Random Character Notes
Permanently out of date and undergoing construction~
Concerning the Lithuanian Language:
Etymologically speaking, Lithanian is one of the more interesting languages in Europe. Definite influence from Latin is obvious, but English, German, and Latvian all share similarities with it. Especially with 'modern' items, the words are nearly identical - Chocolate translates to šokoladas for instance (Pronounced shah-kah-lad-as).
That said, some quick tips for when Zelda slips up into her native tongue. The Lithuanian alphabet has 32 letters rather than 26 - basically being two of every vowel (aside from 'y'), three variations of the letter 'e', and the addition of 'č', 'š', and 'ž'. As I'm mostly going to be ignoring the variations on the vowels (for my own sanity), I'm mostly going to explain the last three mentioned. Should you see a vowel with a tail or another variation ...just try and ignore it? That's at least what I try to do It works well enough, but it's good to know about the 'č', 'š', and 'ž' when dealing with the Lithuanian language.
For these three consonants with the little 'hat' on them - it's simply like adding an 'h' with it. 'č = ch', 'š = sh', and 'žh'. Pretty simple, right? Keep in mind that a 'c' on it's own in Lithuanian is always soft.
...Um, as I'm still pretty new to writing out Lithuanian (I can read it but not quite understand it and pronounciate correctly and speak vague bits only >.>) do bear with me. If you have questions, feel free to ask and I'll try and scramble up an answer. Worst comes to worst the Wiki Link is very useful.
Family Brief and To the Point
Tomas Mielkus - Zelda's father. He's a somewhat hopeful sort, oblivious and very dedicated to his writing. He fears muggles on behalf of his family; Zelda's relationship with him is made up of endless misunderstandings.
PB: Mandy Patinkin
Ruta Mielkienė - Zelda's mother. She's bullied her daughter all her life in order to live through her; correcting the mistakes she's made. Zelda personally thinks she's a bitch (which she is), but puts on a Mommy's Little Girl act when around her.
PB: Natalie Dormer