Darcy

Darcy Flotsam is the figurehead of The Nocturne. Once a performer for the cruise liner The Titania, Darcy now is charged with ringing both the Dawning Bell and the Nightfall bell. Darcy is self-described as a "figurehead by day and figure of fun by night".

Appearance
Darcy has a button nose and black hair styled in a neat bob. She typically wears the attire of a flapper girl, with a feathered headband. She more often than not is seen wearing a full face of makeup.

Every night she can be seen soaking wet, fully clothed with makeup running down her face, as she takes a swim in the ocean as soon as night falls.

Personality
Darcy is a very warm and generous individual, as shown when she offers to give Grace one of her many gowns to wear on the night of The Feast. She is quite emotional and oftentimes lets her feelings get the better of her. She is a hopeless romantic eagerly awaiting her "Mr. Jetsam". She is quick to trust and quick to forgive. Her predisposition to both be kind and highly sensitive has caused others to take advantage of her.

Darcy takes great pride in her appearance, even at times where it's not the most practical. She seems to have an endless closet as, throughout the series, she gives Grace an increasing amount of clothes.

Background
Born on Christmas Day in 1900 in pre-flood London, Darcy was raised by her mother and never met her father. Her mother was an entertainer under the name Flo Flotsam, and even had the young Darcy perform on stage with her. The two toured around England and, with a plan to move to Hollywood to star in films, they signed onto perform aboard the cruise liner, The Titania.

After lightning struck The Titania, where she performed after second supper, Darcy, along with her mother, died as the ship sunk. When the vessel sank to the ocean floor, Darcy’s spirit fused with an old galleon's figurehead. Years later, the shipwreck was salvaged and Darcy--as a figurehead-- was brought to a "very important nautical museum". While the staff tried to decide where best to display her, they placed her in storage. After several days, Darcy grew bored and walked out of the museum.

At some point, she joined ranks among The Nocturne, where she began her post as the figurehead. Darcy was also given the important task of ringing the Dawning Bell, in order to warn any vampirates on deck of the oncoming sun. She's also in charge of sounding the Nightfall Bell, which notifies the vampirates that it's nighttime.

Abilities
Darcy has the magical ability to transform herself into wood. This is an ability she gained when her soul was fused with the sunken figurehead of The Titania, after it sank. When she's in figurehead-form it is extremely difficult for her to speak. While wooden, Darcy seems to be immune to the harmful effects the sun has on other vampires.

Darcy is skilled in astral-projection. She can project herself anywhere, even places she has not yet been, as long as she knows the person she is projecting to.

Relationships
Grace Tempest: At their very first meeting, Darcy grows annoyed with Grace for not properly introducing herself. However, she quickly forgives Grace and tells Grace her crossing story. Despite having just met her, Darcy takes it upon herself to provide Grace with something to wear for her first Feast Night. When Grace leaves with Connor to The Diablo, Darcy gives even more clothes to Grace for the journey. While Grace is on The Diablo, Darcy uses astral-projection to visit her and keep her updated about how things are going aboard The Nocturne. The two grow even closer as the story goes on, and Grace admits to Darcy that she's the first proper friend she had.

Lorcan Furey: Lorcan and Darcy have been good friends for an unknown length of time. They have a mutual respect for one another and their respective talents; him acknowledging her talent in astral-projecting, while Darcy acknowledges Lorcan's sword fighting abilities. She has admitted to finding Lorcan attractive (specifically his hair and eyes), however has stated she isn't romantically interested in him.

Trivia

 * Her given name means "Dark"
 * Darcy's surname is the word "flotsam", which means "the wreckage of a ship or its cargo found floating or washed up by sea", or a term for a specific shipwreck
 * Humorously, the word "jetsam" in "Mr. Jetsam" is also a term used for a type of shipwreck
 * Darcy's favorite dance is the bunny hug
 * Darcy is Grace's first female friend
 * She's the first to point out Grace's attraction to Lorcan
 * Darcy has had her singing recorded on several records
 * She seems to be a fan of poetry particularly English poet Lord Byron, as she claims she learned the word 'sedentary' from him, and Shakespeare
 * She has a cockney accent
 * Darcy is proud of her figure, particularly her bust