Under The Tartosan Sun, Part Two

Londyn and Danielle Huntley:

Two of my most beloved sims. This story started with Danielle Chabert. She grew up in Willow Creek, on the same block as her best friends Liberty Lee and Summer Holiday. She always dreamed of being a writer. Eventually she narrowed her focus down to being a romance novelist. After earning her literature degree from Foxbury Institute she returned home to Willow Creek. Even though she landed a book deal, success seemed just out of reach. She felt she needed a spark. Tartosa is famed for its romantic atmosphere, so Danielle picked up and moved. She found her muse and success soon followed. She found even more, the love of her life, Londyn.

Londyn grew up in Sulani. Like Danielle she knew from an early age what she wanted to be. Her passion has always acting and she dedicated herself to it. Taking classes and acting in school plays. Eventually she made her way to Del Sol Valley where she attended the Judith Ward Acting School where she graduated with honors, and studied with the legend herself. She found herself in Tartosa for a publicity shoot. While she was there she found the soulmate she’d spent her life searching for, always believing one day they would cross paths and it would be love at first sight. She wasn’t wrong. 

Matteo and Liberty Rossi: 

Liberty always had a fascination with computers and video games. She started out dreaming of following in her father into video game design. By the time she got to high school she also developed an interest in psychology. She pursued a double major at Foxbury Institute earning distinguished degrees in both computer science and psychology. As she worked her way through University she popped up on the radar of the S.I.M.S. Intelligence Agency. Liberty’s life took a huge turn on a trip to visit her friend in Tartosa. While she was there Danielle introduced her to the man who would become the love of her life, Matteo Rossi. Fate turned in Liberty’s favor as she was able to transfer to a S.I.M.S. International field office nearby. Now she’s training to take over as the head of that office.

The Rossi family has lived in Tartosa for generations. They’ve long been considered one of the first family’s of the regions famous nectar industry. Matteo grew up with a love of football and cooking. When his dreams of success on the football pitch vanished he turned to his culinary passion. That too almost went down in flames as one of his friends at the time led him down a dark path as a party boy. Matteo was begin pulling himself back up, but once he found Liberty his life found purpose and he found someone to be his rock. Since falling in love with Liberty, Matteo’s professional and personal life has taken off. He’s considered among the best chefs in a part of the world that boasts one of the truly great culinary traditions.

Summer Holiday and Darian LaRue:

Summer grew up in family full of cooks. Willow Creek is famous for its sinfully delicious rustic, French inspired cuisine and jazz music. Everyone on her mother’s side of the family is involved in the culinary arts in some way. So it was only natural she developed the same passion they did. She built an enviable reputation for her culinary prowess.  Danielle seen the potential for her friend to blossom further in the Tartosan food scene, eventually luring her to Tartosa as well. Again Danielle worked her matchmaking magic and introduced Summer to the love of her life, Darian. Summer quickly gained notoriety on the Tartosan culinary scene, but she’s on a path leading to worldwide fame as well.

Darian has been a techie since he was a boy. He too grew up in Willow Creek, just blocks away from the girls, but none of them ever met until the finally reached Tartosa. Darian and his college buddies started a web show that saw them doing all sorts of crazy stunts. Not being much for those kinds of things Darian quickly found his niche as the group’s behind the scenes tech guru. He handled the filming, production, and editing. But the time the guys graduated the show was a huge success. He cashed out his part and set off to travel around the world for a couple years before he decided on his next gig. That was the plan at least when he arrived in first destination, Tartosa. I chance encounter with Danielle soon led to an introduction to Summer, and the rest as they say is history. No longer interested in traveling the world Darian knows where his future lies, at Summer’s side.

Mimi Eleganza/The Lady Mimi Eleganza:

Mimi was born in Oasis Springs to Geoffrey and Nancy Landgraab. At the time she was Johnny Landgraab, but the role the world assigned her at birth didn’t fit. Mimi knew it from an early age and was vocal about who she is. That caused big trouble between her, Nancy and younger brother Malcom. They made Mimi’s life extremely difficult. But Mimi had an ally, her dad Geoffrey. Growing up trans Mimi found refuge in the world of drag and kept herself sane by dreaming of someday making her living on stage. Her real goal was to transition and live as her true self, but in the meantime drag kept her going. While starting out as a young drag artist she answered an ad for a roommate that led to a friendship with Londyn Huntley and Venessa Jeong. Their careers, and personal lives, have kept them busy and living in different parts of the world. Still their bonds of friendship have endured. Even though Mimi has found fame and fortune her professional life is at a crossroads. Which path will she choose?

Allegra Rossi:

Matteo’s younger sister. Feisty, fiery, and sassy are words often used to describe her. She developed a love of singing at an early age. Gifted with a beautiful voice she found her way into the opera. While she dreams of someday singing with the Tartosa Opera Company,  she currently lives in Windenburg and sings for the local opera company there. She quickly bonded with sister-in-law Liberty by sharing stories of Matteo growing up. She loves her brother dearly, that’s why she’s quick to let him have it, usually in their native tongue*, if he gets out of line. 

*I will occasionally sprinkle in a few words in Italian. When I do it's just one or two words. It adds a little authenticity to the story, and especially to the Rossi siblings since they are native Tartosans.