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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Allies */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics to which he adheres at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he never acts without purpose. It's worth doubting his given motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother and travelers in the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- admissions given with painstaking deliberation. Wounds are mended one stitch at a time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him. Recently, Vevekera has become a teacher of arcanamia and, more importantly, discipline.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Leodaire Beltardois]]: An Ishgardian dandy with a dark chip on his shoulder; Amédée once meant to exploit the noble's connections to furnish his own ends, but now remains more intrigued by the darkness rooted in the Wildwood's mind.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;quot;Some people say that he's out of control, that I should leash him up. I say those people need to mind their own fucking business and keep their hands to themselves before I take them.&amp;quot; - [[Julien Fortier]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies-- and into the worship of Ul'dah's patron deity, Nald'thal. The rituals of prayer and practice lent structure to his life and he thrived, developing his natural talent for thaumaturgy at a breakneck pace. Despite the garish climate of the desert and the stone walls hemming him in, Amédée never felt more free.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ul'dah allowed him to indulge every vice imaginable-- drinking, smoking, gambling, whoring, dabbling in the stuff passed in hushed whispers down the darkest of the city's alleys. Nothing was off-limits, everything belonged to him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Amedee Delacroix</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Allies */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics to which he adheres at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he never acts without purpose. It's worth doubting his given motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother and travelers in the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- admissions given with painstaking deliberation. Wounds are mended one stitch at a time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Leodaire Beltardois]]: An Ishgardian dandy with a dark chip on his shoulder; Amédée once meant to exploit the noble's connections to furnish his own ends, but now remains more intrigued by the darkness rooted in the Wildwood's mind.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;quot;Some people say that he's out of control, that I should leash him up. I say those people need to mind their own fucking business and keep their hands to themselves before I take them.&amp;quot; - [[Julien Fortier]]&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
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Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies-- and into the worship of Ul'dah's patron deity, Nald'thal. The rituals of prayer and practice lent structure to his life and he thrived, developing his natural talent for thaumaturgy at a breakneck pace. Despite the garish climate of the desert and the stone walls hemming him in, Amédée never felt more free.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ul'dah allowed him to indulge every vice imaginable-- drinking, smoking, gambling, whoring, dabbling in the stuff passed in hushed whispers down the darkest of the city's alleys. Nothing was off-limits, everything belonged to him.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
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Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Antagonists */&lt;/p&gt;
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| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
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| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics to which he adheres at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he never acts without purpose. It's worth doubting his given motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother and travelers in the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- admissions given with painstaking deliberation. Wounds are mended one stitch at a time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;quot;Some people say that he's out of control, that I should leash him up. I say those people need to mind their own fucking business and keep their hands to themselves before I take them.&amp;quot; - [[Julien Fortier]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies-- and into the worship of Ul'dah's patron deity, Nald'thal. The rituals of prayer and practice lent structure to his life and he thrived, developing his natural talent for thaumaturgy at a breakneck pace. Despite the garish climate of the desert and the stone walls hemming him in, Amédée never felt more free.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ul'dah allowed him to indulge every vice imaginable-- drinking, smoking, gambling, whoring, dabbling in the stuff passed in hushed whispers down the darkest of the city's alleys. Nothing was off-limits, everything belonged to him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Allies */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics to which he adheres at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he never acts without purpose. It's worth doubting his given motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother and travelers in the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- admissions given with painstaking deliberation. Wounds are mended one stitch at a time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;quot;Some people say that he's out of control, that I should leash him up. I say those people need to mind their own fucking business and keep their hands to themselves before I take them.&amp;quot; - [[Julien Fortier]]&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
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Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies-- and into the worship of Ul'dah's patron deity, Nald'thal. The rituals of prayer and practice lent structure to his life and he thrived, developing his natural talent for thaumaturgy at a breakneck pace. Despite the garish climate of the desert and the stone walls hemming him in, Amédée never felt more free.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ul'dah allowed him to indulge every vice imaginable-- drinking, smoking, gambling, whoring, dabbling in the stuff passed in hushed whispers down the darkest of the city's alleys. Nothing was off-limits, everything belonged to him.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
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Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Religion */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics to which he adheres at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he never acts without purpose. It's worth doubting his given motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother and travelers in the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;quot;Some people say that he's out of control, that I should leash him up. I say those people need to mind their own fucking business and keep their hands to themselves before I take them.&amp;quot; - [[Julien Fortier]]&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
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Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies-- and into the worship of Ul'dah's patron deity, Nald'thal. The rituals of prayer and practice lent structure to his life and he thrived, developing his natural talent for thaumaturgy at a breakneck pace. Despite the garish climate of the desert and the stone walls hemming him in, Amédée never felt more free.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ul'dah allowed him to indulge every vice imaginable-- drinking, smoking, gambling, whoring, dabbling in the stuff passed in hushed whispers down the darkest of the city's alleys. Nothing was off-limits, everything belonged to him.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
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Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Religion */&lt;/p&gt;
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| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics to which he adheres at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother and travelers in the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;quot;Some people say that he's out of control, that I should leash him up. I say those people need to mind their own fucking business and keep their hands to themselves before I take them.&amp;quot; - [[Julien Fortier]]&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
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Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies-- and into the worship of Ul'dah's patron deity, Nald'thal. The rituals of prayer and practice lent structure to his life and he thrived, developing his natural talent for thaumaturgy at a breakneck pace. Despite the garish climate of the desert and the stone walls hemming him in, Amédée never felt more free.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ul'dah allowed him to indulge every vice imaginable-- drinking, smoking, gambling, whoring, dabbling in the stuff passed in hushed whispers down the darkest of the city's alleys. Nothing was off-limits, everything belonged to him.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
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Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Julien Fortier</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Player Character Rumours */&lt;/p&gt;
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| caption = &amp;quot;If you love something, you have to let it do as it will.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| title = Former Temple Knight&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ishgard&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Wildwood Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 43&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardians&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Halone, the Fury; Nald'thal, the Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Namesday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = First Sun of the Fifth Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''♦  General''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Julien Fortier is a fiercely private man who tends towards few words. Much of his past is kept close to his chest; however, it may be pried out of him if he feels he can trust to whom he's speaking.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Since the Calamity, Julien has been a quiet, ever-present feature of Ul'dah. There are a few things that are known in general about him: he is a former Temple Knight of Ishgard, he has worked extensively as a merchant with a Duskwight woman named Sibyla who bears a striking resemblance to him, and he is engaged to [[Amedee Delacroix]] despite their constant fighting in public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Julien is a former member of the Diabolos' Due, a notorious gambling ring based out of the Coffer and Coffin near Black Brush Station. He has been seen engaging in casual gambling in Ul'dah with anyone who will have him, and perhaps most notably with [[Vevekera Lelekera]] and his crew. He has also been seen dogging [[Sui Eclair]] and avoiding [[Tadzio Stormheart]] without much success. Lately, he keeps company with [[Tyo'li Tayuun]], but the nature of this relationship is unclear, and he is extremely hush-hush about it.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Julien is perpetually harassed by the Brass Blades in the city due to excess public violence courtesy Delacroix.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''♦  Appearance''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Julien is a particularly tall Wildwood elezen with tanned skin and a mane of blond hair that curls without interference. There is nothing particularly kind about his features, often described as hawkish, severe, or predatory; the lines of age around his eyes and mouth do nothing to soften him. High cheekbones, a beaky nose, and a strong jaw contribute to an overall air of traditional masculinity, highlighted by golden eyes and broad shoulders. Years of sword-and-boardwork has given Julien an imposing figure; heavy muscle is tightly cut in spite of his age, causing him to often be mistaken as much younger than he is. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Julien tends towards cleanliness, keeping his jaw clean-shaven and his armor in excellent repair. He carries a belt with several pouches, one of which sometimes contains a fragrant pipe and another which holds an odd, enchanted die. His sword is well-used, as is his dented shield.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;He often suffers from heavy bruising on visible skin, and his hands are rough with callouses. He wears a ring on his left ring finger.&lt;br /&gt;
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Julien is publicly unpleasant, quiet, and insulting. There is an element of aloof arrogance that often drives others away; however, those who endear themselves to him will find an entirely different man who suffers from extreme loneliness and distrust of others' motivations. Julien's superiority complex manifests as a need to take care of others and be a provider for those who need a rock to lean on. Or drugs.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Surrounded by people who only ever seem to be fighting, Julien is a man who tends towards the sidelines where he can observe and step in when necessary. He does not like to interfere with others' fights, and will often respond extremely negatively to the suggestion that he leash anyone at all. He will instigate fights for others, then step back to watch.&lt;br /&gt;
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== [[File:serpentleft.png|left|]]&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''★ Recent RP events ★'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ==&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Julien has been seen in mourning clothes in Ul'dah, dead-eyed, exhausted, and missing his usual arm-candy. [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] is close-at-hand, often in outlandish clothes and extremely cheerful; he's the only one who has managed to get a laugh out of him.&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Some people say that he danced with, kissed, then shot a man between the eyes at the Black and White Ball.&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; [[Sui Eclair]] has suddenly developed a fear of Julien; they don't seem willing to talk about it, but Julien visibly misses her company.&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Julien has been making a number of new elezen companions.&lt;br /&gt;
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== [[File:serpentright.png|left]]&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Tendencies'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background: #2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;Likes&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Fighting&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Watching fights between other people&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Smoking&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Non-intravenous drugs&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; [[Amedee Delacroix]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Shitting on people's dreams&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Red ales&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Gambling, major and minor&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Chocobos and their husbandry&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poetry&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; White-haired boys trying to recruit him for revolution.&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dravanians and heretics&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sappy-sweet submissive characters&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being touched casually&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being backed into a corner&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being reminded of his wife&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being underestimated&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Making people vulnerable&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Interrogation and torture&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Chocobo husbandry&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Victim blaming&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Easing [[Amedee Delacroix]]'s temper&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Clever turns of phrase that tip odds in his favor&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favourite Food/Drink''': Tomato-based pastas/red ale&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favourite Places''': His apartments, The Final Prayer&lt;br /&gt;
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==&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px; background:#2C3539;font-size:20px;color:#ffffff;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''♦  Related Images'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[File:serpentleft.png|left]]&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationships'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;text-align: center;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💘 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Crush     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💗 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Sexual Desire      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FF0033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ❤ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  In love with    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  In a relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ● &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ● &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ● &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Friends &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;border:0px solid;  padding:8px&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;❤💑 &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Amedee Delacroix]]''' –  Amedee is the only person Julien can stand for more than a few hours at a time. Hopelessly in love, Julien puts the needs and desires of his intended husband before all others.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;💘 &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Tyo'li Tayuun]]''' –  It's a business arrangement. Really. That's it.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Vevekera Lelekera]]''' –  Veve is one of the few people Julien will proudly take up a sword for, even though they're relatively new friends. Who can say why?&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Kersch Wasser]]''' –  More than acquaintances, less than friends, but Julien takes them where he can get them. Despite the fact that they are often at odds, Julien enjoys his company more than most.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Sibyla Fortier''' –  Julien's older daughter of two. He trusts her implicitly; after all, she's her father's daughter.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Varali Fortier''' –  Julien's younger daughter of two. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px; background:#2C3539;font-size:14px;color:#FFFFFF;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Cerelaut Levesque]]''' – Also called Kitten by Julien, he is awfully pretty and pleasant to speak to. Julien hasn't decided quite what he thinks yet, but it's probably favorable. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Charleaux Fortier]]''' – Julien sees a lot of is wife in Charleaux...a great deal of her. It bothers him, and so does Charleaux's lack of emotion. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Jetei Kha]]''' – Despite their constant bickering, Julien doesn't actually think too poorly of Jetei. Their storied past has cooled in time spent not talking. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;💗 &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Sui Eclair]]''' –  Sweet, tiny, forbidden fruit. Julien's own apple of Eden.&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Feel free to edit in your own!&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;He's the worst sort of person. May Halone show him no mercy; you know, they say he killed his own wife? What the &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;fuck&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;?&amp;quot; - [[Haleine Charbonneau]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Blondie's a welcome fuckin' change. From who? Idiots like you; fuck off.&amp;quot; - [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;If you must know what I think, then truthfully I don't understand what he gets from other people referring to him as...Daddy. So. There. ...What's that look for?&amp;quot; - [[Sui Eclair]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Even the Traders themselves couldn't weigh his equal. I don't envy Thal in the least when this old man finally kicks the bucket.&amp;quot; - [[Amedee Delacroix]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Such ruthless purpose is rare in a man. I would see him rend the Coerthas snow red.&amp;quot; - [[Mithras Lescendres]]&lt;br /&gt;
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'''''Alignment''':'' &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LawfulEvil Lawful Evil] - Julien adheres to his own morality and will cheerfully push it on others. Fiercely loyal to his friends and family, he will exploit much to make sure they're happy.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''''TV Tropes''':'' &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;A [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ManipulativeBastard Manipulative Bastard] who utilizes [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/QuestionableConsent Questionable Consent] to his absolute advantage. He deals in debts, and characters who bargain with him will find themselves subjected to [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ExactWords Exact Words]being used to gain favors; much of the time, the debts must be [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WorkOffTheDebt worked off]. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; For combat, Julien is a major fan of the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BarBrawl Bar Brawl], tending to [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StrollingThroughTheChaos Stroll Through The Chaos] in an attempt [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ToWinWithoutFighting To Win Without Fighting]; however, if it gets beyond his control, he often indulges in the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HeyYouHaymaker Hey You Haymaker], and if that fails, well, [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThrowingYourShieldAlwaysWorks Throwing Your Shield Always Works].&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;In private, Julien engages with his intended in [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RomanticizedAbuse Romanticized Abuse] characterized by [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property Of Love]; unfortunately for him, he is a  [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FatalAttractor  Fatal Attractor].&lt;br /&gt;
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'''''Blog''':'' [http://julienfortier.tumblr.com Tumblr]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Amedee Delacroix</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Adulthood */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother and travelers in the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
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Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies-- and into the worship of Ul'dah's patron deity, Nald'thal. The rituals of prayer and practice lent structure to his life and he thrived, developing his natural talent for thaumaturgy at a breakneck pace. Despite the garish climate of the desert and the stone walls hemming him in, Amédée never felt more free.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ul'dah allowed him to indulge every vice imaginable-- drinking, smoking, gambling, whoring, dabbling in the stuff passed in hushed whispers down the darkest of the city's alleys. Nothing was off-limits, everything belonged to him.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
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Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Adulthood */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother and travelers in the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
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Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies-- and into the worship of Ul'dah's patron deity, Nald'thal. The rituals of prayer and practice lent structure to his life and he thrived, developing his natural talent for thaumaturgy at a breakneck pace. Despite the garish climate of the desert and the stone walls hemming him in, Amédée never felt more free.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
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Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother and travelers in the Shroud.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Teen Years */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight with a Keeper huntress ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
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Some nights, as dawn threatened the edge of the sky, he would practice drawing the aether from the rich flora and fauna of the Shroud, convinced that if he could siphon enough of it, he would become strong enough to earn the approval of his family. He practiced spells-- conjury, arcanamia, even a bit of thaumaturgy-- from the diagrams in the books left by the victims of their raids. He taught himself basic literacy from these texts, but most works are too complex for him to read.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
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Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Relatives */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), a capable businessman, but more interested in the ladies than profits. Works as a mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), stoic and deadly with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
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Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Birth and childhood (0-10) */&lt;/p&gt;
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| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. His draconian mother evinced love in harsh lessons; his father was a remote figure whose approval could never be won, yet whose commands required unflinching obedience. His sister, the eldest, learned her mother's calculated brutality and her father's frigidity; she was an excellent hunter of beast and men alike. His brother, the middle-child, made up for mediocrity as a warrior with roguish guile and a head for professional exploitation. Amédée, the youngest, admired his sister, despised his brother, and fought to deserve a place at his father's side. &lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée carries his family's bias against miqo'te, Wildwood and Gridanians, while preferring the company of Duskwight no matter how reprehensible they are.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
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Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, split his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight. But the Weaver would not allow him to end his life, no matter how many fights he started, no matter how vicious his opponents. Revelation struck at the edge of Witchdrop and he turned away without stepping over the precipice-- only to enter the space between dreams and reality, a world in which his lover was convinced he was dead, about which Amédée can recall nothing but the terror of Vevekera's curse.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Something throbs in the undertow, impatient, ready to show its teeth again. Enemies lurk in lean, dark bodies, clad in Dravanian scales. Amédée is bent on leaving Thal nothing but the ashes of those responsible for orchestrating Julien's worst nightmare.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. Hisayuki's ennui was easy to sympathize with. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Magic */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
*Dabbling in astrology sometimes results in accidents of fate-- a lucky streak here, a narrow miss there.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Antagonists */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]]: A man-boy bent on goals too lofty for Amédée ever to take seriously-- he liked him better when he was the small-time, unrepentant, hands-dirty type of leader. Because he'd once given the man his loyalty, Amédée refuses to let Flynt sweep his dirty past under the rug.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]: The silent, sulky, spotted miqo'te is a curious presence-- sometimes a gambler, a customer, a supplier, ally, opponent, and backstabber. More recently, Ranirus saved Amédée's life after the Duskwight lost a fight with a swordsman twice his size. The result is an awkward brand of truce.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]: The Midlander is vaguely related to Teld're Eska'aldren, but Amédée doesn't know how. He just knows the pleasure the boy takes in fighting the Duskwight borders on obscene. Amédée is convinced Telos wants to use him for something, but he isn't inclined to find out for what.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]: A Xaela woman who first approached him after he'd lost a fight to a defender of the miqo'te he'd tried to mug, Amédée associates her commanding presence with imminent conflict and his favorite doctor, Cicero. Khojin once gave him a job, but Amédée can't remember why he failed to follow through.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]: The miqo'te he'd tried to mug. Amédée knows her as Bee, the nickname he's heard her friends use, and enjoys picking on her when there's no one else to antagonize. Z'beexu seems to have taken it to heart, challenging him to a formal duel just outside Ul'dah to satisfy her fury. Amédée is vaguely suspicious of her motives, however-- recently, she's come to his defense, demanding his attentions in return for her help.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Acquaintances */&lt;/p&gt;
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| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
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| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]]: S'khai was a common figure back when the gambling ring was going strong, always ready with a vulgar tongue and careless swagger for a bloody, near-death fight. Amédée remembers him most fondly when the Seeker's elbows were crushed under his knees as the Duskwight beat his face to pulp. To Amédée, S'khai represents the kind of self-destruction aimless chaos can become, but despite their antagonistic relationship, he doesn't bear S'khai personally any ill will.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]: A lovely, mysterious Roegadyn whose presence is somewhere between motherly and sensual. Amédée doesn't mind her, but likes her best when he catches her off guard. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]]: An Auri dealer, among the first Amédée encountered in Ul'dah. She first introduced him to Blue, which Julien has since replicated. She is rumored to be dead.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]]: A sharp-tongued Duskwight dealer-- think voodoo and witchcraft, home-brewed tonics and finely tuned toxins. Amédée liked her because she wouldn't put up with his bullshit, though she sided with Julien too often for him to stomach telling her. She hasn't been seen since the gambling ring dissolved, and Amédée believes she is dead.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
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| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
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| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
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If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. That Amédée cannot picture himself without Julien is his greatest obstacle to embracing his feelings for him-- emotions only recently admitted. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Acquaintances */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. Recent events have shed light on what must be done to tend the wounds. As it turns out, people are people-- not ideals.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]]: Fiance and financer, Julien allows Amédée to want for nothing. It is from this ex-Temple Knight's (often violent) lessons that he has refined his sense of morality, propriety, and fate. Julien didn't just hang the sun in the sky-- he embodies it. Amédée regards himself as the necessary shadow cast by this brightest of stars. However, given their abusive, seesaw teeter between sweetness and savagery, their relationship may end up destroying what goodness is left between them. Recent events have shed light on what must be done to tend the wounds. As it turns out, people are people-- not ideals.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]]: Amédée is deeply envious of Jetei's raw physical power. His empathy for the Xaela's tribal, animalistic nature is the reason Amédée antagonizes him so vengefully-- he believes Jetei is more than he allows himself to become, and ought not to bow for anyone who cannot properly command him. Given time, the two could become good friends.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]]: The ex-fiance of his former gambling boss, Alta is the closest thing he has to family since his own perished in the Calamity. He respects her prowess with a lance, her loyalty, her humor, and her willingness to cut loose those who cut her down. Amédée's empathy for the little Xaela girl shows itself as public protectiveness and private tenderness. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]]: A flirtatious ex-consort with an endless supply of fancy drugs for Amédée's pleasure-- for a price, of course. While generally amicable despite Amédée's antagonism, a recent altercation left Orin with a knife in his gut and reason to beware one of his best customers. Amédée doesn't have anything against Orin, but he doesn't know the Raen very well except that he runs with a crew which includes Kersch Schwarzer, Sephirah Eruafnor, and Vevekera Lelekera. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]]:  Amédée liked Kersch better when he could still order him around. The tall, stoic Xaela was among the first of the mercenaries paid to make poor Jetei Kha's life hell, and sometimes Amédée entertains the thought of putting Kersch to work again. These days, Kersch seems to have his hands full keeping Orin and Sephirah's leashes from getting tangled.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sephirah Eruafnor]]: A vicious Raen whose bloodlust Amédée respects and exploits. Sephirah was paid to fight Jetei Kha to the death, and when he failed to follow through, Amédée's opinion of the Raen has never risen quite as high as before. However, Sephirah's unspoken understanding of the language of violence has proven his most redeeming quality in Amédée's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]]: A young prodigy of arcanamia, Vevekera's even temper and sharp wit engaged Amédée first in a series of gambling matches, but it is the lalafell's deeply personal, void-convoluted plight which keeps the Duskwight close. Amédée respects Vevekera's power, seeking to protect it even as he schemes to use it. Vevekera, like Alta, is family to him.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]]: A small, tenacious little Raen girl too innocent for her own good, Amédée's interest in her hinged on getting back at his ex-boss. However, the scheme to ruin her has abruptly petered out since her relationship to his ex-boss seems to have fallen through. These days, corrupting her purity serves more as a pastime than a goal.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]]: A Doman consort and distributor of opium tea, Hisayuki was also a member of the gambling ring Amédée belonged to. The gentle Raen seems to enjoy Amédée's vulgarity and even allows him to crash, incoherently high, on his couch. &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]]: A tall Wildwood equal parts businessman and doctor, Cicero suffered nasty injuries during his first meeting with Amédée. To avoid future altercations, Cicero has wisely agreed to indulge Amédée's addiction via a particular brand of aetheric high applied with a surgeon's finesse.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]: A fellow addict and brawler, Tyo'li was a peripheral figure-- a shadow at the edge of the gambling ring, an occasional opponent-- until very recently. The older Keeper has more in common with Amédée than the latter can tolerate, and the former's relationship to Julien is the worst of the thorns in Amédée's side. Tyo'li is an ally insofar as he is a friend to Julien.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Amedee Delacroix</name></author>
		
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		<title>Amedee Delacroix</title>
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		<updated>2015-12-24T04:15:00Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* At A Glance */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tall, dark and brooding, Amédée is every Duskwight stereotype rolled into one young, vicious package. A firebrand at heart, his years of training at the Ossuary in Ul'dah have honed his natural talent for aetheric manipulation. Never is he without a knife tucked away under the layers of fine suits and exquisite robes no vagabond his age ought to be able to afford. He's often seen in the company of a tall, blond Wildwood old enough to be his father.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If he isn't fighting, he's getting high, and if he's not getting high, he's looking for a better way to do it. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot;, violence-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. Amédée doesn't have many friends, but he knows quite a lot of people-- particularly those associated with the Ul'dah underworld.&lt;br /&gt;
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It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (''Sister'', dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Amedee Delacroix</name></author>
		
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		<title>Alta Ugund</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Miscellaneous */&lt;/p&gt;
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|name = Alta Ugund&lt;br /&gt;
|image = Alta.png&lt;br /&gt;
|caption = Blood of the Dragon&lt;br /&gt;
|fullname = Alta Ugund&lt;br /&gt;
|citizenship = Ul'dah&lt;br /&gt;
|guardian = Menphina&lt;br /&gt;
|birthplace = Othard Steppes&lt;br /&gt;
|nicknames = N/A&lt;br /&gt;
|nameday = 15th Sun of the 1st Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
|race = Au Ra&lt;br /&gt;
|clan = Xaela &lt;br /&gt;
|tribe = Ugund&lt;br /&gt;
|family = All presumed decesased&lt;br /&gt;
|hair = Pink&lt;br /&gt;
|eyes = Purple&lt;br /&gt;
|height = 4 fulms 9.5 ilms&lt;br /&gt;
|weight = 95 ponzes&lt;br /&gt;
|weapon1= Lance&lt;br /&gt;
|armor = Disciple of War gear&lt;br /&gt;
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|occupation  = Adventurer&lt;br /&gt;
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|username = [[User:Secondcoolest]]&lt;br /&gt;
|timezone = EST (GMT-5)&lt;br /&gt;
|server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
|profession = Lancer&lt;br /&gt;
|job = Dragoon&lt;br /&gt;
|footnotes = She's here to cheerfully mess your shit up.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;quot;Your reality is what you make of it.&amp;quot;''&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Basic Info&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;tr&amp;gt;Alta came to Eorzea on the heels of those who fled from the encroaching Garlean forces. After only a short time in Eorzea she was conscripted into Diabolos' Due, a completely legal and not at all sketchy group of gamblers that frequent Ul'dah and its lands, a group that she has recently left.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;''LIKES''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ECCA67;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Watching fights&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ECCA67;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Traveling&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ECCA67;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; The ocean&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#ECCA67;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Shopping&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;''DISLIKES''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#DFD59E;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Waking up early&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#DFD59E;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Any who try hurting her family&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#DFD59E;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being lost&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#DFD59E;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; The cold&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;''OTHER''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#CACFA5;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Alignment: Chaotic Good&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#CACFA5;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Vice(s): Sleeping, Social Drinking&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#CACFA5;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Favorite Food: [http://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Lava_Toad_Legs Lava Toad Legs]&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#CACFA5;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Favorite Drink: Spiced Rum&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#CACFA5;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Favorite Color: Pink and light blue&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Personality&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;[https://youtu.be/aTOz5K_-CFg Voice Claim]&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: [http://easydamus.com/chaoticgood.html Chaotic Good]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Biography&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
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====&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Childhood&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;====&lt;br /&gt;
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: From the time that she could figure out which end was the pointy one, Alta has had a lance in her hand. Her clan traveled the Steppes with a fair amount of frequency, never staying settled in one place for more than a few months at a time. Hers was a happy childhood, with loving parents (strict, of course, but loving) and a supportive network within the clan. An only child to her parents, she never wanted for anything as she grew up. Hardship was not something she was familiar with. Well, not beyond the normal hardships of a nomadic lifestyle.&lt;br /&gt;
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====&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teenage&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;====&lt;br /&gt;
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: When she reached her sixteenth summer, she began to size up potential candidates for her future spouse and mate. She had blossomed into a highly desirable female within the clan, both beautiful and deadly, and she had her pick of the crop. It was great fun, narrowing the pool bit by bit, and over the next couple of years she had whittled the potentials down to but a family. That, of course, was when the Calamity struck. Her clan wound up divided, lost to each other and broken apart, and she wandered the Steppes for a few years more, until the Garleans razed Doma to the ground. Alta found her chance to leave the Steppes and she took it.&lt;br /&gt;
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====&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Present&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;====&lt;br /&gt;
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: She has only been in Eorzea for a few moons, and yet she already enjoys it more than she ever did her life on the Steppes. They were simpler times then, sure; it was easier to determine who was your enemy (everyone else) and who wasn't (your clan), but the diversity and the beauty of Eorzea captivated her very quickly. Alta has lost all contact with her family since her arrival and has since given up on looking for them, presuming they're dead. &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: A fateful night in the Quicksand found her rolling dice with one Flynt Reddard, her &amp;quot;soul&amp;quot; lost to him on the back of an impossible to answer riddle. But it was fun, or at least it was all supposed to be. She found herself quickly falling for the charismatic (and oft times ridiculous) Hyur, swept up in the heat and the moment of it all. The future seemed bright: become engaged to the gambling sky pirate, settle down, raise a family. He painted a pretty picture, and she very much wanted to be a part of it.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: But &amp;quot;too good to be true&amp;quot; became her reality. Flynt was (is, he could never change) a womanizer, and Alta spent more evenings without him than she did with. After her quiet fears were brought to the forefront by Lucien Durant, after a speech Flynt gave which revealed how mad the man had truly become, Alta left him and the ring behind. She's her own now, with no direction in her life.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Miscellaneous&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;''RUMORS''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;border:0px solid; padding:8px;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#90AB76;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Once took on a bunch o' boys with that crew she was runnin' wit'. She was the only one to come outta the thing without injury, dignity intact 'n everythin'!&amp;quot; - a regular at the Coffer &amp;amp; Coffin&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F37E1D;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;She left the ring, right on the podium in front of him. Walked out before he could say a word.&amp;quot; - a Sister at Saint Adama&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#D83018;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The Ugund girl with the pink hair? A disgrace. Gave up looking for her family. They were never given their proper death rites. I hope her guilt over their torturous journey in the afterlife plagues her for her life.&amp;quot; - A wandering Xaela, tribe unknown.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#aac5b4;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;The next guy to break her heart, I'll break his fuckin' face.&amp;quot; - [[Amedee Delacroix]]&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#aac5b4;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;''RELATIONS''&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Partner    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#7D26CD;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Romantic Interest    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Platonic Love      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#F02311;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; [[X'elo Maimhov]] : A miqo'te minstrel that she has spent a few nights chatting with in the Quicksand. X'elo is... refreshing, a change of pace from whom she usually spends time with. He seems to be a genuinely nice person, thoughtful though he claims not to be, and he lends an ear to her woes, even offering her advice. He's given her plenty to think about.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] : Though a Raen himself, Alta has found something of a sibling in Hisayuki. She is fiercely protective of him, to the point of standing between him and a suit of magitek aiming its guns on him. She fears him leaving the Due one day, but wants nothing more than for such a gentle soul to be free of the company's insanity.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;♥&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; [[Amedee Delacroix]] : The first in the family that she came to care for, aside from Flynt. He's still a mystery to her, and figuring out his moods can be an incredibly challenge, but she's more than happy to be along for the ride. He's as important to her as any of the others.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#9EC60B;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;/&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; [[Julien Fortier]] (as Lucien Durant) : Her feelings toward Lucien swing wildly depending entirely on whom he is trying to kill at any given moment. So long as it isn't anyone she cares for, she's happy to let him just do whatever it is he does. Otherwise, she very much wants to put a spear point through his throat.&lt;br /&gt;
: &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640;&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;●&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; [[Flynt Reddard]] : Her former fiancé. Though she bears the man no ill will, they can never again be anything near what they were. His philandering ways finally got the better of her and, coupled with words from Lucien, she finally came of a mind to end their relationship. Upon hearing his plans and new direction for the Due, her fear over him having lost his gods damned mind solidified her decision, and she left him and her ring behind.&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Gallery&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
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File:Alta1.png|Alta's arrival in Eorzea&lt;br /&gt;
File:Alta5.png|A dragoon reborn&lt;br /&gt;
File:Alta2.png|A day at the beach&lt;br /&gt;
File:Alta3.png|Arriving in Ishgard&lt;br /&gt;
File:Alta4.png|Forest date&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Footnotes&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
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: Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]&lt;br /&gt;
: '''Theme Song''': [https://youtu.be/DGVNuSYDbvo Girl on Fire - Alicia Keys]&lt;br /&gt;
: '''TV Tropes''':&lt;br /&gt;
: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FalseSoulmate False Soulmate]&lt;br /&gt;
: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterspeciesRomance Interspecies Romance]&lt;br /&gt;
: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LittleMissBadass Little Miss Badass]&lt;br /&gt;
: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MamaBear Mama Bear] (Even if not literally a mom)&lt;br /&gt;
: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ScoundrelCode Scoundrel Code]&lt;br /&gt;
: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MoralityKitchenSink Morality Kitchen Sink]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Player_Character]] [[Category:Balmung]] [[Category:Ul'dahn]] [[Category:Au_Ra]] [[Category:Xaela_Au_Ra]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Amedee Delacroix</name></author>
		
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		<title>Julien Fortier</title>
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		<updated>2015-12-15T22:21:24Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Player Character Rumours */&lt;/p&gt;
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| name = Julien Fortier&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Ffxiv_11262015_202235.png&lt;br /&gt;
| imagewidth = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| caption = &amp;quot;If you love something, you have to let it do as it will.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| title = Former Temple Knight&lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ishgard&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Wildwood Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Age&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = 43&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardians&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Halone, the Fury; Nald'thal, the Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Namesday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = First Sun of the Fifth Umbral Moon&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
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==  &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Character'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''♦  General''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Julien Fortier is a fiercely private man who tends towards few words. Much of his past is kept close to his chest; however, it may be pried out of him if he feels he can trust to whom he's speaking.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Since the Calamity, Julien has been a quiet, ever-present feature of Ul'dah. There are a few things that are known in general about him: he is a former Temple Knight of Ishgard, he has worked extensively as a merchant with a Duskwight woman named Sibyla who bears a striking resemblance to him, and he is engaged to [[Amedee Delacroix]] despite their constant fighting in public. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Julien is a former member of the Diabolos' Due, a notorious gambling ring based out of the Coffer and Coffin near Black Brush Station. He has been seen engaging in casual gambling in Ul'dah with anyone who will have him, and perhaps most notably with [[Vevekera Lelekera]] and his crew. He has also been seen dogging [[Sui Eclair]] and avoiding [[Tadzio Stormheart]] without much success. Lately, he keeps company with [[Tyo'li Tayuun]], but the nature of this relationship is unclear, and he is extremely hush-hush about it.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Julien is perpetually harassed by the Brass Blades in the city due to excess public violence courtesy Delacroix.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''♦  Appearance''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Julien is a particularly tall Wildwood elezen with tanned skin and a mane of blond hair that curls without interference. There is nothing particularly kind about his features, often described as hawkish, severe, or predatory; the lines of age around his eyes and mouth do nothing to soften him. High cheekbones, a beaky nose, and a strong jaw contribute to an overall air of traditional masculinity, highlighted by golden eyes and broad shoulders. Years of sword-and-boardwork has given Julien an imposing figure; heavy muscle is tightly cut in spite of his age, causing him to often be mistaken as much younger than he is. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Julien tends towards cleanliness, keeping his jaw clean-shaven and his armor in excellent repair. He carries a belt with several pouches, one of which sometimes contains a fragrant pipe and another which holds an odd, enchanted die. His sword is well-used, as is his dented shield.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;He often suffers from heavy bruising on visible skin, and his hands are rough with callouses. He wears a ring on his left ring finger.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''♦  Behaviour''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Julien is publicly unpleasant, quiet, and insulting. There is an element of aloof arrogance that often drives others away; however, those who endear themselves to him will find an entirely different man who suffers from extreme loneliness and distrust of others' motivations. Julien's superiority complex manifests as a need to take care of others and be a provider for those who need a rock to lean on. Or drugs.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Surrounded by people who only ever seem to be fighting, Julien is a man who tends towards the sidelines where he can observe and step in when necessary. He does not like to interfere with others' fights, and will often respond extremely negatively to the suggestion that he leash anyone at all. He will instigate fights for others, then step back to watch.&lt;br /&gt;
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== [[File:serpentleft.png|left|]]&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''★ Recent RP events ★'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ==&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Julien has been seen in mourning clothes in Ul'dah, dead-eyed, exhausted, and missing his usual arm-candy. [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] is close-at-hand, often in outlandish clothes and extremely cheerful; he's the only one who has managed to get a laugh out of him.&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Some people say that he danced with, kissed, then shot a man between the eyes at the Black and White Ball.&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; [[Sui Eclair]] has suddenly developed a fear of Julien; they don't seem willing to talk about it, but Julien visibly misses her company.&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Julien has been making a number of new elezen companions.&lt;br /&gt;
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== [[File:serpentright.png|left]]&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Tendencies'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background: #2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;Likes&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Fighting&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Watching fights between other people&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Smoking&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Non-intravenous drugs&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; [[Amedee Delacroix]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Shitting on people's dreams&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Red ales&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Gambling, major and minor&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Chocobos and their husbandry&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poetry&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Dislikes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; White-haired boys trying to recruit him for revolution.&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Dravanians and heretics&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Sappy-sweet submissive characters&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being touched casually&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being backed into a corner&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Extremely cold weather&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being reminded of his wife&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Being underestimated&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Au Ra&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Hobbies/Talents&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Making people vulnerable&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Interrogation and torture&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Chocobo husbandry&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poetry writing&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Easing [[Amedee Delacroix]]'s temper&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Clever turns of phrase that tip odds in his favor&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favourite Food/Drink''': Tomato-based pastas/red ale&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#2C3539&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■&amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; '''Favourite Places''': His apartments, The Final Prayer&lt;br /&gt;
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=== [[File:serpentleft.png|left]]&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Relationships'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;text-align: center;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💘 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Crush     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💗 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  Sexual Desire      &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#FF0033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ❤ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  In love with    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; 💑 &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt;  In a relationship    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ● &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Good Standing     &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ● &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Neutral Standing    &amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ● &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Poor Standing&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Friends &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;border:0px solid;  padding:8px&amp;quot;&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#cc0000&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;❤💑 &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Amedee Delacroix]]''' –  Amedee is the only person Julien can stand for more than a few hours at a time. Hopelessly in love, Julien puts the needs and desires of his intended husband before all others.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#FA70BC&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;💘 &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Tyo'li Tayuun]]''' –  It's a business arrangement. Really. That's it.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Vevekera Lelekera]]''' –  Veve is one of the few people Julien will proudly take up a sword for, even though they're relatively new friends. Who can say why?&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Kersch Wasser]]''' –  More than acquaintances, less than friends, but Julien takes them where he can get them. Despite the fact that they are often at odds, Julien enjoys his company more than most.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Sibyla Fortier''' –  Julien's older daughter of two. He trusts her implicitly; after all, she's her father's daughter.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#33ff22&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Varali Fortier''' –  Julien's younger daughter of two. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px; background:#2C3539;font-size:14px;color:#FFFFFF;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Cerelaut Levesque]]''' – Also called Kitten by Julien, he is awfully pretty and pleasant to speak to. Julien hasn't decided quite what he thinks yet, but it's probably favorable. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Charleaux Fortier]]''' – Julien sees a lot of is wife in Charleaux...a great deal of her. It bothers him, and so does Charleaux's lack of emotion. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#8f8377&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Jetei Kha]]''' – Despite their constant bickering, Julien doesn't actually think too poorly of Jetei. Their storied past has cooled in time spent not talking. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 35px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:14px;  color:#FFFFFF&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span class=&amp;quot;mw-headline&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Enemies &amp;amp; Rivals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
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:&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#000000&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;💗 &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#C24640&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium&amp;quot;&amp;gt;● &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size: medium;  text-align: -webkit-center&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''[[Sui Eclair]]''' –  Sweet, tiny, forbidden fruit. Julien's own apple of Eden.&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[File:serpentright.png|left]]&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Rumours'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;==&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 25px;  background:#2C3539&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''Player Character Rumours'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; Feel free to edit in your own!&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;He's the worst sort of person. May Halone show him no mercy; you know, they say he killed his own wife? What the &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;fuck&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;?&amp;quot; - [[Haleine Charbonneau]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Blondie's a welcome fuckin' change. From who? Idiots like you; fuck off.&amp;quot; - [[Tyo'li Tayuun]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;If you must know what I think, then truthfully I don't understand what he gets from other people referring to him as...Daddy. So. There. ...What's that look for?&amp;quot; - [[Sui Eclair]]&lt;br /&gt;
:&amp;lt;font style=&amp;quot;color:#330033&amp;quot; size=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;■ &amp;lt;/font&amp;gt; &amp;quot;Even the Traders themselves couldn't weigh his equal. I don't envy Thal in the least when this old man finally kicks the bucket.&amp;quot; - [[Amedee Delacroix]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===&amp;lt;div style=&amp;quot;padding:10px 15px;  background:#2C3539;  font-size:20px;  color:#ffffff&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''♦  Footnotes'''&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;===&lt;br /&gt;
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'''''Alignment''':'' &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LawfulEvil Lawful Evil] - Julien adheres to his own morality and will cheerfully push it on others. Fiercely loyal to his friends and family, he will exploit much to make sure they're happy.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''''TV Tropes''':'' &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;A [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ManipulativeBastard Manipulative Bastard] who utilizes [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/QuestionableConsent Questionable Consent] to his absolute advantage. He deals in debts, and characters who bargain with him will find themselves subjected to [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ExactWords Exact Words]being used to gain favors; much of the time, the debts must be [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WorkOffTheDebt worked off]. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; For combat, Julien is a major fan of the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BarBrawl Bar Brawl], tending to [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StrollingThroughTheChaos Stroll Through The Chaos] in an attempt [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ToWinWithoutFighting To Win Without Fighting]; however, if it gets beyond his control, he often indulges in the [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HeyYouHaymaker Hey You Haymaker], and if that fails, well, [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThrowingYourShieldAlwaysWorks Throwing Your Shield Always Works].&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;In private, Julien engages with his intended in [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RomanticizedAbuse Romanticized Abuse] characterized by [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property Of Love]; unfortunately for him, he is a  [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FatalAttractor  Fatal Attractor].&lt;br /&gt;
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'''''Blog''':'' [http://julienfortier.tumblr.com Tumblr]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Amedee Delacroix</name></author>
		
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		<title>Amedee Delacroix</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Antagonists */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
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It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
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His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (''Sister'', dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Z'beexu Vhoz]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* TV Tropes */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PropertyOfLove Property of Love]- Good luck getting him to admit it.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (''Sister'', dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Antagonists */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (''Sister'', dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Khojin Arulaq]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Amedee Delacroix</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Allies */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (''Sister'', dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (''Sister'', dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Acquaintances&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos Stormheart]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Current Residence */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [[Julien Fortier]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Amedee Delacroix</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Current Residence */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Shares apartments in Mists with [Julien Fortier].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Affiliations */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
*Ul'dahn underworld&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* TV Tropes */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
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It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
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His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackAndWhiteInsanity Black and White Insanity]- It really is that simple.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* TV Tropes */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
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His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- Obey the rules at all costs.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Weapons */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- Obey the rules at all costs.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Personal */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- Obey the rules at all costs.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Amedee Delacroix</name></author>
		
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		<title>Amedee Delacroix</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* TV Tropes */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
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It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
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His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Because everything is determined, everything that occurs is justified.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- Obey the rules at all costs.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- If your name is Delacroix then congratulations, you've just won the most obnoxiously protective relative-- whether you're actually related or not.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- Moral realism, i.e. &amp;quot;might makes right&amp;quot;. &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is just weakness leaving the body!&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- What better way to bend them over than to beat them?&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- Mindfuckery is a two-way street.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Amedee Delacroix</name></author>
		
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		<title>Amedee Delacroix</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Intelligence */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{TOC left}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
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It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
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His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
No formal education; academic ignorant. Tends to deal in abstractions at the expense of details. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow professional skill set. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Amedee Delacroix</name></author>
		
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Flaws */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
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It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
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His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
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Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. He will go to ridiculous lengths to conceal this.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Religion */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée has a strict code of personal ethics which he adheres to at all costs. Although his behavior may seem outwardly erratic, he has deeply rooted reasons for everything he does. It's worth doubting his motives if they seem too superficial.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* At A Glance */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Twelve knows why the boy has any friends. He also has a ''lot'' of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point. Amédée strongly prefers the reactive, skin-of-your-teeth approach to just about everything.&lt;br /&gt;
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It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
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His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences. During his rare moments alone, he can often be found propped against a wall somewhere staring at the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
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''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
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== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
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== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Appearance */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Amédée has a lot of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point.&lt;br /&gt;
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It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* At A Glance */&lt;/p&gt;
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| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Yet because he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. Amédée has a lot of energy-- aetheric and otherwise-- that he doesn't always know what to do with. Forethought is not his strong point.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Particular Traits: ''' Eyes are regularly bloodshot. Tends to smell like whatever he's been smoking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: &lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Rogue, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Paradoxically, he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, so a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Particular Traits: ''' Eyes are regularly bloodshot. Tends to smell like whatever he's been smoking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Goals */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Unwillingly Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Archer, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Paradoxically, he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, so a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Particular Traits: ''' Eyes are regularly bloodshot. Tends to smell like whatever he's been smoking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Power.&lt;br /&gt;
*Mastery of black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* At A Glance */&lt;/p&gt;
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| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Unwillingly Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
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}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than anyone in the Ossuary. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Paradoxically, he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, so a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing questions about the personal lives of strangers, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, somnus, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Injury is par for the course. His body is layered with bruises, particularly around his neck and wrists. A name, stained red, is gouged across his chest. The scars on his face are pale with age and one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Particular Traits: ''' Eyes are regularly bloodshot. Tends to smell like whatever he's been smoking.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
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'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*To master black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To settle Julien Fortier's debt.&lt;br /&gt;
*To reclaim his soul (lost a bet; don't ask).&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
*To die.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Unwillingly Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Archer, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than the Lalafell who taught it to him. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Paradoxically, he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, so a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing, inappropriate questions about a stranger's personal life or worldview, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things far less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rarely is Amédée not injured. His limp is essentially permanent and the whites of bandages often show beneath his collar and sleeves. The scars on his face are pale with age, however, and the one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Particular Traits: ''' Eyes are regularly bloodshot. Tends to smell like whatever he's been smoking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*To master black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To settle Julien Fortier's debt.&lt;br /&gt;
*To reclaim his soul (lost a bet; don't ask).&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
*To die.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zeean Wraithor]] (Opponent)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Unwillingly Engaged&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Archer, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than the Lalafell who taught it to him. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Paradoxically, he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, so a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing, inappropriate questions about a stranger's personal life or worldview, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things far less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rarely is Amédée not injured. His limp is essentially permanent and the whites of bandages often show beneath his collar and sleeves. The scars on his face are pale with age, however, and the one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Particular Traits: ''' Eyes are regularly bloodshot. Tends to smell like whatever he's been smoking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*To master black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To settle Julien Fortier's debt.&lt;br /&gt;
*To reclaim his soul (lost a bet; don't ask).&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
*To die.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Goals */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged (lost a bet)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Archer, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than the Lalafell who taught it to him. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Paradoxically, he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, so a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing, inappropriate questions about a stranger's personal life or worldview, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things far less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rarely is Amédée not injured. His limp is essentially permanent and the whites of bandages often show beneath his collar and sleeves. The scars on his face are pale with age, however, and the one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Particular Traits: ''' Eyes are regularly bloodshot. Tends to smell like whatever he's been smoking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*To master black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To settle Julien Fortier's debt.&lt;br /&gt;
*To reclaim his soul (lost a bet; don't ask).&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
*To die.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Amedee Delacroix: /* Flaws */&lt;/p&gt;
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{{Infobox-character&lt;br /&gt;
| name = Amédée Delacroix&lt;br /&gt;
| image = Amedee.png&lt;br /&gt;
| server = Balmung&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| gender = Male&lt;br /&gt;
| citizenship = Ul'dahn&lt;br /&gt;
| race = Elezen&lt;br /&gt;
| clan = Duskwight&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1 = Place of Birth&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_1_value = North Shroud&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2 = Guardian&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_2_value = Nald'thal, The Traders&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3 = Nameday&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_3_value = Date 10/12 (Age: 20)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4 = Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_4_value = Engaged (lost a bet)&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5 = Occupation&lt;br /&gt;
| stat_5_value = Thaumaturge, Archer, Gambler&lt;br /&gt;
}} {{Character-stub}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Nothing’s worth wagering unless you can’t bear to lose it. Put yourself in Fate’s hands.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Amédée Delacroix''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== At A Glance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée is a young Duskwight who, having dwelt in Ul'dah for a handful of years, thinks he knows his way around thaumaturgy better than the Lalafell who taught it to him. A firebrand at heart, he's quick to fight and won't quit until he wins or is forced to relent. Paradoxically, he seems most fond of those he squabbles with, so a violent exchange may be simply his preferred brand of communication.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It's not uncommon for him to ask probing, inappropriate questions about a stranger's personal life or worldview, and in the right mood he'll get downright philosophical about the most mundane activities. He makes no secret of his various addictions-- wine, moko, &amp;quot;Blue&amp;quot; or the newest addition, gambling-- and if he takes a liking to someone, he might even share. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
His reverence for fate feeds into his fondness for gambling, be it with borrowed gil, drugs, or things far less easily replaced. It may be remnants of juvenile bravado which keeps him from backing down, but Amédée just can't bring himself to deny a challenge-- or to submit to existing powers that be. Said powers are tempted by the cards Amédée recently stole from Ishgard's Athenaeum Astrologicum-- while by no means a proper astrologian, his dabblings are not without their consequences.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rarely is Amédée not injured. His limp is essentially permanent and the whites of bandages often show beneath his collar and sleeves. The scars on his face are pale with age, however, and the one through his right eye is particularly deep. It's clear that his fondness for adversity is not a recent development.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Appearance ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Height:'''  6'2&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Build:''' Small, sleek. Possessed of wiry strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Complexion: ''' Distinctly grey. Pale enough that veins show through the skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Hair: ''' Ink black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Eyes: ''' Amber-yellow. Partially blind in the right eye.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Particular Traits: ''' Eyes are regularly bloodshot. Tends to smell like whatever he's been smoking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Voice:'''  Light, resonant, young. Learned monotony; tends to deliver questions as statements.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Clothing Style:''' Dresses like he still needs to blend in with Black Shroud shadows. Prefers layered robes, thin gloves, tall boots, and suits straight out of Haukke Manor.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Laterality: ''' Right-dominant.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Tastes ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Favorites&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Color: '''Indigo&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Food: '''Rare steak&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Drinks: '''Absurdly expensive wine.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Scent:''' Winter campfire&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
*&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''Place:''' Coerthas, Last Prayer, Church of Saint Adama Landama, Thal's Respite&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Goals&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*To master black magic.&lt;br /&gt;
*To settle Julien Fortier's debt.&lt;br /&gt;
*To reclaim his soul (lost a bet; don't ask).&lt;br /&gt;
*To learn the language of the stars.&lt;br /&gt;
*To rain fire and brimstone down on generally everyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Religion&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
Servant of Nald'thal with heavy emphasis on fate's hand in the balance of affairs, the fairness of chance, and Halonic principles of ethics in which justice is defined by those with the power to enforce their ideals. Views the worship of other deities as effectively part of the &amp;quot;ultimate scale&amp;quot; and tends to tolerate, justify, and encourage atrocity in the interest of this balance. Exposure to Ishgardian zealotry has inspired reverence and fear; regards the Fury as a deity worth honoring due to the extremes to which her followers will go in her name. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...And the path to light shall be lit by dark.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Alignment&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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Chaotic Neutral&lt;br /&gt;
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== Personality ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Flaws&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Addict&lt;br /&gt;
*Short-tempered&lt;br /&gt;
*Oblivious&lt;br /&gt;
*Unrefined&lt;br /&gt;
*Abusive&lt;br /&gt;
*Racist&lt;br /&gt;
*Fatalistic&lt;br /&gt;
*Sulky&lt;br /&gt;
*Limited literacy; only basic working knowledge of written language. Complex texts are beyond him.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Fears&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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*Commitment&lt;br /&gt;
*Death&lt;br /&gt;
*Large bodies of water&lt;br /&gt;
*Dependency&lt;br /&gt;
*Halonic Inquisitors&lt;br /&gt;
*Motherly figures&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Talents&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Excellent singing voice. Picked up quite a few songs from his vagabond brother.&lt;br /&gt;
*Charismatic when the necessity arises.&lt;br /&gt;
*Ridiculous tolerance for mind-altering substances.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Intelligence&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
High-functioning; deals in concepts rather than contents. No formal education; academic ignorant. Being &amp;quot;home-schooled&amp;quot; by a family of cave-dwelling duskwight has resulted in a very narrow skillset. Recent training at the Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah has complimented base instincts with the dangerous specifics of black magic and expanded his knowledge of urban social conduct.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;TV Tropes&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheFatalist The Fatalist]- Everything that happens is justified. Destiny is no less inevitable due to its mystery.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrinciplesZealot The Principles Zealot]- The means justify the ends. Adherence to principle outweighs all outcomes.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunctionalAddict Functional Addict]- &amp;quot;I don't function despite addiction; I function because of it.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThickerThanWater Thicker Than Water]- Blindly loyal to those who remain of the Delacroix family, scattered as they are.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ConditionedToAcceptHorror Conditioned to Accept Horror]- If justice is determined by the strong, then we all get what we deserve, don't we? To become more powerful is the only way to shift the scale (aka. Law of the Jungle). &lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MiseryBuildsCharacter Misery Builds Character]- Pain is a forge for the soul (aka. Don't be such a fucking pussy).&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/InterplayOfSexAndViolence Interplay of Sex And Violence]- Intimacy is power exchange be it on the battlefield or in the bedroom. You never truly know a man until you've seen him on his knees.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DestructoNookie DestructoNookie] - Every time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindGameShip Mind Game Ship]- As apt to employing this as he is to falling for it, his most interesting relationships (platonic or otherwise) maintain a streak of mindfuckery.&lt;br /&gt;
== Abilities and Skills ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;Unto thy black command darkness shall bend.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Ancient Prophecy''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Blackmageamedee.jpg|thumb|right| Blow it up, ask questions later.]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Personal&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Survivalist; give him a knife and a loincloth, drop him in the woods, and he will do just fine.&lt;br /&gt;
*Archer; in spite of (or perhaps because of) the injury to his right eye, he maintains decent accuracy with a longbow with routine training.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Weapons&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Tall staff with a skeletal, draconian head at the top. Manipulation of personal aether is more potent with this.&lt;br /&gt;
*Gridanian longbow and a quiver large enough to hold forty arrows. Rarely carried.&lt;br /&gt;
*A slender Doman knife usually hidden on his person.&lt;br /&gt;
*A good, plain sword used for training.&lt;br /&gt;
*A Zweihander.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Magic&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Proficient in black magic, particularly fire-based spells and afflictions.&lt;br /&gt;
*Knows a handful of white magic, mainly weak healing spells.&lt;br /&gt;
*Applies principles of thaumaturgy to swordplay; enchanted strikes make up for what he lacks in raw strength.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Crafting&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*Amateur weaver. He can sew a button and put two pieces of cloth together. Maybe hem something. Poorly.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Family and Relationships ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Relatives&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Lucas Delacroix (Brother), vagabond turned mercenary for Ul'dahn merchants. Skilled archer, drunkard, lady's man. &lt;br /&gt;
* Inés Delacroix (Sister), silver-tongued and skilled with a lance, disappeared shortly before the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
* Simone and André Delacroix (parents), cave-dwelling and clannish small-time bandits, perished in the Calamity.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Allies, Acquaintances, and Antagonists&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Julien Fortier]] (Intended; love-hate)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jetei Kha]] (Friend, antagonistic, sympathetic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hisayuki Kisaragi]] (Acquaintance, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Braeya Vilheim]] (Acquaintance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Flynt Reddard]] (Ex-boss)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alta Ugund]] (Sister, dammit)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Salem Nunh]] (Acquaintance, antagonistic)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yachiyo Kaisuri]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Vevekera Lelekera]] (Close friend, fellow gambler)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[S'khai Nunh]] (Shithead)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ranirus Crithalos]] (Backstabber)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Atette Calort]] (Supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Orin Kai]] (Contact, supplier)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kersch Schwarzer]] (Contact, mercenary)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sui Eclair]] (Plaything)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cicero Fortescue]] (Supplier, doctor)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Telos]] (Opponent, thief)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tyo'li Tayuun]] (Fellow addict)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Affiliations ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Arzzaneth Ossuary in Ul'dah, Thaumaturge's Guild&lt;br /&gt;
*Diabolos' Due Dice Ring (Ex-member)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Set the Tone ==&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_W7ydnPtB4 Stumble Then Rise On Some Awkward Morning]- Hypnotic.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr8W3Byixng First Vision]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjB3SQ1EXAU Sora]- (Headcanon) Elezen lullaby inspired by Shiva's sacrifice (or heresy, depending) and the resultant war with the dragons. Likely commonly known.&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeMAxFWnaAc Retaliate]&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIMtLj8Qqk By And Down]&lt;br /&gt;
== Rumors ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:smaller;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Note: This section is editable by anyone. If you'd like to add a rumor, please stay in character. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== History ==&lt;br /&gt;
''&amp;lt;small&amp;gt;&amp;quot;...Light to envelop and absorb evil. Light to show you destruction and guide you to righteousness. The light is the key. Take it into you, where it will forever burn bright.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
''—Lalai''&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;''&lt;br /&gt;
=== '''''&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;Name and Lifestyle&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;''''' ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Nicknames ====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Current Residence ====&lt;br /&gt;
Recently given a room in a small home in Mists.&lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''Before Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Birth and childhood (0-10)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Raised in North Shroud caves to protect the family and cultivate self-sufficiency, his upbringing was colored by clannish bias and distinct disregard for those too weak to carry their weight. &lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Teen Years&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée learned archery at a young age and remained a lethal hunter until a knife fight ruined his perfect vision. After that, he covered his parents from the trees to ensure their small raids went smoothly, capitalizing on his diminutive size to stay well out of sight. Forays into Gridania were rare and typically made by his older siblings, so he saw little of civilization beyond adventurer's camps and the tribal life of the caves. &lt;br /&gt;
=== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;u&amp;gt;'''''After Dalamud's Fall'''''&amp;lt;/u&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Adulthood&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
Amédée found himself in Ul'dah at his brother Lucas' invitation shortly after the Calamity collapsed their family's caves. Seduced by the power of black magic after witnessing a display in the sands just outside the city, he decided to join the Thaumaturge's Guild and threw himself into his studies.&lt;br /&gt;
==== &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:larger;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:medium;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;font-size:small;&amp;quot;&amp;gt;A Realm Reborn (Present, 23)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;''&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; ====&lt;br /&gt;
A series of lost bets found Amédée in the employ of the Diabolos' Due Dice Ring and engaged to an Ishgardian Temple Knight with an interesting sense of propriety. After the abrupt dissolution of the gang, Amédée, ruled by an aimless brand of self-destruction, splits his time between starting shit in Ul'dah alleys and drinking his weight in wine on the bottom floor of Ishgard's Forgotten Knight.&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://amedeedelacroix.tumblr.com/ For more details, please visit his blog.]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Amedee Delacroix</name></author>
		
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