Post by Philippe de Chagny on Jan 23, 2008 4:37:12 GMT -5
Name: Philippe Georges Marie de Chagny
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 163lbs
Appearance: It is well known that all de Chagny men are very handsome, and Philippe is no exception. The combination of his good looks and considerable wealth has made him one of the most sought after bachelors among the women of the upper class, all of whom do not realize that his relationship with the Opera’s prima ballerina is more than a passing fancy. Unfortunately for those women, they have to settle with just looking at him. While he is not vain or overly concerned with his appearance, Philippe is very aware that appearances matter and, with this in mind, he makes sure that he looks his best at all times.
Philippe de Chagny is a man who seems to be eternally young. There is an almost palpable energy around him, and when particularly pleased he moves not exactly with grace but rather with a youthful energy in his step. Standing at the height of 6’1, Philippe possesses a fairly lean and fit build that comes from a lifetime spent engaged in outdoor activities such as fencing and hunting, as well as a very active social life. His other physical features can only be described as befitting a nobleman. A strong forehead and jawline compliment a long, refined nose and high cheekbones. Lightly tanned skin complements his wavy dark brown hair (Philippe is very careful to look for gray hairs—ageing terrifies him—but has yet to see any), which he chooses to keep short, and icy blue eyes. Philippe had some degree of facial hair in his thirties, but after an insistent request from Sorelli he stays clean shaven for her. A charming smile is almost permanently fixed on his face, though the Comte is known to grow quite serious when discussing business matters.
An impeccable dresser, Philippe never overdresses or appears too casual in public. No matter the occasion, Philippe dresses immaculately, a skill that he learned from his late father as a boy. It is not altogether surprising that Philippe is often found in public in his evening clothes, as he is a frequenter of the opera, attending as many performances as he possibly can.
Personality: In the world of the Parisian aristocracy, Philippe is considered to be a shining example of the ideal patriarch. He is a great aristocrat and a good man, though a few of his peers dislike him because of his successes in life. Still, he is very fond of those who like him, and he is known to spoil and pamper those who are close to him, mainly Raoul and Sorelli.
In business and political situations, he takes his job as Comte very seriously, and while he found the job nearly impossible when he assumed the title as a young man, Philippe has grown into it and now approaches all situations with a finesse that comes not from instinct but rather nearly twenty years of tutoring in economics, politics, mathematics, and other such subjects. While he is not particularly gifted intellectually, Philippe is praised for his good sense and, after handling the finances of a household for almost twenty years, he has a flair for mathematics. Even though he doesn’t always personally agree with the ideas and policies of his peers, Philippe’s childhood spent training for his title gave him a feeling of duty and loyalty towards his family. Philippe has distinct memories of his father telling him “always place duty before self.”
That particular adage does not apply to Philippe’s social life, however. Philippe de Chagny is a man who knows how to perfectly balance work and pleasure. As he often says to his little brother, it is not good to be too good. Needless to say, being young, rich, and titled in Paris gave Philippe several social opportunities that he would have never ordinarily been exposed to. Having fun is extremely important to him, and Philippe was known to take his younger brother with him to some of the wilder parties that Paris had to offer. To him, a party does not mean croquet on Mme. Beyen’s lawn but rather something a little more…fun. It should be known that he does not feel like a bad influence on his younger brother. Philippe has an extensive social life and engages in many of the vices of the aristocracy: namely, drinking, smoking, and women.
Chief among those vices is women (or woman, as it is currently). In his younger years, like many of his contemporaries, Philippe was known as something of a ladies’ man. Over the years he gained an unspoken reputation as a person highly skilled in the ways of love but extremely fickle with women and unwilling to commit. After he ended a long engagement to a foreign baroness, Philippe did not have another serious, committed relationship until he met Céline. Philippe is deeply in love and utterly besotted with the prima ballerina, though they cannot marry or even be seen in a public place together without damaging his family’s name, a risk that he feels he could not bear to take.
While his work persona and recreation persona are completely different and the upper class is vaguely aware of his social life, Philippe is nonetheless praised for his faultless demeanor and good heart.
Wealth Status: Extraordinarily wealthy
Occupation: Comte de Chagny, opera patron, and head of one of the oldest, wealthiest, and most traditional families in France.
Personal Possessions: One signet ring with the de Chagny coat of arms, worn on the ring finger of his left hand. He has one townhouse in Paris, where he is currently living with Raoul, as well as a chateau in the French countryside and access to another home in Perros, belonging to his recently deceased aunt. Favorite personal items include a gold pocketwatch, diamond cufflinks that he is quite fond of, and a whole host of other luxury items befitting a man of his station.
Pets: None. He is way too busy to have pets. When he wants to lavish attention on something, he sees Céline Sorelli.
Family: Father: Philibert de Chagny – Deceased
Mother: Moerogis de Chagny, nee de La Martyniere – Deceased
Brother: Vicomte Raoul de Chagny
Sister: Cerise de Chagny
Sister: Madeleine de Chagny
History: Philippe de Chagny was born in the summer of 1840 in Chagny, France, the first child of the Comte and Comtesse de Chagny. His childhood was filled with luxury, and while he saw very little of his own parents, Philippe bonded with his many tutors and his two beloved sisters. From as early as he can remember, Philippe recalls his tutors telling him that his childhood and teenage years were to have one purpose only: to prepare to become le Comte de Chagny. While he assumed other children played in the countryside, Philippe’s early life was dominated by never ending lessons, lectures, memorization, and a great deal of reading and writing. The practice robbed Philippe of a normal childhood, but he was not unhappy.
When Philippe was twenty years old, the fourth addition to the de Chagny family, Raoul, was born. The day cost Philippe’s mother her life, and Philippe couldn’t help but notice that his cold and distant father was even colder to the infant Raoul. So, the de Chagny siblings seemingly “adopted” the baby Raoul and raised him like their own. When Philippe’s own father died, Philibert de Chagny not only left his oldest son the title of Comte, but also made him Raoul’s guardian. It was all a bit overwhelming for him, but Philippe adored his baby brother and doted upon him as if he were his own son. The next several years of his life were almost impossible for the young Philippe. Raising a child and running a family all by himself (his sisters had been married off to foreign aristocrats shortly after the death of Philibert) was not easy, and to make the order a little more bearable Philippe arranged for an aunt in Perros to take Raoul for the summer while he traveled on business. During this time in his life, Philippe met and courted several women, often just for the sport of it, though he was involved in a long term relationship with an Italian baroness, who he proposed to. The engagement turned sour and eventually ended when the two families couldn’t stand each other, and from that day on Philippe embraced the life of a bachelor, still pursuing women but only really to share his bed.
Time passed, and as Philippe grew more confident with his skills as a nobleman, he and Raoul moved from Chagny to the family mansion in Paris, which hadn’t been occupied since the death of their mother. In a matter of years, Raoul turned eighteen and joined the navy, leaving Philippe alone for the first time in his life. Following the suggestion of a business partner, Philippe made the decision to become a patron of the opera. Not only would it look good for his family, but it would also give him something to do during the evenings. At his first opera performance, Philippe watched the singers disinterestedly, but his attention was riveted on the stage during the ballet. His gaze remained on the prima ballerina, a creature so graceful and lovely that she could not possibly be real, and Philippe vowed to see her after the performance. This was the beginning of his relationship with Céline Sorelli, the prima ballerina of the opera. While he at first only had lust on his mind, as the weeks turned to months Philippe realized that he had truly fallen in love with the dancer. They have been seeing each other privately for over three years now, and while Philippe is completely devoted to her, both know that marriage is impossible. Because he cannot marry the woman he would want to make his wife, Philippe refuses to marry at all, much to the frustration of his family.
Participate in the story of the Phantom? Only peripherally, but yes.
Sample Post: Well, this is also Raoul on this site, so would any of my posts here work? If you would like me to write as Philippe, please let me know and I will do so.
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 163lbs
Appearance: It is well known that all de Chagny men are very handsome, and Philippe is no exception. The combination of his good looks and considerable wealth has made him one of the most sought after bachelors among the women of the upper class, all of whom do not realize that his relationship with the Opera’s prima ballerina is more than a passing fancy. Unfortunately for those women, they have to settle with just looking at him. While he is not vain or overly concerned with his appearance, Philippe is very aware that appearances matter and, with this in mind, he makes sure that he looks his best at all times.
Philippe de Chagny is a man who seems to be eternally young. There is an almost palpable energy around him, and when particularly pleased he moves not exactly with grace but rather with a youthful energy in his step. Standing at the height of 6’1, Philippe possesses a fairly lean and fit build that comes from a lifetime spent engaged in outdoor activities such as fencing and hunting, as well as a very active social life. His other physical features can only be described as befitting a nobleman. A strong forehead and jawline compliment a long, refined nose and high cheekbones. Lightly tanned skin complements his wavy dark brown hair (Philippe is very careful to look for gray hairs—ageing terrifies him—but has yet to see any), which he chooses to keep short, and icy blue eyes. Philippe had some degree of facial hair in his thirties, but after an insistent request from Sorelli he stays clean shaven for her. A charming smile is almost permanently fixed on his face, though the Comte is known to grow quite serious when discussing business matters.
An impeccable dresser, Philippe never overdresses or appears too casual in public. No matter the occasion, Philippe dresses immaculately, a skill that he learned from his late father as a boy. It is not altogether surprising that Philippe is often found in public in his evening clothes, as he is a frequenter of the opera, attending as many performances as he possibly can.
Personality: In the world of the Parisian aristocracy, Philippe is considered to be a shining example of the ideal patriarch. He is a great aristocrat and a good man, though a few of his peers dislike him because of his successes in life. Still, he is very fond of those who like him, and he is known to spoil and pamper those who are close to him, mainly Raoul and Sorelli.
In business and political situations, he takes his job as Comte very seriously, and while he found the job nearly impossible when he assumed the title as a young man, Philippe has grown into it and now approaches all situations with a finesse that comes not from instinct but rather nearly twenty years of tutoring in economics, politics, mathematics, and other such subjects. While he is not particularly gifted intellectually, Philippe is praised for his good sense and, after handling the finances of a household for almost twenty years, he has a flair for mathematics. Even though he doesn’t always personally agree with the ideas and policies of his peers, Philippe’s childhood spent training for his title gave him a feeling of duty and loyalty towards his family. Philippe has distinct memories of his father telling him “always place duty before self.”
That particular adage does not apply to Philippe’s social life, however. Philippe de Chagny is a man who knows how to perfectly balance work and pleasure. As he often says to his little brother, it is not good to be too good. Needless to say, being young, rich, and titled in Paris gave Philippe several social opportunities that he would have never ordinarily been exposed to. Having fun is extremely important to him, and Philippe was known to take his younger brother with him to some of the wilder parties that Paris had to offer. To him, a party does not mean croquet on Mme. Beyen’s lawn but rather something a little more…fun. It should be known that he does not feel like a bad influence on his younger brother. Philippe has an extensive social life and engages in many of the vices of the aristocracy: namely, drinking, smoking, and women.
Chief among those vices is women (or woman, as it is currently). In his younger years, like many of his contemporaries, Philippe was known as something of a ladies’ man. Over the years he gained an unspoken reputation as a person highly skilled in the ways of love but extremely fickle with women and unwilling to commit. After he ended a long engagement to a foreign baroness, Philippe did not have another serious, committed relationship until he met Céline. Philippe is deeply in love and utterly besotted with the prima ballerina, though they cannot marry or even be seen in a public place together without damaging his family’s name, a risk that he feels he could not bear to take.
While his work persona and recreation persona are completely different and the upper class is vaguely aware of his social life, Philippe is nonetheless praised for his faultless demeanor and good heart.
Wealth Status: Extraordinarily wealthy
Occupation: Comte de Chagny, opera patron, and head of one of the oldest, wealthiest, and most traditional families in France.
Personal Possessions: One signet ring with the de Chagny coat of arms, worn on the ring finger of his left hand. He has one townhouse in Paris, where he is currently living with Raoul, as well as a chateau in the French countryside and access to another home in Perros, belonging to his recently deceased aunt. Favorite personal items include a gold pocketwatch, diamond cufflinks that he is quite fond of, and a whole host of other luxury items befitting a man of his station.
Pets: None. He is way too busy to have pets. When he wants to lavish attention on something, he sees Céline Sorelli.
Family: Father: Philibert de Chagny – Deceased
Mother: Moerogis de Chagny, nee de La Martyniere – Deceased
Brother: Vicomte Raoul de Chagny
Sister: Cerise de Chagny
Sister: Madeleine de Chagny
History: Philippe de Chagny was born in the summer of 1840 in Chagny, France, the first child of the Comte and Comtesse de Chagny. His childhood was filled with luxury, and while he saw very little of his own parents, Philippe bonded with his many tutors and his two beloved sisters. From as early as he can remember, Philippe recalls his tutors telling him that his childhood and teenage years were to have one purpose only: to prepare to become le Comte de Chagny. While he assumed other children played in the countryside, Philippe’s early life was dominated by never ending lessons, lectures, memorization, and a great deal of reading and writing. The practice robbed Philippe of a normal childhood, but he was not unhappy.
When Philippe was twenty years old, the fourth addition to the de Chagny family, Raoul, was born. The day cost Philippe’s mother her life, and Philippe couldn’t help but notice that his cold and distant father was even colder to the infant Raoul. So, the de Chagny siblings seemingly “adopted” the baby Raoul and raised him like their own. When Philippe’s own father died, Philibert de Chagny not only left his oldest son the title of Comte, but also made him Raoul’s guardian. It was all a bit overwhelming for him, but Philippe adored his baby brother and doted upon him as if he were his own son. The next several years of his life were almost impossible for the young Philippe. Raising a child and running a family all by himself (his sisters had been married off to foreign aristocrats shortly after the death of Philibert) was not easy, and to make the order a little more bearable Philippe arranged for an aunt in Perros to take Raoul for the summer while he traveled on business. During this time in his life, Philippe met and courted several women, often just for the sport of it, though he was involved in a long term relationship with an Italian baroness, who he proposed to. The engagement turned sour and eventually ended when the two families couldn’t stand each other, and from that day on Philippe embraced the life of a bachelor, still pursuing women but only really to share his bed.
Time passed, and as Philippe grew more confident with his skills as a nobleman, he and Raoul moved from Chagny to the family mansion in Paris, which hadn’t been occupied since the death of their mother. In a matter of years, Raoul turned eighteen and joined the navy, leaving Philippe alone for the first time in his life. Following the suggestion of a business partner, Philippe made the decision to become a patron of the opera. Not only would it look good for his family, but it would also give him something to do during the evenings. At his first opera performance, Philippe watched the singers disinterestedly, but his attention was riveted on the stage during the ballet. His gaze remained on the prima ballerina, a creature so graceful and lovely that she could not possibly be real, and Philippe vowed to see her after the performance. This was the beginning of his relationship with Céline Sorelli, the prima ballerina of the opera. While he at first only had lust on his mind, as the weeks turned to months Philippe realized that he had truly fallen in love with the dancer. They have been seeing each other privately for over three years now, and while Philippe is completely devoted to her, both know that marriage is impossible. Because he cannot marry the woman he would want to make his wife, Philippe refuses to marry at all, much to the frustration of his family.
Participate in the story of the Phantom? Only peripherally, but yes.
Sample Post: Well, this is also Raoul on this site, so would any of my posts here work? If you would like me to write as Philippe, please let me know and I will do so.
