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{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Occupation<br />
| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
| stat_5 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 8 ilms, 140 ponz<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visage exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick leggings, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than artful decoration. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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=History=<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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=Skills=<br />
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In addition to her unique social skills, Sophia employs a wide range of skills which chiefly fall under spycraft. With a solid base of cultural norms and typical behaviors of several Imperial regions, she uses accents and cultural quirks to help sell a persona and to clue her in on what to expect from a given region’s criminal world and combative preferences. <br />
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Due to her attendance in Garlemald’s military academy and her time on the field, she’s well versed in both direct and indirect warfare, though she tends towards the latter when given the choice. Sophia prefers to probe an enemy or mark for weaknesses and tailor her strategy accordingly. To that end, she often blackmails, interrogates, ties up funding or supplies, or plays a group against its rivals, itself, or the Empire. She’s also practiced at keeping herself concealed, as well as circumventing various contemporary security measures.<br />
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Though not a medical professional, experience has taught her how to treat light wounds. Sophia can create little more than novice potions, poisons, and improvised explosives, but will often employ those she calls irregulars to address her shortcomings and provide her specific tools to perform an intricate task.<br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a larger, stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways, ranging from simple knives and firearms to more complex gadgets such as a magitek bit, flammable powders, and gauntlets housing a small, automatic winch spooled with carbontwine.<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, I say, but her coin is good." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -Watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #BDBDBD;">◢ Imperial Rumors (Available only to Garleans with access to Empire-controlled territory)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood? What the hells is one of the triclopes doing down here in the dirt with us?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war."'' -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
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: '''''"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well, you should; the road to power is paved by hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret."'''''<br />
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=RP Hooks=<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding high enough positions to view such things. She is also known in the frumentari community.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground, especially those in Ul'dah.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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=OOC Notes=<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Occupation<br />
| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
| stat_5 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 8 ilms, 140 ponz<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visage exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick leggings, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than artful decoration. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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=History=<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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=Skills=<br />
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In addition to her unique social skills, Sophia employs a wide range of skills which chiefly fall under spycraft. With a solid base of cultural norms and typical behaviors of several Imperial regions, she uses accents and cultural quirks to help sell a persona and to clue her in on what to expect from a given region’s criminal world and combative preferences. <br />
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Due to her attendance in Garlemald’s military academy and her time on the field, she’s well versed in both direct and indirect warfare, though she tends towards the latter when given the choice. Sophia prefers to probe an enemy or mark for weaknesses and tailor her strategy accordingly. To that end, she often blackmails, interrogates, ties up funding or supplies, or plays a group against its rivals, itself, or the Empire. She’s also practiced at keeping herself concealed, as well as circumventing various contemporary security measures.<br />
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Though not a medical professional, experience has taught her how to treat light wounds. Sophia can create little more than novice potions, poisons, and improvised explosives, but will often employ those she calls irregulars to address her shortcomings and provide her specific tools to perform an intricate task.<br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a larger, stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways, ranging from simple knives and firearms to more complex gadgets such as a magitek bit, flammable powders, and gauntlets housing a small, automatic winch spooled with carbontwine.<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, I say, but her coin is good." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -Watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood? What the hells is one of the triclopes doing down here in the dirt with us?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war."'' -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding high enough positions to view such things. She is also known in the frumentari community.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground, especially those in Ul'dah.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Occupation<br />
| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
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| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 8 ilms, 140 ponz<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visage exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick leggings, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than artful decoration. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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=History=<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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=Skills=<br />
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In addition to her unique social skills, Sophia employs a wide range of skills which chiefly fall under spycraft. With a solid base of cultural norms and typical behaviors of several Imperial regions, she uses accents and cultural quirks to help sell a persona and to clue her in on what to expect from a given region’s criminal world and combative preferences. <br />
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Due to her attendance in Garlemald’s military academy and her time on the field, she’s well versed in both direct and indirect warfare, though she tends towards the latter when given the choice. Sophia prefers to probe an enemy or mark for weaknesses and tailor her strategy accordingly. To that end, she often blackmails, interrogates, ties up funding or supplies, or plays a group against its rivals, itself, or the Empire. She’s also practiced at keeping herself concealed, as well as circumventing various contemporary security measures.<br />
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Though not a medical professional, experience has taught her how to treat light wounds. Sophia can create little more than novice potions, poisons, and improvised explosives, but will often employ those she calls irregulars to address her shortcomings and provide her specific tools to perform an intricate task.<br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a larger, stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways, ranging from simple knives and firearms to more complex gadgets such as a magitek bit, flammable powders, and gauntlets housing a small, automatic winch spooled with carbontwine.<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, I say, but her coin is good." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -Watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding high enough positions to view such things. She is also known in the frumentari community.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground, especially those in Ul'dah.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Occupation<br />
| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
| stat_5 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 8 ilms, 140 ponz<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visage exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick leggings, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than artful decoration. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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=History=<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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=Skills=<br />
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In addition to her unique social skills, Sophia employs a wide range of skills which chiefly fall under spycraft. With a solid base of cultural norms and typical behaviors of several Imperial regions, she uses accents and cultural quirks to help sell a persona and to clue her in on what to expect from a given region’s criminal world and combative preferences. <br />
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Due to her attendance in Garlemald’s military academy and her time on the field, she’s well versed in both direct and indirect warfare, though she tends towards the latter when given the choice. Sophia prefers to probe an enemy or mark for weaknesses and tailor her strategy accordingly. To that end, she often blackmails, interrogates, ties up funding or supplies, or plays a group against its rivals, itself, or the Empire. She’s also practiced at keeping herself concealed, as well as circumventing various contemporary security measures.<br />
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Though not a medical professional, experience has taught her how to treat light wounds. Sophia can create little more than novice potions, poisons, and improvised explosives, but will often employ those she calls irregulars to address her shortcomings and provide her specific tools to perform an intricate task.<br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a larger, stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways, ranging from simple knives and firearms to more complex gadgets such as a magitek bit, flammable powders, and gauntlets housing a small, automatic winch spooled with carbontwine.<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, I say, but her coin is good." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -Watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
: '''''"Direct action is not always the best way. It is a far greater victory to make another see through your eyes than to close theirs forever."'''''<br />
: '''''"I don’t care about you, but you’re a reflection of me and I absolutely care about me. So get out of my face and get to work."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well, you should; the road to power is paved by hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret."'''''<br />
: '''''"When you're fresh meat, kill, and throw them something fresher."'''''<br />
: '''''"I've often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood."'''''<br />
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=RP Hooks=<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding high enough positions to view such things. She is also known in the frumentari community.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground, especially those in Ul'dah.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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=OOC Notes=<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Occupation<br />
| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
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| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 8 ilms, 140 ponz<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visage exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick leggings, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than artful decoration. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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=History=<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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In addition to her unique social skills, Sophia employs a wide range of skills which chiefly fall under spycraft. With a solid base of cultural norms and typical behaviors of several Imperial regions, she uses accents and cultural quirks to help sell a persona and to clue her in on what to expect from a given region’s criminal world and combative preferences. <br />
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Due to her attendance in Garlemald’s military academy and her time on the field, she’s well versed in both direct and indirect warfare, though she tends towards the latter when given the choice. Sophia prefers to probe an enemy or mark for weaknesses and tailor her strategy accordingly. To that end, she often blackmails, interrogates, ties up funding or supplies, or plays a group against its rivals, itself, or the Empire. She’s also practiced at keeping herself concealed, as well as circumventing various contemporary security measures.<br />
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Though not a medical professional, experience has taught her how to treat light wounds. Sophia can create little more than novice potions, poisons, and improvised explosives, but will often employ those she calls irregulars to address her shortcomings and provide her specific tools to perform an intricate task.<br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a larger, stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways, ranging from simple knives and firearms to more complex gadgets such as a magitek bit, flammable powders, and gauntlets housing a small, automatic winch spooled with carbontwine.<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, I say, but her coin is good." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -Watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
: '''''"Direct action is not always the best way. It is a far greater victory to make another see through your eyes than to close theirs forever."'''''<br />
: '''''"I don’t care about you, but you’re a reflection of me and I absolutely care about me. So get out of my face and get to work."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well, you should; the road to power is paved by hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret."'''''<br />
: '''''"When you're fresh meat, kill, and throw them something fresher."'''''<br />
: '''''"I've often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood."'''''<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding high enough positions to view such things. She is also known in the frumentari community.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground, especially those in Ul'dah.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Occupation<br />
| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
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| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 8 ilms, 140 ponz<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visage exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick leggings, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than artful decoration. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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=History=<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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=Skills=<br />
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In addition to her unique social skills, Sophia employs a wide range of skills which chiefly fall under spycraft. With a solid base of cultural norms and typical behaviors of several Imperial regions, she uses accents and cultural quirks to help sell a persona and to clue her in on what to expect from a given region’s criminal world and combative preferences. <br />
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Due to her attendance in Garlemald’s military academy and her time on the field, she’s well versed in both direct and indirect warfare, though she tends towards the latter when given the choice. Sophia prefers to probe an enemy or mark for weaknesses and tailor her strategy accordingly. To that end, she often blackmails, interrogates, ties up funding or supplies, or plays a group against its rivals, itself, or the Empire. She’s also practiced at keeping herself concealed, as well as circumventing various contemporary security measures.<br />
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Though not a medical professional, experience has taught her how to treat light wounds. Sophia can create little more than novice potions, poisons, and improvised explosives, but will often employ those she calls irregulars to address her shortcomings and provide her specific tools to perform an intricate task.<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, I say, but her coin is good." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -Watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
: '''''"Direct action is not always the best way. It is a far greater victory to make another see through your eyes than to close theirs forever."'''''<br />
: '''''"I don’t care about you, but you’re a reflection of me and I absolutely care about me. So get out of my face and get to work."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well, you should; the road to power is paved by hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret."'''''<br />
: '''''"When you're fresh meat, kill, and throw them something fresher."'''''<br />
: '''''"I've often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood."'''''<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding high enough positions to view such things. She is also known in the frumentari community.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground, especially those in Ul'dah.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
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| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visage exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick leggings, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than artful decoration. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, I say, but her coin is good." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -Watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
: '''''"Direct action is not always the best way. It is a far greater victory to make another see through your eyes than to close theirs forever."'''''<br />
: '''''"I don’t care about you, but you’re a reflection of me and I absolutely care about me. So get out of my face and get to work."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well, you should; the road to power is paved by hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret."'''''<br />
: '''''"When you're fresh meat, kill, and throw them something fresher."'''''<br />
: '''''"I've often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood."'''''<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding high enough positions to view such things. She is also known in the frumentari community.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground, especially those in Ul'dah.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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=OOC Notes=<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visage exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick leggings, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than artful decoration. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, I say, but her coin is good." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -Watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much work to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is Death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
: '''''"Direct action is not always the best way. It is a far greater victory to make another see through your eyes than to close theirs forever."'''''<br />
: '''''"I don’t care about you, but you’re a reflection of me and I absolutely care about me. So get out of my face and get to work."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well, you should; the road to power is paved by hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret."'''''<br />
: '''''"When you're fresh meat, kill, and throw them something fresher."'''''<br />
: '''''"I've often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood."'''''<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
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| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visages exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick tights, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than decorative. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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=Skills=<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, that one." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -Watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much work to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is Death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
: '''''"Direct action is not always the best way. It is a far greater victory to make another see through your eyes than to close theirs forever."'''''<br />
: '''''"I don’t care about you, but you’re a reflection of me and I absolutely care about me. So get out of my face and get to work."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well, you should; the road to power is paved by hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret."'''''<br />
: '''''"When you're fresh meat, kill, and throw them something fresher."'''''<br />
: '''''"I've often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood."'''''<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visages exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bears the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick tights, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than decorative. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, that one." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much work to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is Death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
: '''''"Direct action is not always the best way. It is a far greater victory to make another see through your eyes than to close theirs forever."'''''<br />
: '''''"I don’t care about you, but you’re a reflection of me and I absolutely care about me. So get out of my face and get to work."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well, you should; the road to power is paved by hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret."'''''<br />
: '''''"When you're fresh meat, kill, and throw them something fresher."'''''<br />
: '''''"I've often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood."'''''<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visages exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bares the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick tights, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than decorative. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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=Skills=<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, that one." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much work to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is Death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
: '''''"Direct action is not always the best way. It is a far greater victory to make another see through your eyes than to close theirs forever."'''''<br />
: '''''"I don’t care about you, but you’re a reflection of me and I absolutely care about me. So get out of my face and get to work."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well, you should; the road to power is paved by hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret."'''''<br />
: '''''"When you're fresh meat, kill, and throw them something fresher."'''''<br />
: '''''"I've often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood."'''''<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visages exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bares the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick tights, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than decorative. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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=Skills=<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, that one." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much work to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is Death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
: '''''"Direct action is not always the best way. It is a far greater victory to make another see through your eyes than to close theirs forever."'''''<br />
: '''''"I don’t care about you, but you’re a reflection of me and I absolutely care about me. So get out of my face and get to work."'''''<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visages exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bares the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick tights, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than decorative. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, that one." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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<center>''A collection of quotes spoken by, about, or are otherwise applicable to this character.</center><br />
: '''''"Too late and to their sorrow do those who place their faith in gods learn their true fate."'''''<br />
: '''''"When done righteously, killing is a chore just like any other. Practiced hands make for short work, and there is much work to be done here."'''''<br />
: '''''"Apathy is Death. Worse than death, because at least a rotting corpse feeds the beasts and insects."'''''<br />
: '''''"I cannot force you to listen to reason, only hope that you will grow past these infantile delusions of right and wrong."'''''<br />
: '''''"Do not see every enemy as an enemy. See them instead as an ally, whether they know it or not."'''''<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visages exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bares the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick tights, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than decorative. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, that one." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #BDBDBD;">◢ Imperial Rumors (Available only to Garleans with access to Empire-controlled territory)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII: [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -House of Cards: [http://house-of-cards.wikia.com/wiki/Claire_Underwood Claire Underwood]<br />
:: -Burn Notice: [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visages exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bares the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick tights, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than decorative. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid." -Clueless 'Sand Patron''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Who, her? I've never seen her before. At least... I don't think I have... huh." -Confused Highlander'' <br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I get the feeling she enjoys the game. The usual flirts bother her, and she plays along just as often as she brushes them off." -Experienced Bartender''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to. Trouble, that one." -Stern bouncer''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's an adventurer, aye, but... quiet-like. In fact, she hardly winds up fighting at all. Less paperwork for me, so I like her!" -Overworked Levemate''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've see her having lunch with criminal types and rich folks alike. That usually tells me she's someone to avoid." -Savvy city Miqo'te''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She can fight; aye, that one. Tangles in the Grindstone against blokes in full mail. Wins often enough, too, although I don't think she wants that known." -Eagle-eyed Grindstone gambler''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's good; really good. She could make a lot of gil if she ever gets tired of the dangerous life." -watchful Courtesan''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!" -Nervous merchant''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that." -Legionarius''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?" -Primus pilus''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"Careful with her; Sophia isn't well-liked. She caused a lot of trouble for some of the more... ambitious magistrates, and many would love to see her dead. Wouldn't be the first time one of their grudges became more important than their civic duty." -Veteran frumentarius''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
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| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visages exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bares the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly 'pretty Midlander' features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick tights, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than decorative. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I hear she's some kind of problem solver, but quiet like. No idea what that means."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I see her having lunch with known criminals just as often as with the rick folk."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"There has to be something really wrong with a girl who looks like that and fights in the Grindstone with them animals."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #BDBDBD;">◢ Imperial Rumors (Overheard in Castrums or Empire controlled areas only)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood and nobility to boot. Why she's working out here with the dregs doing wet work, I'll never know."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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| stat_1_value = 32<br />
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| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Much like her personality, Sophia’s appearance is specifically tailored towards the persona she wishes to portray. Utilizing knowledge in design, fashion, psychology, and social engineering, Sophia can just as easily dress the part of Aristocracy as she can an overlooked face in the crowd. Sometimes, her visages exudes strength and other times, she orchestrates a weakness just below the surface that isn’t even truly present.<br />
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Obviously, there are a few qualities which she cannot change. Sophia Grave is 5’8” weighing in at 140 ponze. She has a dancer’s body: both slender and athletic. Owing to her race, she has platinum blonde, straight hair, although it is often dyed. Her eyes are large and vibrantly blue, but again she often changes their color with lens. And, of course, Sophia bares the Garlean third Eye on her forehead, which she keeps hidden by means of a combination of glamour charm and Garlean technology.<br />
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When able, Sophia tends towards a graceful appearance. As a member of Aristocracy, she’s most practiced at portraying nobility and etiquette compared to her other personas and, not to mention, grace lends itself well to her decidedly Midlander features and build. In addition, Sophia prefers clothing that accentuates her figure, rather than rely on fickle, regional trends. She tries to keep ready for a skirmish whenever possible by means of key reinforcements and concealed weapons and pockets, although this isn’t always feasible with every outfit. She’s most often found wearing tall thighboots, thick tights, and a vest, jacket, or simple cuirass. Her choice in cosmetics leans towards accents and compliments on her natural beauty rather than decorative. She keeps her nails and skin clean when able, and her long hair is often tied in a neat bun. Finally, she often wears glasses, despite not needing them.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I hear she's some kind of problem solver, but quiet like. No idea what that means."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I see her having lunch with known criminals just as often as with the rick folk."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"There has to be something really wrong with a girl who looks like that and fights in the Grindstone with them animals."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood and nobility to boot. Why she's working out here with the dregs doing wet work, I'll never know."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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| stat_1_value = 32<br />
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| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Sophia’s true person beneath the layers and masks is perhaps one of harsh rationality. Instinct does little to drive her, at least not in the manner most commonly felt. Sophia’s mind breaks down interaction to portray what she wants to, like a formula. Word choice, tone, proximity, facial expression, and body language are all functions that, when calculated properly, express the persona she needs for the situation at hand. Sensuality, sexuality, warmth, or danger are all just recipes portrayed, rather than instinctual expressions.<br />
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Despite this, as some might call it, dishonest approach, Sophia does very rarely exhibit a conflicting core personality. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act against their nature. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8", weighing in at 140 ponze. To many, she may come off as the delicate Lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, bright straw blonde hair, and a slender, toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Her manner of dress, however, suggest a less pampered lifestyle. Anyone with knowledge of such things will notice key reinforcements in her apparel geared towards combat wherever it can be fit in, as well as concealed weaponry and hidden pockets.<br />
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=History=<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I hear she's some kind of problem solver, but quiet like. No idea what that means."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I see her having lunch with known criminals just as often as with the rick folk."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"There has to be something really wrong with a girl who looks like that and fights in the Grindstone with them animals."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood and nobility to boot. Why she's working out here with the dregs doing wet work, I'll never know."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mutable nature, but make no mistake, she is hardly impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is an actor, a liar, a criminal, a soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite; in other words, a spy.<br />
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Contrary to her, as some might call it, vain looks, Sophia is an immensely cerebral individual, perhaps to a fault. Above all else, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Her mind naturally breaks down interaction as if it were a recipe: word choice, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or robotic, she uses this approach, coupled with her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, Sophia displays an odd, sometimes conflicting duality in her values. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act they way she wants. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8", weighing in at 140 ponze. To many, she may come off as the delicate Lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, bright straw blonde hair, and a slender, toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Her manner of dress, however, suggest a less pampered lifestyle. Anyone with knowledge of such things will notice key reinforcements in her apparel geared towards combat wherever it can be fit in, as well as concealed weaponry and hidden pockets.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I hear she's some kind of problem solver, but quiet like. No idea what that means."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I see her having lunch with known criminals just as often as with the rick folk."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"There has to be something really wrong with a girl who looks like that and fights in the Grindstone with them animals."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood and nobility to boot. Why she's working out here with the dregs doing wet work, I'll never know."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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Sovea eir Gravitas, often known as Sophia Grave, is an Imperial frumentarii working chiefly out of Ul’dah. Perhaps her most most defining trait is, ironically, her mercurial nature. However, don’t make the mistake of seeing her as impulsive or capricious. Sophia Grave is nothing more or less than what she chooses to reveal, and she does so with an exacting, shrewd wit honed over cycles operating in an Empire built and run by the power hungry and the chaotic holdouts still fighting to maintain a fragile independence. She is a spy; a professional liar, a criminal soldier, and when needed, an unrepentant hypocrite.<br />
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Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8", weighing in at 140 ponze. To many, she may come off as the delicate Lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, bright straw blonde hair, and a slender, toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Her manner of dress, however, suggest a less pampered lifestyle. Anyone with knowledge of such things will notice key reinforcements in her apparel geared towards combat wherever it can be fit in, as well as concealed weaponry and hidden pockets.<br />
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Contrary to her, as some might call it, vain looks, Sophia is an immensely cerebral individual, perhaps to a fault. Above all else, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Her mind naturally breaks down interaction as if it were a recipe: word choice, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or robotic, she uses this approach, coupled with her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, Sophia displays an odd, sometimes conflicting duality in her values. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act they way she wants. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I hear she's some kind of problem solver, but quiet like. No idea what that means."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I see her having lunch with known criminals just as often as with the rick folk."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"There has to be something really wrong with a girl who looks like that and fights in the Grindstone with them animals."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #BDBDBD;">◢ Imperial Rumors (Overheard in Castrums or Empire controlled areas only)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood and nobility to boot. Why she's working out here with the dregs doing wet work, I'll never know."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8", weighing in at 140 ponze. To many, she may come off as the delicate Lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, bright straw blonde hair, and a slender, toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Her manner of dress, however, suggest a less pampered lifestyle. Anyone with knowledge of such things will notice key reinforcements in her apparel geared towards combat wherever it can be fit in, as well as concealed weaponry and hidden pockets.<br />
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Contrary to her, as some might call it, vain looks, Sophia is an immensely cerebral individual, perhaps to a fault. Above all else, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Her mind naturally breaks down interaction as if it were a recipe: word choice, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or robotic, she uses this approach, coupled with her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, Sophia displays an odd, sometimes conflicting duality in her values. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act they way she wants. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I hear she's some kind of problem solver, but quiet like. No idea what that means."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I see her having lunch with known criminals just as often as with the rick folk."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"There has to be something really wrong with a girl who looks like that and fights in the Grindstone with them animals."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #BDBDBD;">◢ Imperial Rumors (Overheard in Castrums or Empire controlled areas only)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood and nobility to boot. Why she's working out here with the dregs doing wet work, I'll never know."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
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| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
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Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8", weighing in at 140 ponze. To many, she may come off as the delicate Lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, bright straw blonde hair, and a slender, toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Her manner of dress, however, suggest a less pampered lifestyle. Anyone with knowledge of such things will notice key reinforcements in her apparel geared towards combat wherever it can be fit in, as well as concealed weaponry and hidden pockets.<br />
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Contrary to her, as some might call it, vain looks, Sophia is an immensely cerebral individual, perhaps to a fault. Above all else, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Her mind naturally breaks down interaction as if it were a recipe: word choice, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or robotic, she uses this approach, coupled with her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, Sophia displays an odd, sometimes conflicting duality in her values. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act they way she wants. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I hear she's some kind of problem solver, but quiet like. No idea what that means."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I see her having lunch with known criminals just as often as with the rick folk."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"There has to be something really wrong with a girl who looks like that and fights in the Grindstone with them animals."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood and nobility to boot. Why she's working out here with the dregs doing wet work, I'll never know."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
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Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8", weighing in at 140 ponze. To many, she may come off as the delicate Lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, bright straw blonde hair, and a slender, toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Her manner of dress, however, suggest a less pampered lifestyle. Anyone with knowledge of such things will notice key reinforcements in her apparel geared towards combat wherever it can be fit in, as well as concealed weaponry and hidden pockets.<br />
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Contrary to her, as some might call it, vain looks, Sophia is an immensely cerebral individual, perhaps to a fault. Above all else, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Her mind naturally breaks down interaction as if it were a recipe: word choice, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or robotic, she uses this approach, coupled with her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, Sophia displays an odd, sometimes conflicting duality in her values. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act they way she wants. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I hear she's some kind of problem solver, but quiet like. No idea what that means."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I see her having lunch with known criminals just as often as with the rick folk."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"There has to be something really wrong with a girl who looks like that and fights in the Grindstone with them animals."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood and nobility to boot. Why she's working out here with the dregs doing wet work, I'll never know."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
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| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
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Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8", weighing in at 140 ponze. To many, she may come off as the delicate Lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, bright straw blonde hair, and a slender, toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Her manner of dress, however, suggest a less pampered lifestyle. Anyone with knowledge of such things will notice key reinforcements in her apparel geared towards combat wherever it can be fit in, as well as concealed weaponry and hidden pockets.<br />
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Contrary to her, as some might call it, vain looks, Sophia is an immensely cerebral individual, perhaps to a fault. Above all else, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Her mind naturally breaks down interaction as if it were a recipe: word choice, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or robotic, she uses this approach, coupled with her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, Sophia displays an odd, sometimes conflicting duality in her values. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act they way she wants. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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* Warm Climates<br />
* Learning skills<br />
* Manipulating people<br />
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* Live Mounts: chocobos, horses, etc<br />
* Idle time<br />
* Unquantifiable concepts<br />
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* Alignment: Type 1 Lawful Evil<br />
* Skills: Acrobatics, Security Circumvention, Persuasion, Singing<br />
* Favorite Color: Wine Red<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, city state built on harsh land. The city’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the city’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. In order to continue the family line Sebastos II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually be forced to quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, it quickly became clear how gray and mired the world of politics were. A loophole here and an exchange of coin there was all it took to enact laws across the Empire. Sovea took it in stride and, in a few short cycles, her actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on her second chance, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentarii. <br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk losing him for good.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I hear she's some kind of problem solver, but quiet like. No idea what that means."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I see her having lunch with known criminals just as often as with the rick folk."''<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"There has to be something really wrong with a girl who looks like that and fights in the Grindstone with them animals."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Common: ''"She's in and out of the Castrum all the time. She's got to be quite good to have freedom like that."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Uncommon: ''"She's pureblood and nobility to boot. Why she's working out here with the dregs doing wet work, I'll never know."''<br />
: <font style="color:#BDBDBD;" size="3">■</font> Rare: ''"I was flagged just for requesting her file. What the hells is she doing out there?"''<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' Sophia is currently tasked with disrupting resistance cells on both sides of the Wall and has done so in the past.<br />
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=OOC Notes=<br />
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: -'''Author's Note''': Please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean. I will very likely be fine with it, but metagaming is becoming an issue.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Occupation<br />
| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
| stat_5 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 8 ilms, 140 ponz<br />
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Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8'', weighing in at 140 ponze. To many, she may come off as the delicate Lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, bright straw blonde hair, and a slender, toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Her manner of dress, however, suggest a less pampered lifestyle. Anyone with knowledge of such things will notice key reinforcements in her apparel geared towards combat wherever it can be fit in, as well as concealed weaponry and hidden pockets.<br />
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Contrary to her, as some might call it, vain looks, Sophia is an immensely cerebral individual, perhaps to a fault. Above all else, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Her mind naturally breaks down interaction as if it were a recipe: word choice, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or robotic, she uses this approach, coupled with her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, Sophia displays an odd, sometimes conflicting duality in her values. One on hand, she can display a strong sense of justice and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making concrete, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries those traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her and the Empire's agenda. She doesn't just lie, manipulate, and kill in her job-- she loves doing so. She lives for the moment when an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when she can convince someone to act they way she wants. Though hardly promiscuous naturally, she is more than willing to engage in such activity if it gains her control over a mark.<br />
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This pushes back against her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of self-loathing and guilty pleasure derived from the same actions. At times, she genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires. Other times, she wonders just how far she could take the skills she's learned if she were properly unfettered by name and nation. Her only realistic option, she feels, is to at least apply her nebulous skill set in the name of the Empire.<br />
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* Warm Climates<br />
* Learning skills<br />
* Manipulating people<br />
</td><td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="DISLIKES"><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #722f37;font-size:14px;color:#e1e8f4;text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px silver;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-family:Georgia;"><center>DISLIKES</center></div></span></span></h3><br />
* Live Mounts: chocobos, horses, etc<br />
* Idle time<br />
* Unquantifiable concepts<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #722f37;font-size:14px;color:#e1e8f4;text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px silver;letter-spacing:0.2em;font-family:Georgia;"><center>STRENGTHS</center></div></span></span></h3><br />
* Alignment: Type 1 Lawful Evil<br />
* Skills: Acrobatics, Security Circumvention, Persuasion, Singing<br />
* Favorite Color: Wine Red<br />
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=History=<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: Sophia's older brother; an Imperial airship pilot who smuggles goods on the side. Eternally irresponsible, Sebastian turns up in Eorzea at random, much to Sophia's frustration. Despite this, she can't help but enjoy his visits and values his brief stints in her life. Since Sebastian is typically quick to leave once relationships get tough, Sophia is forced to keep things light, lest she risk loses him altogether.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: With knowledge of Sophia's allegiances and a distinct lack of judgement, Zaius manages to set Sophia at ease-- an alarming notion for anyone who knows the man and his insatiable bloodlust and addiction to combat. Perhaps he brings out those qualities in her. Perhaps she hates his self-centered, bestial outlook. She tries not to think about it.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: An endearing Hellsguard wildchild that seems to be no older than an adolescent. Although Sophia tries to keep her at a distance, Ember's unique behavior quite easily circumvents Sophia's emotional barriers. Sophia has nothing but respect for the girl, who manages to live off the land while blind, and yet is well aware of how fragile Ember's life is, thanks in large part to the dangers posed by the rules of society and war her people have imposed on Eorzea's citizens. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground Sophia's ambitions and reminds her that the wrong choices can have dire consequences for the people who never did anything to deserve a war. Sophia is both relieved and worried that Ember seems to have vanished from her life.<br />
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=Rumors=<br />
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RUMORS GO HERE<br />
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=Media=<br />
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'''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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'''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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'''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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'''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' <br />
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HOOKS HERE<br />
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=OOC Notes=<br />
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| name = Sovea eir Gravitas<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Pureblood Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Occupation<br />
| stat_2_value = Imperial Frumentarius<br />
| stat_5 = Height/Weight<br />
| stat_5_value = 5 fulms 8 ilms, 150 ponz<br />
| stat_6 = Status<br />
| stat_6_value = Active<br />
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* Warm Climates<br />
* Learning skills<br />
* LIKE HERE<br />
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* Live Mounts: chocobos, horses, etc<br />
* Idle time<br />
* Unquantifiable concepts<br />
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* Alignment: Type 1 Lawful Evil<br />
* Skills: Acrobatics, Security Circumvention, Persuasion, Singing<br />
* Favorite Color: Wine Red<br />
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=History=<br />
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HISTORY GOES HERE<br />
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RECENT HISTORY GOES HERE<br />
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=Relationships=<br />
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RELATIONSHIPS GO HERE<br />
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RUMORS GO HERE<br />
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<center>A collection of screenshots of M'ara that serves as a visual reference, or snapshots from certain roleplaying scenes.</center><br />
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<center>A collection of artwork of M'ara, either commissioned or gifted by the respective artist(s).</center><br />
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=RP Hooks=<br />
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☾ '''Your character is an Imperial.''' Sophia might know anyone who grew up around the time she did in Garlemald to some degree. Sophia's family name is known to anyone with a knowledge of the Empire's history, and most of her exploits are a matter of record available to those holding middling or high positions.<br />
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☾ '''Your character is a criminal.''' Criminality and spycraft go hand in hand. Sophia regularly employs, clashes with, or otherwise interacts with the criminal underground.<br />
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☾ '''Your character is connected in Ul'dah.''' Sophia works primarily out of Ul'dah and on paper, is employed as an independent agent for hire. She holds a small reputation, but is known to be a professional who solves delicate problems unsuited for brutish mercenaries.<br />
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☾ '''Your character is in the Ala Mhigan Resistance.''' <br />
<br />
HOOKS HERE<br />
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=OOC Notes=<br />
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="General"><div style="font-family:Georgia;padding:10px 15px; background: #341851;font-size:16px;color:#ffffff; text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px silver;letter-spacing:0.2em;"><center>★ OUT-OF-CHARACTER NOTES ★</center></div></span></h3> <br />
OOC NOTES HERE<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Imperial Agent<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Heterosexual<br />
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<center>''<big>"Too Late, and to Their Sorrow Do Those Who Place Their Faith in Gods Learn Their True Fate"</big>''</center><br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Warm climates<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Tinkering, reading, or otherwise learning something<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Playing her Piano<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Live Mounts <br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Idle time<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Concepts or things that are difficult or impossible to quantify or understand; typically old magic.<br />
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: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Type 1 Lawful Evil<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Acrobatics, Security Circumvention, Magitek, Alchemy, Piano, Singing <br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Color: Wine Red<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8" and weighs in at roughly 130 ponz. To many, Sophia may come off as the delicate lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, a slender, yet toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Many consider her strikingly beautiful; however, that beauty stands in a curious, almost strange contrast to the rest of her, at least, to those with a discerning eye. Her apparel, for example, may suggest a more dangerous lifestyle than her pampered visage might suggest. Though decidedly civilian in appearance, Sophia’s clothes are often reinforced for combat and features several more alterations to that end.<br />
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Lying undoubtedly on the cerebral side of the scale, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Sophia's mind naturally break down interaction and thoughts as if they were parts of a recipe: her choice of words, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or machine-like, she uses this approach, alongside her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, she displays an odd, sometimes confusing duality. On one hand, Sophia has a strong sense of justice, and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making real, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries these traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her agenda. She will lie, manipulate, and kill, and love every heart racing moment. She lives for the moment an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when a mark unwittingly divulges sensitive information. Though hardly promiscuous, she can't help but smile when a man or woman is wrapped around her finger.<br />
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This wheels back to her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of disdain over her actions and lifestyle tumbling against her guilty pleasure derived from those same actions. She genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires, but her profession and a pervading sense of pessimism prevents her from seeing that as a viable option, not to mention it clashes with her addiction for proving her superiority. Her only option, she feels, is at least apply her nebulous skill set to a productive end.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
''Please be aware that due to the lack of lore available on the Empire, some assumptions are made in order to complete Sophia's background. They will be changed when suitable lore is released.''<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, border republic built on harsh land. The republic’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the republic’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. While they were indeed well respected for their military prowess, the Gravitas family held no standing in political circles. Seeking to change that, Sebastos set the stage for his children to become the Lords and Ladies needed to help his Radiance run the Empire. Thus, Sebastos natus Gravitas II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea nata Gravitas in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy, against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, she learned that real, genuine secrets were not only closer than she thought, but were within reach. She did just that and suddenly, politics wasn't just trivial arguing between old men anymore. There was a fragile, invisible world there of plotting and secrecy that those same politicians both relied on and feared. It was a grand game of schemes, and naturally, Sovea jumped right in. After a few cycles, there came the point where Sovea's actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on yet another opportunity, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentari.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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:WIP<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways:<br />
:'''*new* Gauntlets''': While these seem to be ordinary, leather gauntlets with steel plating, they are actually coated in a substance that allows the user to easily create a shower of sparks by sliding both together. Not dangerous on its own; this gadget instead is used to detonate explosives, light fuses, or start fires.<br />
:'''Wrist Wire''': Gloves affixed with mechanism that manages a retractable length of Carbontwine, which is able to handle an admirable strain without snapping. Features a modular design which allows attachments on the end of the wire, such as a small blade, hook, magnet, or weight to allow use for more functions.<br />
:'''*new* Flexible Det Cord''': A slight redesign on her wrist wire; these gloves instead house a length of flexible detonating cord. While not nearly as strong as Carbontwine, this device has obvious, alternative uses.<br />
:'''*new* Explosive Dust''': A pouch of some kind of alchemical concoction. Lighter and more stable than Firesand, a cloud of this substance can hang in the air just long enough for Sophia to trigger to a variety of ends.<br />
:'''Karambit Dagger''': A small, crescent knife with a short blade not unlike a talon or claw, featuring a loop at the butt of the grip. Typically held with its blade at the bottom of the fist, it is well suited to ripping or tearing motions.<br />
:'''Throwing Knives''': A type of knife specifically designed and weighted to be thrown effectively.<br />
:'''Magnetic Restraint''': A device resembling a horseshoe tailored to bind an armored foe’s limb to their plate using a high-powered magnet. She typically carries two, which can lock together to act as a set of manacles.<br />
:'''Auto Injector''': A syringe built for ease of use and durability, typically used to deliver poison.<br />
:'''Eorzean Flintlock Pistol''': A large, double barreled firearm of Eorzean make. Slow to reload and less accurate, when Sophia carries this (if at all), it is merely for the sake of blending in while keeping a ranged option open.<br />
:'''Garlean Magazine Pistol''': A pocket-sized, Garlean-made pistol. Although more effective than Eorzean firearms, it is a rare option considering the technological gap between the Empire and the rest of Hydaelyn and makes for an easy red flag against her cover.<br />
:'''Aldebaran''': A magitek bit reverse engineered from an Allagan model, featuring a mounted cannon, an onboard stealth generator, and various computing functions. Again, as advanced technology, Aldebaran is rarely used or revealed, and instead is used more as an investigative tool or safety net.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"With some of the toys she's got, she has to have a good deal with them Ironworks fellas or something."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"A girl that good looking can't be nothing but trouble."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I once saw that girl fightin' in the Grindstone with them animals. She ain't win, but the next day she had not a scrape on her! How the hells does she manage that?"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I remember only one time a man laid hands on her. He left with a broken wrist and a dagger in his thigh, and she smiled the whole time."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: An airship pilot and Sophia's eternally irresponsible brother who seems to enter and exit her life as he pleases. Though she despises his lack of drive, she can't help but enjoy his visits. They alone know the other more than anyone else, and as a result can speak honestly and openly to each other.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: A rough, yet endearing Roegadyn. Though Sophia tends to keep her at a distance, the girl has a way of worming (read: smashing) her way past any emotional defenses. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground the ambitions of the Garlean, reminding her that there are always people stuck between the machinations of nations and Empires and that no decision should be made lightly.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Hotaru Gin]]: A Doman refugee with whom Sebastian is involved. Though Sophia and Gin are no more than acquaintances, Sophia is aware that she is a positive force in Sebastian's life, and wishes them the best. They both seem share a mutual, unspoken agreement not to bring up each other's staunch nationalism, for Sebastian's sake.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: A massively built Miqo'te Monk who seems to be committed only to his own whims and freedoms. She despises his outlook, especially since he is powerful enough to make a difference. Yet, she finds herself considering the possibilities of such a lifestyle for herself whenever he's around. With knowledge of where her true loyalties lie and a distinct lack of judgement, he sets her at ease, despite his near fanatic addiction for bloodlust and combat. Or perhaps he just brings out that quality in her, she cannot honestly say.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
: -'''Author's Note''': I have no issue with Sophia being seen as suspicious or untrustworthy (she is supposed to, to an extent), but please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1208167/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Diane Kruger]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Sophia_Grave&diff=222533Sophia Grave2017-01-22T19:10:39Z<p>AppleJuice: /* Miscellaneous */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Sophia Grave<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Imperial Agent<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Heterosexual<br />
}}<br />
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<center>''<big>"Too Late, and to Their Sorrow Do Those Who Place Their Faith in Gods Learn Their True Fate"</big>''</center><br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Warm climates<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Tinkering, reading, or otherwise learning something<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Playing her Piano<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Live Mounts <br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Idle time<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Concepts or things that are difficult or impossible to quantify or understand; typically old magic.<br />
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: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Type 1 Lawful Evil<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Acrobatics, Security Circumvention, Magitek, Alchemy, Piano, Singing <br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Color: Wine Red<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8" and weighs in at roughly 130 ponz. To many, Sophia may come off as the delicate lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, a slender, yet toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Many consider her strikingly beautiful; however, that beauty stands in a curious, almost strange contrast to the rest of her, at least, to those with a discerning eye. Her apparel, for example, may suggest a more dangerous lifestyle than her pampered visage might suggest. Though decidedly civilian in appearance, Sophia’s clothes are often reinforced for combat and features several more alterations to that end.<br />
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Lying undoubtedly on the cerebral side of the scale, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Sophia's mind naturally break down interaction and thoughts as if they were parts of a recipe: her choice of words, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or machine-like, she uses this approach, alongside her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, she displays an odd, sometimes confusing duality. On one hand, Sophia has a strong sense of justice, and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making real, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries these traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her agenda. She will lie, manipulate, and kill, and love every heart racing moment. She lives for the moment an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when a mark unwittingly divulges sensitive information. Though hardly promiscuous, she can't help but smile when a man or woman is wrapped around her finger.<br />
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This wheels back to her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of disdain over her actions and lifestyle tumbling against her guilty pleasure derived from those same actions. She genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires, but her profession and a pervading sense of pessimism prevents her from seeing that as a viable option, not to mention it clashes with her addiction for proving her superiority. Her only option, she feels, is at least apply her nebulous skill set to a productive end.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
''Please be aware that due to the lack of lore available on the Empire, some assumptions are made in order to complete Sophia's background. They will be changed when suitable lore is released.''<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, border republic built on harsh land. The republic’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the republic’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. While they were indeed well respected for their military prowess, the Gravitas family held no standing in political circles. Seeking to change that, Sebastos set the stage for his children to become the Lords and Ladies needed to help his Radiance run the Empire. Thus, Sebastos natus Gravitas II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea nata Gravitas in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy, against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, she learned that real, genuine secrets were not only closer than she thought, but were within reach. She did just that and suddenly, politics wasn't just trivial arguing between old men anymore. There was a fragile, invisible world there of plotting and secrecy that those same politicians both relied on and feared. It was a grand game of schemes, and naturally, Sovea jumped right in. After a few cycles, there came the point where Sovea's actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on yet another opportunity, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentari.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways:<br />
:'''*new* Gauntlets''': While these seem to be ordinary, leather gauntlets with steel plating, they are actually coated in a substance that allows the user to easily create a shower of sparks by sliding both together. Not dangerous on its own; this gadget instead is used to detonate explosives, light fuses, or start fires.<br />
:'''Wrist Wire''': Gloves affixed with mechanism that manages a retractable length of Carbontwine, which is able to handle an admirable strain without snapping. Features a modular design which allows attachments on the end of the wire, such as a small blade, hook, magnet, or weight to allow use for more functions.<br />
:'''*new* Flexible Det Cord''': A slight redesign on her wrist wire; these gloves instead house a length of flexible detonating cord. While not nearly as strong as Carbontwine, this device has obvious, alternative uses.<br />
:'''*new* Explosive Dust''': A pouch of some kind of alchemical concoction. Lighter and more stable than Firesand, a cloud of this substance can hang in the air just long enough for Sophia to trigger to a variety of ends.<br />
:'''Karambit Dagger''': A small, crescent knife with a short blade not unlike a talon or claw, featuring a loop at the butt of the grip. Typically held with its blade at the bottom of the fist, it is well suited to ripping or tearing motions.<br />
:'''Throwing Knives''': A type of knife specifically designed and weighted to be thrown effectively.<br />
:'''Magnetic Restraint''': A device resembling a horseshoe tailored to bind an armored foe’s limb to their plate using a high-powered magnet. She typically carries two, which can lock together to act as a set of manacles.<br />
:'''Auto Injector''': A syringe built for ease of use and durability, typically used to deliver poison.<br />
:'''Eorzean Flintlock Pistol''': A large, double barreled firearm of Eorzean make. Slow to reload and less accurate, when Sophia carries this (if at all), it is merely for the sake of blending in while keeping a ranged option open.<br />
:'''Garlean Magazine Pistol''': A pocket-sized, Garlean-made pistol. Although more effective than Eorzean firearms, it is a rare option considering the technological gap between the Empire and the rest of Hydaelyn and makes for an easy red flag against her cover.<br />
:'''Aldebaran''': A magitek bit reverse engineered from an Allagan model, featuring a mounted cannon, an onboard stealth generator, and various computing functions. Again, as advanced technology, Aldebaran is rarely used or revealed, and instead is used more as an investigative tool or safety net.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"With some of the toys she's got, she has to have a good deal with them Ironworks fellas or something."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"A girl that good looking can't be nothing but trouble."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I once saw that girl fightin' in the Grindstone with them animals. She ain't win, but the next day she had not a scrape on her! How the hells does she manage that?"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I remember only one time a man laid hands on her. He left with a broken wrist and a dagger in his thigh, and she smiled the whole time."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: An airship pilot and Sophia's eternally irresponsible brother who seems to enter and exit her life as he pleases. Though she despises his lack of drive, she can't help but enjoy his visits. They alone know the other more than anyone else, and as a result can speak honestly and openly to each other.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: A rough, yet endearing Roegadyn. Though Sophia tends to keep her at a distance, the girl has a way of worming (read: smashing) her way past any emotional defenses. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground the ambitions of the Garlean, reminding her that there are always people stuck between the machinations of nations and Empires and that no decision should be made lightly.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Hotaru Gin]]: A Doman refugee with whom Sebastian is involved. Though Sophia and Gin are no more than acquaintances, Sophia is aware that she is a positive force in Sebastian's life, and wishes them the best. They both seem share a mutual, unspoken agreement not to bring up each other's staunch nationalism, for Sebastian's sake.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: A massively built Miqo'te Monk who seems to be committed only to his own whims and freedoms. She despises his outlook, especially since he is powerful enough to make a difference. Yet, she finds herself considering the possibilities of such a lifestyle for herself whenever he's around. With knowledge of where her true loyalties lie and a distinct lack of judgement, he sets her at ease, despite his near fanatic addiction for bloodlust and combat. Or perhaps he just brings out that quality in her, she cannot honestly say.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Graeham Ridgefield]]: Sophia feels something close to responsible for Graeham. He's one of the few able to feel compassion for both the Empire and its victims, which both inspires Sophia and causes her a great deal of worry. Perhaps more than anyone else, she wants to see Graeham grow to become someone who can make real, beneficial changes and ease tensions between the Empire and its scared, angry, and rapidly growing citizenry. Until hostilities cease, however, she finds those same convictions restrictive and unhelpful towards earning a decisive victory for the Empire, which frustrate her to no end.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
: -'''Author's Note''': I have no issue with Sophia being seen as suspicious or untrustworthy (she is supposed to, to an extent), but please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://i.imgur.com/pmXM1QK.jpg Lyndall Jarvis]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Graeham_Ridgefield&diff=222529Graeham Ridgefield2017-01-22T18:47:30Z<p>AppleJuice: /* PC Rumors */</p>
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| gender = Male<br />
| citizenship = Limsa Lominsa<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 19<br />
| stat_2 = Sexuality<br />
| stat_2_value = Bisexual<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Mercenary<br />
| stat_4 = Guardian<br />
| stat_4_value = Llymlaen, the Navigator<br />
| stat_5 = Nameday<br />
| stat_5_value = 8th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon<br />
| stat_6 = Alignment<br />
| stat_6_value = Lawful Neutral<br />
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==Character==<br />
===General=== <br />
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===Appearance===<br />
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One might argue that the most striking of Graeham's features is his piercing icy blue eyes, complimented rather well by his sun-kissed skin and disheveled dark blonde hair. Some would describe him as classically handsome due to the lad boasting strong facial features, a clean shaven jaw and a nose that is nicely proportioned. His physique has a decent amount of muscle definition and his limbs appear to be well honed yet overall he seems to be better built for feats of agility than brute strength. More often than not he is clad in comfortable attire often associated with those hailing from La Noscea. He is fairly tall for a Midlander, though he is by no means a giant. One could tell at a glance that despite his sharp features he is not yet a fully fledged adult - a correct estimate putting him in his late teens. <br />
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The youth appears to be well spoken and polite, rarely allowing his emotions to get the better of him. He seems to prefer to try and find a peaceful resolution to a problem when possible, even when his life is clearly endangered. He seems to be a lot less prone to diplomacy if the lives of his allies are at risk, however. Overall he seems like the trustworthy sort though despite his willingness to aid those who require his aid he often appears reluctant to remain in any given location for any major length of time. Although somewhat guarded at first - especially regarding the subject of his family - he tends to speak passionately about his hobbies, inviting those he comes to trust to sit back and relax as he catches and cooks some fish for them. He also appears to be rather flirtatious around both men and women who pique his interest. He is, however, capable of holding his tongue if he feels such an approach would be unwise.<br />
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Although in favour of trying to reason with his opponents in order to avoid violence, if such an approach is not an option then Graeham is known to make use of sword and shield to strike at his enemies with the intention of gradually wearing them down or putting and end to whatever threat they present. He is by no means a legendary combatant but it would not be unfair to claim that he can hold his own in a fight if provoked.<br />
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==Tendencies==<br />
===Likes===<br />
::* He has a fondness for seafood, especially fish.<br />
::* History fascinates him, especially if it involves ancient ruins or tales of past triumphs over vicious beasts.<br />
::* Individuals with a friendly disposition and good manners seem to be something Graeham appreciates deeply.<br />
::* Beaches, particularly the stretch near Costa del Sol.<br />
::* Loyalty. It's a trait he deeply admires in a friend or ally.<br />
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===Dislikes===<br />
::* Excessive reliance and use of alcohol.<br />
::* Dishonest, aggressive and cowardly individuals.<br />
::* Being treated like a child.<br />
::* Cold weather.<br />
::* Blemishes to his appearance.<br />
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===Hobbies/Talents===<br />
::* He's a keen fisherman and is often eager to indulge in a spot of fishing during his travels.<br />
::* Graeham's physique lends itself to athletic pursuits. He's a swift and effective runner, swimmer and climber.<br />
::* He has taken to wielding a sword and shield in recent months.<br />
::* He can be a very reasonable and persuasive individual - often acting as the voice of reason to cool tensions between others.<br />
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::* Graeham has a tendency to be very formal and occasionally theatrical in his dealings with others. On the other hand, those who get to know him well enough can get an excellent view of his more playful side.<br />
::* He can be rather vain, though never in a malicious manner. A wound to his face, however, will quite literally drive him berserk.<br />
::* The youth is capable of being surprisingly pragmatic. He is also not afraid to cut his losses or put himself in danger if he feels it is for the greater benefit of his cause.<br />
::* He has quite the ruthless streak if pushed too far, especially if those he cares for are put in danger.<br />
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'''[[Lydia goe Baelthar]]''' - Although far from being common knowledge it is no lie that Graeham's mother is none other than Lydia wir Baelthar; a Garlean scientist known for her ruthless streak and controversial research into the Garlean race's inability to wield magic. She once attempted to defect from Garlemald and carve out a simple life for herself within Eorzea. Yet years of abuse based on her heritage and a desire to expand her influence caused her to slink back into her old ways and she left everything behind - including her son - shortly after the Calamity. She has since hired many an agent to track down Graeham and bring him to her unharmed.<br />
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'''[[Tristain Ridgefield]]''' - A particularly cocksure sailor and ex-pirate that has fathered many a bastard during his time away from his ship. He briefly settled down in an attempt to turn over a new leaf after becoming enthralled by Lydia's seductive ways. After giving her a son, however, he soon grew bored and left one night never to return. Graeham sought to take up his father's surname to better disguise his true heritage - with the hope that one day it might serve to lure the man back to pay the lad a visit.<br />
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'''[[Lucius quo Baelthar]]''' - Brother to Lydia and uncle to Graeham. He is a decorated soldier in Garlemald's armed forces with a knack for piloting magitek. He disapproves of his sister's scheming and obsession with her research.<br />
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'''[[Caelum Eligar]]''' - A fellow Garlean half-breed that happened to cross paths with Graeham. The pair quickly hit it off and bonded over their shared heritage and experiences. As time passed they became lovers - and after a near death experience the pair decided to push ahead and make their relationship official within the Sanctum of the Twelve.<br />
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'''[[Reima Awen]]''' - A young woman that Graeham encountered in La Noscea. He offered to give her a tour of the immediate region. Circumstance saw them reunited once more and the pair quite quickly became good friends. Graeham sees Reima as a gentle, kind soul and he often strives to do all he can to protect her perceived innocence.<br />
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'''[[Arcian Martell]]''' - Encountered alongside Reima, Arcian was also present when Graeham offered a tour of the remnants of Nym. The pair initially hit it off fairly well...at least until Graeham's heritage was revealed. After that the pair endured an uneasy relationship; often finding themselves tense around each other. Yet as time passed - and through mutual friendships - the pair came to like and even respect one another.<br />
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'''[[Eliane Dufresne]]''' - Graeham met Lady Dufresne not long after travelling to Ishgard on diplomatic business. Sharing many interests and a mutual love of tea they quite quickly became friends - and Graeham readily offered his services to secure additional contracts for Eliane's business, 'The Bellworks'. The pair frequently meet up to discuss business and indulge in tea, cakes and the latest political affairs.<br />
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'''[[Edda Eglantine]]''' - The pair met by sheer chance in Limsa Lominsa on two separate occasions. Although neither knows much about the other at present; Graeham considers Edda to be a woman of much refinement and grace.<br />
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===Common Rumors===<br />
::* "He does a lot of odd jobs to fund his travels. It always seems like honest work too."<br />
::* "I used to see him working as a waiter in the Bismarck back in Limsa from time to time."<br />
::* "The man isn't shy when it comes to making use of that silver tongue of his. I'm sure it gets him into trouble from time to time though..."<br />
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===Moderate Rumors===<br />
::* "He has a good heart but he can be pretty naive. I fear many will take advantage of that."<br />
::* "I've never seen him lose his temper though if one pushes the wrong buttons he grows cold and distant."<br />
::* "He seems to avoid making use of an aetheryte whenever possible. I saw the poor lad throw up his lunch the last time he tried using one."<br />
::* "I've seen him wearing a full suit of armour! Does he fancy himself a knight now?"<br />
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===Rare Rumors===<br />
::* "Apparently there's some Garleans trying to track him down. Oddly enough they want him alive and unharmed."<br />
::* "Every few months he heads out to that graveyard near Wineport to place a bouquet of flowers atop one of the graves."<br />
::* "He's Garlean! Well, his mother was - his father wasn't. I don't trust him one bit - tainted blood is tainted blood."<br />
::* "There's a darker, more cynical side to him beneath all his charm. Be cautious."<br />
::* "He's much better at using that blade of his than he'd let you believe. Don't be fooled - it's a trick to get you to underestimate him!"<br />
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===PC Rumors===<br />
::* "An enigmatic man and former friend. I was never able to delve into his mysteries satisfactorily. He seems pleased not to be the center of attention and is skilled at remaining unnoticed. But do take notice, look under the surface, even if he insists that there is nothing hidden there. Maybe you will find it. I never have." - [[Lilia Lia]]<br />
::* "I'm not the type to be swayed by idealists, but his spirit is contagious, especially since it's accompanied by intelligence many seem to lack. It's nice to see his heart and optimism haven't been spoiled by the fools he had to suffer for so long." -[[Sasha Rochester]]<br />
::* "The hyur with the blond hair who used to live here at the Mizzenmast down the hall from me... I wonder where he went? His armor was so beautiful, and I could smell the fresh fish he would bring home all the way from my room." — [[M'isha Runja]]<br />
::* ""Although he may harbour the blood of Garlemald within him, let it be known that there is no doubt as to Ser Ridgefield's intentions, nor as to his honour. His single-minded commitment to brokering peace between Eorzea and Garlemald is testament to this." - [[Keiten Hagane]]<br />
::* ""A kind young knight, who took it upon himself to aid my tribe in fending off aggressors who wanted its territory, and who give miqo'te foods." - [[J'rakh Tia]]<br />
::* ""Easygoin' fella. Smiles a lot, pleasant to do business wit'. Got a feelin' he's got gil pourin' outta his arse. Don't seem fake an' fluffed up like the other diplomatic types, though. I respect that." - [[Berrod Armstrong]]<br />
::* "Good man that one, Graeham has the making of a knight, and is decent enough with the blade. I hope he never bites it, the realm needs good men like him, especially right now." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
::* "Oh him? He definitely stands out, in what way depends on who looks at him. I for one, see him as a naive man trying to fight against the unrelenting tide of the world, too bad it is my job to keep his head above the damned water." -[[Akari Kurokawa]]<br />
::* "Sharp as a needle, Ser Graeham. Do not allow his youth to fool you: I've found him far more thoughtful and wise than those twice his age." - [[Eliane Dufresne]]<br />
::* "He's a good man. Young, optimistic, and strong. He's uniquely geared towards seeing both sides of the campaign, and will do a lot of good once its over. Sometimes, though, I'm afraid his convictions may see him dead before his dreams are realized." -[[Sophia Grave]]<br />
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==History/Timeline==<br />
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Details surrounding Graeham's early life are scarce, though it is known that he arrived in Limsa Lominsa two years after Dalamud fell. He began renting a room at one of Limsa's many inns before securing himself a small apartment near the docks. Feeling the urge to wander he travelled to Gridania and offered his aid to the Harbingers of Dawn. He served their cause for a good few months before returning to the road. More recently he has made his way to Coerthas seeking to strengthen relations between the Ishgardians and the rest of Eorzea.<br />
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Persistent rumours have also surfaced claiming that he put an end to a dispute over territory between a small band of miqo'te and settlers within La Noscea. Despite hostility on both sides he managed to secure a peaceful arrangement that prevented any bloodshed. This has been suggested as being the reason as to why he has been allowed to act as a diplomat despite his youth.<br />
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For a time the youth offered his services to [[Brynhilde Wulf]] and her allies. The exact reasoning for this is unknown yet it is said that he stood at their side for a good few months. After a betrayal from within and a near death experience the half-breed saw fit to distance himself from their cause and ultimately focus his efforts almost exclusively upon his duties as a diplomat. He has since used his position to aid Lady [[Eliane Dufresne]] in regards to finding new contracts to aid her business, 'The Bellworks'.<br />
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==Annotations==<br />
::* Those who have met Graeham are free to add to the player character rumour section above!<br />
::* Feel free to approach me in-game if you'd like some RP!<br />
::* This profile is a constant work in progress. I'll update it over time.<br />
::* This Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Sophia_Grave&diff=205983Sophia Grave2016-11-07T18:40:00Z<p>AppleJuice: </p>
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| name = Sophia Grave<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 32<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Imperial Agent<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Heterosexual<br />
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<center>''<big>"Too Late, and to Their Sorrow Do Those Who Place Their Faith in Gods Learn Their True Fate"</big>''</center><br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Warm climates<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Tinkering, reading, or otherwise learning something<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Playing her Piano<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Live Mounts <br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Idle time<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Concepts or things that are difficult or impossible to quantify or understand; typically old magic.<br />
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: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Type 1 Lawful Evil<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Acrobatics, Security Circumvention, Magitek, Alchemy, Piano, Singing <br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Color: Wine Red<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8" and weighs in at roughly 130 ponz. To many, Sophia may come off as the delicate lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, a slender, yet toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Many consider her strikingly beautiful; however, that beauty stands in a curious, almost strange contrast to the rest of her, at least, to those with a discerning eye. Her apparel, for example, may suggest a more dangerous lifestyle than her pampered visage might suggest. Though decidedly civilian in appearance, Sophia’s clothes are often reinforced for combat and features several more alterations to that end.<br />
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Lying undoubtedly on the cerebral side of the scale, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Sophia's mind naturally break down interaction and thoughts as if they were parts of a recipe: her choice of words, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or machine-like, she uses this approach, alongside her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, she displays an odd, sometimes confusing duality. On one hand, Sophia has a strong sense of justice, and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making real, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries these traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her agenda. She will lie, manipulate, and kill, and love every heart racing moment. She lives for the moment an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when a mark unwittingly divulges sensitive information. Though hardly promiscuous, she can't help but smile when a man or woman is wrapped around her finger.<br />
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This wheels back to her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of disdain over her actions and lifestyle tumbling against her guilty pleasure derived from those same actions. She genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires, but her profession and a pervading sense of pessimism prevents her from seeing that as a viable option, not to mention it clashes with her addiction for proving her superiority. Her only option, she feels, is at least apply her nebulous skill set to a productive end.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
''Please be aware that due to the lack of lore available on the Empire, some assumptions are made in order to complete Sophia's background. They will be changed when suitable lore is released.''<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, border republic built on harsh land. The republic’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the republic’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. While they were indeed well respected for their military prowess, the Gravitas family held no standing in political circles. Seeking to change that, Sebastos set the stage for his children to become the Lords and Ladies needed to help his Radiance run the Empire. Thus, Sebastos natus Gravitas II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea nata Gravitas in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy, against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, she learned that real, genuine secrets were not only closer than she thought, but were within reach. She did just that and suddenly, politics wasn't just trivial arguing between old men anymore. There was a fragile, invisible world there of plotting and secrecy that those same politicians both relied on and feared. It was a grand game of schemes, and naturally, Sovea jumped right in. After a few cycles, there came the point where Sovea's actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on yet another opportunity, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentari.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways:<br />
:'''*new* Gauntlets''': While these seem to be ordinary, leather gauntlets with steel plating, they are actually coated in a substance that allows the user to easily create a shower of sparks by sliding both together. Not dangerous on its own; this gadget instead is used to detonate explosives, light fuses, or start fires.<br />
:'''Wrist Wire''': Gloves affixed with mechanism that manages a retractable length of Carbontwine, which is able to handle an admirable strain without snapping. Features a modular design which allows attachments on the end of the wire, such as a small blade, hook, magnet, or weight to allow use for more functions.<br />
:'''*new* Flexible Det Cord''': A slight redesign on her wrist wire; these gloves instead house a length of flexible detonating cord. While not nearly as strong as Carbontwine, this device has obvious, alternative uses.<br />
:'''*new* Explosive Dust''': A pouch of some kind of alchemical concoction. Lighter and more stable than Firesand, a cloud of this substance can hang in the air just long enough for Sophia to trigger to a variety of ends.<br />
:'''Karambit Dagger''': A small, crescent knife with a short blade not unlike a talon or claw, featuring a loop at the butt of the grip. Typically held with its blade at the bottom of the fist, it is well suited to ripping or tearing motions.<br />
:'''Throwing Knives''': A type of knife specifically designed and weighted to be thrown effectively.<br />
:'''Magnetic Restraint''': A device resembling a horseshoe tailored to bind an armored foe’s limb to their plate using a high-powered magnet. She typically carries two, which can lock together to act as a set of manacles.<br />
:'''Auto Injector''': A syringe built for ease of use and durability, typically used to deliver poison.<br />
:'''Eorzean Flintlock Pistol''': A large, double barreled firearm of Eorzean make. Slow to reload and less accurate, when Sophia carries this (if at all), it is merely for the sake of blending in while keeping a ranged option open.<br />
:'''Garlean Magazine Pistol''': A pocket-sized, Garlean-made pistol. Although more effective than Eorzean firearms, it is a rare option considering the technological gap between the Empire and the rest of Hydaelyn and makes for an easy red flag against her cover.<br />
:'''Aldebaran''': A magitek bit reverse engineered from an Allagan model, featuring a mounted cannon, an onboard stealth generator, and various computing functions. Again, as advanced technology, Aldebaran is rarely used or revealed, and instead is used more as an investigative tool or safety net.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"With some of the toys she's got, she has to have a good deal with them Ironworks fellas or something."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"A girl that good looking can't be nothing but trouble."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I once saw that girl fightin' in the Grindstone with them animals. She ain't win, but the next day she had not a scrape on her! How the hells does she manage that?"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I remember only one time a man laid hands on her. He left with a broken wrist and a dagger in his thigh, and she smiled the whole time."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: An airship pilot and Sophia's eternally irresponsible brother who seems to enter and exit her life as he pleases. Though she despises his lack of drive, she can't help but enjoy his visits. They alone know the other more than anyone else, and as a result can speak honestly and openly to each other.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: A rough, yet endearing Roegadyn. Though Sophia tends to keep her at a distance, the girl has a way of worming (read: smashing) her way past any emotional defenses. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground the ambitions of the Garlean, reminding her that there are always people stuck between the machinations of nations and Empires and that no decision should be made lightly.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Hotaru Gin]]: A Doman refugee with whom Sebastian is involved. Though Sophia and Gin are no more than acquaintances, Sophia is aware that she is a positive force in Sebastian's life, and wishes them the best. They both seem share a mutual, unspoken agreement not to bring up each other's staunch nationalism, for Sebastian's sake.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: A massively built Miqo'te Monk who seems to be committed only to his own whims and freedoms. She despises his outlook, especially since he is powerful enough to make a difference. Yet, she finds herself considering the possibilities of such a lifestyle for herself whenever he's around. With knowledge of where her true loyalties lie and a distinct lack of judgement, he sets her at ease, despite his near fanatic addiction for bloodlust and combat. Or perhaps he just brings out that quality in her, she cannot honestly say.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
: -'''Author's Note''': I have no issue with Sophia being seen as suspicious or untrustworthy (she is supposed to, to an extent), but please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://i.imgur.com/pmXM1QK.jpg Lyndall Jarvis]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Sophia_Grave&diff=119462Sophia Grave2015-09-08T03:18:38Z<p>AppleJuice: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Sophia Grave<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 27<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Imperial Agent<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Heterosexual<br />
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<center>''<big>"Too Late, and to Their Sorrow Do Those Who Place Their Faith in Gods Learn Their True Fate"</big>''</center><br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Warm climates<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Tinkering, reading, or otherwise learning something<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Playing her Piano<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Live Mounts <br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Idle time<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Concepts or things that are difficult or impossible to quantify or understand; typically old magic.<br />
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: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Type 1 Lawful Evil<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Acrobatics, Security Circumvention, Magitek, Alchemy, Piano, Singing <br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Color: Wine Red<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8" and weighs in at roughly 130 ponz. To many, Sophia may come off as the delicate lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, a slender, yet toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Many consider her strikingly beautiful; however, that beauty stands in a curious, almost strange contrast to the rest of her, at least, to those with a discerning eye. Her apparel, for example, may suggest a more dangerous lifestyle than her pampered visage might suggest. Though decidedly civilian in appearance, Sophia’s clothes are often reinforced for combat and features several more alterations to that end.<br />
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Lying undoubtedly on the cerebral side of the scale, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Sophia's mind naturally break down interaction and thoughts as if they were parts of a recipe: her choice of words, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or machine-like, she uses this approach, alongside her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, she displays an odd, sometimes confusing duality. On one hand, Sophia has a strong sense of justice, and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making real, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries these traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her agenda. She will lie, manipulate, and kill, and love every heart racing moment. She lives for the moment an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when a mark unwittingly divulges sensitive information. Though hardly promiscuous, she can't help but smile when a man or woman is wrapped around her finger.<br />
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This wheels back to her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of disdain over her actions and lifestyle tumbling against her guilty pleasure derived from those same actions. She genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires, but her profession and a pervading sense of pessimism prevents her from seeing that as a viable option, not to mention it clashes with her addiction for proving her superiority. Her only option, she feels, is at least apply her nebulous skill set to a productive end.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
''Please be aware that due to the lack of lore available on the Empire, some assumptions are made in order to complete Sophia's background. They will be changed when suitable lore is released.''<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, border republic built on harsh land. The republic’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the republic’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. While they were indeed well respected for their military prowess, the Gravitas family held no standing in political circles. Seeking to change that, Sebastos set the stage for his children to become the Lords and Ladies needed to help his Radiance run the Empire. Thus, Sebastos natus Gravitas II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea nata Gravitas in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious. At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy, against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, she learned that real, genuine secrets were not only closer than she thought, but were within reach. She did just that and suddenly, politics wasn't just trivial arguing between old men anymore. There was a fragile, invisible world there of plotting and secrecy that those same politicians both relied on and feared. It was a grand game of schemes, and naturally, Sovea jumped right in. After a few cycles, there came the point where Sovea's actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on yet another opportunity, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentari.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways:<br />
:'''*new* Gauntlets''': While these seem to be ordinary, leather gauntlets with steel plating, they are actually coated in a substance that allows the user to easily create a shower of sparks by sliding both together. Not dangerous on its own; this gadget instead is used to detonate explosives, light fuses, or start fires.<br />
:'''Wrist Wire''': Gloves affixed with mechanism that manages a retractable length of Carbontwine, which is able to handle an admirable strain without snapping. Features a modular design which allows attachments on the end of the wire, such as a small blade, hook, magnet, or weight to allow use for more functions.<br />
:'''*new* Flexible Det Cord''': A slight redesign on her wrist wire; these gloves instead house a length of flexible detonating cord. While not nearly as strong as Carbontwine, this device has obvious, alternative uses.<br />
:'''*new* Explosive Dust''': A pouch of some kind of alchemical concoction. Lighter and more stable than Firesand, a cloud of this substance can hang in the air just long enough for Sophia to trigger to a variety of ends.<br />
:'''Karambit Dagger''': A small, crescent knife with a short blade not unlike a talon or claw, featuring a loop at the butt of the grip. Typically held with its blade at the bottom of the fist, it is well suited to ripping or tearing motions.<br />
:'''Throwing Knives''': A type of knife specifically designed and weighted to be thrown effectively.<br />
:'''Magnetic Restraint''': A device resembling a horseshoe tailored to bind an armored foe’s limb to their plate using a high-powered magnet. She typically carries two, which can lock together to act as a set of manacles.<br />
:'''Auto Injector''': A syringe built for ease of use and durability, typically used to deliver poison.<br />
:'''Eorzean Flintlock Pistol''': A large, double barreled firearm of Eorzean make. Slow to reload and less accurate, when Sophia carries this (if at all), it is merely for the sake of blending in while keeping a ranged option open.<br />
:'''Garlean Magazine Pistol''': A pocket-sized, Garlean-made pistol. Although more effective than Eorzean firearms, it is a rare option considering the technological gap between the Empire and the rest of Hydaelyn and makes for an easy red flag against her cover.<br />
:'''Aldebaran''': A magitek bit reverse engineered from an Allagan model, featuring a mounted cannon, an onboard stealth generator, and various computing functions. Again, as advanced technology, Aldebaran is rarely used or revealed, and instead is used more as an investigative tool or safety net.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"With some of the toys she's got, she has to have a good deal with them Ironworks fellas or something."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"A girl that good looking can't be nothing but trouble."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I once saw that girl fightin' in the Grindstone with them animals. She ain't win, but the next day she had not a scrape on her! How the hells does she manage that?"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I remember only one time a man laid hands on her. He left with a broken wrist and a dagger in his thigh, and she smiled the whole time."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"...You know of her? I've been intendin' to pay the lass a visit. Let her know Fawn is lookin' for her, aye? ...And no, it ain't a pleasant call." [[Tiny Fawn]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"One time, I punched her in the face. It was awesome." [[Arcian Martell]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''It's...Complicated with Sophia. She's a lot like me, our methods just...differ. I wish things could have been different. Oh, and...If she has a knife? Run away." [[Dartanon Nobis]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"She has proven to be much more reasonable than I initially expected her to be. Perhaps I have been led astray...but I do not believe that she is the unfeeling construct that many believe her to be."'' [[Graeham Ridgefield]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She isn't as bad as she seems, once you get past her nationality. She is admirably efficient at her job, damned shame we are on different sides of this war." -[[Leon Greymoon]]<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: An airship pilot and Sophia's eternally irresponsible brother who seems to enter and exit her life as he pleases. Though she despises his lack of drive, she can't help but enjoy his visits. They alone know the other more than anyone else, and as a result can speak honestly and openly to each other.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: A rough, yet endearing Roegadyn. Though Sophia tends to keep her at a distance, the girl has a way of worming (read: smashing) her way past any emotional defenses. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground the ambitions of the Garlean, reminding her that there are always people stuck between the machinations of nations and Empires and that no decision should be made lightly.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Hotaru Gin]]: A Doman refugee with whom Sebastian is involved. Though Sophia and Gin are no more than acquaintances, Sophia is aware that she is a positive force in Sebastian's life, and wishes them the best. They both seem share a mutual, unspoken agreement not to bring up each other's staunch nationalism, for Sebastian's sake.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: A massively built Miqo'te Monk who seems to be committed only to his own whims and freedoms. She despises his outlook, especially since he is powerful enough to make a difference. Yet, she finds herself considering the possibilities of such a lifestyle for herself whenever he's around. With knowledge of where her true loyalties lie and a distinct lack of judgement, he sets her at ease, despite his near fanatic addiction for bloodlust and combat. Or perhaps he just brings out that quality in her, she cannot honestly say.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
: -'''Author's Note''': I have no issue with Sophia being seen as suspicious or untrustworthy (she is supposed to, to an extent), but please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://i.imgur.com/pmXM1QK.jpg Lyndall Jarvis]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Leon_Greymoon&diff=118917Leon Greymoon2015-09-06T20:32:39Z<p>AppleJuice: </p>
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'''''Strength, can only be measured by a single quality. Your determination to keep going no matter what, for what good is power without resolve?.''''' -Leon Greymoon.<br />
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'''''I fear not death, for I am always ready for it, but that doesn't mean I will accept it.''''' -Leon Greymoon.<br />
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'''''To take a life isn't easy, but in a world like ours it is par for the course. I already have the blood of hundreds staining my hands, what are a few more if it can keep those around me from becoming like me?''''' -Leon Greymoon.<br />
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| title = The Errant Knight<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| citizenship = Gridania<br />
| race = Miqo'te<br />
| clan = Keeper of the Moon<br />
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| stat_1_value = 24<br />
| stat_2 = Guardian<br />
| stat_2_value = Halone, The Fury<br />
| stat_3 = Namesday<br />
| stat_3_value = 32nd Sun of the Second Astral Moon<br />
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== [[File:FCtiny.png|left|55px]] <div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#2C3539; font-size:20px; color:#ffffff">'''Character'''</div> ==<br />
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=== '''♦ General''' ===<br />
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Leon was initially a tribal Keeper of the Moon, until tragic events forced him to become a knight and shed the name Rewo'a Vhaaza. He was trained as a knight since he was 8 years old, leading a life of endless fighting and toil. He cares for those around him very much, to the point of being willing to risk his life for them with no hesitation, the same can be said for killing. Leon is often depressed and feels helpless beneath his veneer of chivalry and normalcy.<br />
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Brother to [[Rei'li Niraj]].<br />
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=== '''♦ Appearance''' ===<br />
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Leon is a regular sized Miqo'te, he has very well defined muscles due to his life of martial training. He also has a white hair with a few black tufts. He often wears armor, even if only a bit of chain beneath his doublet. He has tarnished gold eyes, and has vestigial tribal tattoos on his cheeks, fading as he aged.<br />
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=== '''♦ Behaviour''' ===<br />
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Leon is often known as brash and reckless, for good reason. Leon often is the first into a fight and the last one out, he fights viciously to protect those dear to him. Outside of combat situations Leon is far more playful, he often jokes at his own, or others expense. He also tends to use honorifics when dealing with people, though he may drop them after he has grown sufficiently close to someone.<br />
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Every now and again, when fighting a powerful, or at least challenging opponent Leon may cackle, giving into the adrenaline rush he gets from fighting, while not enough to cloud his judgement entirely, it may render him more brutal and effective.<br />
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== [[File:serpentleft.png|left|]]<div style="padding:10px 15px; background:#2C3539; font-size:20px; color:#ffffff">'''★ Recent RP events ★'''</div> ==<br />
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<big>'''Ghost of The Past:'''</big> A log of past events in Leon's life that were important for him.<br />
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Leon earned the slightly infamous title ''The White Wolf of'' during his efforts five years ago in the war against Garlemald. The tale of the White Wolf, sung by a scant few bards who want not for gil, tells tales of his exploits in the battles. The tales also tell of him killing Eorzeans and sacrificing anything, even his fiancée to try and win the war for Eorzea. As the five years passed, the White Wolf of the Black Shroud eventually turned into a cautionary tale of overzealous patriotism and the dangers of enjoying warfare. The tale was also blown out of proportions, portraying the White Wolf as a single man, instead of a unit of highly trained soldiers, and telling accounts of him killing countless Garleans. Any man who was in Carteneau or is well informed will quickly be able to debunk the tale.<br />
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<big>'''Wandering Blade:'''</big> Leon spent a bit over a year in a nomadic voyage across Eorzea, with the sole purpose of purging those he found evil. The underlying motive was to die in a blaze of glory, he had lost all of his brothers-in-arms during the siege of the fortress he called home. He traveled and fought day-in and day-out, attempting to find an enemy so great that it could give him the death he wanted. But that was not in the cards, as Leon eventually ran into [[Brynhilde Wulf]] in his travels, and she helped him out of a sticky situation. Leon thanked her and moved on, but little did he know that his involvment with her would only increase. He had heard of strange activity in Little Ala Mhigo, and enlisted with a group of skilled individuals to investigate the situation, this group was comprised of Brynhilde and the residents of Cliffperch. After the foray into the Sagolii, they eventually came across the reason for the odd events happening, a cultist was butchering the people around the area. When confronted by Leon, Brynhilde, [[Brave Horizon]], [[Shashato Shato]],[[Arcian Martell]] he summoned an Ahriman that attacked the investigators under the man's bidding. After this Leon was angry and confused, and with that he followed Bryn back to Cliffperch and questioning her about what had happened. Amidst that conversation was when he was discovered to be a Branded, much like the residents of Cliffperch. This gave him a cause worth fighting for, the cause of ruthlessly stamping out the weeds known as the Entudenin.<br />
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<big>'''Knight Errant:'''</big> Leon took advantage of his situation, a man with nothing to lose and very skilled at martial combat, and used it to the advantage of the Branded of Cliffperch. He was always the first into the fights if he could help it, always willing to sacrifice body and limb to protect the Branded, who had saved him from his previous death-seeking path. Leon was also a ruthless foe to the Entudenin, killing them without even the slightest bit of remorse, unfettered by the loss of their lives. And then Leon met a foes he couldn't hope to match up against, [[Varus Rosenthal]] the magus who possessed power that was beyond his understanding of combat, Leon never backed down however, and fought Varus on a few occasions. Leon eventually was angered by his helplessness, and his nightmares of Carteneau returned, all of his friends getting killed, if not by the Garleans, by Bahamut. This lit a fire in him, the determination to not let it happen a third time, and with that he left Cliffperch behind in search for the power he would need to protect those he loves and cared for. This would lead into the assault of the fortress he grew up in, the Lunar Ark. There he recovered the few remaining Allagan relics his order had, which he now wields.<br />
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During this timeframe Leon also joined the Stormguard, by coming across [[Moltove Mon'tova]] and eventually convincing him that the knight was a great combatant searching for a challange. There Leon ran into [[S'ereno Tia]], [[Camille Everardi]], [[Kylin Felstar]], [[Domri Blackblade]], [[Khuja'to Tayuun]], [[Keru Lowry]], and several other members of the Guard. Leon was skeptical of the Guard for several suns, until he finally saw their enemy, and the goal of the Guard. After the revelations that Leon had bore witness to, he decided that he would aid the Stormguard to the best of his abilities. After serving the Guard for around a moon Leon was admitted into their ranks as a Templar of Fortis. Shortly after that he had to leave on his journey to the Lunar Ark.<br />
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<big>'''Knight of Light:'''</big> Leon had returned to Cliffperch and Sanctum(The home of the Stormguard) with renewed strength and purpose. His first contact with his allies again was coming back to Cliffperch's lawn a dead man walking. There [[Kyraeth Vale]] nursed him back to health and became his confidant alongside [[X'Septha Dhen]]. After his return Leon spent a lot of time catching up to the new developments to both the Stormguard and the Branded. During this time Leon spent a lot of his time protecting Septha, who he grown fond of, and eventually fell in love with her. This led to a turn of events where he broke a blood oath he made to himself and went through a near-death experience, saved by Septha. His love for her eventually quelled from passion, to simply a need to protect her, even from himself. During this time Leon also adapted to his new set of skills, granted to him by wielding the relics of the Astral Knights of Dalamud. Leon also met an Au Ra , [[Izanami Stormcaller|Izanami "Mayon" Stormcaller]]. Leon saw potential in Mayon to reach, or surpass him. And so, while [[Dartanon Nobis|Draco Nobis]] teaches her, he tests her. Leon is attempting to strenghten her by putting her in situations where her fight or flight instincts kick in and there he measures her power and protects her in case she goes overboard. And then, in the 17th Sun of the Third Umbral Moon he recieved the letter from a benefactor in the Holy See of Ishgard, offering him a position as a dragoon.<br />
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Leon is a master at martial combat, due to most of his life revolved around it. His expertise is with swords, but is able to use any weapon with some degree of skill. He is also a journeyman polearm and dagger user.<br />
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Leon has lost his spear in recent incidents, and has decided to take up his longsword and claymore out of nessecity.<br />
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His combat style is one of unhesitating pressure, attempting to end it as soon as possible before his injuries become too prohibitive, this combat philosophy of his often leads to severe wounds.<br />
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Leon has lived through wounds that would surely kill a normal man. Falling fifty feet and landing on a pile of scrap metal, scorched by dragonfire, and marching for two days after being poisoned and with several arrows and spear wounds. These feats attest to his greatest talent, his unyielding tenacity to keep living, so that he will be able to lay his life on the line again.<br />
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Leon is also the only survivor of the Astral Knights of Dalamud, this fact means he holds one of the few Astral Rings, which tap into the Allagan Astral Array. This allows him to use powerful spells from the Third Astral Era, but the system has been damaged over the years, leading to the system almost always damaging the user when they use the spells.<br />
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| Astral Haste: This spell taxes Leon's limbs a good deal, after half an hour of use would render Leon unable to move his limbs. This spell allows Leon to increase his speed even further, moving at speeds that would put him ahead of the vast majority of the denizens of Eorzea.<br />
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| Astral Strengthening: This spell is very similar to Astral Haste, only for the purpose of increasing his already high strength to a point where he can evenly match a master pugilist in punching power(power alone, not technique).<br />
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| Astral Lance: The Astral Lance is a last resort manuever for Leon, as it requires a good deal of preparation and concentration. The spell has severe backlash, damaging his arm to the point of rendering it immobile for days. The spell has enough raw power to make up for the damage caused to the user though, able to turn most foes into charred carcasses in smoldering craters.<br />
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Leon's body is uncannily resilient to damage, able to sustain life-threatening wounds and keep going. He also has the trait of being able to fully recover from most wounds he suffers. His strength and agility are on par with his endurance and tenacity, he is able to keep up with some wild beasts, and is strong enough to lift a Roegadyn, with a great deal of effort.<br />
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| Astral Longsword: Leon's weapon of choice. This sword is close to indestructible by non-aetheric means. This blade also has a hard time losing its edge, but it has happened several times due to extreme and improper use. This blade also serves as a secondary focus to keep Leon's spells from getting too out of hand. It also is able to store aether to a lesser extent.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' – He looks up to Bryn, he knows she has been through a lot in her life, and yet she carries a heavier burden than he has ever known and doesn't seem to break stride, she is one of the few sources of inspiration for Leon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">●<font style="color:#ff0000" size="3"> ❤ </font></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[X'Septha Dhen]]''' – Leon initially saw Septha as just another person who had a bad lot in life. Over time he realized she had suffered a good deal more than himself, and wanted to help her. This led to his incessant teasing of her, but despite that he is willing to give his life to protect her. After confronting his feelings for her and confessing. Leon cares for her deeply, but is very confused by his feelings.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Bertrand Irons]]''' – Leon respects Bertrand, not only for his age, but because he is also a chirurgeon. Leon also has a tendency to ignore Bertrand's playful advances on him, but is always amused by them.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Reima Awen]]''' – Leon sees Reima as weak, naive, and innocent. And often relies or looks to her when times are bleak, reminding him of why he fights, renewing his resolve. (Essentially a passive cheerleader.)<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Brave Horizon]]''' – Leon initially saw Brave as just an upstart who was out for fame. He quickly changed that view when she saved his life in a battle against a Voidsent, ever since he has come to respect her and tries to repay the debt.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Rei'li Niraj]]''' - Leon met the Keeper through the Aeon Free Company, initially Leon was wary of Rei, but was impressed by the man's set of skills. After a few interactions they realized that they were actually brothers, this has led to Leon assuming Rei as an equal of sorts, but isn't willing to let his brother get in harm's way and intends to ensure that he lives a life of happiness that Leon is unable to have.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Izanami Stormcaller]]''' - At first Leon was intrigued by her powers, and saw potential that she could grow powerful enough to be a great asset to the Branded, and attempted to aid her growth when she wasn't being trained by [[Dartanon Nobis|Draco Nobis]]. Over time Leon grew fond and protective of her(read: Kohai/Imouto), mostly because of her most astounding trait...being more reckless than him. He also feels she is a great combatant, but needs more experience and training.<br />
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:<span style="color:#C24640"><font style="color:#33ff22" size="3"> ● </font></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Dartanon Nobis|Draco Nobis]]''' – Leon doesn't know much at all about Draco, aside from the man's achievements and strict moral code. Leon looks up to him due to his conduct and amount of time as a knight. Draco also reminds Leon of his best friend and commander. Leon has only grown to respect and look up to Draco more and more, but eventually resigned himself to being a mere shadow of the man, but a shadow who isn't restrained by the same morals.<br />
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:<span style="color:#C24640"><font style="color:#33ff22" size="3"> ● </font></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Flickering Ember]]''' – Leon cares for Ember, not so much because of closeness, but because he sees her as a helpless animal, and his will to protect her was only strengthned when she was brutally tortured in his absence. Leon recently has become very wary of Ember, as he bore witness to her violent nature at other points in time, even so he insists upon helping her through this.<br />
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:<span style="color:#C24640"><font style="color:#33ff22" size="3"> ● </font></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Arcian Martell]]''' – Leon has had a few conversations with Arcian, even so he trusts her due to previous endeavor fighting against a mutual enemy, and because she is very close to Brave. Overall Leon has no problems with Arcian, just does not interact with her too often.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Jayson Cross]]''' – Leon has talked with Jay a few times, most of them not very long. Even so, Leon knows Jay is a good person and someone he can trust. From time to time he also relies on Jay for information.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><font style="color:#8f8377" size="3"> ● </font></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[S'ereno Tia]]''' – They met in a rather uneventful manner, and Leon had his doubts about Reno. Due to the man's attire and attitude, Leon though him a hedonistic lout with not much else about him. Soon Leon corrected himself, he realized that S'ereno was a wise and good man, despite outward appearances. Leon respects the man, if only annoyed by his antics and forceful nature.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Kail Gerrad]]''' – Leon met Kail in his usual escapades with the Aeon Free Company. Initially he just thought Kail a half-drunk man who had a knack for daggers. It didn't take too long for Leon to see that Kail was actually a productive member of society, he values Kail's skills and initiative for helping the Free Company.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Kylin Felstar]]''' - Leon met Kylin shortly after his disappearance for a moon, at first he thought Kylin would be a bad or mediocre leader, but these worries are slowly being dispelled as he serves under him. Leon harbors great respect Kylin for stepping up to the position he has and undertaking it's burdens.<br />
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:<span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-size: medium">● </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center"><span style="font-size:small">'''[[Moltove Mon'tova]]'''- Molt was Leon's first contact with the Stormguard. At first Leon was put off by the Elezen's philosophical talks, but after persisting he got a better read of the man, and trusts him as a leader and ally. Leon also has reservations about Moltove's attitude towards experimentation on anything found on the field.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "That kid? He is some knight from some old order, he only ever left their fortress for jobs, nowadays he never seems to go back though." -Twin Adders Soldier<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "That one has a great sword-arm, seems to me they locked him up in his room and only gave him food once his training sword was in splinters." -A Drunk Limsan Sailor.<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "Leon? He is a great one, he used to always be around the Guild, training and helping the newbies." -A member of the Lancer's Guild<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "That pretty boy? Looks like he is always looking for trouble." - A mercenary in Ul'dah.<br />
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: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> "I hear that youngun knight and his entourage is in town, better make business bit more discreet, if 'e finds our trail he won't stop searching." - A pirate docked in Limsa.<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> "Are Ye daft? Don't go fuckin' around with that knight's friends. Last man I know who tried ended up crippled and his face burnt." - Bandit in Thanalan.<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> "That lad's ring is a fancy bauble, it is always glowing and emanating Aether. I tried to buy it off him, no deal." Ul'dahn jeweler.<br />
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: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> "That Leon fellow? I don't recommend getting close to him if you value your life, death seems to follow him everywhere he goes." - A Woodwailer.<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> "Apparently the order of knights he belongs to hails from the Allagan, at least that is what I heard from one of them. Probably just a lie to make him look good though." -Brass-Blade<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> "From what I gather, he wasn't originally Leon, and he wasn't originally a knight either. Those marking on his cheeks, those are tribal tattoos." -Miqo'te poacher sitting around the Canopy.<br />
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: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "He won't shut up with the whole "Sweet Raven" thing and his guilty conscience is bigger than Dalamud, but he's not a bad person. You just always have a need to punch him." - '''[[X'Septha Dhen]]'''<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Ser Leon? He...falls into danger more often than leaves fall in the Shroud, but he does it in the midst of such good intentions. He's at once infuriating and admirable, though I ''do'' think he's too hard on himself." -[[Reima Awen]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "White Ears is alright fer a knight, more a martyr than he realizes... I don't think he's bound fer a happy end." - [[Kail Gerrad]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Ser Leon and I will someday be the greatest in all Eorzea! That is ... if he can keep himself out of trouble ... er ... I'm sure Ser Leon will be just fine!" - [[Izanami Stormcaller]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Leon? Yeah, he's the one who hired me. Probably the most stand-up guy I've ever met. He had never met me before but invited me to stay at this place and just play music for everyone. It's like some kind of faerie dream. I gave up believing that people like him existed, you know? 'Wouldn't mind getting to know the guy better." - [[Khuja'sae Fashonti]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Worlds like this create men like him." - [[Teetering Owl]]<br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l7fhxNrrrM On My Own - Ashes Remain]<br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGzgoSg5OZg Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Green Day]<br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUlmZn4wcRY Runnin' - Adam Lambert]<br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfA9nuMGSDg Down - Thousand Foot Krutch]<br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAkA-OoSsgM I Am Stronger - Emphatic]<br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K87n0aHu1GA Sin With A Grin- Shinedown]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LightIsNotGood Light Is Not Good]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MadeOfIron Made Of Iron]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GoodPowersBadPeople Good Powers Bad People]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LightEmUp Light Em Up]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BloodKnight Blood Knight]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SociopathicHero Sociopathic Hero]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheUnfettered The Unfettered]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MasterSwordsman Master Swordsman]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ImplausibleFencingPowers Implausible Fencing Powers]<br />
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[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PowerAtAPrice Power At a Price]:([http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CastFromHitPoints Cast From Hit Points])<br />
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Draco Nobis<br />
| image = Draco1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| caption = A Knight of Blood and Iron.<br />
| title = Ser Draco Nobis, Knight of Eorzea<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| citizenship = Ishgardian<br />
| race = Miqo'te<br />
| clan = Keeper of the Moon (Raised by Elezen)<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 38 <br />
| stat_2 = Sexuality<br />
| stat_2_value = Heterosexual<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Knight/Mercenary<br />
| stat_4 = Guardian<br />
| stat_4_value = Halone, the Fury<br />
| stat_5 = Nameday<br />
| stat_5_value = 20th Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon<br />
| stat_6 = Alignment<br />
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good<br />
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==Character==<br />
<center>[[File:Draco3.png|center|300px|]]</center><br />
<center>''"I know what I am. A Knight for Eorzea. A Judge of the sinners and the accursed that would threaten my people. I will use my curse as my boon, and fight forever for the ones I love. And once my task is complete, and my people are safe...I too will fade, and my plague of darkness will no longer stain this realm of light." - Draco Nobis''</center><br />
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===General===<br />
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Draco is a Knight of Eorzea. He holds his duty and honor above most other things, making him a humble and self-sacrificing man. He has fought long and hard for most of his life, watching things he cared about come and go. He desires nothing more than to protect the people he's known for so long. His blade is Blackened with the burdens of Eorzea, and with it he strikes down her foes.<br />
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===Name===<br />
:'''Given Name:''' Draco Nobis<br />
:'''Nicknames and Aliases:''' To some he is still known as 'Dartanon', his brother's name. To some civilians, and warriors who have seen him but do not know his name, he is referred to as 'The Judge'.<br />
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===Appearance===<br />
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Draco is a keeper of the moon, with light blue skin and black hair. He slicks his hair back neatly, and trims his small beard. Stress and age have grayed him slightly, as well as adding a few wrinkles to his stern face, but his youthfulness still shows. Despite his constant jesting about old age, he hardly looks it. He stands at roughly 5'7", and has a build that could only belong to a Knight. His figure is chiseled and muscular, while maintaining an almost athletic size. He used to wear an armor of reinforced steel, but was given a set of modified Garlean Magitek armor recently, and chooses to wear it.<br />
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===Speech===<br />
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Draco speaks in a baritone, his accent being noticeable. He speaks with the refinement and tone of one who was raised in a noble house, as he was. While he carries himself like a Knight, his voice dictates his humility, and even at times his odd sense of humor. His voice often sounds contemplative or serious, when he's around strangers, speaking in short sentences, or lecturing full out. While he doesn't INTEND to be overbearing, he more than often times sticks his own foot in his mouth by debating silly things.<br />
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===Behavior===<br />
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Draco is chivalrous and polite, and to a certain few he can be quite dashing and charming, however he always prides himself on being proper at all times. Irritating him isn't an easy feat, although argumentative and people who overly enjoy 'fun' tend to grind his nerves. Draco is also cool and calm. His demeanor is gentle and intelligent, making him capable of soothing words, or sharp rebukes. His age brings with him a certain wisdom to life and logic, even if his social skills are lacking in most departments. His chief goal is to protect the ones he cares about. He will even go so far as to sustain injury for a companion, although his tactical mind usually finds a way to get them both out relatively unscathed. Whether it be with his wit or his blade, dueling Draco is always a learning experience.<br />
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At the same time, Draco has a hidden rage inside of him. The darkness that rests in his soul can make him completely turn in personality. If injured enough, or insulted enough, to trigger this change, he becomes an aggressive monster. His darkness manifests itself as Black Magic and Black armor, a curse he has lost control over before. The darkness eats at him slowly, wearing away at his personality, making him quicker to rage. While in his darkened state, he will turn on friend and foe alike. He sees everyone as his enemy, and will do everything he can to defeat them. Power is the first thing on his mind in this state, making him more cruel and manipulative. Fortunately, it is easily broken by the right people, and it is often times short lived if not. When Darkness takes full control, there is no saving him without diving into his very soul to pry his heart from the clutches of the Darkness.<br />
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Draco thinks everyone is capable of good. Even some Garleans. He does what he can to prove it to them. Chief example would be is complicated trials and relationship with Sophia Grave. His stubborn outlook on life often times makes him hard to dissuade or easy to trick. Taking advantage of his optimism is the easiest way to lower his defenses. His social skills are also lacking, when it comes to areas outside of civilized gatherings.<br />
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:'''Motivations:''' Helping those in need. He is a knight first and foremost, putting his own desires aside to protect the ones he cares about. There is one person that makes him want to be selfish, though.<br />
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:'''Disposition:''' Calm, charming, polite, and usually friendly. He is capable of stern tone, however, and can become short with people who annoy him.<br />
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:'''Outlook:''' "Everyone is worth protecting. Even my enemies."<br />
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===Positive Personality Traits===<br />
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Tactical, confident, intelligent, Polite, eloquent, cultured, protective, sympathetic, and usually keeps calm and collected. Willing to die or sustain injury for those he considers worthy of it.<br />
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===Negative Personality Traits===<br />
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Stubborn, easily tricked into believing someone is good, can succumb to darkness, has poor social skills in easy going company.<br />
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==Combat==<br />
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Draco is a knight, therefore he is trained in a several martial practices. He knows how to use a Polearm, Sword and shield combo, or two-handed sword effectively and efficiently. While he prefers his Polearm over anything, he is more likely to start with his sword. The agility and maneuverability of the sword suit his purposes better, for quickly defeating a foe. His hand to hand combat is actually rather lacking. While he can hold his own if disarmed, any skilled pugilist would be quick to dispose of his brawling style. His physical strength easily exceeds that of a regular Miqo'te, while allowing him to keep most of the same agility. Heavy armor often times slows him down however. He prefers to fight without a shield, making his defense slightly under par. His offense is quick, intent on destroying or disarming his opponent, before they can slip past his guard.<br />
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===Primary Weaponry===<br />
:* [http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Mailbreaker A Mailbreaker longsword] forged by a friend of [[Sophia Grave]]'s, and modified for Draco's two handed style.<br />
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:* "Oblivion," a great sword named after the corruption Draco used to hold, and a constant reminder of what he could have become. He rarely draws Oblivion from it's scabbard, and will instead fight with it sheathed. The blade is black. <br />
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:* "The Black Blade," A longsword stained by the ashes of his guilt, the blade is black like Oblivion's, and was recently replaced by the Mailbreaker. He keeps it on hand for ceremonial purposes.<br />
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:* "Yami," A Katana forged by [[Yuki Kurenai]]. Draco isn't really trained to use Katanas, so it's a backup weapon at the moment.<br />
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:* The Darkness. Draco draws his dark power from a type of aether corruption. Despite original speculations, it is not tied to the void. Instead, it appears elemental in nature, feeding on negative energy or powerful violent energies. He manipulates it with his desire to protect, at any cost. It grants him several abilities.<br />
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===Darkness===<br />
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Draco's Dark Aether allow him to do certain things as a Dark Knight. His current list of powers is as such.<br />
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*:'''Dark Fire/Firaga''': A darker and corrupt version of Fire. It's burn isn't as bad as it's impact, however, as it generates more of a small explosion than any actual flames. Draco can change the intensity to certain levels, but usually goes all out to eliminate the target.<br />
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*:'''Dark Blizzard/Blizzaga''': A corrupted version of Blizzard. Draco usually uses it on the ground, to cause jagged spikes of dark ice to rise up and pierce his targets. He can also use it to freeze an enemy. While generally more dangerous than a blizzard attack, and spreading over a larger area, the spell cannot be directed especially well. Where the spikes point is often times random. This makes Draco use it more as a barrier than anything else.<br />
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*:'''Dark Thunder''': Generally the weakest of Draco's attacks. It carries the same properties of a regular Thunder spell, with amplified juice from the corruption. Dart will rarely use it.<br />
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*:'''Dark Shield''': A corrupted version of Protect/Reflect. It forms a shield in front of, or around, Draco to protect him from oncoming attacks. It's rather strong, and can take a lot of punishment. However, it cannot be spread to others and he cannot move while it is up. The only way it can give benefit to others, is if they're standing very close to Draco as he casts it.<br />
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*:'''Gravity''': A magic spell that releases an orb of Aether that increases the gravity of the area it consumes. It generally is used to force people to submit, as it only causes discomfort from the added weight.<br />
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*:'''Eruption''': A Dark Fire based attack. It comes in two varieties. Draco can launch small spheres of Dark Fire in an arc in front of him, then rapidly detonate them to cause damage over a wide area. They're easy to see coming, and easy to dodge if the person is capable. They can also be reflected back at Draco, if the person is capable of doing so. The second method is focusing the corrupted Aether into his arm or hand and getting close to his target. It carries the force of one of the explosive Firagas, and condenses in his hand before exploding outward in a cone. The downside being, it will damage Draco as well.<br />
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*:'''Nightmare''': A dark version of sleep. When cast, it sends out a massive wave of 'Sleep', sending the target(s) into a state of haunting slumber. It brings forth their fears as they sleep, weakening them and making them harder to wake. The downside being, the wave has to make contact with the target, and can be countered with magic. Casting a standard sleep spell on the target, then waking them can negate it as well. If the person has no current fears, it can't enact nightmares.<br />
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*:'''Dark Corridor''': Much like a hole to the void, Draco can open gateways to other locations. It requires him to have some sort of connection with the location however, such as having been there or being able to see it physically. Leaving behind traces of his corruption, or having someone that he can connect to makes it easier. Doing this used to be very taxing on Draco, but he's now able to do it freely in short bursts. However, if he abuses it and opens Corridors frequently, it will more often than not make him unable to move after the casting. If there's no connection to link a Corridor to, Draco can force them open and drop himself, or someone else through. It will expend most of his Aether to do so, and is ill advised.<br />
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*:'''Aetherial Armor''': Draco concentrates almost all of his aether to the outside of his body, forming armor that amplifies his strength and durability. He's powerful while using it, but also more volatile, sacrificing focus and reasoning for rage and strength. The armor can only be sustained for a limited amount of time, and once dropped, will disperse all the aether used to create it. This leaves Draco in a vulnerable state, as he's left with barely enough aether to remain conscious. This move, if used at all, will only be used as a last resort. To a smaller degree, he can use a small amount of Aether to create a mask over his face, which he does almost every day. Unlike the armor, it only provides some protection to his face and doesn't amplify anything aside from sight.<br />
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==Tendencies==<br />
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: <font style="color:#66EEFF;" size="3">■</font> He enjoys training. A good spar is a good way to get to know someone.<br />
: <font style="color:#66EEFF;" size="3">■</font> He is always relieved to converse with civilized or cultured company.<br />
: <font style="color:#66EEFF;" size="3">■</font> Chivalry. If you're polite and a gentleman like him, you're A-OK.<br />
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: <font style="color:#66DDFF;" size="3">■</font> People who are out for their own gain, like bandits.<br />
: <font style="color:#66DDFF;" size="3">■</font> Liars. Dishonesty is one of his least favorite things.<br />
: <font style="color:#66DDFF;" size="3">■</font> 'Party people'. He doesn't dislike fun, but there is such a thing as too much fun.<br />
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: <font style="color:#66CCFF;" size="3">■</font> Draco has an odd sense of humor. His attempts at jesting often get him in trouble.<br />
: <font style="color:#66CCFF;" size="3">■</font> He has a bad habit of getting lost in his own thoughts when bored.<br />
: <font style="color:#66CCFF;" size="3">■</font> While he IS a good sport, he can become competitive. He always enjoys a good challenge!<br />
: <font style="color:#66CCFF;" size="3">■</font> Draco secretly has a sweet tooth.<br />
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: <font style="color:#66BBFF;" size="3">■</font> Sword Play<br />
: <font style="color:#66BBFF;" size="3">■</font> Exercise<br />
: <font style="color:#66BBFF;" size="3">■</font> Black Magic<br />
: <font style="color:#66BBFF;" size="3">■</font> Polite Conversation<br />
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==History==<br />
===Family===<br />
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Draco was born to Tavus Nobis, and Jennete Nobis. A Miqo'te and Hyur pair that originated in Ishgard. Tavus had befriended an Elezen noble, before Draco and his older brother were born, and they both decided to leave the cold land of Ishgard. The Elezen Lord and Tavus had a secret, however, that Draco to this day is trying to determine. They gathered volunteers in Gridania, and settled in a remote area. They created a small Fiefdom, naming their own Knights and nobility. It took effort, but they were eventually recognized as a noble house, and left well enough alone. When Dartanon and Draco were born, their father already had their life planned out for them. Dartanon, being the eldest, was trained from an early age to be a Knight. Lessons in etiquette, swordplay, tactics, and culture were pumped into his brain, much to Draco's displeasure. The younger brother took it upon himself to try and help Dartanon have fun, taking him out to have 'adventures', which mainly just involved getting in trouble. However, Tavus quickly straightened it out by increasing the intensity of Dart's Knight training, and beginning training for the reluctant Draco. There was only one path laid out for the boys, in the eyes of their father. The path of a soldier.<br />
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Years passed, and Draco and his brother grew apart as Dart became a somewhat cold and harsh warrior. He paid little mind to anything other than his honor and legacy, looking down on anyone that wasn't himself or his father. Unfortunately, this included his younger brother. Over the years, Draco attempted to run away on more than one occasion. However, on his last attempt, his mother stopped him and gave him a small story book. It told stories of Knights of legend. Draco latched onto these stories and aspired to be like those Knights. He took to his training and soon surpassed Dartanon, much to his father and brother's dismay. At the age of twenty and eighteen, Dartanon andd Draco were finally knighted, taking upon themselves their swords and it's oaths. The ceremony felt pointless though. All it meant to Draco was, he was one step closer to his goal. He wasn't doing this for his father. The years continued and the tension between the two brothers was growing. Something had happened to Draco, spurring a Darkness to fester in his soul. He and Dartanon ended up getting into fights, resulting in minor injuries and scars to both of them. Seeing this, their mother decided it'd be best for the two to stay as far apart as possible.<br />
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When the Garleans invaded, Draco, Dartanon, and the knights of their home were sent out with Gridanian forces to combat them. It was a long campaign for the Miqo'te brothers, causing more stress between them. Draco valued the lives of his men more than victory, while Dartanon viewed the soldiers as fodder to throw at the enemy until one side collapsed, like tools to cast into battle. This all culminated to one final moment the two brothers shared. Dartanon had discovered a Garlean artillery unit that was threatening to collapse a flank. He ordered Draco to take his men and join Dartanon on a charge to crush it head on. Draco, however, wanted to flank around the guns and take them out. It would take a little longer, but it'd minimize casualties for their men. Dartanon argued and demanded it be done his way before going off to lead the charge. Draco, angered by his brother's stubbornness, decided to do his own plan. He led his soldiers around, abandoning Dartanon as the older brother charged the Garlean forces. When Draco returned from destroying the artillery unit, he came across the corpses of his brother's unit. Horrified, Draco went to see if he could find his brother, Dartanon. Laying in the dirt, barely clinging to life, was the older Knight. Draco ran to him and tried to get him back to camp, but it was too late. With his dying breath, Dartanon cursed Draco's name and blamed him for the death that had just happened. While part of Draco knew he would have shared Dartanon's fate had he joined him on this charge, the guilt was overriding his logic. Torn apart by grief, the darkness festered more and latched onto his now broken soul. Draco had to do something though. The men wouldn't answer to him, at least not all of them. They needed Dartanon. Steeling his resolve, he came to one conclusion. As penance and punishment, Draco would die on this field. He took his brother's armor and helmet, donning them and returning to camp to lead his men under the guise of his brother. He was no longer Draco. Now HE was Dartanon.<br />
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When Dalamud fell, Draco's Knight order was in shambles, only a handful having survived. He led these survivors back, as well as the wrapped body of his brother, to his home only to find it too was in ruins and its inhabitants dead. Sorrow seemed permanently latched to Draco's life. With no family, and no home, he disbanded his knights to set out into Eorzea. He'd do what he could to help rebuild this once great nation, as penance for his sins. If one Nobis was left standing, he wanted it to be the hero 'Dartanon'. He'd just have to live as someone he wasn't.<br />
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==Recent Events==<br />
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===Black Blade Arc===<br />
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When everything in Eorzea was mostly restored, Draco slowed down in his adventures. He had just turned 38, and wasn't exactly full of his youthful energy. He met several groups, and helped them out as they needed it, but mostly kept to himself. Only a few people, he kept in constant contact with. Val Nunh, Faye Covington, Jethas Zykyri, and oddly enough Sophia Grave. His meeting with the Garlean wasn't the most...productive. It resulted in him being stabbed, but he got a good look at the kind of person she was. He was intrigued, finding someone so much like himself. He was determined to 'save' her from her Garlean ways, but eventually found himself falling for her. Unfortunately, fate had a funny way of working out. When the company Draco was in, at the time, disbanded, he started wandering once more. He figured it'd be better for everyone. When he eventually did return...His friends showed him just how much they missed him, with affectionate slaps, punches, and calling him 'stupid for thinking that way'. It was a good day.<br />
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Draco retired from the wandering Knight business, for a time. He figured he might as well try to stay in contact with these people, since they were so determined to keep him around. He was growing closer to Jethas and Sophia, one which he viewed as a brother, and the other which he was falling harder for. Just when things started looking up, Fate decided to intervene again when the Darkness began to stir in him, developing it's own self. It became an everlasting presence in him, trying to rob control from the Knight. Draco figured he was strong enough to overcome it. He started medling in Black Magic, but found himself overwhelmed. When a strong burst of anger caused Draco to lose control, he had to flee once more. He was afraid he might hurt the ones he cared about. When Draco returned, he was surprised to find a repeat of his last welcome home. He had honestly thought he was forgotten. Draco decided to stay again, hopefully for good this time, relying on his friends to help him if he lost his way again.<br />
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Things with Sophia began developing quicker, once Draco returned. Confessing his feelings, with some awkward help from Val Nunh, was very difficult, but eventually he managed to do it. He was happy to find them returned, and endeavored to make the most of things, despite their differences in allegiance. It wasn't long before Draco found himself somewhat alone in Eorzea, though. Val and Faye were warry of him, now that he was with Sophia, and Jethas had his own issues to solve. After some convincing, Draco agreed to become Sophia's partner and help her with her Garlean tasks. He refuses to swear loyalty the Garleans, but he will do whatever it takes to protect Sophia. Even if things have been rough, for them, he is stubborn and determined. A few incidents with the Darkness rising up seems to be setting the course...It will have to be dealt with soon.<br />
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===Branded Arc===<br />
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Draco spent most of his time with Sophia after his return. From her, he learned about the Branded residents of Cliffperch. While his initial reception was met with caution and distrust, he remained as the volunteer guard outside the gate to the house. He had no shard, and thus wasn't allowed INTO the house, but he met several of the Aeon Branded through his partner. For several days, Draco observed and protected the people of Cliffperch, almost jumping on the chance to be active again. Sitting in a bar was no place for a Knight, for the rest of his life. While there were a few bumps in his stay, including an altercation between Draco and the young woman Zuri Bacchus over the Miqo'te's partner, and a temporary loss of control with the Darkness, Draco felt happy and alive. He had people to protect once more, that he felt needed it.<br />
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Draco found himself increasingly intrigued by the shards that allowed the Branded to communicate. He tried to gather information on it, but his skills in passive interrogation were...lacking. Deciding to give up for a little, Draco made a trip back through Thanalan towads Ul'dah proper. His Darkness was suppressed by a tonic Sophia had made, so he took advantage of the time to get some training in. As he ventured, he came across a man being attacked by bandits. Draco tried his best to save the man, but unfortunately the traveler's wounds were too great, and Draco was no healer. The man died shortly after the bandit were dispatched. Unbeknownst to Draco, the dead traveler was branded, and his shard had jumped to the nearest host. With a shard now in his body, Draco returned to Cliffperch, blissfully unaware.<br />
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The Darkness, in its weakened state, noticed the link first and hid it from Draco, making sure the knight couldn't use it clearly yet. It used the link to examine several people. When Draco assisted Varus in collecting shards and a demonic power, the Darkness was forcefully stirred awake, beginning to slowly gain power again. This activated Draco's rune, and allowed him to hear the link, although the Darkness made it difficult. Through the activation of his shard, Draco was allowed into Cliffperch. Surprisingly, Zuri was the one to help him with it, and tell him what to do. Through their talks, they both realised that Draco's Ishgardian mother was Zuri's aunt. Draco was effectively in a light daze. Over a short time, he discovered a surviving family member, and gained a deeper connection to others. How this would effect him remains unknown.<br />
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===What Once Was Arc===<br />
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Draco revealed to the others his past and who he really was, giving up the name Dartanon and letting his brother finally rest in entirety. With the help of Zuri, Sophia, and Flickering Ember, Oblivion was defeated and Draco's soul was re-united. He was in full control of the Darkness in him, now. However, the task awoke memories in Draco that hinted to the source of his dark powers. Originally, he would have let it go, but he felt like the mystery of his darkness was still a burden on others. He decided to leave Cliffperch until he could solve the mystery of his family, the Lord they served, and his own corruption. He resides now in Coerthas, staying with a friend of his that had gone through something similar with void corruption. Together, they hunt for answers. <br />
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Draco acts now as a wandering Knight again, searching across Eorzea for answers. Wearing modified Garlean armor, given to him by Liliana, and a mask to hide his face, he seeks to use his powers to protect the people of Eorzea once more. He was planning on assisting Lacey Orwell with a mission she was putting together, but she had set off without him. He followed her in secret, to a location with Garlean supplies she was trying to secure. He intercepted a Garlean squad moving to reinforce the scientist and his men, when Lacey and her friends attacked. After a battle, he had to kill all the Garleans that he engaged, before leaving. He worries now that it may have a negative outcome, but he'd set on a path he couldn't come back from. He was beginning to understand that sometimes in battle...he couldn't spare his enemy.<br />
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==Relationships==<br />
===Enemies===<br />
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Draco has few personal enemies, although his standings with the Garlean Empire are currently shakey at best. He has dislike towards [[Lanza Razaul]] and would consider him one of his foes. [[Varus Rosenthal]] and [[Rukira Michaelis]] are enemies of his, although the former is missing, and he isn't currently in conflict with the latter, although again their relationship is tense.<br />
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===Player Character Standing===<br />
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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sophia Grave]]''' - A young Ul'dahn woman with a rather charming appearance and mannerisms. While a woman of many secrets, and formerly an enemy of the Miqo'te Knight, Sophia grave found a way into his heart. While he is afraid to openly admit to her, he cares for her greatly. His urge to protect her is greater than most. Their first interactions together were...violent. She stabbed him, put simply. But once they fought with their wits, instead of their swords, they realized they were more like each other than they thought. Over time, Draco fell harder for Sophia and eventually confessed his affections. They became partners and lovers, working together for a common goal of peace against the Primals and war. In recent events, Draco's war on the Garleans that kidnapped and experimented on Eorzean civilians, drove a wedge between Draco and Sophia. After catching her in the act of breaking into a comrade's room, he spoke to her in Ul'dah, and they went their separate ways as unfortunate enemies. While Draco once more hardens his resolve to protect his people, he doubts he'd be able to bring himself to fully confront his once lover. Deep in his mind, he still cares for the Garlean, and wishes the outcome had been different.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Jethas Zykyri]]''' - A Miqo'te that befriended Draco while he served in the Phoenix Collective. One of Draco's only real friends, Draco thinks of him almost like a brother. They bicker and tease each other, making him one of the few that Draco enjoys himself around and lets loose a little with. Jethas always seemed to look out for Draco, making sure he never stepped into something he couldn't handle...Even if Jethas had to scold or beat on Draco first.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Faye Covington]]''' - The Hyur Midlander woman, Faye Covington, didn't make the best first impression with Draco. He first met her and her mate when he intercepted a fight on a bridge outside Ul'dah. He received a wound for his troubles, and made two new...friends of sorts. Over time, Draco began to respect Faye. She carried herself with grace, at least from what he had seen, and her care and affection for her mate inspired him. He soon found himself visiting them more frequently, and even saved their lives from a Garlean ambush in the forest. He considers Faye another one of his true friends.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Val Nunh]]''' - Val Nunh and Draco had a rough start. They met by fighting, Draco receiving an injury. Neither Miqo'te saw eye to eye after that, constantly being wary around the other, whether it was Val's thuggish attitude, or Draco's open distaste for it. Eventually, as it happened with Faye Covington, Draco soon began to respect the Miqo'te bodyguard. Val showed the utmost loyalty, and flat out love for Faye. Draco soon saw that the Miqo'te wasn't nearly as bad and untrustworthy as he had thought. He even attempted to help him become more 'Knightly' and chivalrous for Faye...but that didn't quite work. While Val's mannerism's changed slightly, he still carried that manner of speech that drove Draco up the wall.<br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Augustine Frost]]''' - Augustine was a Mercenary that met Draco in one of the most...bizarre ways. While Draco was conversing with an Elezen woman, Augustine just walked up and complimented her legs. Thinking that Augustine was a poor lovestruck man in need of courting advice, Draco befriended him and tried to help him get with the Elezen, Tassine. However, their relationship didn't work in the end. Draco and Augustine don't see each other as frequently, but they do converse now and again.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Tassine Gouvieux]]''' - An elegant and beautiful Elezen. She is a woman of high standing, and one that easily earned the admiration and respect of Draco. While his meeting with her wasn't exactly at a noble gathering, it was enjoyable. He doesn't get to see her as often as he wishes, but he tries to keep in contact and offer assistance when he can.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Liliana Nazareth]]''' - A kind and lovely Sharlayan woman that Draco met on pure chance. He had been there when [[Paradyme Capellago]] pulled her from the void. He had tried to remove her corruption, but had failed. A long time later, and he was present to help her give birth to her daughter, Dawn, along with Sophia Grave and her brother, with a Doman girl there as well. He hadn't seen her again for some time until he encountered her in Coerthas, after her breakup with Paradyme. He comforted her as best he could, going out to visit her when he could since he could sympathize with her plight. At the moment, he stays in her home in Coerthas, helping watch out for her children and to make sure she's safe. He also uses her home as a forward base in Coerthas, for his investigation into his family's past. Once he had earned the name 'Judge' he left her home in Coerthas, so he wouldn't be in her way any longer. He watches over her and her children in secret, although he finds himself leaving her be in the wake of her wedding with Paradyme.<br />
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: <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zaku Paku]]''' - At the moment Draco and Zaku, also known as Zaku Degenwulf, are not on good terms. Neither trusts the others, and Draco doesn't believe their relationship can be mended anymore. When Draco first joined Aeon, Zaku was the first to welcome and greet him. When the Lalafel became a Highlander, he changed. In Draco's opinion, it was for the worse. Zaku's temper and berserk tendencies matched Draco's, when he was under the influence of Oblivion. It worries him. Because of Zaku's quick rise to violence, Draco watches him with caution. He's prepared to fight if he has to.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Lacey Orwell]]''' - Lacey and Draco didn't exactly hang out all that much, but he would consider her a friend. He met her after the 'death' of Varus, as she was one of his agents. She tried to get close to Zaku, for information from the Flames. Draco was suspicious of her at first, but didn't approve of either her methods or Zaku's once he caught on. When she denounced her ties to Varus, she joined Aeon, where Draco tried to help her settle. The Ex-Garlean Agent then tried to mend Draco's relationship with Zaku, but it didn't end well. Lacey worked with and assisted Draco a few times before departing from Aeon.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Hotaru Gin]]''' - Gin met Draco under odd circumstances. She had met him through Sebastian Grave, Sophia's brother, in Ul'dah. They met with Liliana and her at-the-time boyfriend Paradyme, and just happened to be there when the Sharlayan went into labor. Gin helped deliver the baby, and Draco was forced to watch...it was terrible. After that, Draco encountered Gin multiple times, and did what he could to find her when she was captured by a Garlean agent. He wasn't the one to rescue her, but he acted as her confidante before and after the rescue. They both shared secrets, and grew closer. Draco considers her a close friend, despite some of their differing opinions, and would aid her where he could.<br />
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: <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Lanza Razaul]]''' - Not much can be said for the relationship between Lanza and Draco, aside from the fact that both parties do not like each other in the slightest. Lanza seems intent on fighting Draco to the death. Draco was originally out for Lanza's blood, after he thought the lancer had murdered Liliana. However, after learning that it was on Liliana's request, and after [[C'eleni Meztli]] pleaded for Lanza's life, Draco decided to call off his mission of vengeance. Lanza, however, is adamant that the two will fight. Draco may just have to kill Lanza in self defense in the end.<br />
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==Rumors==<br />
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===Common Rumors===<br />
::* "He's kind of strict. I'd rather not get on his bad side."<br />
::* "The Black Blade? Oh aye. Seen him wanderin' about a lot. Sometimes I think he jus' likes ta fight."<br />
::* "A real Knight? He definitely acts like one. Sort of sticks out in a...odd way."<br />
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===Moderate Rumors===<br />
::* "Last I heard, he was fightin' in tournaments. What kind of Knight fights in a blood sport?"<br />
::* "I hear he makes trips to Coerthas regularly. I wonder what he goes for."<br />
::* "You'll probably find him in Ul'dah. Wherever there's trouble, he'll be there."<br />
::* "He's a Mercenary these days, plain and simple. But he's fightin' for us, that's easy to see."<br />
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===Rare Rumors===<br />
::* "I saw him...I really did...He used black magic. Dark shadows were practically seeping out of him...I thought I was going to die."<br />
::* "There's someone goin' about callin' themselves the 'Eorzean Shade'...Eorzean Shade and the Eorzean Knight. I wonder if they know each other..."<br />
::* "Saw him givin' chocolates to that blonde girl. Wonder what that was all about, eh? Two secretive people givin' things back n' forth. Probably spies."<br />
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=== Player Character Rumors (Add anything you'd like, true or untrue, just keep it IC!) ===<br />
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::* "I have heard of his legendary temper, but I have yet to see it. I am beginning to think it does not exist...I almost want to test those limits, somehow.~" -- [[Liliana_Nazareth|Liliana Nazareth]]<br />
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::* "Dart and Draco. Dart is Draco but Draco is not Dart. He changed his name and become 'Draco.' Meet both. Dart is not nice but I like Draco!" -- [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
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::* "He is a man not without his demons, but he is honourable nonetheless. He can be counted upon tae give good counsel, and tae do the moral thing in any situation. Thus he is a cherished comrade-in-arms." - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br />
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::* "Dart can be a bit of a fool at times, and can do things that annoy the hells out of you, but he's always had a good heart, and he's one of those types you know you can count on." - [[Jethas Zykyri]]<br />
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::* "Ser Nobis is always so serious and staunch, it's almost as if smiling would kill him." - [[C'eleni Meztli]]<br />
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::* "He says he will do whatever it takes to protect the innocent... Even shed blood and take lives. But I worry. What if something snaps inside him?" - [[C'eleni Meztli]]<br />
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::* "People as good as Draco are a rarity in this world; especially after shedding as much blood as he has. For better or worse, his compass will never shift; its what I love and hate most about him." - [[Sophia Grave]]<br />
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: '''Nameday''': 20th Sun of the First Umbral Moon, 1542 ('''Age''': 38)<br />
: '''Voice''': Deep and authoritative, although carrying a kind undertone. If he speaks to you with a stern tone, however, it's probably best not to argue with him. <br />
: '''Theme Song''': [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj2vU2nr5Jw| Indestructible - Disturbed]<br />
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: '''Template''': Stolen from Liliana Nazareth, who stole it from someone else. <br><br />
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==History/Timeline==<br />
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==Affiliations==<br />
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Draco was a knight to an Elezen house before the Calamity. Afterwards, he wandered Eorzea as a Mercenary Knight, in league with the Mercenary Guilds. From there, he joined the Phoenix Collective, a Free Company led by the twins Dirosei and Azreyal. He never quite fit in, so he still worked by himself when he could. He decided to leave one day, and returned to find the company gone. His old friend Jethas had started his own with another former member, the Order of the Ravenstar. Draco decided to stay with him for the time being, joining up to protect his friends once more. When he lost control of the Darkness within him, Draco fled and broke ties with the Ravenstar. When he returned, he reunited with Sophia and began voluntarily guarding her and her free company. He works to protect the Branded of Aeon, unknowingly sharing more with them than he realized.<br />
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==OOC Information==<br />
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-Draco is no longer on good terms with the Garlean Empire, and is employed in fighting against them again. <br />
-Draco openly uses his Darkness now that Oblivion has been defeated, employing his abilities to help protect people.</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Dartanon_Nobis&diff=91639Dartanon Nobis2015-05-16T05:53:34Z<p>AppleJuice: /* Player Character Rumors (Add anything you'd like, true or untrue, just keep it IC!) */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Draco Nobis<br />
| image = Draco1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| caption = A Knight of Blood and Iron.<br />
| title = Ser Draco Nobis, Knight of Eorzea<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| citizenship = Ishgardian<br />
| race = Miqo'te<br />
| clan = Keeper of the Moon (Raised by Elezen)<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 38 <br />
| stat_2 = Sexuality<br />
| stat_2_value = Heterosexual<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Knight/Mercenary<br />
| stat_4 = Guardian<br />
| stat_4_value = Halone, the Fury<br />
| stat_5 = Nameday<br />
| stat_5_value = 20th Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon<br />
| stat_6 = Alignment<br />
| stat_6_value = Lawful Good<br />
}}<br />
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==Character==<br />
<center>[[File:Draco3.png|center|300px|]]</center><br />
<center>''"I know what I am. A Knight for Eorzea. A Judge of the sinners and the accursed that would threaten my people. I will use my curse as my boon, and fight forever for the ones I love. And once my task is complete, and my people are safe...I too will fade, and my plague of darkness will no longer stain this realm of light." - Draco Nobis''</center><br />
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===General===<br />
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Draco is a Knight of Eorzea. He holds his duty and honor above most other things, making him a humble and self-sacrificing man. He has fought long and hard for most of his life, watching things he cared about come and go. He desires nothing more than to protect the people he's known for so long. His blade is Blackened with the burdens of Eorzea, and with it he strikes down her foes.<br />
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===Name===<br />
:'''Given Name:''' Draco Nobis<br />
:'''Nicknames and Aliases:''' To some he is still known as 'Dartanon', his brother's name. To some civilians, and warriors who have seen him but do not know his name, he is referred to as 'The Judge'.<br />
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===Appearance===<br />
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Draco is a keeper of the moon, with light blue skin and black hair. He slicks his hair back neatly, and trims his small beard. Stress and age have grayed him slightly, as well as adding a few wrinkles to his stern face, but his youthfulness still shows. Despite his constant jesting about old age, he hardly looks it. He stands at roughly 5'7", and has a build that could only belong to a Knight. His figure is chiseled and muscular, while maintaining an almost athletic size. He used to wear an armor of reinforced steel, but was given a set of modified Garlean Magitek armor recently, and chooses to wear it.<br />
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===Speech===<br />
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Draco speaks in a baritone, his accent being noticeable. He speaks with the refinement and tone of one who was raised in a noble house, as he was. While he carries himself like a Knight, his voice dictates his humility, and even at times his odd sense of humor. His voice often sounds contemplative or serious, when he's around strangers, speaking in short sentences, or lecturing full out. While he doesn't INTEND to be overbearing, he more than often times sticks his own foot in his mouth by debating silly things.<br />
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===Behavior===<br />
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Draco is chivalrous and polite, and to a certain few he can be quite dashing and charming, however he always prides himself on being proper at all times. Irritating him isn't an easy feat, although argumentative and people who overly enjoy 'fun' tend to grind his nerves. Draco is also cool and calm. His demeanor is gentle and intelligent, making him capable of soothing words, or sharp rebukes. His age brings with him a certain wisdom to life and logic, even if his social skills are lacking in most departments. His chief goal is to protect the ones he cares about. He will even go so far as to sustain injury for a companion, although his tactical mind usually finds a way to get them both out relatively unscathed. Whether it be with his wit or his blade, dueling Draco is always a learning experience.<br />
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At the same time, Draco has a hidden rage inside of him. The darkness that rests in his soul can make him completely turn in personality. If injured enough, or insulted enough, to trigger this change, he becomes an aggressive monster. His darkness manifests itself as Black Magic and Black armor, a curse he has lost control over before. The darkness eats at him slowly, wearing away at his personality, making him quicker to rage. While in his darkened state, he will turn on friend and foe alike. He sees everyone as his enemy, and will do everything he can to defeat them. Power is the first thing on his mind in this state, making him more cruel and manipulative. Fortunately, it is easily broken by the right people, and it is often times short lived if not. When Darkness takes full control, there is no saving him without diving into his very soul to pry his heart from the clutches of the Darkness.<br />
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Draco thinks everyone is capable of good. Even some Garleans. He does what he can to prove it to them. Chief example would be is complicated trials and relationship with Sophia Grave. His stubborn outlook on life often times makes him hard to dissuade or easy to trick. Taking advantage of his optimism is the easiest way to lower his defenses. His social skills are also lacking, when it comes to areas outside of civilized gatherings.<br />
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:'''Motivations:''' Helping those in need. He is a knight first and foremost, putting his own desires aside to protect the ones he cares about. There is one person that makes him want to be selfish, though.<br />
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:'''Disposition:''' Calm, charming, polite, and usually friendly. He is capable of stern tone, however, and can become short with people who annoy him.<br />
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:'''Outlook:''' "Everyone is worth protecting. Even my enemies."<br />
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===Positive Personality Traits===<br />
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Tactical, confident, intelligent, Polite, eloquent, cultured, protective, sympathetic, and usually keeps calm and collected. Willing to die or sustain injury for those he considers worthy of it.<br />
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===Negative Personality Traits===<br />
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Stubborn, easily tricked into believing someone is good, can succumb to darkness, has poor social skills in easy going company.<br />
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==Combat==<br />
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Draco is a knight, therefore he is trained in a several martial practices. He knows how to use a Polearm, Sword and shield combo, or two-handed sword effectively and efficiently. While he prefers his Polearm over anything, he is more likely to start with his sword. The agility and maneuverability of the sword suit his purposes better, for quickly defeating a foe. His hand to hand combat is actually rather lacking. While he can hold his own if disarmed, any skilled pugilist would be quick to dispose of his brawling style. His physical strength easily exceeds that of a regular Miqo'te, while allowing him to keep most of the same agility. Heavy armor often times slows him down however. He prefers to fight without a shield, making his defense slightly under par. His offense is quick, intent on destroying or disarming his opponent, before they can slip past his guard.<br />
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===Primary Weaponry===<br />
:* [http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Mailbreaker A Mailbreaker longsword] forged by a friend of [[Sophia Grave]]'s, and modified for Draco's two handed style.<br />
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:* "Oblivion," a great sword named after the corruption Draco used to hold, and a constant reminder of what he could have become. He rarely draws Oblivion from it's scabbard, and will instead fight with it sheathed. The blade is black. <br />
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:* "The Black Blade," A longsword stained by the ashes of his guilt, the blade is black like Oblivion's, and was recently replaced by the Mailbreaker. He keeps it on hand for ceremonial purposes.<br />
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:* "Yami," A Katana forged by [[Yuki Kurenai]]. Draco isn't really trained to use Katanas, so it's a backup weapon at the moment.<br />
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:* The Darkness. Draco draws his dark power from a type of aether corruption. Despite original speculations, it is not tied to the void. Instead, it appears elemental in nature, feeding on negative energy or powerful violent energies. He manipulates it with his desire to protect, at any cost. It grants him several abilities.<br />
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===Darkness===<br />
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Draco's Dark Aether allow him to do certain things as a Dark Knight. His current list of powers is as such.<br />
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*:'''Dark Fire/Firaga''': A darker and corrupt version of Fire. It's burn isn't as bad as it's impact, however, as it generates more of a small explosion than any actual flames. Draco can change the intensity to certain levels, but usually goes all out to eliminate the target.<br />
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*:'''Dark Blizzard/Blizzaga''': A corrupted version of Blizzard. Draco usually uses it on the ground, to cause jagged spikes of dark ice to rise up and pierce his targets. He can also use it to freeze an enemy. While generally more dangerous than a blizzard attack, and spreading over a larger area, the spell cannot be directed especially well. Where the spikes point is often times random. This makes Draco use it more as a barrier than anything else.<br />
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*:'''Dark Thunder''': Generally the weakest of Draco's attacks. It carries the same properties of a regular Thunder spell, with amplified juice from the corruption. Dart will rarely use it.<br />
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*:'''Dark Shield''': A corrupted version of Protect/Reflect. It forms a shield in front of, or around, Draco to protect him from oncoming attacks. It's rather strong, and can take a lot of punishment. However, it cannot be spread to others and he cannot move while it is up. The only way it can give benefit to others, is if they're standing very close to Draco as he casts it.<br />
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*:'''Gravity''': A magic spell that releases an orb of Aether that increases the gravity of the area it consumes. It generally is used to force people to submit, as it only causes discomfort from the added weight.<br />
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*:'''Eruption''': A Dark Fire based attack. It comes in two varieties. Draco can launch small spheres of Dark Fire in an arc in front of him, then rapidly detonate them to cause damage over a wide area. They're easy to see coming, and easy to dodge if the person is capable. They can also be reflected back at Draco, if the person is capable of doing so. The second method is focusing the corrupted Aether into his arm or hand and getting close to his target. It carries the force of one of the explosive Firagas, and condenses in his hand before exploding outward in a cone. The downside being, it will damage Draco as well.<br />
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*:'''Nightmare''': A dark version of sleep. When cast, it sends out a massive wave of 'Sleep', sending the target(s) into a state of haunting slumber. It brings forth their fears as they sleep, weakening them and making them harder to wake. The downside being, the wave has to make contact with the target, and can be countered with magic. Casting a standard sleep spell on the target, then waking them can negate it as well. If the person has no current fears, it can't enact nightmares.<br />
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*:'''Dark Corridor''': Much like a hole to the void, Draco can open gateways to other locations. It requires him to have some sort of connection with the location however, such as having been there or being able to see it physically. Leaving behind traces of his corruption, or having someone that he can connect to makes it easier. Doing this used to be very taxing on Draco, but he's now able to do it freely in short bursts. However, if he abuses it and opens Corridors frequently, it will more often than not make him unable to move after the casting. If there's no connection to link a Corridor to, Draco can force them open and drop himself, or someone else through. It will expend most of his Aether to do so, and is ill advised.<br />
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*:'''Aetherial Armor''': Draco concentrates almost all of his aether to the outside of his body, forming armor that amplifies his strength and durability. He's powerful while using it, but also more volatile, sacrificing focus and reasoning for rage and strength. The armor can only be sustained for a limited amount of time, and once dropped, will disperse all the aether used to create it. This leaves Draco in a vulnerable state, as he's left with barely enough aether to remain conscious. This move, if used at all, will only be used as a last resort. To a smaller degree, he can use a small amount of Aether to create a mask over his face, which he does almost every day. Unlike the armor, it only provides some protection to his face and doesn't amplify anything aside from sight.<br />
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==Tendencies==<br />
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: <font style="color:#66EEFF;" size="3">■</font> He enjoys training. A good spar is a good way to get to know someone.<br />
: <font style="color:#66EEFF;" size="3">■</font> He is always relieved to converse with civilized or cultured company.<br />
: <font style="color:#66EEFF;" size="3">■</font> Chivalry. If you're polite and a gentleman like him, you're A-OK.<br />
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: <font style="color:#66DDFF;" size="3">■</font> People who are out for their own gain, like bandits.<br />
: <font style="color:#66DDFF;" size="3">■</font> Liars. Dishonesty is one of his least favorite things.<br />
: <font style="color:#66DDFF;" size="3">■</font> 'Party people'. He doesn't dislike fun, but there is such a thing as too much fun.<br />
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: <font style="color:#66CCFF;" size="3">■</font> Draco has an odd sense of humor. His attempts at jesting often get him in trouble.<br />
: <font style="color:#66CCFF;" size="3">■</font> He has a bad habit of getting lost in his own thoughts when bored.<br />
: <font style="color:#66CCFF;" size="3">■</font> While he IS a good sport, he can become competitive. He always enjoys a good challenge!<br />
: <font style="color:#66CCFF;" size="3">■</font> Draco secretly has a sweet tooth.<br />
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: <font style="color:#66BBFF;" size="3">■</font> Sword Play<br />
: <font style="color:#66BBFF;" size="3">■</font> Exercise<br />
: <font style="color:#66BBFF;" size="3">■</font> Black Magic<br />
: <font style="color:#66BBFF;" size="3">■</font> Polite Conversation<br />
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==History==<br />
===Family===<br />
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Draco was born to Tavus Nobis, and Jennete Nobis. A Miqo'te and Hyur pair that originated in Ishgard. Tavus had befriended an Elezen noble, before Draco and his older brother were born, and they both decided to leave the cold land of Ishgard. The Elezen Lord and Tavus had a secret, however, that Draco to this day is trying to determine. They gathered volunteers in Gridania, and settled in a remote area. They created a small Fiefdom, naming their own Knights and nobility. It took effort, but they were eventually recognized as a noble house, and left well enough alone. When Dartanon and Draco were born, their father already had their life planned out for them. Dartanon, being the eldest, was trained from an early age to be a Knight. Lessons in etiquette, swordplay, tactics, and culture were pumped into his brain, much to Draco's displeasure. The younger brother took it upon himself to try and help Dartanon have fun, taking him out to have 'adventures', which mainly just involved getting in trouble. However, Tavus quickly straightened it out by increasing the intensity of Dart's Knight training, and beginning training for the reluctant Draco. There was only one path laid out for the boys, in the eyes of their father. The path of a soldier.<br />
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Years passed, and Draco and his brother grew apart as Dart became a somewhat cold and harsh warrior. He paid little mind to anything other than his honor and legacy, looking down on anyone that wasn't himself or his father. Unfortunately, this included his younger brother. Over the years, Draco attempted to run away on more than one occasion. However, on his last attempt, his mother stopped him and gave him a small story book. It told stories of Knights of legend. Draco latched onto these stories and aspired to be like those Knights. He took to his training and soon surpassed Dartanon, much to his father and brother's dismay. At the age of twenty and eighteen, Dartanon andd Draco were finally knighted, taking upon themselves their swords and it's oaths. The ceremony felt pointless though. All it meant to Draco was, he was one step closer to his goal. He wasn't doing this for his father. The years continued and the tension between the two brothers was growing. Something had happened to Draco, spurring a Darkness to fester in his soul. He and Dartanon ended up getting into fights, resulting in minor injuries and scars to both of them. Seeing this, their mother decided it'd be best for the two to stay as far apart as possible.<br />
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When the Garleans invaded, Draco, Dartanon, and the knights of their home were sent out with Gridanian forces to combat them. It was a long campaign for the Miqo'te brothers, causing more stress between them. Draco valued the lives of his men more than victory, while Dartanon viewed the soldiers as fodder to throw at the enemy until one side collapsed, like tools to cast into battle. This all culminated to one final moment the two brothers shared. Dartanon had discovered a Garlean artillery unit that was threatening to collapse a flank. He ordered Draco to take his men and join Dartanon on a charge to crush it head on. Draco, however, wanted to flank around the guns and take them out. It would take a little longer, but it'd minimize casualties for their men. Dartanon argued and demanded it be done his way before going off to lead the charge. Draco, angered by his brother's stubbornness, decided to do his own plan. He led his soldiers around, abandoning Dartanon as the older brother charged the Garlean forces. When Draco returned from destroying the artillery unit, he came across the corpses of his brother's unit. Horrified, Draco went to see if he could find his brother, Dartanon. Laying in the dirt, barely clinging to life, was the older Knight. Draco ran to him and tried to get him back to camp, but it was too late. With his dying breath, Dartanon cursed Draco's name and blamed him for the death that had just happened. While part of Draco knew he would have shared Dartanon's fate had he joined him on this charge, the guilt was overriding his logic. Torn apart by grief, the darkness festered more and latched onto his now broken soul. Draco had to do something though. The men wouldn't answer to him, at least not all of them. They needed Dartanon. Steeling his resolve, he came to one conclusion. As penance and punishment, Draco would die on this field. He took his brother's armor and helmet, donning them and returning to camp to lead his men under the guise of his brother. He was no longer Draco. Now HE was Dartanon.<br />
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When Dalamud fell, Draco's Knight order was in shambles, only a handful having survived. He led these survivors back, as well as the wrapped body of his brother, to his home only to find it too was in ruins and its inhabitants dead. Sorrow seemed permanently latched to Draco's life. With no family, and no home, he disbanded his knights to set out into Eorzea. He'd do what he could to help rebuild this once great nation, as penance for his sins. If one Nobis was left standing, he wanted it to be the hero 'Dartanon'. He'd just have to live as someone he wasn't.<br />
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==Recent Events==<br />
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===Black Blade Arc===<br />
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When everything in Eorzea was mostly restored, Draco slowed down in his adventures. He had just turned 38, and wasn't exactly full of his youthful energy. He met several groups, and helped them out as they needed it, but mostly kept to himself. Only a few people, he kept in constant contact with. Val Nunh, Faye Covington, Jethas Zykyri, and oddly enough Sophia Grave. His meeting with the Garlean wasn't the most...productive. It resulted in him being stabbed, but he got a good look at the kind of person she was. He was intrigued, finding someone so much like himself. He was determined to 'save' her from her Garlean ways, but eventually found himself falling for her. Unfortunately, fate had a funny way of working out. When the company Draco was in, at the time, disbanded, he started wandering once more. He figured it'd be better for everyone. When he eventually did return...His friends showed him just how much they missed him, with affectionate slaps, punches, and calling him 'stupid for thinking that way'. It was a good day.<br />
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Draco retired from the wandering Knight business, for a time. He figured he might as well try to stay in contact with these people, since they were so determined to keep him around. He was growing closer to Jethas and Sophia, one which he viewed as a brother, and the other which he was falling harder for. Just when things started looking up, Fate decided to intervene again when the Darkness began to stir in him, developing it's own self. It became an everlasting presence in him, trying to rob control from the Knight. Draco figured he was strong enough to overcome it. He started medling in Black Magic, but found himself overwhelmed. When a strong burst of anger caused Draco to lose control, he had to flee once more. He was afraid he might hurt the ones he cared about. When Draco returned, he was surprised to find a repeat of his last welcome home. He had honestly thought he was forgotten. Draco decided to stay again, hopefully for good this time, relying on his friends to help him if he lost his way again.<br />
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Things with Sophia began developing quicker, once Draco returned. Confessing his feelings, with some awkward help from Val Nunh, was very difficult, but eventually he managed to do it. He was happy to find them returned, and endeavored to make the most of things, despite their differences in allegiance. It wasn't long before Draco found himself somewhat alone in Eorzea, though. Val and Faye were warry of him, now that he was with Sophia, and Jethas had his own issues to solve. After some convincing, Draco agreed to become Sophia's partner and help her with her Garlean tasks. He refuses to swear loyalty the Garleans, but he will do whatever it takes to protect Sophia. Even if things have been rough, for them, he is stubborn and determined. A few incidents with the Darkness rising up seems to be setting the course...It will have to be dealt with soon.<br />
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===Branded Arc===<br />
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Draco spent most of his time with Sophia after his return. From her, he learned about the Branded residents of Cliffperch. While his initial reception was met with caution and distrust, he remained as the volunteer guard outside the gate to the house. He had no shard, and thus wasn't allowed INTO the house, but he met several of the Aeon Branded through his partner. For several days, Draco observed and protected the people of Cliffperch, almost jumping on the chance to be active again. Sitting in a bar was no place for a Knight, for the rest of his life. While there were a few bumps in his stay, including an altercation between Draco and the young woman Zuri Bacchus over the Miqo'te's partner, and a temporary loss of control with the Darkness, Draco felt happy and alive. He had people to protect once more, that he felt needed it.<br />
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Draco found himself increasingly intrigued by the shards that allowed the Branded to communicate. He tried to gather information on it, but his skills in passive interrogation were...lacking. Deciding to give up for a little, Draco made a trip back through Thanalan towads Ul'dah proper. His Darkness was suppressed by a tonic Sophia had made, so he took advantage of the time to get some training in. As he ventured, he came across a man being attacked by bandits. Draco tried his best to save the man, but unfortunately the traveler's wounds were too great, and Draco was no healer. The man died shortly after the bandit were dispatched. Unbeknownst to Draco, the dead traveler was branded, and his shard had jumped to the nearest host. With a shard now in his body, Draco returned to Cliffperch, blissfully unaware.<br />
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The Darkness, in its weakened state, noticed the link first and hid it from Draco, making sure the knight couldn't use it clearly yet. It used the link to examine several people. When Draco assisted Varus in collecting shards and a demonic power, the Darkness was forcefully stirred awake, beginning to slowly gain power again. This activated Draco's rune, and allowed him to hear the link, although the Darkness made it difficult. Through the activation of his shard, Draco was allowed into Cliffperch. Surprisingly, Zuri was the one to help him with it, and tell him what to do. Through their talks, they both realised that Draco's Ishgardian mother was Zuri's aunt. Draco was effectively in a light daze. Over a short time, he discovered a surviving family member, and gained a deeper connection to others. How this would effect him remains unknown.<br />
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===What Once Was Arc===<br />
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Draco revealed to the others his past and who he really was, giving up the name Dartanon and letting his brother finally rest in entirety. With the help of Zuri, Sophia, and Flickering Ember, Oblivion was defeated and Draco's soul was re-united. He was in full control of the Darkness in him, now. However, the task awoke memories in Draco that hinted to the source of his dark powers. Originally, he would have let it go, but he felt like the mystery of his darkness was still a burden on others. He decided to leave Cliffperch until he could solve the mystery of his family, the Lord they served, and his own corruption. He resides now in Coerthas, staying with a friend of his that had gone through something similar with void corruption. Together, they hunt for answers. <br />
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Draco acts now as a wandering Knight again, searching across Eorzea for answers. Wearing modified Garlean armor, given to him by Liliana, and a mask to hide his face, he seeks to use his powers to protect the people of Eorzea once more. He was planning on assisting Lacey Orwell with a mission she was putting together, but she had set off without him. He followed her in secret, to a location with Garlean supplies she was trying to secure. He intercepted a Garlean squad moving to reinforce the scientist and his men, when Lacey and her friends attacked. After a battle, he had to kill all the Garleans that he engaged, before leaving. He worries now that it may have a negative outcome, but he'd set on a path he couldn't come back from. He was beginning to understand that sometimes in battle...he couldn't spare his enemy.<br />
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==Relationships==<br />
===Enemies===<br />
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Draco has few personal enemies, although his standings with the Garlean Empire are currently shakey at best. He has dislike towards [[Lanza Razaul]] and would consider him one of his foes. [[Varus Rosenthal]] and [[Rukira Michaelis]] are enemies of his, although the former is missing, and he isn't currently in conflict with the latter, although again their relationship is tense.<br />
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===Player Character Standing===<br />
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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Sophia Grave]]''' - A young Ul'dahn woman with a rather charming appearance and mannerisms. While a woman of many secrets, and formerly an enemy of the Miqo'te Knight, Sophia grave found a way into his heart. While he is afraid to openly admit to her, he cares for her greatly. His urge to protect her is greater than most. Their first interactions together were...violent. She stabbed him, put simply. But once they fought with their wits, instead of their swords, they realized they were more like each other than they thought. Over time, Draco fell harder for Sophia and eventually confessed his affections. They became partners and lovers, working together for a common goal of peace against the Primals and war. In recent events, Draco's war on the Garleans that kidnapped and experimented on Eorzean civilians, drove a wedge between Draco and Sophia. After catching her in the act of breaking into a comrade's room, he spoke to her in Ul'dah, and they went their separate ways as unfortunate enemies. While Draco once more hardens his resolve to protect his people, he doubts he'd be able to bring himself to fully confront his once lover. Deep in his mind, he still cares for the Garlean, and wishes the outcome had been different.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Jethas Zykyri]]''' - A Miqo'te that befriended Draco while he served in the Phoenix Collective. One of Draco's only real friends, Draco thinks of him almost like a brother. They bicker and tease each other, making him one of the few that Draco enjoys himself around and lets loose a little with. Jethas always seemed to look out for Draco, making sure he never stepped into something he couldn't handle...Even if Jethas had to scold or beat on Draco first.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Faye Covington]]''' - The Hyur Midlander woman, Faye Covington, didn't make the best first impression with Draco. He first met her and her mate when he intercepted a fight on a bridge outside Ul'dah. He received a wound for his troubles, and made two new...friends of sorts. Over time, Draco began to respect Faye. She carried herself with grace, at least from what he had seen, and her care and affection for her mate inspired him. He soon found himself visiting them more frequently, and even saved their lives from a Garlean ambush in the forest. He considers Faye another one of his true friends.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Val Nunh]]''' - Val Nunh and Draco had a rough start. They met by fighting, Draco receiving an injury. Neither Miqo'te saw eye to eye after that, constantly being wary around the other, whether it was Val's thuggish attitude, or Draco's open distaste for it. Eventually, as it happened with Faye Covington, Draco soon began to respect the Miqo'te bodyguard. Val showed the utmost loyalty, and flat out love for Faye. Draco soon saw that the Miqo'te wasn't nearly as bad and untrustworthy as he had thought. He even attempted to help him become more 'Knightly' and chivalrous for Faye...but that didn't quite work. While Val's mannerism's changed slightly, he still carried that manner of speech that drove Draco up the wall.<br />
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: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Augustine Frost]]''' - Augustine was a Mercenary that met Draco in one of the most...bizarre ways. While Draco was conversing with an Elezen woman, Augustine just walked up and complimented her legs. Thinking that Augustine was a poor lovestruck man in need of courting advice, Draco befriended him and tried to help him get with the Elezen, Tassine. However, their relationship didn't work in the end. Draco and Augustine don't see each other as frequently, but they do converse now and again.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Tassine Gouvieux]]''' - An elegant and beautiful Elezen. She is a woman of high standing, and one that easily earned the admiration and respect of Draco. While his meeting with her wasn't exactly at a noble gathering, it was enjoyable. He doesn't get to see her as often as he wishes, but he tries to keep in contact and offer assistance when he can.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font><font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Liliana Nazareth]]''' - A kind and lovely Sharlayan woman that Draco met on pure chance. He had been there when [[Paradyme Capellago]] pulled her from the void. He had tried to remove her corruption, but had failed. A long time later, and he was present to help her give birth to her daughter, Dawn, along with Sophia Grave and her brother, with a Doman girl there as well. He hadn't seen her again for some time until he encountered her in Coerthas, after her breakup with Paradyme. He comforted her as best he could, going out to visit her when he could since he could sympathize with her plight. At the moment, he stays in her home in Coerthas, helping watch out for her children and to make sure she's safe. He also uses her home as a forward base in Coerthas, for his investigation into his family's past. Once he had earned the name 'Judge' he left her home in Coerthas, so he wouldn't be in her way any longer. He watches over her and her children in secret, although he finds himself leaving her be in the wake of her wedding with Paradyme.<br />
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: <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Zaku Paku]]''' - At the moment Draco and Zaku, also known as Zaku Degenwulf, are not on good terms. Neither trusts the others, and Draco doesn't believe their relationship can be mended anymore. When Draco first joined Aeon, Zaku was the first to welcome and greet him. When the Lalafel became a Highlander, he changed. In Draco's opinion, it was for the worse. Zaku's temper and berserk tendencies matched Draco's, when he was under the influence of Oblivion. It worries him. Because of Zaku's quick rise to violence, Draco watches him with caution. He's prepared to fight if he has to.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Lacey Orwell]]''' - Lacey and Draco didn't exactly hang out all that much, but he would consider her a friend. He met her after the 'death' of Varus, as she was one of his agents. She tried to get close to Zaku, for information from the Flames. Draco was suspicious of her at first, but didn't approve of either her methods or Zaku's once he caught on. When she denounced her ties to Varus, she joined Aeon, where Draco tried to help her settle. The Ex-Garlean Agent then tried to mend Draco's relationship with Zaku, but it didn't end well. Lacey worked with and assisted Draco a few times before departing from Aeon.<br />
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: <font style="color:#4e9362;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Hotaru Gin]]''' - Gin met Draco under odd circumstances. She had met him through Sebastian Grave, Sophia's brother, in Ul'dah. They met with Liliana and her at-the-time boyfriend Paradyme, and just happened to be there when the Sharlayan went into labor. Gin helped deliver the baby, and Draco was forced to watch...it was terrible. After that, Draco encountered Gin multiple times, and did what he could to find her when she was captured by a Garlean agent. He wasn't the one to rescue her, but he acted as her confidante before and after the rescue. They both shared secrets, and grew closer. Draco considers her a close friend, despite some of their differing opinions, and would aid her where he could.<br />
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: <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> '''[[Lanza Razaul]]''' - Not much can be said for the relationship between Lanza and Draco, aside from the fact that both parties do not like each other in the slightest. Lanza seems intent on fighting Draco to the death. Draco was originally out for Lanza's blood, after he thought the lancer had murdered Liliana. However, after learning that it was on Liliana's request, and after [[C'eleni Meztli]] pleaded for Lanza's life, Draco decided to call off his mission of vengeance. Lanza, however, is adamant that the two will fight. Draco may just have to kill Lanza in self defense in the end.<br />
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==Rumors==<br />
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===Common Rumors===<br />
::* "He's kind of strict. I'd rather not get on his bad side."<br />
::* "The Black Blade? Oh aye. Seen him wanderin' about a lot. Sometimes I think he jus' likes ta fight."<br />
::* "A real Knight? He definitely acts like one. Sort of sticks out in a...odd way."<br />
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===Moderate Rumors===<br />
::* "Last I heard, he was fightin' in tournaments. What kind of Knight fights in a blood sport?"<br />
::* "I hear he makes trips to Coerthas regularly. I wonder what he goes for."<br />
::* "You'll probably find him in Ul'dah. Wherever there's trouble, he'll be there."<br />
::* "He's a Mercenary these days, plain and simple. But he's fightin' for us, that's easy to see."<br />
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===Rare Rumors===<br />
::* "I saw him...I really did...He used black magic. Dark shadows were practically seeping out of him...I thought I was going to die."<br />
::* "There's someone goin' about callin' themselves the 'Eorzean Shade'...Eorzean Shade and the Eorzean Knight. I wonder if they know each other..."<br />
::* "Saw him givin' chocolates to that blonde girl. Wonder what that was all about, eh? Two secretive people givin' things back n' forth. Probably spies."<br />
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=== Player Character Rumors (Add anything you'd like, true or untrue, just keep it IC!) ===<br />
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::* "I have heard of his legendary temper, but I have yet to see it. I am beginning to think it does not exist...I almost want to test those limits, somehow.~" -- [[Liliana_Nazareth|Liliana Nazareth]]<br />
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::* "Dart and Draco. Dart is Draco but Draco is not Dart. He changed his name and become 'Draco.' Meet both. Dart is not nice but I like Draco!" -- [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
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::* "He is a man not without his demons, but he is honourable nonetheless. He can be counted upon tae give good counsel, and tae do the moral thing in any situation. Thus he is a cherished comrade-in-arms." - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]<br />
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::* "Dart can be a bit of a fool at times, and can do things that annoy the hells out of you, but he's always had a good heart, and he's one of those types you know you can count on." - [[Jethas Zykyri]]<br />
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::* "Ser Nobis is always so serious and staunch, it's almost as if smiling would kill him." - [[C'eleni Meztli]]<br />
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::* "He says he will do whatever it takes to protect the innocent... Even shed blood and take lives. But I worry. What if something snaps inside him?" - [[C'eleni Meztli]]<br />
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::* "People as good as Draco simply don't exist in this world; not after shedding as much blood as he has. For better or worse, his compass will never shift; its what I love and hate most about him." - [[Sophia Grave]]<br />
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: '''Nameday''': 20th Sun of the First Umbral Moon, 1542 ('''Age''': 38)<br />
: '''Voice''': Deep and authoritative, although carrying a kind undertone. If he speaks to you with a stern tone, however, it's probably best not to argue with him. <br />
: '''Theme Song''': [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj2vU2nr5Jw| Indestructible - Disturbed]<br />
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: '''Template''': Stolen from Liliana Nazareth, who stole it from someone else. <br><br />
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==History/Timeline==<br />
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TBA<br />
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==Affiliations==<br />
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Draco was a knight to an Elezen house before the Calamity. Afterwards, he wandered Eorzea as a Mercenary Knight, in league with the Mercenary Guilds. From there, he joined the Phoenix Collective, a Free Company led by the twins Dirosei and Azreyal. He never quite fit in, so he still worked by himself when he could. He decided to leave one day, and returned to find the company gone. His old friend Jethas had started his own with another former member, the Order of the Ravenstar. Draco decided to stay with him for the time being, joining up to protect his friends once more. When he lost control of the Darkness within him, Draco fled and broke ties with the Ravenstar. When he returned, he reunited with Sophia and began voluntarily guarding her and her free company. He works to protect the Branded of Aeon, unknowingly sharing more with them than he realized.<br />
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==OOC Information==<br />
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-Draco is no longer on good terms with the Garlean Empire, and is employed in fighting against them again. <br />
-Draco openly uses his Darkness now that Oblivion has been defeated, employing his abilities to help protect people.</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Sophia_Grave&diff=85843Sophia Grave2015-04-15T23:28:13Z<p>AppleJuice: /* Combat */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Sophia Grave<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 27<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Imperial Agent<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Heterosexual<br />
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<center>''<big>"Too Late, and to Their Sorrow Do Those Who Place Their Faith in Gods Learn Their True Fate"</big>''</center><br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Warm climates<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Tinkering, reading, or otherwise learning something<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Playing her Piano<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Live Mounts <br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Idle time<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Concepts or things that are difficult or impossible to quantify or understand; typically old magic.<br />
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: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Type 1 Lawful Evil<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Acrobatics, Security Circumvention, Magitek, Alchemy, Piano, Singing <br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Color: Wine Red<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8" and weighs in at roughly 130 ponz. To many, Sophia may come off as the delicate lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, a slender, yet toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Many consider her strikingly beautiful; however, that beauty stands in a curious, almost strange contrast to the rest of her, at least, to those with a discerning eye. Her apparel, for example, may suggest a more dangerous lifestyle than her pampered visage might suggest. Though decidedly civilian in appearance, Sophia’s clothes are often reinforced for combat and features several more alterations to that end.<br />
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Lying undoubtedly on the cerebral side of the scale, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Sophia's mind naturally break down interaction and thoughts as if they were parts of a recipe: her choice of words, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or machine-like, she uses this approach, alongside her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, she displays an odd, sometimes confusing duality. On one hand, Sophia has a strong sense of justice, and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making real, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries these traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her agenda. She will lie, manipulate, and kill, and love every heart racing moment. She lives for the moment an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when a mark unwittingly divulges sensitive information. Though hardly promiscuous, she can't help but smile when a man or woman is wrapped around her finger.<br />
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This wheels back to her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of disdain over her actions and lifestyle tumbling against her guilty pleasure derived from those same actions. She genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires, but her profession and a pervading sense of pessimism prevents her from seeing that as a viable option, not to mention it clashes with her addiction for proving her superiority. Her only option, she feels, is at least apply her nebulous skill set to a productive end.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
''Please be aware that due to the lack of lore available on the Empire, some assumptions are made in order to complete Sophia's background. They will be changed when suitable lore is released.''<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, border republic built on harsh land. The republic’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the republic’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. While they were indeed well respected for their military prowess, the Gravitas family held no standing in political circles. Seeking to change that, Sebastos set the stage for his children to become the Lords and Ladies needed to help his Radiance run the Empire. Thus, Sebastos natus Gravitas II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea nata Gravitas in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious; Sebastos I even considered the idea of marrying her into the throne. While the idea of Empress was certainly an alluring notion, attaining the throne through marriage was, to her, repulsive. She was no powerless ornament to be shown about at galas, after all. She’d be like her father, grandfather, or even Galvus himself.<br />
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At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy, against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, she learned that real, genuine secrets were not only closer than she thought, but were within reach. She did just that and suddenly, politics wasn't just trivial arguing between old men anymore. There was a fragile, invisible world there of plotting and secrecy that those same politicians both relied on and feared. It was a grand game of schemes, and naturally, Sovea jumped right in. After a few cycles, there came the point where Sovea's actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on yet another opportunity, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentari.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways:<br />
:'''*new* Gauntlets''': While these seem to be ordinary, leather gauntlets with steel plating, they are actually coated in a substance that allows the user to easily create a shower of sparks by sliding both together. Not dangerous on its own; this gadget instead is used to detonate explosives, light fuses, or start fires.<br />
:'''Wrist Wire''': Gloves affixed with mechanism that manages a retractable length of Carbontwine, which is able to handle an admirable strain without snapping. Features a modular design which allows attachments on the end of the wire, such as a small blade, hook, magnet, or weight to allow use for more functions.<br />
:'''*new* Flexible Det Cord''': A slight redesign on her wrist wire; these gloves instead house a length of flexible detonating cord. While not nearly as strong as Carbontwine, this device has obvious, alternative uses.<br />
:'''*new* Explosive Dust''': A pouch of some kind of alchemical concoction. Lighter and more stable than Firesand, a cloud of this substance can hang in the air just long enough for Sophia to trigger to a variety of ends.<br />
:'''Karambit Dagger''': A small, crescent knife with a short blade not unlike a talon or claw, featuring a loop at the butt of the grip. Typically held with its blade at the bottom of the fist, it is well suited to ripping or tearing motions.<br />
:'''Throwing Knives''': A type of knife specifically designed and weighted to be thrown effectively.<br />
:'''Magnetic Restraint''': A device resembling a horseshoe tailored to bind an armored foe’s limb to their plate using a high-powered magnet. She typically carries two, which can lock together to act as a set of manacles.<br />
:'''Auto Injector''': A syringe built for ease of use and durability, typically used to deliver poison.<br />
:'''Eorzean Flintlock Pistol''': A large, double barreled firearm of Eorzean make. Slow to reload and less accurate, when Sophia carries this (if at all), it is merely for the sake of blending in while keeping a ranged option open.<br />
:'''Garlean Magazine Pistol''': A pocket-sized, Garlean-made pistol. Although more effective than Eorzean firearms, it is a rare option considering the technological gap between the Empire and the rest of Hydaelyn and makes for an easy red flag against her cover.<br />
:'''Aldebaran''': A magitek bit reverse engineered from an Allagan model, featuring a mounted cannon, an onboard stealth generator, and various computing functions. Again, as advanced technology, Aldebaran is rarely used or revealed, and instead is used more as an investigative tool or safety net.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"With some of the toys she's got, she has to have a good deal with them Ironworks fellas or something."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"A girl that good looking can't be nothing but trouble."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I once saw that girl fightin' in the Grindstone with them animals. She ain't win, but the next day she had not a scrape on her! How the hells does she manage that?"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I remember only one time a man laid hands on her. He left with a broken wrist and a dagger in his thigh, and she smiled the whole time."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: An airship pilot and Sophia's eternally irresponsible brother who seems to enter and exit her life as he pleases. Though she despises his lack of drive, she can't help but enjoy his visits. They alone know the other more than anyone else, and as a result can speak honestly and openly to each other.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: A rough, yet endearing Roegadyn. Though Sophia tends to keep her at a distance, the girl has a way of worming (read: smashing) her way past any emotional defenses. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground the ambitions of the Garlean, reminding her that there are always people stuck between the machinations of nations and Empires and that no decision should be made lightly.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Hotaru Gin]]: A Doman refugee with whom Sebastian is involved. Though Sophia and Gin are no more than acquaintances, Sophia is aware that she is a positive force in Sebastian's life, and wishes them the best. They both seem share a mutual, unspoken agreement not to bring up each other's staunch nationalism, for Sebastian's sake.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: A massively built Miqo'te Monk who seems to be committed only to his own whims and freedoms. She despises his outlook, especially since he is powerful enough to make a difference. Yet, she finds herself considering the possibilities of such a lifestyle for herself whenever he's around. With knowledge of where her true loyalties lie and a distinct lack of judgement, he sets her at ease, despite his near fanatic addiction for bloodlust and combat. Or perhaps he just brings out that quality in her, she cannot honestly say.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
: -'''Author's Note''': I have no issue with Sophia being seen as suspicious or untrustworthy (she is supposed to, to an extent), but please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://i.imgur.com/pmXM1QK.jpg Lyndall Jarvis]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=85100Lorelei Armstrong2015-04-12T16:23:37Z<p>AppleJuice: /* History */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
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| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Children<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
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: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, Dancing, Knowledge of folk tales<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
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:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
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:-Lorelei's father separates her from the resistance and refuses to teach her basic combat<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as anyone younger is typically enslaved or abducted. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
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:-Lorelei begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more aware of the state of Ala Mhigo.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
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:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back books and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Imperial officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other culminate into a relationship<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578-Present''</div><br />
<br />
:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and favors warm colors in her wardrobe.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"What? Her? Just a street rat; they ought to throw her back out into Stonesthrow."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"She talks funny."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's got the meanest chocobo I ever seen. Blood red and ready to peck your eyes out. Damned thing carries around a greatsword, too. Whose, I have no idea."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've caught her singing before; gal's got a voice, though I couldn't tell what the hells she was singing about."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She might be a stick, but the girl can hold her liquor like a proper Highlander."''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She makes regular trips to Little Mhigo every so often. Never comes back happy, though."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She dances better'n any of these Miqo'te out here, I can tell you that right now."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=81556Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-27T02:19:29Z<p>AppleJuice: /* History */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Children<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, Dancing, Knowledge of folk tales<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
Heavy WIP!<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei's father separates her from the resistance<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as anyone younger is typically enslaved or abducted. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more and more aware of what exactly is happening to her people.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back books and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Imperial officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other culminate into a relationship<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578-Present''</div><br />
<br />
:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and favors warm colors in her wardrobe.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"What? Her? Just a street rat; they ought to throw her back out into Stonesthrow."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"She talks funny."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's got the meanest chocobo I ever seen. Blood red and ready to peck your eyes out. Damned thing carries around a greatsword, too. Whose, I have no idea."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've caught her singing before; gal's got a voice, though I couldn't tell what the hells she was singing about."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She might be a stick, but the girl can hold her liquor like a proper Highlander."''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She makes regular trips to Little Mhigo every so often. Never comes back happy, though."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She dances better'n any of these Miqo'te out here, I can tell you that right now."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=81550Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-27T01:48:54Z<p>AppleJuice: /* Basic Info */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Children<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, Dancing, Knowledge of folk tales<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
Heavy WIP!<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei's father is unwilling to allow her to be at all involved with the resistance. He shelters her, refusing to teach her even surface level combat or involve her in any Highlander tradition. The two grow apart.<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as anyone younger is typically enslaved or abducted. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
<br />
:-As Lorelei grows up, she begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more and more aware of what exactly is happening to her people.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back books and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Imperial officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other culminate into a relationship<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578-Present''</div><br />
<br />
:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and favors warm colors in her wardrobe.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"What? Her? Just a street rat; they ought to throw her back out into Stonesthrow."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"She talks funny."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's got the meanest chocobo I ever seen. Blood red and ready to peck your eyes out. Damned thing carries around a greatsword, too. Whose, I have no idea."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've caught her singing before; gal's got a voice, though I couldn't tell what the hells she was singing about."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She might be a stick, but the girl can hold her liquor like a proper Highlander."''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She makes regular trips to Little Mhigo every so often. Never comes back happy, though."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She dances better'n any of these Miqo'te out here, I can tell you that right now."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=81430Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-26T03:05:38Z<p>AppleJuice: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Children<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, Dancing<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
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<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
Heavy WIP!<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei's father is unwilling to allow her to be at all involved with the resistance. He shelters her, refusing to teach her even surface level combat or involve her in any Highlander tradition. The two grow apart.<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as anyone younger is typically enslaved or abducted. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
<br />
:-As Lorelei grows up, she begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more and more aware of what exactly is happening to her people.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back books and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Imperial officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other culminate into a relationship<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578-Present''</div><br />
<br />
:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and favors warm colors in her wardrobe.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"What? Her? Just a street rat; they ought to throw her back out into Stonesthrow."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"She talks funny."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's got the meanest chocobo I ever seen. Blood red and ready to peck your eyes out. Damned thing carries around a greatsword, too. Whose, I have no idea."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've caught her singing before; gal's got a voice, though I couldn't tell what the hells she was singing about."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She might be a stick, but the girl can hold her liquor like a proper Highlander."''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She makes regular trips to Little Mhigo every so often. Never comes back happy, though."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She dances better'n any of these Miqo'te out here, I can tell you that right now."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
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</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=81272Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-25T00:44:47Z<p>AppleJuice: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Children<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
Heavy WIP!<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei's father is unwilling to allow her to be at all involved with the resistance. He shelters her, refusing to teach her even surface level combat or involve her in any Highlander tradition. The two grow apart.<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as anyone younger is typically enslaved or abducted. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
<br />
:-As Lorelei grows up, she begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more and more aware of what exactly is happening to her people.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back books and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Imperial officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other culminate into a relationship<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578-Present''</div><br />
<br />
:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"What? Her? Just a street rat; they ought to throw her back out into Stonesthrow."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"She talks funny."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"She really ought to get that sword of her's repaired; damn thing's falling apart."''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's got the meanest chocobo I ever seen. Blood red and ready to peck your eyes out."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've caught her singing before; gal's got a voice, though I couldn't tell what the hells she was singing about."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She might be a stick, but the girl can hold her liquor like a proper highlander."''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She makes regular trips to Little Mhigo every once in a while."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She dances better'n any of these Miqo'te out here, I can tell you that right now."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
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<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Sophia_Grave&diff=81034Sophia Grave2015-03-23T13:37:04Z<p>AppleJuice: /* Miscellaneous */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Sophia Grave<br />
| image = SGrave4.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Garlemald<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Garlean<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 27<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Imperial Agent<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Heterosexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
<center>''<big>"Too Late, and to Their Sorrow Do Those Who Place Their Faith in Gods Learn Their True Fate"</big>''</center><br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Warm climates<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Tinkering, reading, or otherwise learning something<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Playing her Piano<br />
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<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Live Mounts <br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Idle time<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Concepts or things that are difficult or impossible to quantify or understand; typically old magic.<br />
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: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Type 1 Lawful Evil<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Acrobatics, Security Circumvention, Magitek, Alchemy, Piano, Singing <br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Color: Wine Red<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Sophia stands rather tall at 5'8" and weighs in at roughly 130 ponz. To many, Sophia may come off as the delicate lady and for good reason. She is pristinely kept with large, vibrantly blue eyes, a slender, yet toned build free of blemishes, scars, or imperfections of any kind, save for a small scar on her hip. Many consider her strikingly beautiful; however, that beauty stands in a curious, almost strange contrast to the rest of her, at least, to those with a discerning eye. Her apparel, for example, may suggest a more dangerous lifestyle than her pampered visage might suggest. Though decidedly civilian in appearance, Sophia’s clothes are often reinforced for combat and features several more alterations to that end.<br />
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Lying undoubtedly on the cerebral side of the scale, she is careful, deliberate, and rational. Sophia's mind naturally break down interaction and thoughts as if they were parts of a recipe: her choice of words, tone, proximity, touch, and facial expression are all calculated to express exactly what she wants them to. Rather than seem cold or machine-like, she uses this approach, alongside her looks, to effectively manipulate others and disguise herself.<br />
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In the rare instances of candid truth, she displays an odd, sometimes confusing duality. On one hand, Sophia has a strong sense of justice, and rarely acts for her own personal gain. She admires honesty and virtue in others, especially when such an individual succeeds in making real, beneficial changes for those around them. On the other hand, she hardly carries these traits herself and will even take advantage of said benevolence to further her agenda. She will lie, manipulate, and kill, and love every heart racing moment. She lives for the moment an enemy realizes they are beaten, or when a mark unwittingly divulges sensitive information. Though hardly promiscuous, she can't help but smile when a man or woman is wrapped around her finger.<br />
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This wheels back to her admiration for the truly good, which creates a sort of cycle of disdain over her actions and lifestyle tumbling against her guilty pleasure derived from those same actions. She genuinely wants to be the honest, virtuous person she admires, but her profession and a pervading sense of pessimism prevents her from seeing that as a viable option, not to mention it clashes with her addiction for proving her superiority. Her only option, she feels, is at least apply her nebulous skill set to a productive end.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
''Please be aware that due to the lack of lore available on the Empire, some assumptions are made in order to complete Sophia's background. They will be changed when suitable lore is released.''<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. Rise of an Empire''</div><br />
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Sovea was born in the capital city of Garlemald as a member of the Gravitas line. Like the Empire itself, the Gravitas line owes its own rise to that of the then Legatus Solus van Galvus and magiteknology. Before Garlemald’s conversion to an empire, Sovea’s grandfather, Lucius sas Gravitas, was a Tribunis under Galvus in its small standing army. At the time, the Empire was no Empire at all; merely a small, border republic built on harsh land. The republic’s Senate ruled and held most of the country’s wealth and influence. When Galvus rose, Garlemald’s military rose with him. Further still, magiteknology allowed for more robust trade, via the republic’s new airships and its brand new export.<br />
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Opportunities in both magitek and military allowed for even common men to become something, and while Lucius was no common man, he took advantage all the same. During Garlemald’s initial expansion efforts, Lucius won several battles for the burgeoning Empire, earning him both fame and fortune. His son, Sebastos, continued to serve after his father’s retirement, working his best to garnish respect for his family. While they were indeed well respected for their military prowess, the Gravitas family held no standing in political circles. Seeking to change that, Sebastos set the stage for his children to become the Lords and Ladies needed to help his Radiance run the Empire. Thus, Sebastos natus Gravitas II was born in 1550, followed later by Sovea nata Gravitas in 1552.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. (1552-1569) Ambition & Youth''</div><br />
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Sovea’s childhood was strenuous, yet gratifying. Sebastos II had, by his point, cemented himself as a failure in his father’s eyes, given to indulgence and overall irresponsibility. Thusly, Sebastos I took even greater care in prepping Sovea for success, utilizing the best tutors available and implanting his own experiences in her. Fortunately, Sovea was nothing like her older brother, and was absolutely insatiable for knowledge. She embodied a Garlean ideal; beautiful, noble, clever, and ambitious; Sebastos I even considered the idea of marrying her into the throne. While the idea of Empress was certainly an alluring notion, attaining the throne through marriage was, to her, repulsive. She was no powerless ornament to be shown about at galas, after all. She’d be like her father, grandfather, or even Galvus himself.<br />
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At this point, Sovea began to push for enrollment at Garlemald’s military academy, against her father’s wishes. They bickered back and forth for years, but Sebastos I finally relented. Sovea was nearly fourteen at this time, an age widely considered too old to catch up in an Academy. Sebastos I figured she wouldn’t be able to catch up to her peers and would eventually quit, so he relented. Unfortunately for him, she not only caught up, but thrived, reaching top of her class in a few short cycles.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. (1569-1571) Realpolitik''</div><br />
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Before Sovea could truly cement herself in a military future, her father ended her enrollment. A now eighteen cycles old Sovea found herself at odds with her father and completely cut off from her desired future. Thus, she begrudgingly turns toward her father’s plan, and gains mentorship with a Senator’s supporting staff.<br />
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Sovea was initially at odds with her mentorship, which consisted mainly of administrative duties. Before long and through specific events, she learned that real, genuine secrets were not only closer than she thought, but were within reach. She did just that and suddenly, politics wasn't just trivial arguing between old men anymore. There was a fragile, invisible world there of plotting and secrecy that those same politicians both relied on and feared. It was a grand game of schemes, and naturally, Sovea jumped right in. After a few cycles, there came the point where Sovea's actions became too high profile and infamous to continue working any further. Just when the door closed on yet another opportunity, another opened when she was approached by the Frumentari.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">IV. (1571-1578) Of Her Own Making</div><br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">V. (1578- )An Empire Shaken & A Realm Reborn</div><br />
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While conflict is common in her line of work, Sophia will typically try to circumvent the need for outright combat, or at the very least, create or prepare an advantage. When necessary, however, she approaches it as if it were science, where every action, strategy, weapon, or defensive measure can be quantified and logically weighed against any other. Sophia employs several tools of various complexity to fight her battles as something of a Gadgeteer, but often begins with her bare hands. In this regard, she utilizes a more grounded form of pugilism which focuses on locking her opponent’s range of motion and preventing attacks or retaliation to allow her own. While this is an effective strategy against some, her bare hands can hardly penetrate armor, nor can she expect to overpower a stronger opponent. To address this shortcoming, Sophia uses several tools to throw off her foe and attack in various ways:<br />
:'''*new* Gauntlets''': While these seem to be ordinary, leather gauntlets with steel plating, they are actually coated in a substance that allows the user to easily create a shower of sparks by sliding both together. Not dangerous on its own; this gadget instead is used to create detonate explosives, light fuses, or start fires.<br />
:'''Wrist Wire''': Gloves affixed with mechanism that manages a retractable length of Carbontwine, which is able to handle an admirable strain without snapping. Features a modular design which allows attachments on the end of the wire, such as a small blade, hook, magnet, or weight to allow use for more functions.<br />
:'''*new* Flexible Det Cord''': A slight redesign on her wrist wire; these gloves instead house a length of flexible detonating cord. While not nearly as strong as Carbontwine, this device has obvious, alternative uses.<br />
:'''*new* Explosive Dust''': A pouch of some kind of alchemical concoction. Lighter and more stable than Firesand, a cloud of this substance can hang in the air just long enough for Sophia to trigger to a variety of ends.<br />
:'''Karambit Dagger''': A small, crescent knife with a short blade not unlike a talon or claw, featuring a loop at the butt of the grip. Typically held with its blade at the bottom of the fist, it is well suited to ripping or tearing motions.<br />
:'''Throwing Knives''': A type of knife specifically designed and weighted to be thrown effectively.<br />
:'''Magnetic Restraint''': A device resembling a horseshoe tailored to bind an armored foe’s limb to their plate using a high-powered magnet. She typically carries two, which can lock together to act as a set of manacles.<br />
:'''Auto Injector''': A syringe built for ease of use and durability, typically used to deliver poison.<br />
:'''Eorzean Flintlock Pistol''': A large, double barreled firearm of Eorzean make. Slow to reload and less accurate, when Sophia carries this (if at all), it is merely for the sake of blending in while keeping a ranged option open.<br />
:'''Garlean Magazine Pistol''': A pocket-sized, Garlean-made pistol. Although more effective than Eorzean firearms, it is a rare option considering the technological gap between the Empire and the rest of Hydaelyn and makes for an easy red flag against her cover.<br />
:'''Aldebaran''': A magitek bit reverse engineered from an Allagan model, featuring a mounted cannon, an onboard stealth generator, and various computing functions. Again, as advanced technology, Aldebaran is rarely used or revealed, and instead is used more as an investigative tool or safety net.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I saw her walking down the Pearl Lane in the dead of night, once. She's either fearless or stupid."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"I think she's just a pleasure gal. You know, one of them uppity ones for rich folk."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"Every guy I seen who talks to her just crashes and burns."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I swear, that woman can talk her way into Ishgard if she wanted to."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"With some of the toys she's got, she has to have a good deal with them Ironworks fellas or something."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"A girl that good looking can't be nothing but trouble."''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I once saw that girl fightin' in the Grindstone with them animals. She ain't win, but the next day she had not a scrape on her! How the hells does she manage that?"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"I remember only one time a man laid hands on her. He left with a broken wrist and a dagger in his thigh, and she smiled the whole time."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"N-no, I don't know nothing about her! Don't contact me again!"''<br />
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<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"My sister? Aha, you're barking up the wrong tree, but I will say this. Sophia always gets what she wants, so be sure of where you stand, buddy." [[Sebastian Grave]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"Sophia is nice person. Sophia has two families. Sophia maybe like other family more. Sophia....sometimes bad things not understand do for love." [[Flickering Ember]]<br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> ''"What, you want me to do your work for you? Go ask her about all her little secrets. Send whoever you want. Just don't send anyone you like." [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]<br />
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: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Sebastian Grave]]: An airship pilot and Sophia's eternally irresponsible brother who seems to enter and exit her life as he pleases. Though she despises his lack of drive, she can't help but enjoy his visits. They alone know the other more than anyone else, and as a result can speak honestly and openly to each other.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Dartanon Nobis]]: A knightly miqo'te whom Sophia loved and greatly admired. She initially rebuffed his advances and attempts to redeem her, knowing full well the likely result of such fraternization. Instead, they each had something to offer each other, and for a time, they worked well together. However, with both wholly dedicated to their clashing philosophies, they were forced to part ways as reluctant enemies.<br />
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<font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> [[Brynhilde Wulf]]: Sophia has always been equal parts impressed by and curious of Brynhilde, who plays her cards close to her chest. Through recent and inevitable revelations, they've finally found each other open enemies. Last they met, they parted on neutral ground, hoping they'd never have to meet again.<br />
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<font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> [[Flickering Ember]]: A rough, yet endearing Roegadyn. Though Sophia tends to keep her at a distance, the girl has a way of worming (read: smashing) her way past any emotional defenses. Without even meaning to, Ember serves to ground the ambitions of the Garlean, reminding her that there are always people stuck between the machinations of nations and Empires and that no decision should be made lightly.<br />
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<font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Hotaru Gin]]: A Doman refugee with whom Sebastian is involved. Though Sophia and Gin are no more than acquaintances, Sophia is aware that she is a positive force in Sebastian's life, and wishes them the best. They both seem share a mutual, unspoken agreement not to bring up each other's staunch nationalism, for Sebastian's sake.<br />
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<font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font><font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> [[Zaius Rhal'seer]]: A massively built Miqo'te Monk who seems to be committed only to his own whims and freedoms. She despises his outlook, especially since he is powerful enough to make a difference. Yet, she finds herself considering the possibilities of such a lifestyle for herself whenever he's around. With knowledge of where her true loyalties lie and a distinct lack of judgement, he sets her at ease, despite his near fanatic addiction for bloodlust and combat. Or perhaps he just brings out that quality in her, she cannot honestly say.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
: -'''Author's Note''': I have no issue with Sophia being seen as suspicious or untrustworthy (she is supposed to, to an extent), but please get in contact with me if a character of yours would like to learn of and/or act on the fact that she is a Garlean.<br />
: -Sophia's playby is [http://i.imgur.com/pmXM1QK.jpg Lyndall Jarvis]<br />
: -Sophia was written with several inspirations in mind:<br />
:: -Final Fantasy XII - [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Archadia The Archadian Empire], [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Vayne_Carudas_Solidor Vayne Solidor] & [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Larsa_Ferrinas_Solidor Larsa Solidor]<br />
:: -Burn Notice - [http://burnnotice.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Westen Michael Westen]<br />
:: -Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NayTheist Naytheist], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HobbesWasRight Hobbes was Right], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Realpolitik Realpolitik], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FemmeFatale Femme Fatale], & [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheSociopath?from=Main.Sociopath Sociopath]<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=80342Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-19T21:45:36Z<p>AppleJuice: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
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: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Children<br />
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: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
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: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History WIP</div>===<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
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:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
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:-Lorelei's father is unwilling to allow her to be at all involved with the resistance. He shelters her, refusing to teach her even surface level combat or involve her in any Highlander tradition. The two grow apart.<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as anyone younger is typically enslaved or abducted. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
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:-As Lorelei grows up, she begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more and more aware of what exactly is happening to her people.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
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:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back books and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Imperial officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other culminate into a relationship<br />
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<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578-Present''</div><br />
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:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
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===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
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Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
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''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"What? Her? Just a street rat; they ought to throw her back out into Stonesthrow."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"She talks funny."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"She really ought to get that sword of her's repaired; damn thing's falling apart."''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's got the meanest chocobo I ever seen. Blood red and ready to peck your eyes out."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've caught her singing before; gal's got a voice, though I couldn't tell what the hells she was singing about."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She might be a stick, but the girl can hold her liquor like a proper highlander."''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She makes regular trips to Little Mhigo every once in a while."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"She dances better'n any of these Miqo'te out here, I can tell you that right now."''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the characters of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=80340Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-19T21:34:12Z<p>AppleJuice: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Children<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History WIP</div>===<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei's father is unwilling to allow her to be at all involved with the resistance. He shelters her, refusing to teach her even surface level combat or involve her in any Highlander tradition. The two grow apart.<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as anyone younger is typically enslaved or abducted. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
<br />
:-As Lorelei grows up, she begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more and more aware of what exactly is happening to her people.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back books and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Imperial officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other culminate into a relationship<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578-Present''</div><br />
<br />
:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"What? Her? Just a street rat; they ought to throw her back out into Stonesthrow."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"She talks funny."''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She's got the meanest chocobo I ever seen. Blood red and willing to peck your eyes out."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"I've caught her singing before; gal's got a voice, though I couldn't tell what the hells she was singing about."''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"She might be a stick, but the girl can hold her liquor like a proper highlander."''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=80339Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-19T21:27:42Z<p>AppleJuice: /* History WIP */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Dancing<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History WIP</div>===<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei's father is unwilling to allow her to be at all involved with the resistance. He shelters her, refusing to teach her even surface level combat or involve her in any Highlander tradition. The two grow apart.<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as anyone younger is typically enslaved or abducted. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
<br />
:-As Lorelei grows up, she begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more and more aware of what exactly is happening to her people.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back books and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Imperial officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other culminate into a relationship<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578-Present''</div><br />
<br />
:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=80337Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-19T21:26:26Z<p>AppleJuice: /* History WIP */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Dancing<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History WIP</div>===<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei's father is unwilling to allow her to be at all involved with the resistance. He shelters her, refusing to teach her even surface level combat or involve her in any Highlander tradition. The two grow apart.<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as anyone younger is typically enslaved or abducted. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
<br />
:-As Lorelei grows up, she begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more and more aware of what exactly is happening to her people.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back books and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Imperial officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other culminate into a relationship<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=80336Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-19T21:23:31Z<p>AppleJuice: /* History */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Dancing<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History WIP</div>===<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:-Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
<br />
:-Lorelei's father is unwilling to allow her to be at all involved with the resistance. He shelters her, refusing to teach her even surface level combat or involve her in any Highlander tradition. The two grow apart.<br />
:-Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as young people are taken. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1577''</div><br />
<br />
:-As Lorelei grows up, she begins to experience severe depression as she slowly becomes more and more aware of what exactly is happening to her people.<br />
:-Lorelei grows restless, rebelling against her friends and family and withdraws into herself.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. 1577-1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-The resistance abducts a Garlean airship pilot by the name of Sebastian Grave. They coerce him into smuggling goods for the resistance; he agrees. As he travels back and forth between Ala Mhigo, Sebastian often brings back stories, books, and other various knickknacks for Lorelei. Sebastian proves himself a true friend to the resistance when he covers for the Armstrong cell against curious Garlean officers.<br />
:-As Sebastian is accepted properly by the Resistance, he and Lorelei's fondness for each other grows into a relationship.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. 1578''</div><br />
<br />
:-Through a series of events, Lorelei's father is forced to launch a hopeless offensive. Sebastian finds out he is being investigated by the Empire and fails to meet with the resistance to render aid. Lorelei and the resistance assume Sebastian is responsible.<br />
:-Lorelei's father spends the rest of his wealth purchasing passage for Lorelei to be taken to Ul'dah by another smuggler. The Armstrong cell is wiped out shortly after.<br />
:-Lorelei is forcibly taken to Ul'dah, where she is simply left in the streets.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=80331Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-19T20:48:53Z<p>AppleJuice: /* History */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Dancing<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. 1560-1565''</div><br />
<br />
WIP: <br />
:Lorelei is born three years into the occupation of Ala Mhigo to parents involved in the resistance. Her mother is taken a few moons after her birth; fate unknown.<br />
:Lorelei's father works with the resistance; steadily moves up in rank. Earns the title of Armstrong, eventually runs a resistance cell.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. 1565-1575''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
:Lorelei's father is unwilling to allow her to be at all involved with the resistance. He shelters her, refusing to teach her even surface level combat or involve her in any Highlander tradition. The two grow apart.<br />
:Lorelei is raised in secret primarily by Ala Mhigo's elderly, as young people are taken. Grows up learning dozens of old tales and stories.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. 1575-1578''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
:Lorelei gains some personal autonomy as she grows older, learning to avoid detection. Still stuck in Ala Mhigo, she grows restless, experiencing severe depression as she grows more aware of the current state of her people and her inability to fix it.<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=80318Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-19T19:55:47Z<p>AppleJuice: /* Basic Info */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Dancing<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Military<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
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</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=80317Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-19T19:53:36Z<p>AppleJuice: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets, alcohol<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Dancing<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> <br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
<br />
Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
WIP<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>===<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''<br />
<div style="border:0px solid; padding:8px;"><b><br />
<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> ''"WIP"''<br />
<br />
<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b><br />
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> <br />
</div></td><br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;width:50%;padding-right:10px; font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3><br />
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center><br />
<br />
Start List Here<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Character Inspirations & Notes</div>===<br />
<br />
: -Template by [[Bancroft Gairn]]</div>AppleJuicehttps://wiki.ffxiv-roleplayers.com/index.php?title=Lorelei_Armstrong&diff=80315Lorelei Armstrong2015-03-19T19:48:00Z<p>AppleJuice: /* Appearance & Personality */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox-character<br />
| name = Lorelei Armstrong<br />
| image = Lorelei_1.jpg<br />
| imagewidth = <br />
| gender = Female<br />
| citizenship = Ala Mhigo<br />
| race = Hyur<br />
| clan = Highlander<br />
| stat_1 = Age<br />
| stat_1_value = 18<br />
| stat_2 = Marital Status<br />
| stat_2_value = Single<br />
| stat_3 = Occupation<br />
| stat_3_value = Refugee<br />
| stat_4 = Orientation<br />
| stat_4_value = Bisexual<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Basic Info</div>===<br />
WIP<br />
<table style="position:center;" width="75%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px;background: #ECCA67;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''LIKES''</center></div></h3><br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Stories<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Sweets<br />
: <font style="color:#ECCA67;" size="3">■</font> Dancing<br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #DFD59E;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''DISLIKES''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Authority figures<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> Direct conflict<br />
: <font style="color:#DFD59E;" size="3">■</font> <br />
<br />
<td style="vertical-align: top;font-size:9pt;font-family:Helvetica;"><h3><span class="mw-headline"><br />
<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #CACFA5;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''OTHER''</center></div></span></h3><br />
<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Alignment: Neutral Good<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Skills: Singing, dancing, acrobatics<br />
: <font style="color:#CACFA5;" size="3">■</font> Favorite Colors: Red, pink, brown<br />
<br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>===<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''I. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''II. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''III. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''IV. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
<br />
<div style="padding:0px 30px; font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">''V. WIP''</div><br />
<br />
WIP<br />
===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #BEC3BC;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Appearance & Personality</div>===<br />
Despite her heritage as a native Ala Mhigan, Lorelei manages to be both scrawny and utterly nonthreatening. Standing at a measly 5’6’’ and weighing a mere 125 ponz, she is easily mistaken for a Midlander. Her dark skin bears light freckling, and her thick, mauve-colored hair is often tied back in a ponytail. Her eyes are a distinct ruby red and her features are soft and delicate. Lorelei's dancer-like physique is free of scrapes and scars and, though far from imposing, her body does enjoy light muscle tone. She typically wears clothing that is both easy to move in and rugged enough to stand up to wear and tear, and almost always carries a ragged sword with her, which bears a chipped point, several knicks, and a broken cross guard.<br />
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Although Lorelei fails to live up to the typical Highlander in appearance, she is unmistakably one in behavior. In a word, passion exudes in everything she does: when she is happy, she is blissful; when upset, she is utterly distraught. She very often acts before thinking when particularly bothered, which often leads to reckless action. However, she is a generally cheerful extrovert, if a touch naive. Curiously, Lorelei maintains a light accent unique to Ala Mhigo despite her age. Similar to Welsh or Scottish accents, she tends to briefly roll her 'R's, stretch her vowels, and even speak with a singsong-y flow. She tries to suppress it on most occasions, but it can easily be identified when she is upset, stressed, or otherwise distracted.<br />
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