Born in 1846 into a country torn by war, Amelia learned very early on the horrors of war. She spent her childhood participating in clean up efforts after the war was officially ended. Seeing the carnage that had been caused to her family's people and holdings, Amelia hoped to one day become a knight like her father, and do her part to protect those she loved.
Amelia was very small, and from birth was considered to be sickly. Her mother had taken ill during her pregnancy, and so Amelia was born too early, and much too small. She was lucky to survive, which made her parents very protective of her. When she made known her intention to train as a knight, her parents denied her, citing her very small stature as their reason. Amelia was furious, though she knew that fighting with them was likely to leave her disowned; She threw herself wholly into her studies, and jealously watched as her sister went through the training she so badly wanted. She found solace in learning to ride and use a bow, and in honing her once frail body to become as strong as any other.
Amelia was sent to court at 14, to be with her brother, Damien, and learn the ways of courtiers. Upon arriving, she found a kindred spirit in the princess Aliza, and took a liking to her almost immediately. She learned quickly that navigating the court could be just as dangerous and strategic as any battle field, and she decided to hone her skills and make her own way to the best of her ability. She would follow along with her parents' plans for her, but she vowed to do it on her own terms.
During Cardinal Ramius' attempt at the royal family, Amelia fought bravely against the Cardinal's Guard, helping to secure the city while Ramius is being dealt with. Her shrewd and strategic mind is made evident during the fighting.
When Brodlund forces attempt to attack the city, Amelia again rushes into the fray to assist in defending her new home. Celebrations of their victory turn quickly to despair as she learns of the king's death. Amelia's mood floats between somber and anticipatory in the days leading up to King Jean-Paul's coronation. News of Ramius' eventual death, coupled with the celebrations of the new king are finally enough to ease the sting of King Maris' demise.
