We had the pleasure to be able to interview the main character from "Wildcat" by author JP Harker.
Character Interview
with Rhianwyn, daughter of Carradan from “Wildcat'
- Tell us a little about yourself? Where do you come from?
My
name is Rhia, I am the third eldest child of Carradan, the High
Chieftain of the Caderyn. I enjoy riding, swimming, fighting for my
tribe and being… intimate with my betrothed, Bevan (not that we’ve
gone too far or anything, the druids wouldn’t approve, but with the
wedding coming soon it’s hard to keep restrained!). I come
Bryngarth which is in Caderyn land, on the island that the Gaians now
call Daeria.
- Tell us a little about your home, what are your feelings towards home?
My
home is at Bryngarth, in the heart of the open plains and rolling
hills of Caderyn territory. It is a beautiful place, though after
the wedding we will likely move to Bevan’s home on the coast. I
don’t really mind, I’ll miss my family but the coast is always
being raided by Ierryn’s black ships so I won’t get bored.
- What motivates you along your journey?
Probably
loyalty. My family are everything to me, followed closely by the
tribe of course. I would love to continue to be a warrior for them
but that may have wait a while. Bevan and I wish to have children,
and until they are grown enough to take care of themselves I shall
have to make them my priority. But I can’t wait until they’re
old enough to take to battle with me!
- How do you see yourself/ how do you see yourself in relation to the rest of the world?
I
see myself as a fighter, a daughter, and hopefully soon a wife and
mother. I would say I know my rightful place in the world – it’s
wherever my family and people need me the most. As far as everyone
else is concerned, if they are not Caderyn then they’re either an
enemy or a future enemy.
- What is most important to you in this world?
Home.
Home and the people in it matter more than anything else. In all
honesty, I am guilty of chasing glory for myself sometimes, but glory
for me is glory to the tribe and to my father, so I don’t think
it’s all that selfish.
- What characteristics do you consider important in a person? What kind of people do you try to surround yourself with?
Before
anything else a person must be brave and dedicated. Someone can be
the cleverest and friendliest, even the kindest and most loving
person in the world, but if they lack courage and loyalty then I have
no time for them. I like to have people around me who enjoy a good
fight, a good feast and a good song, but they must have integrity as
well.
In
the near future I will be a wife and then, with Marna’s blessing, a
mother, likely living in Mobryn with Bevan and his family. If I can
be as good a parent as my own mother has been I will count myself
fortunate.
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