Gus Nouvelle

Gus Nouvelle

Appearance

Gus Nouvelle carries the serene aura of an Asgardian knight whose heart shines brighter than his armor. His platinum-blonde hair, tied in a loose side braid, gleams beneath the radiant skies of Asgard, while his mint-green eyes reflect sincerity, courage, and the quiet strength of a man who fights for what he believes in. His armor—forged from silversteel and trimmed with gold filigree—bears the royal insignia of Queen Mila Feywild, a mark of his sworn duty as her Paladin Knight and personal protector. Draped over his shoulders is a flowing royal blue cape, symbolizing both valor and devotion. Despite his noble composure, a faint flush often creeps to his face whenever his sisters tease him or when Leonessa Pendrafangs catches his eye. Though youthful and kind in appearance, subtle scars across his knuckles and jaw hint at years of discipline, duty, and quiet sacrifice.

Personality

Gus is the embodiment of humble heroism—earnest, respectful, and sometimes painfully shy. Beneath his courteous composure lies a knight who blushes easily, especially when teased by his sisters or complimented by his peers. Despite his bashfulness, he's steadfastly loyal and brave to the point of self-sacrifice. To Mila Feywild, he is not a suitor but a shield; his devotion to her is pure, rooted in admiration for her leadership and compassion. Around his friends, Gus's kind nature often turns comedic—he's a magnet for flustered misunderstandings and playful pranks. Yet, when battle calls, his light-hearted demeanor hardens into unshakable focus. There is no truer knight in Asgard, nor one more deserving of the trust placed upon him.

History

Born into the noble House Nouvelle, Gus was the second youngest among a family of prodigies — Thalia, the formidable Knight Commander of the Abyss; Nyla, the mischievous spellcaster; and Velena, the radiant Skyborne Valkyrie. With each of his sisters carving grand destinies across realms, Gus often found himself overshadowed, viewed as the soft-spoken brother with a kind heart but little edge. Yet, where others sought glory, Gus sought purpose. His humility, compassion, and unwavering resolve became his strength — virtues that caught the attention of Queen Mila Feywild, who saw in him a knight defined not by ambition, but by quiet conviction. Under Mila's guidance, Gus's once self-doubting nature blossomed into steadfast confidence. Trained within the Silver Citadel of Asgard, he honed his craft not to impress, but to protect. His loyalty and diligence earned him the title of Paladin Knight of the Queen, an honor few Asgardians could ever dream of. Over the years, he became both her trusted guard and moral anchor — the silent bulwark who never questioned orders, yet always acted with compassion. When the Primordials launched their invasions, Gus stood among the defenders of the Alliance, fighting beside heroes and gods alike. Though he never sought the spotlight, his courage on the battlefield became legend among soldiers — a knight who faced overwhelming odds with the same calm sincerity that defined his every action. His bond with his sisters remained strong, even as their paths diverged; to them, Gus was still the gentle brother who smiled through pain, who never faltered, and who carried the light of the Nouvelle name with humility and pride.

Synopsis

Now serving as the Paladin Knight of the Queen, Gus Nouvelle stands at the forefront of Asgard's defense, embodying the virtues of loyalty, compassion, and resolve. His bond with Queen Mila Feywild remains purely of faith and duty, but his heart belongs to Leonessa Pendrafangs, a fierce warrior who matches his bravery with wit. Despite his noble station, Gus remains humorously grounded — still flustered by compliments, still teased by his sisters, and still enduring Nyla's occasional 'Chestnut Spell,' which turns him into a tiny talking chestnut with stubby limbs. Yet, behind the laughter and bashfulness lies a man of profound strength. In a realm of shining heroes and divine beings, Gus Nouvelle remains something rarer — a humble knight who proves that gentleness can stand shoulder to shoulder with greatness.

Trivia

His nickname 'Shy Chestnut' was coined by Nyla Nouvelle, who created a harmless transformation spell that turns him into a small chestnut with tiny arms and legs whenever he gets too flustered.

Leonessa Pendrafangs often calls him 'Sir Sunshine' due to his tendency to brighten even the tensest situations.

He keeps a moonstone brooch crafted by Queen Mila Feywild, which he regards as his most treasured possession.

Gus is known to unconsciously apologize to training dummies after striking them too hard.

His favorite dish is honey-glazed roast duck, which he secretly learned to cook after discovering it was the Queen's favorite meal.

Known across Asgard as 'The Eternal Victim of Arcane Nonsense.' Even Odin once apologized to him.

Keeps a 'Nyla Counter' tally on his gauntlet to track how many times he's been pranked. It's currently at 347.

Once accidentally prayed to the wrong goddess while panicking mid-prank, earning him a divine letter of confusion.

Carries an anti-transmutation rune pendant — it rarely works.

When in chestnut form, he once rolled into Mila Feywild's throne room screaming, 'I resign!'

Has developed an instinctive flinch whenever Nyla starts rhyming — even in casual conversation.

Rumor says he once tried to prank Nyla back by swapping her staff with a broom; the broom exploded into frogs.

After years of torment, Gus can now sense magic buildup whenever Nyla's nearby. His quote: 'If the air sparkles, I run.'

Keeps a journal titled 'How to Survive My Family,' which begins with 'Step 1: Accept Nothing is Safe.'

Is the only Nouvelle sibling who's never successfully pulled off a prank — mostly because he feels bad mid-way through.

Nyla once enchanted his armor to shout compliments every time he blocked an attack. It yelled 'Nice block, hero boy!' for three days.

Gus once hid Nyla's staff for revenge. She turned his bed into jelly.

When drunk, he confesses that Nyla's antics 'keep the family alive,' but insists he'll never admit that to her face.

Despite his suffering, he always helps Nyla clean up the aftermath of her experiments — usually while sighing, 'Why do I love you people…'