Personal Message
is my red, red enough? i’m waiting for your teeth at my throat. it’s only good manners.
— stephanie valente.
oh, wicked woman
yi eunkyung, the second princess consort. at thirty-four years of age, she is the eldest granddaughter of prime minister yi and the older sister of crown princess consort yi eunyoung. she is the wife of second prince wang hwan and the mother to three of his kids — wang dalkyung, wang dalhee, and wang eun.
twang hwansecond prince of goryeo
you live inside me, the same way I live inside you.
a möbius strip, a snake always swallowing its own tail. mutually assured destruction, maybe, or mutual deification.
mutual consumption.
i will be the house that holds every part of you.
a möbius strip, a snake always swallowing its own tail. mutually assured destruction, maybe, or mutual deification.
mutual consumption.
i will be the house that holds every part of you.
— mabel: matryoshka
desire and devotion
恩 – eun, for “kindness and mercy”.
敬 – kyung, for “respect and honor”.
together, they created a name to be spoken with reverence, symbolizing the birth of a daughter who would bring forth a new generation for the jeonju yi clan.
eunkyung was raised and polished to perfection as the brightest jewel amongst the goryeo nobility. beautiful, oh so beautiful, her radiance turned heads while her mannerisms captured hearts. the world itself seemed to bow to her whims, for what yi eunkyung desired, she was certain to possess.
from a young age, the woman was raised in the lap of luxury and groomed for a life of comfort. ever mindful of their standing, the jeonju yi clan ensured that their children were married into households of equal or greater power, and eunkyung was no exception. by sixteen, her grandfather had secured for her a match of remarkable standing—a union that promised continued wealth, influence, and a continuation of the family’s legacy. and the young girl, dutiful and indulgent to her gilded upbringing, saw no reason to object. she was born to be a trophy wife, after all, and she did not mind being a shimmering prize on a pedestal. so long as her life remained luxurious, she cared little for the details.
until she saw him.
she had heard of wang hwan before, of course. his reputation had preceded him: the eldest son of the king yet passed over for the title of crown prince, a brilliant commander whose hands were as stained with blood as his name was with scandal. his hunger for power was whispered about in the corridors of the palace, his ambition painted as cruel and insatiable. and yet, when eunkyung saw him, none of that mattered. to her, second prince wang hwan was perfection incarnate.
and she would have him, whether he liked it or not.
the moment the thought took root in her mind, there was no shaking it. the sun had not even set on the day of their meeting when eunkyung announced her intentions to marry the second prince. her family was aghast. the elders raged, their voices rising in chorus against her. why lower herself to a disgraced prince when the yi clan could offer her to any royal of her choosing? the second prince was a man with no future, they said. he would bring ruin to her name, they warned. surely, they could arrange a more suitable match if she did not like her current betrothed—a duke, a prince from a neighboring kingdom, someone worthy of of her. anyone but wang hwan. they pleaded, threatened, and reasoned, but eunkyung would not have it.
“i will marry him, or i will marry no one.”
before the next fortnight, her original betrothed would receive a letter from her declaring that she was calling off their engagement. one that claimed she could not marry him, because she would marry the second prince. it was audacious for a young woman to claim such agency. but she was a daughter of the jeonju yi clan. she would have her way, as she always did. her family would not deny her what she wanted. and she wanted wang hwan.
the wheels of manipulation were set in motion, orchestrated by the elders, who begrudgingly acknowledged that she would not give up this relentless pursuit of hers. though the second prince seemed indifferent to the match—resistant, even—eunkyung paid no mind. she knew that the benefits of aligning himself with the yi clan would be impossible for him to ignore. he could not afford to spurn the connections and influence a wife like her would bring. thus, when the royal decree was issued, solidifying their engagement, she was not surprised in the slightest. there was no alternative outcome.
they wed when she turned twenty years of age in a celebration that was a spectacle of opulent grandeur. and as she stood beside wang hwan, vowing her life to him, eunkyung silently made another vow to herself. the world had always bent to her will, and she would stop at nothing to mold her husband into the man she believed he could become. he would want for nothing so long as she stood by his side.
she would be hwan’s wings, lifting him from the shadows to the heights he so desperately sought. she would be his shield, guarding him from those who wished to see him fall. his battles would be hers to fight, his enemies hers to crush.
he would soar, and she would make it so.
敬 – kyung, for “respect and honor”.
together, they created a name to be spoken with reverence, symbolizing the birth of a daughter who would bring forth a new generation for the jeonju yi clan.
eunkyung was raised and polished to perfection as the brightest jewel amongst the goryeo nobility. beautiful, oh so beautiful, her radiance turned heads while her mannerisms captured hearts. the world itself seemed to bow to her whims, for what yi eunkyung desired, she was certain to possess.
from a young age, the woman was raised in the lap of luxury and groomed for a life of comfort. ever mindful of their standing, the jeonju yi clan ensured that their children were married into households of equal or greater power, and eunkyung was no exception. by sixteen, her grandfather had secured for her a match of remarkable standing—a union that promised continued wealth, influence, and a continuation of the family’s legacy. and the young girl, dutiful and indulgent to her gilded upbringing, saw no reason to object. she was born to be a trophy wife, after all, and she did not mind being a shimmering prize on a pedestal. so long as her life remained luxurious, she cared little for the details.
until she saw him.
she had heard of wang hwan before, of course. his reputation had preceded him: the eldest son of the king yet passed over for the title of crown prince, a brilliant commander whose hands were as stained with blood as his name was with scandal. his hunger for power was whispered about in the corridors of the palace, his ambition painted as cruel and insatiable. and yet, when eunkyung saw him, none of that mattered. to her, second prince wang hwan was perfection incarnate.
and she would have him, whether he liked it or not.
the moment the thought took root in her mind, there was no shaking it. the sun had not even set on the day of their meeting when eunkyung announced her intentions to marry the second prince. her family was aghast. the elders raged, their voices rising in chorus against her. why lower herself to a disgraced prince when the yi clan could offer her to any royal of her choosing? the second prince was a man with no future, they said. he would bring ruin to her name, they warned. surely, they could arrange a more suitable match if she did not like her current betrothed—a duke, a prince from a neighboring kingdom, someone worthy of of her. anyone but wang hwan. they pleaded, threatened, and reasoned, but eunkyung would not have it.
“i will marry him, or i will marry no one.”
before the next fortnight, her original betrothed would receive a letter from her declaring that she was calling off their engagement. one that claimed she could not marry him, because she would marry the second prince. it was audacious for a young woman to claim such agency. but she was a daughter of the jeonju yi clan. she would have her way, as she always did. her family would not deny her what she wanted. and she wanted wang hwan.
the wheels of manipulation were set in motion, orchestrated by the elders, who begrudgingly acknowledged that she would not give up this relentless pursuit of hers. though the second prince seemed indifferent to the match—resistant, even—eunkyung paid no mind. she knew that the benefits of aligning himself with the yi clan would be impossible for him to ignore. he could not afford to spurn the connections and influence a wife like her would bring. thus, when the royal decree was issued, solidifying their engagement, she was not surprised in the slightest. there was no alternative outcome.
they wed when she turned twenty years of age in a celebration that was a spectacle of opulent grandeur. and as she stood beside wang hwan, vowing her life to him, eunkyung silently made another vow to herself. the world had always bent to her will, and she would stop at nothing to mold her husband into the man she believed he could become. he would want for nothing so long as she stood by his side.
she would be hwan’s wings, lifting him from the shadows to the heights he so desperately sought. she would be his shield, guarding him from those who wished to see him fall. his battles would be hers to fight, his enemies hers to crush.
he would soar, and she would make it so.
appearance
a slender figure with pale and soft skin. raven tresses styled in a neat chignon without a single strand out of place. plump tiers that are always tinted a deep red. long and manicured nails painted to match the color of her lips. heavy golden accessories embedded with rubies, diamonds, and pearls of the finest quality. fine silk hanboks with intricate gold embroidery in the shades of deep and dark colors such as maroon, violet, indigo, and black.
personality
highly intelligent, calculated, and determined at her core. understands how to wield power and excels at using her charm to bend others to her will. possesses an innate ability to control situations and manipulate those around her to achieve her own goals. is relentlessly ambitious to achieve what she believes she deserves, regardless of the cost. willing to deceive and abandon others in pursuit of her own goals. as such, she believes the ends justify the means which leads to her ruthlessness and obsessive nature. cold, generally dismissive of most, and blind to the emotional toll of her actions. has no patience for weakness or failure. comes off as wicked, detached, and self-serving.
fears
harm falling upon her children, but most especially her son.
the day she cannot deny that her husband’s heart has begun to beat in his chest for another.
the day she cannot deny that her husband’s heart has begun to beat in his chest for another.
allies and foes
the family she created
consists of second prince wang hwan, wang dalkyung, wang dalhee, and wang eun.
there is no length that eunkyung would not go to for her family, even if it means she would face certain death. she is fiercely protective of them all, although she is most concerned about her son, who she believes reaffirmed her worth in her husband’s eyes, considering how many years it took for her to provide him with an heir.she is scared to admit she will not be able to provide him with another, at least not without the cost of her life.
there is no length that eunkyung would not go to for her family, even if it means she would face certain death. she is fiercely protective of them all, although she is most concerned about her son, who she believes reaffirmed her worth in her husband’s eyes, considering how many years it took for her to provide him with an heir.
the family she came from
consists of yi eunyoung, eunyoung’s children, and the other members of the jeonju yi clan.
the jeonju yi clan traces its origins back to the goguryeo era. the head of the family started off as a prominent merchant in the goguryeo era and the clan was known for being a big influence in the trade industry when it first emerged.
the head of the yi clan was a close friend and strong ally of the first king of goryeo, aiding him in overthrowing his rival to ascend the throne. since then, the yi family has kept close ties with the royal family, and the head of the family usually ascends to a powerful role in the monarch’s assembly.
currently, the head of the family is yi seon, who is the nation’s prime minister and a special advisor to the royal family.
while eunkyung remains loyal to her familial clan, they are secondary in her life and they are aware of this after her pledging allegiance to her mother-in-law’s clan.
the jeonju yi clan traces its origins back to the goguryeo era. the head of the family started off as a prominent merchant in the goguryeo era and the clan was known for being a big influence in the trade industry when it first emerged.
the head of the yi clan was a close friend and strong ally of the first king of goryeo, aiding him in overthrowing his rival to ascend the throne. since then, the yi family has kept close ties with the royal family, and the head of the family usually ascends to a powerful role in the monarch’s assembly.
currently, the head of the family is yi seon, who is the nation’s prime minister and a special advisor to the royal family.
while eunkyung remains loyal to her familial clan, they are secondary in her life and they are aware of this after her pledging allegiance to her mother-in-law’s clan.
the others
roh jeonghui + seonghwa: writing . . .
李恩敬⸺YI EUNKYUNG
played by aspera
you know the drill. scroll down.
‣ writing style
third pov, any length. rooms only. no random starters please.
‣ plotting
shoot me a message to plot! i’m good with any genre but i tend to gravitate toward angst, drama, slice-of-life. at atarah, i’m excited to explore darker characters and plots!
with that said, i don’t have many triggers. however, i will absolutely not write the following: svsh, horror, vore, , , & terminal illness.
with that said, i don’t have many triggers. however, i will absolutely not write the following: svsh, horror, vore, , , & terminal illness.
‣ reply speed
if you know me, you know that i will never escape my backlog (sobbing). however, i will prioritize replies at atarah a little bit more due to the roleplay’s structure, so you can expect faster replies. if i haven’t replied to you in five (5) days while actively replying to other threads, feel free to poke me. i have a tracker of all my replies i need to do and a specific way in which i get through them, but i’m happy to adjust my prioritization methodology if it will help you. no hard feelings! with that said, i am a yapper in chat so know that i am not ignoring you... i am just yapping. if you need my immediate attention, feel free to call me out.
dob
may 23, 1071
age
thirty-four (34)
title
consort
address
hwan-gun buin
clan
jeonju yi
allegiance
consort cho
let the world burn
chris grey & ari abdul
dalkyung
• eldest, daughter
• born 1094, age 12
• born 1094, age 12
dalhee
• second daughter
• born 1097, age 8
• born 1097, age 8
eun
• only son
• born 1102, age 3
• born 1102, age 3