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Long before I read any Hetalia, I had read some SatW; and, basicallly, while I loved it for the Nordics (who I didn't know much about) it made me want to do my own United Kingdom/Ireland characters (mostly for the lulz). I'd spent several years studying British/Celtic history and culture; so you can see why I would want to do my own versions (although they weren't for SatW-verse or anything; just for my own amusement). Then I read Hetalia. I like Hetalia. And I still like my old characters. APH seems like one of the most acceptable fandoms for OC's (even though I normally don't care for OC's); since there are plenty of countries who could be countries but aren't. I've since removed my old version of England; because it's hard not to use one of the preexisting versions. ^^

The first sheet is very old concept-doodles, back before I'd read Hetalia. It's pretty lulzy, now that I look at it. Maggie(Ireland) has no hair; Donal(Scotland) is smiling; and Dafydd(Wales) looks really young. Charles/Connla (Northern Ireland) hasn't made an appearance yet. (And then there's England).

The second doodlesheet: Maggie and Donal look more normal. Daffyd still looks young. (Wtc with the matching hats? I don't even).

Below them are Maggie's kids: Dane and Connla. Dane (the blond) is Dublin, the result of the brief trailer-trash-esq marriage of Ireland and Denmark. Connla (or Charles) is biologically Scotland's kid; but, as an infant, England forced Scotland to send him to Ireland to raise.

The pencil sketches at the bottom are more currant. Dafydd looks good and creepy; Donal won't smile; and old!England has been replaced by Hetlia!Arthur. (Oh look. Sealand.)

Notes on the Characters:

1) Scotland. Human name: Donal (or Donald, if you're England). The oldest (with the possible exception of Dafydd) of the British Isles(and Ireland) siblings, he used to be the leader of the family; argumentative and hotheaded, he has always wanted to do things his way, and resents people trying to impose their will over him. As the oldest, he helped raise his younger siblings; but, at the same time, fought with them constantly (those kids had incessant sibling rivalry like whoah). He was once partially defeated by Grandpa Rome, but retaliated, eventually forcing him out; after this time, Grandpa Rome built a wall at the border declaring that the land above it was too cold and barbarous to support human life (true story, he did sort of the same thing to Scandinavia) and left Scotland in peace. He helped England fight under Artos and Ambrosius (the historical basis for the Arthurian legends) against the Saxons invading the Islands (as did the other siblings); thus, he was disgusted, and disappointed when England gave in after Artos and Ambrosuis's deaths, and in his use of Saxon mercenaries against himself and the others, and has hated him ever since. As an adult forced to be dependent on England, he rarely makes contact with the rest of the world, and prefers his own land and country to traveling to see others. He has grown sarcastic, cynical, and highly passive aggressive (always threatening England, but never actively attacking him; but still subtly undermining him in every way he can). He still walks with a slight limp from the famines/bankruptcy/corruption of the late 17th century (which culminated in his losing his freedom). He feels more of an affinity for his sister than for any of his brothers (even though she drives him up the wall, same as they do). Northern Ireland is biologically his son (see the "Highland Clearances"); however, he has never paid any attention to him, and is his de-facto uncle.

Wales: Human name: Dafydd (the Welsh form of David). Both reclusive and creative, Wales was independent/individual from his siblings at an early age. Although he was involved in their constant bickering, he was the least aggressive and the least competitive, but the most defensive (the quietest of the siblings, he is adept at creeping the others out). He found himself taking care of England after the withdrawal of Rome; and it was in his mountain fortresses that Artos and Ambrosius had their strongholds. After being invaded and occupied twice by England in the middle ages, he gave in, although he resented his younger brother ever since. In the middle ages, any criminal wanting to escape English law would jump the border to Wales and be protected by Welsh law. As a result of the combined Anti-Anglo Welsh and Anti-Anglo criminals, Wales gained a bad reputation (and became a notorious pickpocket). After Scotland's (and Rome's) leaving, Wales was the caretaker of England; but he gradually slipped further and further back (squire, shield-bearer, serf) to his status as "bum and sometime-criminal." He is, now, the most reclusive and quiet of the siblings (rarely talking at all) in addition to being cynical to the point of Nihilism (the modern Welsh are harsh and cynical, as well as being suspicious of any and all outsiders). When Scotland and Ireland had nationalist movements in the 20th century, Wales tried as well; however, nobody noticed (there are hardly any people in Wales: literally 10 sheep to every human). He mostly occupies himself, these days, with shepherding, fishing, and hosting Dr. Who (still an opportunist, he takes advantage of any opportunity to get money from England).

Northern Ireland: Human name: Charles (Gaelic version: Connla). The biological son of Scotland, he was born during the Jacobite risings, when Scotland was (both physically and economically) crippled. Hoping to ruin any chance of Scotland using NI against him, England sent the infant to live with Maggie (which was kind of stupid, if you think about it. If anyone hated England more than Scotland, it was Ireland). Connla (Belfast) had his rival in Maggie's other son, Dane (Dublin) and the two argued and fought incessantly--especially over their relgions (Connla was protestant, Dane was Catholic), and grew to hate each other so much that when Maggie gained her independence from England, Connla chose to remain part of the UK, rather than go with his mother and brother, causing Maggie to renounce him for chosing "the Devil" (England) over her. The biological son of Scotland (with whom he shares nothing) the adopted--and renounced--son of Ireland (who he still considers his mother) and the ward of his uncle England (who he was brought up to hate, Connla suffers under identity crisis. He is, however, intelligent and educated, and means to make something of himself. While he considers the rest of his family to be on the insane side, he still feels deeply connected to them. In modern times, he gets along well with Ireland, except when religion is mentioned (and then it's back to blowing stuff up).

Dublin: In the early middle ages, Denmark and Ireland liked nothing better than giving each other merry hell (and were fond of stealing from, and beating the crap out of, each other at any opportunity). Both being young (and stupid) and not inclined to think things through, they eventually got married (just imagine a trailer-trash marriage in a cold, muddy, medieval setting and you'll get the basic idea). The marriage was verrrrrrry short-lived. Dublin, despite being half-nordic, considers himself the most Irish person out there (far more Irish than his completely Celtic brother, Charles). He also has the misfortune of two parents too much alike: both impetuous, hot-heated, and immature--giving him a double-portion of those traits. He has always enjoyed picking on his younger brother and resents him for rejoining the UK after Irish independence. Northern Ireland states that he has surpassed Dublin by becoming a semi-autonomous region of the UK, instead of just a city. Dublin likes to refute this by saying that he is Irish, and free of England, and that Charles will never be independent. (Neither will ever be independent; but whatever).

For notes on Ireland, go here:

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Description
Long before I read any Hetalia, I had read some SatW; and, basicallly, while I loved it for the Nordics (who I didn't know much about) it made me want to do my own United Kingdom/Ireland characters (mostly for the lulz). I'd spent several years studying British/Celtic history and culture; so you can see why I would want to do my own versions (although they weren't for SatW-verse or anything; just for my own amusement). Then I read Hetalia. I like Hetalia. And I still like my old characters. APH seems like one of the most acceptable fandoms for OC's (even though I normally don't care for OC's); since there are plenty of countries who could be countries but aren't. I've since removed my old version of England; because it's hard not to use one of the preexisting versions. ^^

The first sheet is very old concept-doodles, back before I'd read Hetalia. It's pretty lulzy, now that I look at it. Maggie(Ireland) has no hair; Donal(Scotland) is smiling; and Dafydd(Wales) looks really young. Charles/Connla (Northern Ireland) hasn't made an appearance yet. (And then there's England).

The second doodlesheet: Maggie and Donal look more normal. Daffyd still looks young. (Wtc with the matching hats? I don't even).

Below them are Maggie's kids: Dane and Connla. Dane (the blond) is Dublin, the result of the brief trailer-trash-esq marriage of Ireland and Denmark. Connla (or Charles) is biologically Scotland's kid; but, as an infant, England forced Scotland to send him to Ireland to raise.

The pencil sketches at the bottom are more currant. Dafydd looks good and creepy; Donal won't smile; and old!England has been replaced by Hetlia!Arthur. (Oh look. Sealand.)

Notes on the Characters:

1) Scotland. Human name: Donal (or Donald, if you're England). The oldest (with the possible exception of Dafydd) of the British Isles(and Ireland) siblings, he used to be the leader of the family; argumentative and hotheaded, he has always wanted to do things his way, and resents people trying to impose their will over him. As the oldest, he helped raise his younger siblings; but, at the same time, fought with them constantly (those kids had incessant sibling rivalry like whoah). He was once partially defeated by Grandpa Rome, but retaliated, eventually forcing him out; after this time, Grandpa Rome built a wall at the border declaring that the land above it was too cold and barbarous to support human life (true story, he did sort of the same thing to Scandinavia) and left Scotland in peace. He helped England fight under Artos and Ambrosius (the historical basis for the Arthurian legends) against the Saxons invading the Islands (as did the other siblings); thus, he was disgusted, and disappointed when England gave in after Artos and Ambrosuis's deaths, and in his use of Saxon mercenaries against himself and the others, and has hated him ever since. As an adult forced to be dependent on England, he rarely makes contact with the rest of the world, and prefers his own land and country to traveling to see others. He has grown sarcastic, cynical, and highly passive aggressive (always threatening England, but never actively attacking him; but still subtly undermining him in every way he can). He still walks with a slight limp from the famines/bankruptcy/corruption of the late 17th century (which culminated in his losing his freedom). He feels more of an affinity for his sister than for any of his brothers (even though she drives him up the wall, same as they do). Northern Ireland is biologically his son (see the "Highland Clearances"); however, he has never paid any attention to him, and is his de-facto uncle.

Wales: Human name: Dafydd (the Welsh form of David). Both reclusive and creative, Wales was independent/individual from his siblings at an early age. Although he was involved in their constant bickering, he was the least aggressive and the least competitive, but the most defensive (the quietest of the siblings, he is adept at creeping the others out). He found himself taking care of England after the withdrawal of Rome; and it was in his mountain fortresses that Artos and Ambrosius had their strongholds. After being invaded and occupied twice by England in the middle ages, he gave in, although he resented his younger brother ever since. In the middle ages, any criminal wanting to escape English law would jump the border to Wales and be protected by Welsh law. As a result of the combined Anti-Anglo Welsh and Anti-Anglo criminals, Wales gained a bad reputation (and became a notorious pickpocket). After Scotland's (and Rome's) leaving, Wales was the caretaker of England; but he gradually slipped further and further back (squire, shield-bearer, serf) to his status as "bum and sometime-criminal." He is, now, the most reclusive and quiet of the siblings (rarely talking at all) in addition to being cynical to the point of Nihilism (the modern Welsh are harsh and cynical, as well as being suspicious of any and all outsiders). When Scotland and Ireland had nationalist movements in the 20th century, Wales tried as well; however, nobody noticed (there are hardly any people in Wales: literally 10 sheep to every human). He mostly occupies himself, these days, with shepherding, fishing, and hosting Dr. Who (still an opportunist, he takes advantage of any opportunity to get money from England).

Northern Ireland: Human name: Charles (Gaelic version: Connla). The biological son of Scotland, he was born during the Jacobite risings, when Scotland was (both physically and economically) crippled. Hoping to ruin any chance of Scotland using NI against him, England sent the infant to live with Maggie (which was kind of stupid, if you think about it. If anyone hated England more than Scotland, it was Ireland). Connla (Belfast) had his rival in Maggie's other son, Dane (Dublin) and the two argued and fought incessantly--especially over their relgions (Connla was protestant, Dane was Catholic), and grew to hate each other so much that when Maggie gained her independence from England, Connla chose to remain part of the UK, rather than go with his mother and brother, causing Maggie to renounce him for chosing "the Devil" (England) over her. The biological son of Scotland (with whom he shares nothing) the adopted--and renounced--son of Ireland (who he still considers his mother) and the ward of his uncle England (who he was brought up to hate, Connla suffers under identity crisis. He is, however, intelligent and educated, and means to make something of himself. While he considers the rest of his family to be on the insane side, he still feels deeply connected to them. In modern times, he gets along well with Ireland, except when religion is mentioned (and then it's back to blowing stuff up).

Dublin: In the early middle ages, Denmark and Ireland liked nothing better than giving each other merry hell (and were fond of stealing from, and beating the crap out of, each other at any opportunity). Both being young (and stupid) and not inclined to think things through, they eventually got married (just imagine a trailer-trash marriage in a cold, muddy, medieval setting and you'll get the basic idea). The marriage was verrrrrrry short-lived. Dublin, despite being half-nordic, considers himself the most Irish person out there (far more Irish than his completely Celtic brother, Charles). He also has the misfortune of two parents too much alike: both impetuous, hot-heated, and immature--giving him a double-portion of those traits. He has always enjoyed picking on his younger brother and resents him for rejoining the UK after Irish independence. Northern Ireland states that he has surpassed Dublin by becoming a semi-autonomous region of the UK, instead of just a city. Dublin likes to refute this by saying that he is Irish, and free of England, and that Charles will never be independent. (Neither will ever be independent; but whatever).

For notes on Ireland, go here:

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