join. And he did, to appease her, but he didn't even entertain the thought that he'd actually be selected to partake in the selection. Until he was selected to, of course.

THOUGHTS ON ROYAL OF CHOICE

"The public seems to love her, but I am yet to see if she is truly what she seems." With a small pause, he muttered, "God help us all if she's a spoiled, little brat."