NAME: Spain (Antonio Fernandez-Carriedo) CANON: Hetalia CANON POINT: 1588 AGE: Old as Spanish dirt. Physically a dumb 18 year old. APPEARANCE: note: in modern clothes but still the same loser PERSONALITY:
Representing the country of eternal sunshine and good spirit, Spain is a warm hearted and cheerful man, renowned for his carefree optimism. With a little bit of hard work and faith, Spain believes that anything and everything will work out in the end. However, there are times when things become so hopeless that even Spain becomes a miserable character. When his economy hits a new low, he succumbs to illness and becomes convinced he's going to die. Dramatically, he begins to make his last wishes and cries pathetically in bed. But hey! In the end, everything did get better and wow, what do you mean he was dying? Everything is completely fine!
Even if things don't work out in the end though, he's the type of person who still keeps fighting until he can't fight anymore. Well, it doesn't help that he's also a very stubborn and competitive spirit too! Spain's the type of guy who will fight 80 years if he thinks he's right and will refuse to talk to someone for almost a century because they wronged him in the past. Just because he keeps fighting though that doesn't mean he always wins. In fact, Spain's history is filled with miserable endings. In the 1500s he's defeated by the young British Empire, in the early 1600s he's tormented by a newly independent Netherlands, and in 1898 his entire empire is defeated by a nation barely over a century old.
Another notable trait of his is his obliviousness. It is said that Spain is so oblivious, he's completely unable to read situations. He doesn't even try to read the atmosphere anymore. As a result, many things go over his head and it's very easy to run circles around or play him. It's so bad that people will use it against him to get him to do what they want. During one April Fool's event, France convinces him to host April Fool's by bring havoc to the world. In the end, he's convinced (again, by France) that he's done a horrible deed and that the only way to correct it is to strip naked. He willingly does so without a second question. At least you can say he did it for selfless reasons-- the fate of the world was at risk of being attacked by massive tomatoes! He had to strip! Unfortunately, he also never really learns and can fall for the same trick over and over again so many times. At the very least, he's learned not to completely trust certain characters (France, England, etc) but it also doesn't take much convincing for him to change his mind.
Coming from the year 1588, there will be some differences to his personality but overall, he is the same character. He's still optimistic and oblivious to a fault but in his younger years, his stubbornness and competitiveness are at it's highest. In 1588, Spain is the strongest empire and greatest empire in the world. For a very long time, his strength has gone unchecked and he has support from another great power, the Habsburg Dynasty. The Habsburg Union is an important thing for Spain and as a result of the union, you can rarely see Spain with an empty "house." He gets along with Austria whom he was in a union with for several centuries before a rather messy fall out. However, strips that take place in the future show Spain and Austria in modern time helping each other out when their economies hit a low and they have to make flowers to raise it. Other strips show Spain as reluctant to fight against Austria at times of war. Aside from Austria, there are the Italy brothers whom Spain absolutely adores. He claims that his ultimate wish is to live happily ever after with the two of them to which Austria scolds Spain claiming he will not share the union with anyone else. He also gets along with Belgium who helps take care of the house but his relationship with her brother is a complicated one.
Of the Italies, Spain is very close to the older brother, South Italy. Spain gained control of South Italy after a series of battles against France. Italy came under Habsburg domain and the southern half was given to Spain to control. Excited over the idea of "having a lackey too" Spain is quickly disappointed to learn that he has inherited the lazy, clumsy, and foul mouthed Romano. Though Romano is nothing but trouble in Spain's house, Spain still spoils him terribly even when he can't afford to do so. However, Spain is also very strict and scolds him when he acts up. He also loses his patience easily and due to his inability to read the atmosphere, he some times says hurtful things. In one instance, he sends Romano running away after the things he says. Gradually, Spain has begun to learn more about Romano since then and has been more careful about what he says. His love for his henchman is so great that when Italy is in danger, Spain transforms from a lazy country boy to an active, protective, and serious guardian.
While many nations have tried to fight him for one reason or another, very few have succeeded against him. At the time, many of his current opponents have yet to reach their potential but gradually, they have begun to leave dents in his empire. This has resulted in a very complicated relationship with several nations, most notably: England, Netherlands, and France.
France is a rather questionable addition to the Romance family. Though France is Spain's traditional ally, France seems to cause more trouble for Spain than good, especially with the way France is eying his Italian territories. Still, the two share a boarder and they share a tolerable but unwanted relationship.
Spain absolutely abhors England at the moment. England has tormented him at sea in recent years and the fact that the island nation is helping another one of Spain's enemies (the netherlands) doesn't help. At Spain's current canon point, Spain has just launched an all out attack and ill-fated attack against England. The event known as the Spanish Armada is a critical point in Spain's history which can be considered one of the first steps towards the fall of the Spanish Empire. The effects of the event won't be known to Spain but needless to say, the absolute defeat will take a serious toll on Spain's pride.
Despite the loss though, he is a nation and for his people, he will stubbornly fight and never give up. In order for his people to be happy he must keep fighting and try to win every thing he can for them-- every war, every foreign land. And, well, to be honest, when he wins, he benefits too. Spain is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, rich with gold and spices reaped from his overseas possessions. He has enough gold to drive the other nations mad with jealously (and to an extent, it does). However, he's horrible with money and the excess wealth he's acquired has led to inflation and a rather poor economy. In Spain's case, there is definitely such thing as too much of a good thing (though, he's unaware of this).
PROJECTED CLASS:
♔ Cavalier
I want Spain's base class to be a cavalier. His original weapon in canon was a halberd like weapon. While he isn't shown with any horses in canon, Spain has a richhistory when it comes to horsemanship so it wouldn't be a stretch to say he has the appropriate skills. While the paladin class could work for him as well, I definitely see him as a more physical and aggressive fighter class like the cavalier.
OTHER: Spain will be arriving with his sword which was at his side. His halberd, however, did not make the trip.
"What do you think you're doing?" Spain yells as he picks himself up from the ground. His body is sore from being knocked onto the ground so many times but he isn't deterred.
Dusting off the back of his clothes, he begins to complain, "What is your problem? You know, I didn't ask for this mission but we have to do it! Do you understand?" He leans closer and jabs his companion in the rib with his finger. "We're in this together. You can't leave me and I can't leave you."
There's a huff and Spain's companion turns around, beginning to walk away.
"Were you listening?!" Spain exclaims in disbelief. He watches her back as she walks away and he doesn't move.
"I told you!" He yells.
(She'll come back)
"You can't leave!"
(She always does.)
"H-hey!"
(Except this time.)
He breaks into a run after her, tripping over his own lance which he forgot to pick up during his argument. Quickly, he kneels down to grab it and catches up.
"Ay!" He yells, trying to get her to stop. This is embarrassing. Things weren't supposed to go this way. He was Spain! He was famous for dealing with these sort of things! And here he was, in the middle of the marketplace, having an argument loudly in public. Now aware of the stares he was getting, he tries to calm himself down. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. He was the Kingdom of Spain. The greatest nation in the world with the greatest empire in all of history. He did not pick fights and throw tantrums in public. He was a better nation-- a better man-- than that.
"…I never had this problem at home, " He mumbles, walking alongside her. "Back at home, I'm a natural. Everyone likes me." Well, except for his enemies but hey! You win some, you lose some.
He waits for a response.
Nothing.
"Now we aren't talking at all?" In response, he gets an annoyed huff and a turn of the head.
Spain rolls his eyes and tries to take her by the reins.
Why did he ever decide to link with such a difficult horse?
Spain | Hetalia | Reserved
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CANON: Hetalia
CANON POINT: 1588
AGE: Old as Spanish dirt. Physically a dumb 18 year old.
APPEARANCE: note: in modern clothes but still the same loser
PERSONALITY:
PROJECTED CLASS:
OTHER: Spain will be arriving with his sword which was at his side. His halberd, however, did not make the trip.
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