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Declan Neil Ivashkov is the biological son of Olive Sinclair and Neil Raymond and the adoptive son of Adrian Ivashkov and Sydney Sage.
Biography[]
Declan Neil Raymond was conceived after both of his parents had the power of Spirit within them. His mother, Olive Sinclair, ran away from Court to escape having her son experimented on due to the fact that he would be born from two Dhampir parents. His conception and birth was hidden from his father Guardian Neil Raymond. His mother died shortly after giving birth to him, leaving him motherless. But before she died, she named him after his father and told Adrian Ivashkov about his true origins.
Soon after his birth, his father, Neil, learned about the conception and birth of his son. But due to the loss of Olive and his fear of his son being experimented on by Moroi and Alchemist, he refused to let Declan see him. With this, Neil told Adrian to take care of his son and protect him from harm, and that he knew that Declan needed a safe environment to grow up in throughout his life. Unfortunately, at the same time, his father declared him AWOL from the Guardians, in which he ordered Adrian in a letter to tell everyone to protect Declan.
He was taken away by Adrian and Sydney Ivashkov, where, after a few months, they faked his age and named him their biological child on the advice of Neil in the same letter. Declan lives with his adoptive parents and their Guardian Eddie Castile.
Description[]
Declan is said to have curly black hair, brown eyes, and tanned skin. Adrian and Sydney took care of him as if he were their own and are very protective of him. Sydney makes a habit of talking to Declan only in Spanish.
Personality[]
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Appearances[]
Bloodlines Series[]
The Ruby Circle[]
Although Olive and Neil are both dhampirs when Declan is conceived, a miracle occurs due to the action of spirit which was induced in Neil's blood when finding a way to prevent people from turning Strigoi through the use of spirit magic. Olive, the biological mother of Declan, handed over the responsibility of Declan to both Sydney and Adrian when she was attacked and was about to die from a Strigoi bite. From then on, Adrian and Sydney left Declan with Adrian's mother, Daniella, and Rose Hathaway. They were still trying to find Jill and couldn't watch over a baby as it was too dangerous.
Neil, the biological father of Declan, does not want to take on the responsibility because he fears that Declan's secret will be revealed. He then writes a letter at the end of The Ruby Circle to Adrian and Sydney, saying that their love is immeasurable and that he is surprised by how much struggle they have gone through to be together. He concludes by saying that he would rather Declan have a safe future with them. Adrian and Sydney become Declan's adoptive parents.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Danger Intuition: Dhampirs have a preternatural "sense" of when danger is near. This is in part due to their strong instincts and sharp reflexes.
- Daytime Walking: Unlike the Strigoi, Dhampir can walk around during the day like humans do.
- Enhanced Agility: Dhampir possess greater agility than the Moroi but are not as agile as the Strigoi. Training is required to completely hone this level of agility. They also possess enhanced reflexes and flexibility, which further enhance their combat abilities.
- Enhanced Beauty: Dhampirs are considered to possess natural beauty and height owing to their Moroi ancestry, but to a lesser degree due to hybridization with humans.
- Enhanced Endurance: The Dhampir's highly advanced musculature produces fewer fatigue toxins during physical activity than that of a human. The Dhampir's bodily tissues are harder and more resistant to certain types of injuries than the bodies of normal humans.
- Enhanced Memory: Dhampir have great memory and can recall thoughts and memories much more easily than humans.
- Enhanced Metabolism: Dhampir have a naturally high metabolism, which enhances their physical abilities. Thanks to this enhanced metabolism, Dhampir are resistant to diseases and most toxins, but not alcohol.
- Enhanced Senses: A Dhampir's five senses are greatly heightened. Dhampir senses are nearly as strong and sensitive as those of a Moroi.
- Enhanced Strength: Dhampir are exceptionally strong, allowing them to defend against and potentially kill a Strigoi. They can lift objects three times their body weight. This strength is naturally greater than that of a Moroi's.
- Night Vision: Dhampir are able to see in the dark at night.
- Regenerative Healing Factor: Dhampir heal faster and more effectively than humans. Wounds such as burns and other injuries can heal within a few hours. Their increased metabolism only improves this ability.
- Species Detection: Dhampir are able to distinguish between Strigoi, Moroi, witches, and ordinary humans via enhanced vision and enhanced smell. They can also distinguish whether a Strigoi was human, Moroi, or Dhampir before they were created.
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Etymology[]
- Declan - An ancient Irish given male name; it means "man of prayer" in Irish Gaelic. It is seen as popular due to an Irish Saint Declan of Ardmore in the 5th Century.
- Neil - An Irish and Scottish male given name. It is seen to have three meanings aligned with the given name, the first "Champion" and also "Cloud" and the last being "passionate". This name comes from the Irish, but eventually the Vikings, who adopted the name, were integrated into Norway, Denmark, Normandy, and eventually England.
- Raymond - A male name and also a surname. It was borrowed by the English from the French during the Middle Ages. Originally, the first meaning of the name was "King of the World", coming from the Early Middle Ages in Latin. It eventually formed into a Germanic name with the meanings of "Counsellor, Protector, Wise Protector and Mighty", all of these meanings could foreshadow his future as a Guardian.
- Ivashkov - To be added