{{Infobox-character
| name = Gideon North
| image = Gideon_butllblock.png
| imagewidth = 450
| title = "I am the young master's second in all things. As long as I yet retain duties to perform, young sir, I will perform them."
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Ul'dah / Gridania
| race = Hyur
| clan = Midlander
| stat_1 = Occupation
| stat_1_value = Valet / Butler
| stat_2 = Age
| stat_2_value = 27
| stat_3 = Sexuality
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual
| stat_4 = Height
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 10 ilms
| stat_5 = Guardian
| stat_5_value = Rhalgr, the Destroyer
| stat_6 = Server
| stat_6_value = Balmung
}}
Deposed valet to a once-wealthy and distinguished Roegadyn family, and professional gentleman’s gentleman. Skilled in a great number of disciplines, and obliging in all things, with a natural inclination towards competent and dedicated servility. Very conscious of class distinction, although largely unbothered by it. Intensely loyal, fiercely principled, and dependent. Most often called by his surname.

Wears a golden pin over his breast pocket in the shape of a maple leaf.

<font style="color:#476A34;">Please note that North has taken great pains to conceal the circumstances of his departure from Ul'dah. Some knowledge of the incidents surrounding it is fine - after all, Ul'dah is a gossipy place - but unless explicitly explained by North in RP, the exact details are likely unknown to all but the most well-informed PCs. Thanks for your consideration.</font>

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: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Build:''' Lean, coltish
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Height:''' 5'10"
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Weight:''' 168
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Hair Color:''' Black

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: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Hair Style:''' Straight
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Eye Color:''' Brown
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Skintone:''' Pale
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Features:''' Immaculately-trimmed facial hair.
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Gideon North is, in many ways, the ideal steward: years of practical training - and studying of social graces and etiquette - have prepared him well for a life in service to the noblest of patrons or houses. Ever unflappable, and ever calm and polite to everyone he meets, North strives to be a model valet and assistant in all ways. He treats all strangers and passersby with the same genuine respect and deference that he would offer an assigned master - always with the perpetual knowing smile of the prepared servant.

He is loyal to a fault, though only to specific people - he seems to take a rather rigid view of what constitutes his duty and what does not; certain individuals seem to be closely associated with this. However, he appears to be slow to actually trust, and slower still to allow himself to rely on the goodwill or strengths of others.

Despite his calm, mostly emotionless demeanor, he has been known to display a mildly sarcastic streak; he has a tendency towards being briefly, dryly acerbic, and then immediately returning to his ordinary gracious and sincere demeanor, leaving most in doubt as to whether or not he was actually joking. He can be rather manipulative, though his intentions are good; he has no qualms about using others as means to further his own goals, or momentarily inconveniencing someone for the sake of what he believes to be a solution benefitting all. While not malicious, this can come off as a rather cold side of him.

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==House Aerstorn==

It was only a few short years ago that the humble House Aerstorn was established in one of the lesser manses available within Ul’dah’s stonewrought walls. Fresh from the Calamity, and determined to make a change, the Sea Wolf Fyrhaez Holskfhisyn cast off the name of his father, brought his family to Ul’dah, and through sound investments of his seafaring spoils, established a traditional family name fit for the upper class: Aerstorn… “First Maple”: signified by a golden maple tree perforated by three holes.

Fyrhaez and his wife, Niustyr, dreamed of a future where the autarkic mindsets of upper Ul’dah would be swayed to help return peace to those of all classes, that a much-missed sweetness could be subtly slipped back into the atmosphere of the city. For this, they took on the Aerstorn name; built upon the fond memories of the sugared syrups drawn from the grand trees remembered from their childhoods.

And it was in the midst of this uprooting of their lives that House Aerstorn took on a young, highly trained butler and valet to help tutor and prepare the young son of the household, Dynitar Aerstorn, for high Ul’dahn social life.

Young Gideon North took to his job with a fierce dedication, determined to do his duty in service of the family and to do credit to his teachers and training, while the young master's parents began dividing and assigning their wealth into various business ventures - aiming to make a difference among the small businesses seeking a foothold in the better-known markets, aiding commerce and making deals where necessary. The young Roegadyn grew into a fine young man, and so too did North - learning as much from the young scion as he did from North, though always ready to supply his expertise and worldly knowledge where it would help the young man set his correct course. The two became inseparable; companions to each other as much as they were bound by Gideon's profession. His loyalty to the family was unshakable, but his bond with Dynitar was something rarer - a common understanding, respect, and reliance between servant and master. Gideon lived in happy servitude, and Dynitar in contented comradeship.

The peace would not last.

==The Tree Falls==

He received the news before young Dynitar did. Both parents of the Aerstorn family had been abroad on the family's newly-mercantile galleon, crossing a strait of the Rhotano with a hold full of trade goods; meant to supply their businesses in Ul'dah with the more unusual and exotic wares that might give them an edge in the market. Their journey had been around halfway completed when the attack came - a ship flying no flags, a faster and more powerful craft than the Aerstorns'. It was over within minutes - their cannons tore through the ship, and they took all the merchant goods before leaving the ship to sink and its crew to perish in the sea.

The news passed from the lone survivor to Gideon, and at last to the young man of the household - now its only member. Dynitar isolated himself from everything, shutting himself up in his room - eating and sleeping little, lost in his own thoughts. Gideon was sick with worry, but attended to the young master as best he still could - now, more like caring for an invalid than the relationship they had shared before.

At last, Gideon received a message from the valet placement service: he had been deemed unfit to care for his master and tend to his needs, and a replacement would be sent along shortly. The new valet was curt, cold and businesslike; numb, Gideon guided him through young Dynitar's needs and ensured that he would be well prepared to care for the young master before he packed his bags and set out. Upon reaching the placement agency, he informed them that he was ready for reassignment... and his blood ran cold as they told him that he had not been dismissed.

The message had been false.

He rushed back to find the new valet gone, the valuables taken, and young Dynitar in his bed with a half-eaten meal next to him - staring lifelessly up at the ceiling, poisoned by the very comfort food Gideon had given the recipe for.

==Servant of no Master==

[[File:Gideon_grave.png|thumb|Mourning.]]After alerting the authorities to Dynitar's body - knowing full well there was little they could do - North fled Ul'dah at once. Slipping into coarse adventurer's clothes and heading for the verdant nation of Gridania, he abandoned the manse with the full intent of keeping his head low and biding his time, until he could once again slip back into Ul'dah and determine who truly was behind the fall of his House - his home...

After having received some rudimentary training in the art of the Conjurer from the Gridanian welcoming committee, he has now set out once again, steadily fitting into place a series of schemes to further his own influence and capabilities, intending to use any power or means at his disposal to uncover the secrets behind his master's fate. However, he retains his initial demeanor - beatifically assisting all those he comes into contact with, favoring them with his unshakeable loyalty briefly before fading back into the crowd.

After having received a summons of sorts from the enigmatic residents of the Waking Sands, he continues to assist them in whatever capacities they may need - though he will not allow himself to lose sight of his original goal; nor, indeed, the chance to better his skills in all ways possible. It seems as though the curious butler's course is set; the threat of the primals, the might of the Garlean Empire, or the inevitable danger his work keeps throwing him into... all of them are merely secondary objectives, compared to his quest on behalf of his master.

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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#00009C;" size="3">♥</font> Desire    <font style="color:#385E0F;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love   <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing   <font style="color:#7B3F00;" size="3">■</font> Rivalry    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">■</font> Emnity    <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">■</font> Hatred
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==Friends==

: <font style="color:#385E0F;" size="3">♥</font> - Dynitar Aerstorn (deceased NPC): North's devotion to his Roegadyn master was remarkable; a shared bond of trust between the two, a confidence and reliance without peer among the young master's social circles. Hardly a mere servant, North assumed the role of the young Aerstorn's second; backing him in any venture or course of action to the best of his ability, with little objection other than calmly dispensed advice when prudent - which the young Roegadyn always took to heart. The young master's death hit North quite hard, but - grief being another luxury he could not spare time for - he has thrown himself wholly into the pursuit of those responsible for the fall of House Aerstorn.

: <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> - Byron Iosaphonn (NPC): Meek young Hyuran member of upper-class Ul'dah, and once friend to Dynitar. Somewhat weak-willed, he dared not risk his family name or social status when scorn or distrust was cast on House Aerstorn, though was quick to offer his support in private. After Dynitar's death, he has withdrawn wholly from the sociopolitical twistings of Ul'dah, keeping mostly to his family's manse... though he worries for North's safety.

: <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> - [[Roen Deneith]]: An even-tempered Hyur woman conducting investigation into Ul'dahn corruption. Seeing a common goal between them, North has entered into cooperation with the woman; however, his servile tendencies seem to put her on edge. Being one of the first individuals North has entered into cooperation with since the passing of his master, North is still somewhat wary, but has determined her to be earnest and forthright in her intentions. He has served her in many things; even going so far as to break her out of a high-security prison cell by virtue of guile and sabotage.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> - [[Jameson Taeros]]: A noble of Ul'dah whose employ Gideon has entered into as a means of better positioning himself to achieve his own goals. While the nobleman's demeanor seems to leave a bit to be desired, Gideon finds a curious satisfaction in refusing to judge the man based on his words and actions, merely establishing his own appraisal of the man's character... and keeping it to himself. He serves the man calmly, and without objection.

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> - [[Brynnalia Callae]]: A self-interested Hyuran woman, and employee of Lord Taeros. Bears the dubious honor of having seen past Gideon's deferential front to the ulterior motives laying within, though he has in turn become aware of her true nature of self-preservation above all else, and calculated violence and sacrifice beyond the easygoing, flirtatious demeanor. The two seem to share an unsteady truce, constantly defining and redefining their statuses as threat to the other... though the dynamic of their relationship has recently changed in curious ways.

: <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> - [[Coatleque Crofte]]: An even-tempered Sultansworn, and romantic companion to Lord Taeros. Though he wishes for her to remain uninvolved in his true pursuits, perhaps for her own safety and peace of mind, her deep connections to both Taeros and Roen spell trouble on the horizon. Though he aims to ensure her safety and comfort, both by Lord Taeros's will and his own, he has somewhat resigned himself to the fact that she may be as entrenched in the deadly dance of politicos as he himself.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> - [[Kiht Jakkya]]: An earnest Miqo'te and ally of Miss Deneith. While aware that his position makes him on ostensibly opposed sides to her, she seems to have accepted Roen's word as to his trustworthiness. He assisted her as best he could from his position, and assured her of his own good intentions.

: <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> - [[Edda Eglantine]]: North's new mistress, and a placid and soft-spoken hyuran noblewoman. Though she speaks with an unflappability that rivals that of Gideon himself, her stated reasons for taking him on as valet have proved to North that she is possessed of a strong heart and mind, and he is more than happy to serve at her side. Though she dismisses his attempts to provide luxury for her regardless of setting or circumstance, he nevertheless attempts to make himself useful... though he more often finds himself called upon by the home staff rather than the lady herself. He wishes to supply her with ease and happiness, but it is becoming quite clear to him that the standard conveniences and comforts of affluence have little effect on providing her any true satisfaction.

==Foes==

: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">■</font> - The Assassin: The one directly responsible for the death of Dynitar Aerstorn. North knows they were likely simply following orders; nevertheless, this is one case in which his rationality loses out. He seeks their identity...

: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">■</font> - The Patron: The one who ultimately gave the order for House Aerstorn to be struck down. Assumed a member of Ul'dahn upper-class. Likely concealed behind a veil of Ul'dahn sociopolitic, and doubtless wealthy beyond measure, North has very little to go on, and barely any means to take any first step. Nevertheless, he seeks their identity...

: <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">■</font> - [[Nero Lazarov]]: Roen's companion, and the man by whose hand the elder Aerstorns were killed at sea. North could not forgive him, but neither could he harm the man, unwilling to thus betray Roen. He did not know how to cope with the internal conflict the man brings him, and so simply wishes never to come into contact with him, in order to avoid being forced to decide between his loyalties to his current allies and his fallen master. Having discovered his involvement in the Aerstorns' downfall, even though he was apparently ordered by an unknown third party, North refused to work further on his behalf. The tumultuous circumstances in the matter of Jameson Taeros ultimately resulted in his death, though Gideon felt little emotion at the news, as he had fought to emotionally distance himself from the man as much in hatred as in allegiance.

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===Common Rumors===

■ - "What a nice young man! A dab of that bottle of his, and a simple pile of leaves becomes a delightful luncheon. We ought to look into this 'vinaigrette' business."<br>
■ - "Posh, ain't he? Talks at e'rryone like they're worf a million gil. Dun't seem like 'e's taking the piss..."<br>
■ - "Ah, the healer I've seen around. A good fellow, but rather... curious, don't you think? He doesn't seem to appreciate anyone looking at his face for too long..."

===Uncommon Rumors===

■ - "Oh, he certainly pays lip service and does his studies, but he's not healing out of devotion to those elementals of theirs. He's after something, I'm sure, and I hope for his sake it's something within mortal reach."<br>
■ - "Fella reminds me of a - you know, what're they called, sword-canes. Blade hidden in a walkingstick. All nice, dignity and elegance on the outside, but there's something nasty hidden under all that, mark my words..."

===Rare Rumors===

■ - "Bloody spook's going mad. Talks to himself out in the gardens, and in Roega tongue at that! Stay well clear of that one. Some things just aren't worth the trouble."<br>
■ - "Nice enough man, but inquire after his own well-being and the walls go up like (snap) that. S'pose he's not one to let other folks get concerned over him... or maybe he just doesn't trust anyone."

===Player Character Rumors===

■ - "I have brought much trouble and grief to Mister North. He has only repaid me with kindness and counsel. I will forever be trying to balance this tipped scale." -- [[Roen Deneith]]

■ - "A perfect gentleman. Master Taeros has no idea the type of man he has employed. I do. We both serve in our own capacity. I only hope Mister North does not look down upon me for mine own role." -- [[Coatleque Crofte]]

■ - "Nice guy. Looks fancy. Kinda like a mimic does... at first." -- [[Five Reflections]]

■ - "A fine man, I am sure. A man of measurable value. But far too elusive for his own well-being." -- [[Banquo|Brandt Wintfrydsyn?]]

■ - “It would be wise of you to not inquire too much about the man to me – let alone to anyone else. Do have caution.” - [[Edda Eglantine]]

■ - "North? Who is askin'? All I can say is that the man has a talent fer findin' himself in dangerous predicaments like none other. Keepin' me busy tryin' tae look out fer him. But... he's also worth the trouble." -- [[Brynnalia Callae]]

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===You might know Mr. North if...===

-You spent time among the upper-class in Ul'dah<br>
-You follow the social webs of Ul'dahn wealthy<br>
-You have a mercantile presence in either Ul'dah or Limsa Lominsa, with potential for Aerstorn investments<br>
-You spent time in Gridania, particularly at the Conjurer's Guild or around Ursandel's domain<br>
-You or your family ever required the services of a valet placement organization or academy<br>
-You are known for particular skill in investigative or information-gathering ability, especially regarding crimes of foul play<br>

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===Passive===

The Blue Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUWbGIkWO-Y<br>
Possente amor mi chiama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RybU-no7VEM<br>
The Daily Grind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jJxQHrcmv4

===Battle===

Brotherswing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_874GjbUII

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Skype: wordsmithrefl<br>
Forums: Banquo Viaquo

2014-11-08T06:44:49Z

Banquo Viaquo:

Gideon North

2014-11-02T02:40:07Z

Banquo Viaquo: /* History */

{{Infobox-character
| name = Gideon North
| image = North_def1.png
| imagewidth = 450
| title = "I am the young master's second in all things. As long as I yet retain duties to perform, young sir, I will perform them."
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Ul'dah / Gridania
| race = Hyur
| clan = Midlander
| stat_1 = Occupation
| stat_1_value = Valet / Butler
| stat_2 = Age
| stat_2_value = 27
| stat_3 = Sexuality
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual
| stat_4 = Height
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 10 ilms
| stat_5 = Guardian
| stat_5_value = Rhalgr, the Destroyer
| stat_6 = Server
| stat_6_value = Balmung
}}
Deposed valet to a once-wealthy and distinguished Roegadyn family, and professional gentleman’s gentleman. Skilled in a great number of disciplines, and obliging in all things, with a natural inclination towards competent and dedicated servility. Very conscious of class distinction, although largely unbothered by it. Intensely loyal, fiercely principled, and dependent. Most often called by his surname.

Wears a golden pin over his breast pocket in the shape of a maple leaf.

<font style="color:#476A34;">Please note that North has taken great pains to conceal the circumstances of his departure from Ul'dah. Some knowledge of the incidents surrounding it is fine - after all, Ul'dah is a gossipy place - but unless explicitly explained by North in RP, the exact details are likely unknown to all but the most well-informed PCs. Thanks for your consideration.</font>

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: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Build:''' Lean, coltish
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Height:''' 5'10"
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Weight:''' 168
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Hair Color:''' Black

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: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Hair Style:''' Straight
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Eye Color:''' Brown
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Skintone:''' Pale
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Features:''' Immaculately-trimmed facial hair.
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Gideon North is, in many ways, the ideal steward: years of practical training - and studying of social graces and etiquette - have prepared him well for a life in service to the noblest of patrons or houses. Ever unflappable, and ever calm and polite to everyone he meets, North strives to be a model valet and assistant in all ways. He treats all strangers and passersby with the same genuine respect and deference that he would offer an assigned master - always with the perpetual knowing smile of the prepared servant.

He is loyal to a fault, though only to specific people - he seems to take a rather rigid view of what constitutes his duty and what does not; certain individuals seem to be closely associated with this. However, he appears to be slow to actually trust, and slower still to allow himself to rely on the goodwill or strengths of others.

Despite his calm, mostly emotionless demeanor, he has been known to display a mildly sarcastic streak; he has a tendency towards being briefly, dryly acerbic, and then immediately returning to his ordinary gracious and sincere demeanor, leaving most in doubt as to whether or not he was actually joking. He can be rather manipulative, though his intentions are good; he has no qualms about using others as means to further his own goals, or momentarily inconveniencing someone for the sake of what he believes to be a solution benefitting all. While not malicious, this can come off as a rather cold side of him.

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==House Aerstorn==

It was only a few short years ago that the humble House Aerstorn was established in one of the lesser manses available within Ul’dah’s stonewrought walls. Fresh from the Calamity, and determined to make a change, the Sea Wolf Fyrhaez Holskfhisyn cast off the name of his father, brought his family to Ul’dah, and through sound investments of his seafaring spoils, established a traditional family name fit for the upper class: Aerstorn… “First Maple”: signified by a golden maple tree perforated by three holes.

Fyrhaez and his wife, Niustyr, dreamed of a future where the autarkic mindsets of upper Ul’dah would be swayed to help return peace to those of all classes, that a much-missed sweetness could be subtly slipped back into the atmosphere of the city. For this, they took on the Aerstorn name; built upon the fond memories of the sugared syrups drawn from the grand trees remembered from their childhoods.

And it was in the midst of this uprooting of their lives that House Aerstorn took on a young, highly trained butler and valet to help tutor and prepare the young son of the household, Dynitar Aerstorn, for high Ul’dahn social life.

Young Gideon North took to his job with a fierce dedication, determined to do his duty in service of the family and to do credit to his teachers and training, while the young master's parents began dividing and assigning their wealth into various business ventures - aiming to make a difference among the small businesses seeking a foothold in the better-known markets, aiding commerce and making deals where necessary. The young Roegadyn grew into a fine young man, and so too did North - learning as much from the young scion as he did from North, though always ready to supply his expertise and worldly knowledge where it would help the young man set his correct course. The two became inseparable; companions to each other as much as they were bound by Gideon's profession. His loyalty to the family was unshakable, but his bond with Dynitar was something rarer - a common understanding, respect, and reliance between servant and master. Gideon lived in happy servitude, and Dynitar in contented comradeship.

The peace would not last.

==The Tree Falls==

He received the news before young Dynitar did. Both parents of the Aerstorn family had been abroad on the family's newly-mercantile galleon, crossing a strait of the Rhotano with a hold full of trade goods; meant to supply their businesses in Ul'dah with the more unusual and exotic wares that might give them an edge in the market. Their journey had been around halfway completed when the attack came - a ship flying no flags, a faster and more powerful craft than the Aerstorns'. It was over within minutes - their cannons tore through the ship, and they took all the merchant goods before leaving the ship to sink and its crew to perish in the sea.

The news passed from the lone survivor to Gideon, and at last to the young man of the household - now its only member. Dynitar isolated himself from everything, shutting himself up in his room - eating and sleeping little, lost in his own thoughts. Gideon was sick with worry, but attended to the young master as best he still could - now, more like caring for an invalid than the relationship they had shared before.

At last, Gideon received a message from the valet placement service: he had been deemed unfit to care for his master and tend to his needs, and a replacement would be sent along shortly. The new valet was curt, cold and businesslike; numb, Gideon guided him through young Dynitar's needs and ensured that he would be well prepared to care for the young master before he packed his bags and set out. Upon reaching the placement agency, he informed them that he was ready for reassignment... and his blood ran cold as they told him that he had not been dismissed.

The message had been false.

He rushed back to find the new valet gone, the valuables taken, and young Dynitar in his bed with a half-eaten meal next to him - staring lifelessly up at the ceiling, poisoned by the very comfort food Gideon had given the recipe for.

==Servant of no Master==

[[File:Gideon_grave.png|thumb|Mourning.]]After alerting the authorities to Dynitar's body - knowing full well there was little they could do - North fled Ul'dah at once. Slipping into coarse adventurer's clothes and heading for the verdant nation of Gridania, he abandoned the manse with the full intent of keeping his head low and biding his time, until he could once again slip back into Ul'dah and determine who truly was behind the fall of his House - his home...

After having received some rudimentary training in the art of the Conjurer from the Gridanian welcoming committee, he has now set out once again, steadily fitting into place a series of schemes to further his own influence and capabilities, intending to use any power or means at his disposal to uncover the secrets behind his master's fate. However, he retains his initial demeanor - beatifically assisting all those he comes into contact with, favoring them with his unshakeable loyalty briefly before fading back into the crowd.

After having received a summons of sorts from the enigmatic residents of the Waking Sands, he continues to assist them in whatever capacities they may need - though he will not allow himself to lose sight of his original goal; nor, indeed, the chance to better his skills in all ways possible. It seems as though the curious butler's course is set; the threat of the primals, the might of the Garlean Empire, or the inevitable danger his work keeps throwing him into... all of them are merely secondary objectives, compared to his quest on behalf of his master.

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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#00009C;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#385E0F;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love   <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing   <font style="color:#7B3F00;" size="3">■</font> Rivalry    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">■</font> Emnity    <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">■</font> Hatred
<br>

==Friends==

: <font style="color:#385E0F;" size="3">♥</font> - Dynitar Aerstorn (deceased NPC): North's devotion to his Roegadyn master was remarkable; a shared bond of trust between the two, a confidence and reliance without peer among the young master's social circles. Hardly a mere servant, North assumed the role of the young Aerstorn's second; backing him in any venture or course of action to the best of his ability, with little objection other than calmly dispensed advice when prudent - which the young Roegadyn always took to heart. The young master's death hit North quite hard, but - grief being another luxury he could not spare time for - he has thrown himself wholly into the pursuit of those responsible for the fall of House Aerstorn.

: <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> - Byron Iosaphonn (NPC): Meek young Hyuran member of upper-class Ul'dah, and once friend to Dynitar. Somewhat weak-willed, he dared not risk his family name or social status when scorn or distrust was cast on House Aerstorn, though was quick to offer his support in private. After Dynitar's death, he has withdrawn wholly from the sociopolitical twistings of Ul'dah, keeping mostly to his family's manse... though he worries for North's safety.

: <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> - [[Roen Deneith]]: An even-tempered Hyur woman conducting investigation into Ul'dahn corruption. Seeing a common goal between them, North has entered into cooperation with the woman; however, his servile tendencies seem to put her on edge. Being one of the first individuals North has entered into cooperation with since the passing of his master, North is still somewhat wary, but has determined her to be earnest and forthright in her intentions.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> - [[Jameson Taeros]]: A noble of Ul'dah whose employ Gideon has entered into as a means of better positioning himself to achieve his own goals. While the nobleman's demeanor seems to leave a bit to be desired, Gideon finds a curious satisfaction in refusing to judge the man based on his words and actions, merely establishing his own appraisal of the man's character... and keeping it to himself. He serves the man calmly, and without objection.

==Foes==

: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">■</font> - The Assassin: The one directly responsible for the death of Dynitar Aerstorn. North knows they were likely simply following orders; nevertheless, this is one case in which his rationality loses out. He seeks their identity...

: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">■</font> - The Patron: The one who ultimately gave the order for House Aerstorn to be struck down. Assumed a member of Ul'dahn upper-class. Likely concealed behind a veil of Ul'dahn sociopolitic, and doubtless wealthy beyond measure, North has very little to go on, and barely any means to take any first step. Nevertheless, he seeks their identity...

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===Common Rumors===

■ - "What a nice young man! A dab of that bottle of his, and a simple pile of leaves becomes a delightful luncheon. We ought to look into this 'vinaigrette' business."<br>
■ - "Posh, ain't he? Talks at e'rryone like they're worf a million gil. Dun't seem like 'e's taking the piss..."<br>
■ - "Ah, the healer I've seen around. A good fellow, but rather... curious, don't you think? He doesn't seem to appreciate anyone looking at his face for too long..."

===Uncommon Rumors===

■ - "Oh, he certainly pays lip service and does his studies, but he's not healing out of devotion to those elementals of theirs. He's after something, I'm sure, and I hope for his sake it's something within mortal reach."<br>
■ - "Fella reminds me of a - you know, what're they called, sword-canes. Blade hidden in a walkingstick. All nice, dignity and elegance on the outside, but there's something nasty hidden under all that, mark my words..."

===Rare Rumors===

■ - "Bloody spook's going mad. Talks to himself out in the gardens, and in Roega tongue at that! Stay well clear of that one. Some things just aren't worth the trouble."<br>
■ - "Nice enough man, but inquire after his own well-being and the walls go up like (snap) that. S'pose he's not one to let other folks get concerned over him... or maybe he just doesn't trust anyone."

===Player Character Rumors===

■ - "Well spoken with impeccable manners. I rarely make note of such things, except it is impossible not to do so around Mister North. I suspect there is something more beneath that polished veneer, although I believe him to be earnest in his current goals. I hope I can help him." -- [[Roen Deneith]]

■ - "A perfect gentleman. Master Taeros has no idea the type of man he has employed. I do. We both serve in our own capacity. I only hope Mister North does not look down upon me for mine own role." -- [[Coatleque Crofte]]

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===You might know Mr. North if...===

-You spent time among the upper-class in Ul'dah<br>
-You follow the social webs of Ul'dahn wealthy<br>
-You have a mercantile presence in either Ul'dah or Limsa Lominsa, with potential for Aerstorn investments<br>
-You spent time in Gridania, particularly at the Conjurer's Guild or around Ursandel's domain<br>
-You or your family ever required the services of a valet placement organization or academy<br>
-You are known for particular skill in investigative or information-gathering ability, especially regarding crimes of foul play<br>

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===Passive===

The Blue Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUWbGIkWO-Y<br>
Possente amor mi chiama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RybU-no7VEM<br>
The Daily Grind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jJxQHrcmv4

===Battle===

Brotherswing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_874GjbUII

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Coatleque Crofte

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| image = Coatleque_Crofte_3.jpg
| imagewidth = 250px
| imageheight =
| gender = Female
| citizenship = Ul'Dah
| race = Hyur
| clan = Highlander
| stat_1 = Age
| stat_1_value = 23
| stat_2 = Marital Status
| stat_2_value = Vulnerable
| stat_3 = Occupation
| stat_3_value = Paladin, Armorer & Blacksmith
| stat_4 = Height/Weight
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms, 8 ilms / 150 ponz
| stat_5 = Nicknames
| stat_5_value = "CC", Lady Crofte
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'''Coatleque Crofte''' (pronounced cottl-ee-kay) is, by her knowledge, the only remaining survivor of her
fishing village from the north. Her life has been hard since the Calamity, but she is slowly working to piece it
back together and raise her station.

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''General Demeanor''</div>==

Coatleque tries to appear and act like a proper lady at all times. She will almost always be in uniform as this
is the only symbol she has of her current station in society. To the common man she can easily fit the role of
a knight, but to a true aristocrat her sometimes rough mannerisms and verbal slip-ups are blatantly clear. She
is still the daughter of a fisherman after all.

While on duty her purpose is clear. She acts with respect and exudes the authoritative presence one would expect
of the Sultansworn. She will avoid idle banter as well and only interject if she has a relevant point to make.
Otherwise, business is business.

On the chance that you catch her off of duty, she is shy and awkward socially. Having to see everyone else's
lives play out before her on a daily bases, she often forgets to have her own. Since taking up her mantle as the
public face of the Sultansworn she has begun to open up more socially, however.

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Education / Job History''</div>==

[[File:Coatleque_Crofte_4.jpg|250px|left]]

- See Background for more detail -

Behind all her pretense, Coatleque has a rather sharp mind. While she started off with nothing due to her
upbringing, the eventual life she was forced into brought great opportunity for her to learn. She taught
herself to read and write in her time alone, learned a few sensual arts such as massage, and how to speak
to the cultural elite of the city. Granted, not much of this helps in her current profession. She is no
expert, by far, but does retain basic knowledge of things she was exposed to in the brothel.

She knows the basics of conjuration as her first inclination upon gaining her freedom was to help others. She
met her dear friend Jancis Milburga during this time and the two became inseparable. Unfortunately she just
wasn't able to grasp some of the gentler concepts and decided to leave.

Taking up a sword, she joined the Brass Blades. She knew them as the ones who freed her from a life of forced
servitude. They knew her as the high-class whore some of them often visited years before. Unable to gain an
onze of respect among the wolves, she left to end the bullying if nothing else.

With nowhere else to turn she found herself registering at the Gladiator's guild with the mind of meeting a
quick death in the Colosseum. It turned out she had picked up the sword rather well. Very well in fact, and
quickly gained both respect and station. With new-found purpose in life and a talent she could exploit,
she did not hesitate to swear her life in service of the Sultana when given the chance. Now a member of the
Sultansworn elite, she spends her time protecting Her Grace while trying to keep the peace between her other
investigations.

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Spirituality''</div>==

A firm believer in the Twelve, Coatleque relies on them for strength and guidance. She will not push her
beliefs on others however. She simply does not understand how some could so blatantly ignore the truths that
she feels are so evident in the world around her.

She used to pray to Menphina the most, in private, as she felt she has committed some slight against the
Lover which had placed a curse upon her life that dooms any meaningful relationship to fail or be ripped from her.
Recently, she has adopted Rhalgr, the god of her homeland, as her patron. This was spurred on by her most
recent relationship failure, as well as the death of a close friend. These events made her realize she can
no longer remain on neutral ground where politics and justice collide.

She is also closely tied to Nymeia, whom she believes places portents of things to come in the dreams of
those who are destined to change them.

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Combat - Views & Behavior''</div>==

[[File:250px-Coatleque Crofte 2.png|200px|right]]

Coatleque will carry her longsword by her side while on duty. It is kept sharp, well oiled, and can be drawn
at a moment's notice. She will use this sword both single and two-handed as necessary, favoring either quick
defense or strong offense. She carries her shield only if brought into a campaign where a larger battle is assured.
She has no love for war, however, and will avoid mass conflicts when possible.

Her mastery of the longsword is what one would expect from the elite of Ul'dah, though she is certainly no grandmaster
swordsman. While she shows good form and technique, she tires quickly and makes more glaring mistakes the longer a
fight goes on.

When fighting one-handed she will favor a semi-defensive approach with the aim to lock blades and disarm. When double-gripping her sword, she will favor a more offensive flowing style that uses momentum to maximize damage and force her opponent to dodge rather than counter. In either case, it is clear her combat is derived from a brute force live-or-die approach rather than the dextrous mock-combat fencing style.

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Healing and Aether - Views & Abilities''</div>==

While it is true that Coatleque has some minor training in Conjuration, she was never very adept at the concept.
She finds it hard to focus, especially in times of stress, which is not a particularly good trait for someone
attempting to heal others. She does know how to heal and even to raise. The former is very taxing on her, while
the latter will leave her exhausted to the point of being momentarily incapacitated.

Her ability to use aether is otherwise unaffected. Her Paladin training has shown that she is able to channel the
required aether through herself as if it were second nature. Defensive spells and offensive sword skills she can
use with ease. Her difficulty stems from when another person is her target.

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Background''</div>==
====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">(In Character)</div>====

Coatleque is not wont to talk of her past history to people she doesn't know. You would be better off winning
her trust first. Otherwise, if hard-pressed she may anger and simply leave.

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">(Out of Character)</div>====

Coatleque is from a remote fishing village at the Southern tip of Ala'Mhigo. Born after the empire's invasion,
this technically makes her Garlean if not for location. Built on the coast, of little importance, they eked
out a meager existence far from any city. She was a typical country girl, the daughter of a fisherman, with
no special skills or talents. Her parents were in the process of arranging her to be given away to the miller's
son. A quiet life she was honestly looking forward to.

When Dalamud came raining down, a rather large chunk landed in the ocean off their coast. The resulting
tidal wave destroyed the village and swept away a majority of its inhabitants. She was only 17 at the time.
The remnants of the coast were soon raided by brigands from the mountains looking to make quick coin off the
salvage. What few villagers remained were captured. The men were either put to the sword or pressed into
service. The women did not fair so well.

Carted off in rags, they were taken by cover of night to Ul'dah and sold to one of the more high-class
brothels of the under-ground. For three long years she served all manner of clients under fear of torture
or death. Each night spent crying out to Menphina for deliverance. Eventually, as all people who think
they are more influential than they really are do, the owner angered a very important client who was also
a member of the Syndicate. Soon after, the Brass Blades swept through the establishment in a false-front raid
to "expose slave trafficking". Coatleque escaped during the chaos as many of the courtesans fled.

She spent the next two years bettering herself and learning to fight. She has a mind for revenge against
the brigands that raided her village so many years ago. But she would also like to find any others that may
have survived, especially her family whom she has had no word of for these long five years. She has no interest
in going back, however. She knows there is nothing for her there. She has embraced her life as a citizen of
Ul'dah - even as she prepares to take her oath to lay down her life for the Sultana.

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Relationships''</div>==
====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">Family & Personal Life</div>====

Her family was either killed by the tidal wave that destroyed her village, or captured by brigands in the wake
of the Calamity. She has not heard from anyone in over five years and has all but given up hope of contacting them.

Coatleque appears to be all business on the outside. She will rarely joke, dresses conservatively, and does
not show much outward emotion. Inside, however, she considers her friends very dear to her. She values life and
treats all with the respect they show themselves to deserve.

She is attracted to strength and confidence. She needs to be assured she will be safe and protected, but not
coddled and sheltered. While her recent past has forced her to bed both men and women, she would say the latter was
not her choice. She longs for the life she was denied, to marry and raise her own family away from the bustle and
dangers of city life.

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">People She Knows</div>====

[[File:cc_hs_croft.png|50px|right]]
This is a fairly exhaustive list of everyone that Coatleque knows in-game. I only add names to this list if more than two words have ever been said between her and them. If your name is not here and you think it should be, please send me a PM or a tell in-game. Coatleque knows so many people now, I may have just forgotten to add you!

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<th colspan="2">Key:</th>
<tr>
<td>☩</td>
<td style="border-right: solid black 1px; padding-right: 5px;">Sultansworn</td>
<td>⚔</td>
<td style="border-right: solid black 1px; padding-right: 5px;">Other Law Enforcement</td>
<td>⚖</td>
<td style="border-right: solid black 1px; padding-right: 5px;">Immortal Flame</td>
<td>⚓</td>
<td style="border-right: solid black 1px; padding-right: 5px;">Maelstrom</td>
<td>⚕</td>
<td style="border-right: solid black 1px; padding-right: 5px;">Twin Adder</td>
<td><font style="color: #DC143C">&hearts;</font></td>
<td style="border-right: solid black 1px; padding-right: 5px;">Love Interest</td>
<td><font style="color: #FF00FF">&hearts;</font></td>
<td style="border-right: solid black 1px; padding-right: 5px;">Sexual Tension</td>
<td><font style="color: #4B0082">&hearts;</font></td>
<td style="border-right: solid black 1px; padding-right: 5px;">Platonic</td>
<td><font style="color: #FF0000">☹</font></td>
<td style="border-right: solid black 1px; padding-right: 5px;">Poor Standing</td>
<td>☠</td>
<td>Deceased</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Alabrous Tane]]<br/>☠ <font style="color: #FF0000">☹</font> <font style="color: #FF00FF">&hearts;</font></div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
A thoroughly despicable man, and shadow of Coatleque's past. He knew things about her she would rather have kept hidden. The man was often found in Pearl Lane surrounded by his girls, or making a fool of himself in the Quicksand. He was murdered in front of Coatleque one night when they were supposed to be having dinner to 'catch up' with each other. Her feelings on his death are torn between apathy and guilt as she feels it was her fault he let his guard down.</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Anelia Sadowyn]]<br/>☩</div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
[[File:cc_hs_sado.png|50px|right]]
The Azure Falcon of Carteneau plains. Anelia is a devout paladin and one of Coatleque's shield brethren in the Order. The two have had some disagreements over matters of duty and honour in the past, but it is clear that they hold great respect for one another. Coatleque reveres the veteran Sworn for her bravery against the Empire and hopes to one day be half the swordsman Anelia is.</td>
</tr>

<tr style="background: #D0D0D0;">
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Askier Mergrey]]<br/>⚖</div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
Explosives expert for the Immortal Flames' Red Wings. Coatleque knows of his past criminal background from her own briefings, but is content to allow the Flames to deal with him now. His overly lax attitude regarding weapons restrictions in secure areas leaves her distrustful of him.</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Aya Foxheart]]<br/><font style="color: #4B0082">&hearts;</font></div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
[[File:cc_hs_aya.png|50px|right]]
The always lovely bar maid of the Quicksand. The nights she is working just seem to pass too quickly. She never did tell Coatleque her last name, so the Knight simply calls her Miss Aya. Her constant kindness towards the Knight has caused Coatleque to take pause. She considers her a friend now, more than an acquaintance, and would try to keep her at length from the troubles of the city. The words Aya has offered as well as the quiet tea times they share have allowed Coatleque to relax on occasion, and take stock of what is truly important to her.</td>
</tr>

<tr style="background: #D0D0D0;">
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Bartolomeo Filangieri]]<br/>⚔ ⚖</div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
[[File:cc_hs_bart.png|50px|right]]
Bartolomeo was the first of her comrades she was assigned to work with. Together they served the Harbingers of Dawn, though only briefly. Since their departure, Bartolomeo has been rather aloof. Recently, Ser Filangieri has decided to leave the Order of the Sultansworn over matters of personal honor. Coatleque does not agree with his decision, but holds no ill feelings against him.</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Brynnalia Callae]]<br/></div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
A raven-haired Bard that Coatleque had the <i>utmost</i> pleasure of meeting one night when forced to make contact with Alabrous Tane. While the two had butted heads at one time over Coatleque's love life, since the murder of Alabrous the woman has shown a little more sympathy towards the knight when she saw Coatleque's genuine sorrow over the man. Since then, Crofte has learned that Miss Callae also works for the monetarists.</td>
</tr>

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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Erik Mynhier]]<br/>☩ ⚖</div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
A man of no small renown, Coatleque only knows about him from the rumours and hearsay of others. He has recently returned after some ordeal and is ready to take up his prior mantle as Captain in the Immortal Flames, and as a fellow Sultansworn.</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Fio Arasgain]]<br/>⚓</div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
First introduced as Fiona, then later as Fio. Coatleque is not sure what to make of her... him... at this point. What she knows is that Fio is a member of the Maelstrom, and maybe even some sort of undercover operative. He seems to take his work to the serious extreme, as is apparent from his recent change of appearance. The two share a distaste for the Brass Blades, though Fio is much more vocal about it.</td>
</tr>

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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Franz Renatus]]<br/></div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
An apparently Ishgardian mercenary who Coatleque first met when she separated his fist from Natalie Mcbeef's face in the Quicksand. She knows next to nothing of the man personally, but after recent events he seems to be much more docile, even civilized. They occasionally trade words in the Quicksand.</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Gharen Wolfsong]]<br/>⚔</div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
Free Paladin, and member of the Ala'Mhigan resistance. Coatleque's dealings with him have, to date, been through his sister Roen. He seems an honorable man. Despite the rumors circulating him, Coatleque has shown him as much respect as her position allows. She finds his accent to be comforting as she does not hear Ala'Mhigan as often as she would like around Ul'dah.</td>
</tr>

<tr style="background: #D0D0D0;">
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Gus Pumpkinweed]]<br/></div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
The fast talking owner of the Piquant Pumpkin. Coatleque met him when she chased off a street rat who was harassing his business dealings outside the Quicksand. He was so impressed that he offered her a job providing security. She hesitantly accepted, more so that she can keep herself busy when not on active duty, than for the pay (which she often neglects to collect).</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Ha'uruh Nunh]]<br/></div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
A friend of Ser Warren Castille. Coatleque helped Warren search for him when he mysteriously disappeared into Coerthas while chasing Seimei Ikari. After an unexpected and open conversation behind the Quicksand, Coatleque thought she had some common ground with the man. Unfortunately, certain other events have left her questioning his sense of honour. While she can understand his reasons, she is loathe to condone them. Their current relationship is strained at best.</td>
</tr>

<tr style="background: #D0D0D0;">
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Jameson Taeros]]<br/><font style="color: #FF00FF">&hearts;</font></div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
[[File:cs_hs_taer.png|50px|right]]
A personal servant of the Syndicate and man of no small power in Ul'dah. Coatleque has been sure to tread lightly around this man, all the while attempting to gain some measure of trust from him. While others find him insufferable, she at least is able to speak to him on his own level, as a nobleman of the City-State. She would not go so far as to trust the man, but neither is she able to discount the few good things he has done for Ul'dah. Having been forced to work with him on a closer level lately, she can no longer deny the extent of the power he wields within the Sultanate.</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Jancis Milburga]]<br/><font style="color: #4B0082;">&hearts;</font> ⚓</div></td>
<td style="padding: 2px 5px;">
[[File:cc_hs_jan.png|50px|right]]
Coatleque met Jancis in Gridania just after the Knight had left Ul'dah to take up Conjuration. She was at first a fellow student, though already more advanced, and later became a close friend. Coatleque trusted her and eventually they became like sisters. Unfortunately, Crofte was unable to show nearly the same prowess at healing and decided to leave and return to Ul'dah. They continue to remain in contact, however. While Coatleque is busy with her duties in Thanalan, Jancis continues to roam Eorzea freely offering help to others. The two still cross paths whenever they can to trade news and stories.</td>
</tr>

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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Jenzi Einzig]]<br/><font style="color: #FF0000">☹</font></div></td>
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A mysterious girl who always wears facial coverings. Coatleque has a poor opinion of the woman due to certain events in their past, but cannot ignore her duties as a Paladin. When the girl contacted her asking for help, the Knight hesitantly agreed. In exchange for protection, Jenzi has agreed to be another contact for Ser Crofte to use for information.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Kage Kiryuu]]<br/>☩</div></td>
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Kage was one of the Sultansworn who were under suspension pending an investigation into charges levied after the Nanawa mine incident. He was instrumental in tracking down The Rose and obtaining a redacted statement of Roen's spy allegations. While Coatleque's opinion of the man is still not very high due to their past dealings with each other, she is glad to have been able to help end his suspension and welcomes her shield brother back to the Order.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Kale Aideron]]<br/>⚔</div></td>
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One of the personal hands of Lord Lolorito on the streets of Ul'dah. Kale is a proud and upstanding Monetarist loyalist whom Coatleque has had the pleasure of speaking to on numerous occasions. The two share a surprising amount of ideals when it comes to the welfare of their City, but differ entirely on how things should be accomplished. He has given her needed insight into the Monetarist's and she has tried to be as forthcoming with her Royalist views. For what it is worth, she would trust him at her back.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Kahn'a Od'hilkas]]<br/>⚖</div></td>
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An Immortal Flame and second in command of the Red wings division. Coatleque has worked with him on occasion, most recently when a Garlean terrorist attempted to poison the city state of Ul'dah and assassinate the Sultana. She knows little of the man's personal life, but has great respect for him professionally and will trust his judgement.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Koporo Aporo]]<br/>☩</div></td>
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A Sultansworn in training. Koporo currently serves under Kage Kiryuu. Coatleque sees him as impatient and short-fused. His anger seems to speak before his better judgement when conflict begins to escalate around him. Coatleque has tried lending her hand to Kage's mentoring to try and guide Ser Aporo down a more diplomatic path.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Leanne Delphium]]<br/></div></td>
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A young Miqo'te adventurer not from Ul'dah. She seems to wander the length and breadth of Eorzea and pops-up unexpectedly from time to time. Coatleque first saw her at the Grindstone where she was the first competitor to ever enter (and win) with a bow. While not much older than Leanne, Coatleque feels partly responsible to protect the girl from the seedier parts of the City whenever she is in Thanalan; Even if she does not know her very well personally.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Natalie Mcbeef]]<br/>☠ ☩ <font style="color: #4B0082;">&hearts;</font></div></td>
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Never before was there a more perfect example of comedic tragedy such as Natalie Mcbeef. The Miqo'te was a walking disaster with a good heart who Nymeia conspired against almost daily. While the two of them had begun their relationship in bitter conflict, over the course of their work they had grown to respect each other for the roles they each played in the security of the city-state. Natalie was eventually killed in action during a botched raid on La Noscean soil. Coatleque feels partly responsible as she was present to try and avoid that very thing from happening. No matter what people may think about Natalie Mcbeef, Coatleque will stand and defend her as a virtuous and upstanding Sultansworn who gave her life to protect the Sultanate.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Nero Lazarov]]<br/></div></td>
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A gentleman of fortune from Limsa Lominsa that Coatleque met through her friend Roen Deneith. The Knight has been trying to gather information on him for Roen's sake. She knows they are working together against the Monetarist Jameson Taeros, and would spare Roen being double-crossed by apparent allies yet again. All she knows so far is that he is a well-known and ruthless businessman in the lower city.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Nyalie Lihzeh]]<br/>☩</div></td>
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One of the older Sworn, and a lieutenant. Nyalie tends to avoid direct confrontation, preferring her role as requisitions officer and maintaining the palace armory. She still keeps her sword arm, however, and is always willing to help should need arise.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Obsidian Hornet]]<br/></div></td>
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A rather elegant and refined Roegadyn woman. She has recently put her trust in the abilities of Ser Crofte to help keep her family from further harm. Trust that Coatleque assures her is not misplaced, and has gone so far as to wager her own life in exchange for.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Oscare Iono]]<br/>⚓</div></td>
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A dark and brooding Highlander and expert with the bow. Coatleque knows little of this man, but sees him around quite often. He takes strong offense to the properness of her speech, becoming quite irate whenever she refers to him as Master, or almost any other title.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Osric Melkire]]<br/>⚖</div></td>
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Chief Flame Sergeant of the Immortal Flames. Coatleque traded her assistance to him for information in another investigation. Since then, Ser Melkire has been held under duress by a madman. He was complicit to multiple attacks against Ul'dah. While Coatleque understands the man's reasoning, she cannot condone his actions. For her part, she will let the Immortal Flames handle justice of their own.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Otto Vann]]<br/><font style="color: #FF00FF;">&hearts;</font></div></td>
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A wealthy merchant and clothing designer who has made himself a name in Ul'dah. He seems to respect the Knight and always stops to greet her when they pass. She helped him resolve an issue regarding some stolen pants, and in return he made her an exquisite white dress which she wears now whenever possible. More recently, Otto has begun to dote upon her more with gifts of fine clothing, food, and drink. Others have looked at this in a negative light, while she is unsure what to think of it herself and consistently tries to downplay these advances. His constant flatteries are slowly beginning to play on her emotions.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Roen Deneith]]<br/><font style="color: #4B0082;">&hearts;</font> ☩</div></td>
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[[File:cc_hs_roen.png|50px|right]]
An Ala'Mhigan born Garlean who has left her heritage behind. Roen has been hunted unceasingly by her father, and recently has been acquitted of treason charges by Coatleque with the help of Natalie Mcbeef and others. During Roen's imprisonment, Coatleque was her personal gaoler and attended her every morning and evening. Coatleque would speak with her often at night, first to try and distract the woman from her troubles, but then later out of her own curiosity as the two grew closer. Out of this a friendship has blossomed. Coatleque would stand with her new shield sister against whatever threatens her on the horizon.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Sarial Hawke]]<br/>⚔</div></td>
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A free paladin and gladiator often seen wandering around Ul'dah. The Highlander sems to have taken an interest in Coatleque. While the Knight is reluctant to return such interest, she does consider Sarial a friend.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[S'honji "Hayakawa" Nunh]]<br/></div></td>
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A self proclaimed master thief and Free Paladin, Coatleque doesn't know what to believe about S'Honji. His overly flirtatious nature combined with rumors she hears from other women around Ul'dah leave her believing he is nothing more than an overly fanciful story teller.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Seimei Ikari]]<br/><font style="color: #FF0000">☹</font></div></td>
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A Miqo'te woman whom was previously set to wed Ser Warren Castille. For unknown reasons, the two had parted long ago. Coatleque helped Warren search Coerthas for her when she disappeared suddenly. Since then she has come back into Warren's life and the two have been competing for his affections. Warren chose his former love in the end. Coatleque does not trust her intentions and believes she will only hurt Warren again.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Tasa Rhyzul]]<br/><font style="color: #4B0082;">&hearts;</font> ⚓</div></td>
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A strong, stoic Elezen whom Coatleque met while assisting the Harbingers. Coatleque quickly found herself drawn to the woman's confident attitude. Their relationship had a few quick ups and downs, but with Coatleque's promotion her work has conspired to keep the two apart. They remain good friends however, and the Knight still looks up to the older woman's mothering influence in her life.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Val Nunh]]<br/></div></td>
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Not so much a friend as an acquaintance. Coatleque knows next to nothing about him, save what she unfortunately has to overhear when in the same room. Her first impression was of him and another member discussing their many visits to the brothels of Ul'dah - a conversation which has left her with distaste for them both.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Valirelia Ferox]]<br/></div></td>
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A rather enigmatic Miqo'te - Coatleque met Vali at her first orientation for the Piquant Pumpkin. Since then she's learned they share some common ground through past acquaintances. Coatleque doesn't know what to make of the girl yet, but she always seems to be around wherever Coatleque goes. She has recently shared that a large bounty has been placed on her head by the Empire. Until this is removed, she will be away from Ul'dah in hiding.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Verad Bellveil]]<br/></div></td>
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One of the few honest merchants in Ul'dah. The man excels at selling low quality merchandise at overly affordable prices. In fact, most of his goods he practically gives away. Coatleque has yet to buy anything from him, but still keeps the 'plot device' he gave her just in case she has need for instant smoke in the middle of the desert. Having read his personal memoirs, she has a certain insight to the man that others may not have. It may be for this reason that she leaves things pertaining to his business to the Brass Blades to follow-up on. Business which has recently turned violent, much to her dismay. She now fears for the man's continued existance in the city.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[Warren Castille]]<br/><font style="color: #FF00FF;">&hearts;</font> ⚔</div></td>
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[[File:cc_hs_war.jpg|50px|right]]
A Free Paladin and colleague of Coatleque's. He was often found in the Quicksand in past times. They were quickly drawn to each other and shared an intimate, though brief relationship. It ended when he left her to once again pursue his former love who had left him before. Coatleque has never quite gotten over his reasons, but understands them to the best of her abilities. The air around them has been tense since then, as former lovers tend to be. Recent acts of vengeance have once again coloured her impression of Warren, causing her to wonder if she ever truly knew the man to begin with.</td>
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<td width="175px" style="border-right: black solid 3px;"><div style="font: 18px Impact;">[[X'Kohu Tia]]<br/><font style="color: #4B0082;">&hearts;</font></div></td>
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A friend that Coatleque met while under previous employment. His rather forward advances have made for some lightly awkward conversation mainly do to Coatleque's obliviousness. They have tried to share conversation recently, but Coatleque's duties have kept her busy. She finds herself promising over and over that she will make time, but only winds up disappointing them both.</td>
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==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Rumors''</div>==
====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">PC Rumors</div>====

:*[[Warren Castille]]: "I suggest you take your questions elsewhere."
:*[[Osric Melkire]]: "The hells must've frozen over, seein' as how Ser Jenlyns finally grew a brain stem, what with pushin' her to the forefront. Green... but competent."
:*[[Oscare Iono]]: "What was it, Wristcleaver? Wristbreaker? Bah, it doesn't matter. If you like your head on your shoulders though, it'd be smart to behave around her."
:*[[L'yhta Mahre]]: "I heard she was in charge of security at half the taverns in Eorzea! You definitely don't want to get on her bad side, at least if you want to get a drink anywhere outside of Mor Dhona!"
:*[[Aya Foxheart]]: "She likes to keep an eye on the Quick Sand, and make sure that no one gets up to any trouble. She's the kind of Sultansworn that they're supposed to be. I trust her."
:*[[Aya Foxheart]]: "I'm not sure I've ever met anyone who so deserved things to go right for her - its such a shame that they never seem to. I'd do whatever I could for her, I'm lucky to call her a friend!"
:*[[Aya Foxheart]]: "Ser Crofte never seems to stop. I know she'll always do what's right, but sometimes it seems like she embraces the struggle too readily - she mustn't lose sight of what she's trying to protect. She needs to take time to stop and look around her, and remember the world in which she lives."
:*[[X'Kohu Tia]]: "Coat's an alright girl, got a good head on her shoulders and a good heart in her chest. Still, if she wants to keep patrolling taverns, she's gotta learn to hold her liquor!"
:*[[Roen Deneith]]: "I had lost faith in my Shield sisters and brothers. Then Ser Crofte offered me her aid. She reminds me why I swore the Oath in the first place."
:*[[Natalie Mcbeef]]: "She's not quite as annoying as I first thought. She wears the armor like she was born to do so, I wish I felt as comfortable in it."
:*[[Obsidian Hornet]]: "All the good intentions in the world don't mean a thing if you don't have the wit or skill to make good on them. Crofte means well but she needs to be better. I trust her, she's a good person, but her incompetence could get people killed. Herself included."
:*[[Kage Kiryuu]]: "I did not think other 'Sworn to be so judgmental basing their comments and opinions on second-hand even third-hand words. That is, until I was not a 'Sworn and met Ser Crofte."
:*[[Alexei Volkov]]: "The knight? Capable arm, dependable. Seems to be drawing much attention quickly. Good. Let her draw attention, vill continue to vork from shadows."
:*[[Gharen Wolfsong]]: "She strikes me as an honorable woman, th' type te ne'er go against her word. I hope she's as incorruptible as th' mask she chooses fer everyone te see might indicate, lest th' pit o' vipers tha' is Ul'dah get th' better o' her."
:*[[Fio Arasgain]]: "One of the few who haven't been corrupted by gil in this cesspool of a city. I can only admire her sense of duty. However, would it kill her to take a day or two off?"
:*[[Franz Renatus]]: "I kept seeing her in the Quicksand after that one fight I had, but never talked to her. After ''that'' event, we've been talking more. She's more interesting than she lets on."
:*[[Berrod Armstrong]]: "Well she ain't a sellout, I'll tell ya that. I done cat-called her on the street once. Was a real bastard 'bout it. Up ta now she ain't told nobody, and I even got a chance ta tell 'er sorry."
:*[[Remimont Portier]]: "She appears to possess a remarkable sense of duty and justice both. All of my interactions with her feel as if I am speaking with a character from any number of novels I have read. Tis astounding to meet such a person in the flesh. She is an example, truly."
:*[[Delial Grimsong]]: "In a way, I feel sorry for her. 'Tis a great and terrible burden being the only shining light in the bitter sea of sheer incompetence that is the Sultansworn. Why do you think I work alone?"
:*[[Askier Mergrey]]: "She doesn't approve of my explosives. Well I don't approve of her not approving my explosives!"
:*[[Jancis Milburga]]: "So many ask me about her. Wish to know her. I shall tell her you asked!"
:*[[Verad Bellveil]]: "She's a good woman, so much so that I have no idea how she manages to tolerate my presence. Making me question my own dubiousness! A cunning plan."
:*[[Aya Foxheart]]: "I fear Ser Crofte must find the strength to hold the pillars of Ul'dah; alone, if she must."
:*[[Franz Renatus]]" "Have you seen her drink before? That girl with a steel will who is the symbol of being fair and just hides something else. I'd like to see it one day."
:*[[Kale Aideron]]: "Does she bloody smile? I ploughin' bet you I work 'arder than 'er, 'nd even -I- can kick back 'nd relax, least once a seven-day. But yea', fine, I like 'er. Knows what the fuck needs to be done, unlike the latest batch of pansy paladins 'trained' by Captain Jenlyns..."
:*[[Gideon North]]: "I had at first presumed her to be a woman bound by duty, and of rigid adherence to code. It would be more accurate, I believe, to say that Miss Crofte will hesitate at... very little... to achieve her own ends. One might, however, see that as more respectable than the former."

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">NPC Rumors (Newer)</div>====

:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>: "Poor woman can't hold her liquor. After just one drink she starts speaking in tongues or the like."
:*<u>Woman in Mourning</u>: "I've seen her in the Ossuary paying respects to some unknown man. They must have been close."
:*<u>Long-necked Sultansworn</u>: "If you see that Highlander buzzing around her again, tell him I'm watching him."

====<div style="margin: 0.5em; padding: 0em 1em;">NPC Rumors (Older)</div>====

:*<u>Ul'dah Guttersnipe</u>: "I heard 'er talking te that pimp o'er in Pearl Lane. He sure put 'er in 'er place. Good te know she ain't as high 'n mighty as she thinks."
:*<u>Quicksand Patron</u>: "I seen her get'n all kissy-faced with that other Paladin. They think they're subtle, but they ain't."
:*<u>Random Palace Guard</u>: "Ser Crofte has paid the ultimate price for Her Grace, and by some miracle survived to serve again. She is an inspiration to all of us who swear the Oath."
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>: "She's all fancy talk and good looks. Keep the pressure on her and she'll go right back to 'er whore'n ways."
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>: "Oh, I remember her. Quite good with her mouth that one, mmm-hahahaha!"
:*<u>Random Brass Blade</u>: "She was my favorite. Just something about those eyes... and red hair. *sigh* Shame when we had to take that place down."
:*<u>Random Drunk</u>: "Huh? *hic* eeehhh... get offa my *hic* lawn you kidsh!"
:*<u>Mylla</u>: "She came to us with nothing but a fire in her eyes, I couldn't turn her away. I just hope she learned something here."
:*<u>Jenlyns</u>: "A fine sword arm on that girl. And you'd be hard pressed to find a more loyal soldier. I fear what her lack of confidence may lead to, however."

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Quotes''</div>==

(feel free to edit)

:*"Look Jancis, I'm flying!" ~ while being carried to an inn room after too much wine<br/>
:*"I'm not a warrior like you, Tasa. I was supposed to be a house-wife!" ~ personal moment with Tasa Rhyzul<br/>
:*Jancis: "Can you see from back there?" Coatleque: "I can see exactly what I need to." ~ while watching Warren at the Grindstone
:*"Everyone is fragile, Ser. It merely depends on what height we are dropped from." ~ Advice given to Warren Castille
:*"Titles change often, Miss. You are what you chose to be. Remember what you are, and title may yet return in time." ~ Advice given to Roen Deneith
:*"Aye, he says mae subornimate has a plan. Which I think means Natalie is about tae step in shite again..." ~ After too much whiskey.
:*"Compassion is never wrong, but when you begin to show too much of it the line of justice becomes harder to cross. And then one day your enemies are as dear to your heart as your family." ~ to Roen, regarding due process

==<div style="background: #BEBEBE; padding: 0.5em;">''Current Events / Achievements''</div>==

(New Events at Top, but some may relate to others. All will be updated as things proceed)

<u><b>Current Plotlines (in Progress):</b></u>
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:<u>The Comming Storm</u>:<br />
::*Unrest has been growing between the Syndicate and the actions of a small Pirate fleet led by Nero Lazarov. The man has been harassing Ul'dahn trade routes by sea, stifling trade, depriving the rich of their income. Jameson Taeros has been assigned to deal with the issue once and for all.<br />
::*Natalie has made her position known to Coatleque, that she would side with Jameson for the good of Ul'dah. She drilled Nero's first mate for information before executing him in the Sultansworn's political prison. Coatleque was not present, and did not know about it until after the fact due to her 'dealing' with her relationship woes at the time.<br />
::*Natalie and Taeros both have confronted Coatleque to try and pressure her to join them. The Knight has remained neutral in this to date, seeing it as a political matter rather than one of National Security. She is reluctant to get involved in the man hunt, for Roen's sake more than anything else. Her friendship with Natalie has only been more strained over this turn of events. She may need to chose a side soon.<br />
::*After a botched attempt to gather information on Nero, Natalie Mcbeef has been slain. This turn of events has seemingly shaken the city to its core. Coatleque can no longer remain neutral in her dealings now after her involvement in the raid. She awaits both judgement from her Captain, and the ire of Jameson Taeros if he is implicated.<br />

:<u>I'll scratch your back</u>:<br />
::*Coatleque's friend Jancis has requested her help in dealing with another friend who is addicted to the drug Somnus.<br />
::*The Knight has made a deal with the crime lord C'Kayah to secure a parcel of Somnus for Jancis to experiment with. In return, C'Kayah has asked for Brass Blade immunity for Aya Foxheart. He does not want the woman to be pressured for Momodi's protection money again in the future.<br />
::*C'Kayah has made good on his end of the bargain, delivering the required drug to Jancis so that she can work on a cure for withdrawl symptoms. Meanwhile, Coatleque is working with Taeros to acquire the requested immunity for Aya.<br />
::*With surprisingly little coaxing, Coatleque was able to bend Taeros's ear. He agreed to pressure the Blades to only deal with Momodi in the future and leave Aya out of their plans. In return, Coatleque has agreed to look for the murderer of Alabrous Tane, who is still at large. She has begun looking for mercenaries who may be able to capture Jaxon Hawke to bring the woman to justice.<br />

:<u>Pillar-Ex, 24-man Raid</u>:<br />
::*An unexpected turn of events since Ser Castille returned from Coerthas. It seems he has begun courting his former love once more. Coatleque has been left to compete for his affections against this womans advances.<br/>
::*Coatleque hatched a scheme to try and invoke Warren's jealousy. She invited a former 'lover', Alabrous Tane, to dinner with her at the Quicksand in hopes he would see them as she had seen he and Seimei. Things went horribly wrong when not only did Warren not show up, but Tane was murdered right in front of her. Coatleque was left standing in shock as her world is seemingly falling apart, and now she has Tane's bar tab to contend with.<br />
::*Menphina has chosen to laugh at the Knight once more as Warren pulled her aside and made it known he no longer wishes to be with her. His words were few, cold, and sounded forced, which left her under the impression he did not mean them. She feels powerless to do anything about it, however, and has resigned herself the loser in all of this. She still feels he will only be hurt again in the end.<br/>
::*Rather than deal with her pain, Coatleque has requested to double her shift at the Palace. She feels if she keeps busy, her feelings will simply go away on their own.<br />
::*Coatleque has learned that some of her comrades took it upon themselves to visit harm upon her former lover in a malformed plan to uphold her honour. She has expressed her distaste for this turn of events.<br />
::*After Warren's friend Howl and another visited vengeance upon the Sworn who hurt Warren, Coatleque confronted the pair to make her disgust known. Her emotions have become conflicted over the matter, and she has begun to wonder if she ever truly knew Warren from the start. She desperately wants to believe he is a good man, but lately all she sees is violence which appears as a weakness to her.<br />

:<u>Paladinhood, or, <i>To Be a Sultansworn</i></u>:<br />
::*Since pledging her life and blade to the Sultansworn, Coatleque has been taking active guard duty in Ul'dah. A boring start to her career.<br />
::*Coatleque's stalwart defense of the innocents of Ul'Dah are beginning to garner her more support from the populace while she is on duty. Her name seems to be rising quickly through word of mouth.<br />
::*Faced with an ongoing investigation and internal inquiry, the Sultansworn have been left in an awkward position regarding allegations of corruption. With a need to maintain a show of strength to counteract the Monetarists, Jenlyns has quickly promoted his new rising star to replace the Sergeant he had to dismiss recently. Her orders are to maintain her patrols and be the Sworn's face to the public.<br />
::*With the reinstatement of Ser Mcbeef to the Order, Coatleque has attempted to step down from her position so that the former Sergeant may retake her rightful place. Both Mcbeef and Captain Jenlyns were adverse to the notion, however, and so Ser Crofte retains her current rank.<br />
::*With the continued absence of Ser Sadowyn, it was decided that Ser Crofte would take her pace as the embodiment of Loyalty during the Trials of the Sultansworn. She will assist Captain Mynheir and Ser Mcbeef in the training of new applicants.<br />
::*Ser Sadowyn has returned and taken up her mantle of Captain once more, though Ser Crofte will continue to be in charge of the Trial of Loyalty per Anelia's request.<br/>
::*Coatleque's attention has since been turned to the Order's latest recruits. Only time will tell if their various temperaments can be moulded into those of proper Paladins.<br/>
::*With the death of Ser Natlie Mcbeef in action, Coatleque has inherited all of her pending investigations and initiates. The Knight has been feeling the increased weight of responsibility now, and worries she will not be able to compare to Natalie's take-charge personality.<br />
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<u><b>Previous / Finished Plotlines:</b></u>
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:<u>The things we do for Friends...</u>:<br/>
::*Coatleque and Natalie have continued their investigation into the attempted poisoning of Roen Deneith while she was imprisoned in Ul'dah. They went so far as to question members of the Red Wings, and to enlist their aide in tracking down who may be using their emblem to incite such rumors.<br />
::*Natalie has asked permission to contact her former love interest, C'Kayah, to ask for assistance in tracking down where the Somnus may have been purchased. He will not help, however, without an official writ granting him permission to continue importing goods to Ul'dah.<br />
::*Roen has since hatched her own plan with the assistance of Nero Lazarov, a smuggler from Limsa Lominsa. They attempted to setup Jameson Taeros with a shipment of Somnus to try and pin him with smuggling contraband, but the Monetarist was already prepared with an alibi to avoid arrest. Roen was clearly upset when Crofte told her they could not arrest the man.<br/>
::*Coatleque has taken it upon herself to investigate this man that Roen is so intent on working with. She will not stand in Roen's way of tracking down those who intended to kill her, but she also does not want to see the woman betrayed by false friends yet again. While her investigation turned up nothing overly incriminating, she is still keeping a watchful eye over the pair whenever she is able.<br />
::*Roen has confessed she has growing feelings for the man, Nero Lazarov. Coatleque expressed her joy for Roen over a private meeting, the last they had within the City. As they parted, however, she could not shake the feeling that Roen would soon face sorrow the likes of which she has not seen before.<br />

:<u>The Shadows of Death's Wings</u> (Episodic):<br/>
::*Ser Crofte has heard of a mysterious group of people who attacked her shield brethren, Natalie and Kage both. The pair were unharmed, but she has been uneasy since then - especially after the recent unrest in the city.
::*Due to her work load pulling her in many different directions, Coatleque was unable to lend further assistance against the Crows. Luckily, Iron Sea had stepped up and led a band of heroes against the Voice to secure the saftey of the city once more.<br />

:<u>Oil and Water</u>:<br />
::*Gaspard Howlett, someone who had approached Coatleque while she was on duty, has since provided her with information she requested. After payment, he gave her a counter offer asking for a more permanent role within the city. As this was not something she could offer, she instead brought him to the Red Wings headquarters with the mind that they may be able to use him.<br />
::*It was since made known to her exactly what methods Master Howlett employs. She is quickly finding distaste for the man and has written him with requests of an audience to discuss matters before they get out of hand.<br />
::*Master Howlett has been absent from the city for quite some time. Coatleque has learned through an intermediary that the man has no immediate interest in returning, having grown a distinct distaste for Ul'dahn politics after recent events.<br/>

:<u>The Road to Redemption</u>:
::*Having acted against her orders now, Coatleque has submitted a lengthy report to her Captain regarding three disgraced Sultansworn. She is currently waiting reprimand for disobedience, but feels her actions were justified as laid out in her documentation. While two of the three seem to be far past saving, she still holds hope for their third."<br />
::*Coatleque went to visit Ser Deneith at her safe house to impart what wisdom she could to the girl, in hopes that she will not succumb to whatever dark thoughts are currently assaulting her. Time will tell if her words carried weight.<br />
::*In an effort to draw pressure away from her three comrades, Coatleque has devised a plan to use the evidence that was once their bane to take official responsibility of the entire investigation. What was once used against the three may yet now be used to save them all if she can maneuver around politics correctly.<br />
::*Having now been ordered to detain Roen Deneith herself, Coatleque has used the preliminary time given to her to warn Ser Deneith of the situation, and to begin building her case for acquittal. Coatleque now plans to build her case based around deeds versus words to prove Roen is above the reproach of these charges which were levied by a single witness.<br />
::*With the reinstatement of Natalie Mcbeef to the order, the pair have been thrust together in a sort of partnership by their Captain. While Ser Crofte is intent on building the case to save Ser Deneith, Ser Mcbeef seems to be more interested in the details of Coatleque's love life.<br />
::*After meeting a face from her past she'd rather have forgotten, Coatleque has a meeting arranged to speak with Shaelen about the events at the mine so many months ago. The cost may be high, but she is prepared to do what is necessary for Roen's defense.<br />
::*Coatleque met with Jameson Taeros to discuss the recent attempt on Roen's life while she is in prison. She was almost getting somewhere to, until Natalie showed up and the conversation was diverted. She extended another invitation to the man as a courtesy and in hopes she may yet pry more information from him.<br />
::*Having compiled all necessesary evidence in Roen's favor, combined with the recanting of Cicero's accustaions, Coatleque made her case before the Captain. Jenlyns was able to throw out the charges against Roen, as well as striking the Nanawa Mines incident from the records of all three involved. Gharen Wolfsong's involvement was also deemed irelevant and the capture and execution order against him was recinded. Coatleque made the formal announcement to Roen as she released her from the gaols and welcomed all three back to the Order should they desire it.<br />

:<u>Lifting Menphina's Curse:</u>
::*Coatleque's prior relationships have all fallen apart for one reason or another. She continues to believe herself cursed by the Lover to always be alone. There is one other, however, who may be of like mind. Perhaps too much of like mind, as neither of them have yet to act on it.<br />
::*After the stress of recent events, and having almost given her life to fulfill her oath, Coatleque has finally been able to admit to herself that she is ready for a serious relationship. However, upon confessing this to the man she desires, he retorted with a confession of murder. With her expectations shattered once again, Coatleque simply left him standing there with no further words.<br />
::*As her nightmares continue to grow steadily worse, Coatleque found herself drawing closer to Ser Castille once more. She was comforted enough by his presence to be able to sleep as he watched over her from the door. On another occasion, he arrived after she had woken from another dream and stayed to read to her. She could no longer deny the effect he was having on her life.<br />
::*After another stressful week, Coatleque requested that Warren continue the story he had begun a prior night. He waited in her room as she was kept late with her work, only to surprise her there. After a touchingly awkward moment between the two, they spent the night together as they confessed their love for each other under Menphina's embrace.<br />

:<u>The Thanks I Get</u>:
::*After saving a girl's life (Jenzi) from a would be assassin (Briareus) in the Quicksand, Coatleque found herself accosted not two bells later that same night by the same assassin and his target. They both accused Coatleque of signing the contract on the woman's life, a charge she vehemently denied before all present. A riot nearly ensued afterwords as Flames, Blades, and Paladins answered her call for support. Still she stood her ground with the law on her side and the Ishgardian backed down when it was clear she (Coatleque) would not submit to his inquisition. Once the crowd had dispersed, it was made known the barmaid (Aya) may have information. She gave Coatleque the names of three disgraced Sultansworn (Natalie, Kage, Roen) who may have forged no less than sixteen contracts on Jenzi's life, if Briareus's accusations are true.<br />
::*Coatleque has been contacted by the assassin once again. Briareus seemed to be after someone he refereed to as Kalas. Before she could react, the man ran off with a comrade. Apparently their quarry had already been caught.<br />
::*Some days later, the Knight was contacted and asked to meet with the mysterious Master Zero. The man has requested her aid in the near future, but seems tight lipped on the details. While she is not about to turn away someone in need, she also cannot pledge help to a cause she does not know. She asked him to contact her once there is something he actually needs her to do other than false hope and promises.<br />
::*Rumor has it, Briareus is still conducting his investigation, and Coatleque's name has been brought up more than once over the past fortnight, though she has not been approached directly.<br />
::*Jenzi Einzig has contact Coatleque to request her aid. In exchange for the odd request of two Sultansworn emblems, Jenzi has agreed to provide Ser Crofte with any information she can overhear while she moves about the city.<br />
::*It seems there is now a plot underfoot to summon a primal using a large cache of fire crystals currently held by the Sultansworn. While the Ishgardian Briareus is intent on pressing the matter, Jenzi informs Crofte that the man is bent on some sort of revenge. Coatleque has been caught in the middle without enough information to act against either.<br />
::*After yet more heated exchanges, Briareus's hand was forced and he and his assassin attacked the Red Wings's own stronghold. They left Ser Filangeiri for dead, a mistake that would soon catch up to them as the entire organization attempted a confrontation in the city. Briareus fled under pain of death should he ever return to the city.<br />

:<u>Blood in the Sands</u>:
::*Coatleque was approached by a pale man in the Quicksand with rumors of poison being distributed to refugees outside the city gate. She followed him to the source only to be ambushed by three voidsent creatures. Despite her efforts, and those of Oscare Iono who had followed her, she was unable to fight off the attack. Suffering a fractured leg, she agreed to go willingly if Oscare was spared. The creatures took her to the mage Austurmax Laforet who, after an additional brief struggle, was able to bind her in one of Jin'li's collars.<br />
::*Ordered to 'lay low' in Camp Drybone, Coatleque was mostly absent for a full week, and not present during the first attack against Ul'dah. She did not even learn of the poisoning till a full five suns afterwords.<br />
::*Finally having met her 'master', Coatleque learned that she would be used in an assassination attempt against someone of import within the city. All she could do was write warning to Ser Castille and continue to stay hidden in hopes that he would be able to gather allies and prepare.<br />
::*The day of the second attack came, and Coatleque found her role to be that of escort for the assassins to the palace. Faced with either breaking her oath and being branded a traitor, or disobeying Jin'li and being killed, she did the only thing possible in that situation and took her own life. Leading the assassins to the foot of the palace stairs, she fell on her sword rather than allowing Jin'li to kill her. This was enough to raise the alarm as the assassins ran past her towards the promenade. Her wound was not instantly fatal, however, and with the timely arrival of [[Syl Souther]] and other members of Coral, she was healed and stabilized while the battle raged on the second floor.<br />
::*After the failed assassination attempt, [[Warren Castille]] found Coatleque leaning against the wall at the bottom of the stairs and was able to remove her collar, disarming the explosive device at the same time. Now free of Jin'li's control, she is able to resume her regular duties.<br />
::*While Ser Crofte recovered from her self-inflicted wound, the Red Wings dealt with Jin'li and removed the threat once and for all.<br />

:<u>Harbingers' Leviathon Plot</u>: While the Harbinger's Vanguard fought the Leviathan near the Ilse of Umbra, Coatleque led a successful diversionary move against the Sahaguin to prevent them from interfering with the main assault. Once the beast was felled, she ordered the withdraw to reinforce the company while the wounded were tended to.<br />

:<u>Case of the Missing Pants</u>: Coatleque received a new set of finery as thanks from the famous Otto Vann, fashion designer of Ul'dah.<br />

:<u>Dear Sister</u>:
::*It's hard not to get involved in your best friend's love life when everyone else keeps throwing it in your face.<br />
::*Taking a passive role in the whole business seems to have paid off, as Jancis's relationship woes have seemingly been smoothed over.<br />

:<u>Career Change</u>:
::*With the company slowly falling apart under absent leadership, a change of allegiance has finally been forced. While Coatleque's first liege has always been the Sultana, she worries for the rest of the Harbingers who are now scattered abroad.
::*Looking to fill her spare time with yet more work, Coatleque has thrown her blade in with the Sailors of the Coral Sea.<br />

:<u>The Piquant Pumpkin</u>:
::*Coatleque accepted a position to provide security at Gus Pumpkinweed's new Cafe during its grand opening.
::*Services were once again rendered as security for the Spooky Lightsday at camp Bluefog.
::*After a tumultuous conversation with Bartolomeo Filangieri, Coatleque has decided to terminate her volunteer employment at the Pumpkin. She can no longer split her time between official duties, and parading around in a pumpkin uniform, deciding it is ultimately unbefitting of a knight.

:<u>Tension Abounds</u>:<br />
::*After sharing some personal 'girl' time with Tasa in the Mist, the pair parted ways with an unexpected kiss.<br />
::*An emotional parting of ways occurred as both women decided to move on from the Harbingers. They have promised to keep in touch however possible.<br />
::*Some shameless flirting has led to a sudden outburst in public. Has a relationship been strained, or has Coatleque been forced to confront her fears of being hurt?<br />
::*Time can heal most wounds. In this case it has drawn the two closer together. Deciding to just see where things lead, Tasa and Coatleque have decided to face their fears together for now.<br />
::*Coatleque's position has been keeping her tied up with work more often than not. She worries about the strain this may cause on her 'relationship' and is already convinced things are going to turn downhill. She feels she has been cursed by Menphina herself in this aspect of her life.<br />
::*After providing assitance to Ser Warren Castille in Coerthas, Coatleque is feeling rather conflicted as to how she wants her life to proceed from here. It may be time to have a heart-to-heart with Tasa, whom she has not seen in quite some time.<br />
::*Tasa has come to Ul'dah to speak with Coatleque about their relationship. While Tasa expressed concern and made her case as to why they should not continue, Coatleque remained distant and emotionless. Her work had taken too much of a toll for her to respond. The two decided to part ways and remain in contact as friends.<br />
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Gideon North

2014-10-23T04:57:28Z

Banquo Viaquo: /* Relationships */

{{Infobox-character
| name = Gideon North
| image = North_def1.png
| imagewidth = 450
| title = "I am the young master's second in all things. As long as I yet retain duties to perform, young sir, I will perform them."
| gender = Male
| citizenship = Ul'dah / Gridania
| race = Hyur
| clan = Midlander
| stat_1 = Occupation
| stat_1_value = Valet / Butler
| stat_2 = Age
| stat_2_value = 27
| stat_3 = Sexuality
| stat_3_value = Heterosexual
| stat_4 = Height
| stat_4_value = 5 fulms 10 ilms
| stat_5 = Guardian
| stat_5_value = Rhalgr, the Destroyer
| stat_6 = Server
| stat_6_value = Balmung
}}
Deposed valet to a once-wealthy and distinguished Roegadyn family, and professional gentleman’s gentleman. Skilled in a great number of disciplines, and obliging in all things, with a natural inclination towards competent and dedicated servility. Very conscious of class distinction, although largely unbothered by it. Intensely loyal, fiercely principled, and dependent. Most often called by his surname.

Wears a golden pin over his breast pocket in the shape of a maple leaf.

<font style="color:#476A34;">Please note that North has taken great pains to conceal the circumstances of his departure from Ul'dah. Some knowledge of the incidents surrounding it is fine - after all, Ul'dah is a gossipy place - but unless explicitly explained by North in RP, the exact details are likely unknown to all but the most well-informed PCs. Thanks for your consideration.</font>

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: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Build:''' Lean, coltish
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Height:''' 5'10"
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Weight:''' 168
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Hair Color:''' Black

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: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Hair Style:''' Straight
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Eye Color:''' Brown
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Skintone:''' Pale
: <font style="color:#174038;" size="3">■</font> '''Features:''' Immaculately-trimmed facial hair.
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Gideon North is, in many ways, the ideal steward: years of practical training - and studying of social graces and etiquette - have prepared him well for a life in service to the noblest of patrons or houses. Ever unflappable, and ever calm and polite to everyone he meets, North strives to be a model valet and assistant in all ways. He treats all strangers and passersby with the same genuine respect and deference that he would offer an assigned master - always with the perpetual knowing smile of the prepared servant.

He is loyal to a fault, though only to specific people - he seems to take a rather rigid view of what constitutes his duty and what does not; certain individuals seem to be closely associated with this. However, he appears to be slow to actually trust, and slower still to allow himself to rely on the goodwill or strengths of others.

Despite his calm, mostly emotionless demeanor, he has been known to display a mildly sarcastic streak; he has a tendency towards being briefly, dryly acerbic, and then immediately returning to his ordinary gracious and sincere demeanor, leaving most in doubt as to whether or not he was actually joking. He can be rather manipulative, though his intentions are good; he has no qualms about using others as means to further his own goals, or momentarily inconveniencing someone for the sake of what he believes to be a solution benefitting all. While not malicious, this can come off as a rather cold side of him.

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==House Aerstorn==

It was only a few short years ago that the humble House Aerstorn was established in one of the lesser manses available within Ul’dah’s stonewrought walls. Fresh from the Calamity, and determined to make a change, the Sea Wolf Fyrhaez Holskfhisyn cast off the name of his father, brought his family to Ul’dah, and through sound investments of his seafaring spoils, established a traditional family name fit for the upper class: Aerstorn… “First Maple”: signified by a golden maple tree perforated by three holes.

Fyrhaez and his wife, Niustyr, dreamed of a future where the autarkic mindsets of upper Ul’dah would be swayed to help return peace to those of all classes, that a much-missed sweetness could be subtly slipped back into the atmosphere of the city. For this, they took on the Aerstorn name; built upon the fond memories of the sugared syrups drawn from the grand trees remembered from their childhoods.

And it was in the midst of this uprooting of their lives that House Aerstorn took on a young, highly trained butler and valet to help tutor and prepare the young son of the household, Dynitar Aerstorn, for high Ul’dahn social life.

Young Gideon North took to his job with a fierce dedication, determined to do his duty in service of the family and to do credit to his teachers and training, while the young master's parents began dividing and assigning their wealth into various business ventures - aiming to make a difference among the small businesses seeking a foothold in the better-known markets, aiding commerce and making deals where necessary. The young Roegadyn grew into a fine young man, and so too did North - learning as much from the young scion as he did from North, though always ready to supply his expertise and worldly knowledge where it would help the young man set his correct course.

The peace would not last.

<b>MORE TO COME...</b>

==Servant of no Master==

[[File:Gideon_grave.png|thumb|Mourning.]]After alerting the authorities to Dynitar's body - knowing full well there was little they could do - North fled Ul'dah at once. Slipping into coarse adventurer's clothes and heading for the verdant nation of Gridania, he abandoned the manse with the full intent of keeping his head low and biding his time, until he could once again slip back into Ul'dah and determine who truly was behind the fall of his House - his home...

After having received some rudimentary training in the art of the Conjurer from the Gridanian welcoming committee, he has now set out once again, steadily fitting into place a series of schemes to further his own influence and capabilities, intending to use any power or means at his disposal to uncover the secrets behind his master's fate. However, he retains his initial demeanor - beatifically assisting all those he comes into contact with, favoring them with his unshakeable loyalty briefly before fading back into the crowd.

After having received a summons of sorts from the enigmatic residents of the Waking Sands, he continues to assist them in whatever capacities they may need - though he will not allow himself to lose sight of his original goal; nor, indeed, the chance to better his skills in all ways possible. It seems as though the curious butler's course is set; the threat of the primals, the might of the Garlean Empire, or the inevitable danger his work keeps throwing him into... all of them are merely secondary objectives, compared to his quest on behalf of his master.

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<font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#00009C;" size="3">♥</font> Sexual Desire    <font style="color:#385E0F;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love   <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing    <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral Standing    <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing   <font style="color:#7B3F00;" size="3">■</font> Rivalry    <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">■</font> Emnity    <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">■</font> Hatred
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==Friends==

: <font style="color:#385E0F;" size="3">♥</font> - Dynitar Aerstorn (deceased NPC): North's devotion to his Roegadyn master was remarkable; a shared bond of trust between the two, a confidence and reliance without peer among the young master's social circles. Hardly a mere servant, North assumed the role of the young Aerstorn's second; backing him in any venture or course of action to the best of his ability, with little objection other than calmly dispensed advice when prudent - which the young Roegadyn always took to heart. The young master's death hit North quite hard, but - grief being another luxury he could not spare time for - he has thrown himself wholly into the pursuit of those responsible for the fall of House Aerstorn.

: <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> - Byron Iosaphonn (NPC): Meek young Hyuran member of upper-class Ul'dah, and once friend to Dynitar. Somewhat weak-willed, he dared not risk his family name or social status when scorn or distrust was cast on House Aerstorn, though was quick to offer his support in private. After Dynitar's death, he has withdrawn wholly from the sociopolitical twistings of Ul'dah, keeping mostly to his family's manse... though he worries for North's safety.

: <font style="color:#FFFFFF;" size="3">●</font> - [[Roen Deneith]]: An even-tempered Hyur woman conducting investigation into Ul'dahn corruption. Seeing a common goal between them, North has entered into cooperation with the woman; however, his servile tendencies seem to put her on edge. Being one of the first individuals North has entered into cooperation with since the passing of his master, North is still somewhat wary, but has determined her to be earnest and forthright in her intentions.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> - [[Jameson Taeros]]: A noble of Ul'dah whose employ Gideon has entered into as a means of better positioning himself to achieve his own goals. While the nobleman's demeanor seems to leave a bit to be desired, Gideon finds a curious satisfaction in refusing to judge the man based on his words and actions, merely establishing his own appraisal of the man's character... and keeping it to himself. He serves the man calmly, and without objection.

==Foes==

: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">■</font> - The Assassin: The one directly responsible for the death of Dynitar Aerstorn. North knows they were likely simply following orders; nevertheless, this is one case in which his rationality loses out. He seeks their identity...

: <font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">■</font> - The Patron: The one who ultimately gave the order for House Aerstorn to be struck down. Assumed a member of Ul'dahn upper-class. Likely concealed behind a veil of Ul'dahn sociopolitic, and doubtless wealthy beyond measure, North has very little to go on, and barely any means to take any first step. Nevertheless, he seeks their identity...

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===Common Rumors===

■ - "What a nice young man! A dab of that bottle of his, and a simple pile of leaves becomes a delightful luncheon. We ought to look into this 'vinaigrette' business."<br>
■ - "Posh, ain't he? Talks at e'rryone like they're worf a million gil. Dun't seem like 'e's taking the piss..."<br>
■ - "Ah, the healer I've seen around. A good fellow, but rather... curious, don't you think? He doesn't seem to appreciate anyone looking at his face for too long..."

===Uncommon Rumors===

■ - "Oh, he certainly pays lip service and does his studies, but he's not healing out of devotion to those elementals of theirs. He's after something, I'm sure, and I hope for his sake it's something within mortal reach."<br>
■ - "Fella reminds me of a - you know, what're they called, sword-canes. Blade hidden in a walkingstick. All nice, dignity and elegance on the outside, but there's something nasty hidden under all that, mark my words..."

===Rare Rumors===

■ - "Bloody spook's going mad. Talks to himself out in the gardens, and in Roega tongue at that! Stay well clear of that one. Some things just aren't worth the trouble."<br>
■ - "Nice enough man, but inquire after his own well-being and the walls go up like (snap) that. S'pose he's not one to let other folks get concerned over him... or maybe he just doesn't trust anyone."

===Player Character Rumors===

■ - "Well spoken with impeccable manners. I rarely make note of such things, except it is impossible not to do so around Mister North. I suspect there is something more beneath that polished veneer, although I believe him to be earnest in his current goals. I hope I can help him." -- [[Roen Deneith]]

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===You might know Mr. North if...===

-You spent time among the upper-class in Ul'dah<br>
-You follow the social webs of Ul'dahn wealthy<br>
-You have a mercantile presence in either Ul'dah or Limsa Lominsa, with potential for Aerstorn investments<br>
-You spent time in Gridania, particularly at the Conjurer's Guild or around Ursandel's domain<br>
-You or your family ever required the services of a valet placement organization or academy<br>
-You are known for particular skill in investigative or information-gathering ability, especially regarding crimes of foul play<br>

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===Passive===

The Blue Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUWbGIkWO-Y<br>
Possente amor mi chiama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RybU-no7VEM<br>
The Daily Grind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jJxQHrcmv4

===Battle===

Brotherswing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_874GjbUII

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Forums: Banquo Viaquo

Gideon North

2014-09-21T10:34:25Z

Banquo Viaquo: /* Friends */

Gideon North

2014-09-21T10:23:12Z

Banquo Viaquo: /* Relationships */

Roen Deneith

2014-09-21T05:57:26Z

Banquo Viaquo: /* Miscellaneous */

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| gender = Female
| citizenship = Ul'dah
| race = Hyur
| clan = Midlander
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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">General</div>==

Roen is a young woman in her early 20's. She is often seen wearing armor, heavy or medium depending on the environment, and a sword and shield are never far from her side. Her auburn hair is usually tucked under her helm in battle and when she is on active duty, and her lean but toned frame shows evidence of training; she is clearly accustomed to wearing armor most of her days. One prized possession is her armor, gifted to her by a grateful client from her previous employment. She keeps it well oiled and in excellent repair, for she does not own anything else of real worth. She also carries finely forged sword crafted by her brother, and these possessions may disguise the fact that she is not a person of great wealth. But despite her humble disposition, Roen's carriage tends to indicate that she's had a wellborn upbringing.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Behavior</div>==

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She's mostly quiet. Roen often holds her tongue on matters she considers not important. But she is quick to come to the defense of the weak and does not hesitate to stand up to bullies, even when she is sorely outmatched or outnumbered. She is not quick to anger, but sometimes eager to commit herself to causes she believes are right. Emotions show easily upon her face, and she is a horrible liar. She tries her best not to do it often, if at all.

Roen does not speak of herself too often, and is quick to grow wary when the conversation turns to details of her past. She also does not make small talk well; she is seen as quite serious by most, and some might even accuse her of lacking any sense of humor whatsoever. The truth of her guarded demeanor is more complex, of course, but few understand that. She smiles rarely... but when she does it is always genuine. She offers her aid easily, and takes people at their word. Some may consider her polite to a fault especially when they have only recently met. Often her speech can be considered to be formal, although with a hint of a dialect that is not native to Eorzea.

Roen has an inquisitive mind and is quick to learn, and any teaching of craft, skills, or lore offered to her will rarely be refused. Despite her competence with sword and shield, she is still very green when it comes to the general knowledge of the Eorzea overall. It seems what she knows of Eorzea was learned in the last few years.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Combat</div>==

Roen prefers sword and shield above all else. Trained as a gladiator, and then as a paladin, she excels in defensive fighting, always preferring to protect others before going on the offensive. While she takes to training with fervor and her technical skills leave very little to be desired, she still lacks in experience to put them to use with full effect. She often hesitates in striking down a weaker foe, especially if they show fear or remorse. If they ask for mercy, she will often grant it, even if it may be just a ploy.

While undergoing her training with the conjurer's guild, it was noted she has great aptitude as a healer as well as a strong connection with the aether, both within and without. But Roen left their guidance after learning the rudimentary skills needed to continue her paladin training. She has since returned to Steelglen Fane to revisit her training as a healer, at the urging of her former teachers.

Recently, Roen has also been training in hand-to-hand combat, especially after learning the most painful way, how vulnerable she was without her weapons. She takes to training and hitting with her bare hands against a wooden training dummy every morning to acclimate herself to such impact against her bare hands.

==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Miscellaneous</div>==
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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RUMORS''</center></div></span></h3>
''Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC!''
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<div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #90AB76;">◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "She was hired to protect my caravan a couple o' times. Don' recall her sayin' much, but when the job was done everythin' was all polite and proper. Mos' polite mercenary I've ever come across!"
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "She was hired as protection duty for some fancy ball. I tried to buy her a drink, but she wouldn't have it. A little miss uptight if you ask me."
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font> "I heard that she was fired from her mercenary company 'cause a Sultansworn's suspectin' her of being involved with the Syndicate or somethin'. I saw her being questioned in the streets even!"
: <font style="color:#90AB76;" size="3">■</font>"Oh yeah! She was chosen by the Immortal Flames for that Little Ladies contest! I don't know what the big fuss was all about, but she sure looked uncomfortable being escorted everywhere by the Yataghans."

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #F37E1D;">◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> "She healed me once, after I was attacked by some antelope. I assumed she was one of them free paladins, what with all her armor and all. But she said she wasn't, just hoping to be one someday. She seemed nice enough."
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> "I was there when some beggar came up to her and stabbed her multiple times, in broad daylight in the streets of Ul'dah! Looked like he was going for her jugular and missed. She's lucky she lived. Sounds like she's got some enemies."
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> "She has great potential for conjury. If she would only commit more time to it here in Gridania, I believe she can become quite a powerful conjurer."
: <font style="color:#F37E1D;" size="3">■</font> "First Sultansworn, now Brass Blade. Maybe she's found her true callin' this time."

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #D83018;">◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font> "I remember her first day in the Steelglen Fane. She seemed awful nervous, despite being sent there by her Guildmaster. And then her first spell learned, she looked like she wasn't expecting that at all. Odd, don't you think?"
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font>"Did you hear? The man who stabbed that girl in the street, he hung himself while still under arrest. Then she arranged for his body to be sent home, and I hear she even accompanied it herself. You'd think she'd see it tossed over some cliff."
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font>"I heard she was dismissed, then reinstated, then dismissed, then reinstated again as Sultansworn. Ya think if she was a bad apple, they'd have the good sense not to take her back after the first time."
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font>"I heard she is connected to the Ala Mhigan Resistance. Why is a Sultansworn associating herself with terrorists?"
: <font style="color:#D83018;" size="3">■</font>"Have you seen her head under the turban she wears? Shaved clean! Work of a Brass Blade from what I hear. Treatin' their own like that... she must not get along with 'em. I've seen the a Blade walking around with a ridiculous wig though. I'd say he's proud of his work."

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px; background: #aac5b4;">◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players)</div></b>
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "After Roen was released, watching her walk by me to go celebrate with others was one of the hardest things I've had to do. She needs someone to blame however, and if that needs be me, then I won't shy from it." -[[Natalie Mcbeef]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "I've lost a sister. Ul'dah never deserved one like Roen. She's free from it all now. Ul'dah can not taint or crush her again. I only wish it hadn't happened this way." - [[Kage Kiryuu]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Mind what you ask, whom you ask, even ''how'' you ask. She is protected. Are we clear? Good." - [[Delial Grimsong]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "What doesn't kill you can make you stronger... ''if'' y'pull through. If y'can stand. If ''y'survive'', inside ''and'' out." - [[Osric Melkire]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She is strong, and she is brave. However, I still fear for her. She lives in a place where the strong and the brave get used by those who have more gil and bigger titles." - [[Kiht Jakkya]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Roen is a sweet girl. Kind to a fault and I fear far too trusting for her own good. She saved the man I love and I'll always owe her a debt for that. I'm not sure Ul'dah deserves a girl like Roen Deneith looking out for it." - [[Obsidian Hornet]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "If ever Eorzea had a well-meaning fool... But then, she's just a girl. A girl playing at things she ought not to. She seems to still be in possession of the idealism of youth, and Gods know how the Sultanate hasn't beaten it out of her yet. Still, she's a sweet enough lass, if a bit headstrong. Perhaps I'll keep an eye on her. Just in case." - [[Brynhilde Wulf]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She's a far different person than I imagined her being. Likable, strong, brave. My only regret is the conditions we were suffering under when I discovered these traits." - [[Askier Mergrey]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "My sister will not be broken by her recent ordeal, I know this because she is a Wolfsong, I only hope the innocence that made her who she is nae gone completely" - [[Gharen Wolfsong]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "I hear her name all the time, but I've never met her. I've been told that we would like each other! She seems to be involved in so much trouble, though..." - [[Aya Foxheart]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Wouldst that I had known her before the unfortunate events she had to endure. We share a common perspective now, and I aim to spare her from further harm. Our fates are now entwined." - [[Coatleque Crofte]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "I don't know what happened to her, but Ul'dah seems to have chewed her up and spit her out. I worry about her." - [[C'kayah Tia]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "I have promised to meet her on a day when the world isn't crashing down on either one of us. Easy enough for myself, but I wonder in her case." - [[Verad Bellveil]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Standing true to an oath even when the world crashes on top of you requires great deal of strength and character." - [[Xydane Vale]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "They speak in hushed, reverent tones. Whatever slander they tried to saddle her with... The people remember who took care of them. We remember." - [[Warren Castille]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "I've met her! And in Ul'dah even! Its so good to see her back, I know her friends have missed her so much. She's so nice, I just hope trouble doesn't catch up to her again!" - [[Aya Foxheart]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She's fond of ideals. Cook a meal and name it the 'Justice and Peace' and she'd eat it up like a starved coeurl. But she means well, which is a far better sentiment than most people deserve." [[Nero Lazarov]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "She listened, which was more than I had expected. I would very much like to speak with her again, help show I'm trying to keep my word." - [[Franz Renatus|Franz]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Roen is the kindest being I've ever had the fortune to know, and she's very much the sister I never had but always wanted. Strong, warm, and always willing to throw herself in harm's way for someone who needs it most. I'm proud of her, I always have been, and she's grown so much as a person that I sometimes can't help but just marvel at her. Roen is one of the most important people in my life, I love her more than anything and even if she doesn't say it I know she feels the same. One day maybe we'll be able to just settle in the Shroud and have our talks again, as old ladies with our troubled days behind us. I'd like that for us." - [[Siha Xinkei]]
: <font style="color:#aac5b4;" size="3">■</font> "Madam Deneith is a woman of distinction, and possessed of a fine and resolute character. I would not be so presumptuous as to suppose any nobility of title or breeding, but... certainly it is plain to see that she possesses an admirable nobility of bearing and demeanor." - [[Gideon North]]

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px;background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"> <center>''Likes''</center> </div></b>
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Rain, sound, smell, the feel of it
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Riding full sprint on her chocobo
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Warm bath
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Cold weather
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Sweets
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> The ocean
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Children
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Dancing
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Fishing, in company of friends

<b><div style="padding:10px 25px;background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"> <center>''Dislikes''</center> </div></b>

: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Boats, she gets seasick AND claustrophobic
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Long tedious studies with books
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Lying and deception
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Bullies
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Corruption
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Slimy fishy, namely one Dunefolk delicacy
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Anything tight around her neck
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Shackles or anything that seem to bind her wrists
: <font style="color:#0f0e1c;" size="3">■</font> Recently has developed a disliking for Coerthas

[[File:RoenTiergan.jpg|400px|(Portrait by Tiergan)]]

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<div style="padding:10px 35px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>''RELATIONS''</center></div></span></h3>
: <center><font style="color:#F02311;" size="3">♥</font> Romantic Interest    <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font> Platonic Love     <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font> Good Standing     <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font> Neutral     <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font> Poor Standing</center>
: <center><font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font> Attraction? Tension? Confused? Definitely Confused</center>

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Askier Mergrey]]''' - A miqo'te and a fellow Garlean, made infamous by his attempt to bomb Ul'dah, Roen did not trust him one bit when he stood by Delial's side during Roen's dealing with the Highlander woman, and it was only made worse when he kidnapped her afterwards. But during her captivity, he tried to save her from his vicious partner and was tortured to near death for it. Roen no longer holds hatred for him, feeling that he has suffered enough.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Brynhilde Wulf]]''' - A strong and pragmatic Highlander and ex-Resistance fighter, Brynhilde came to Roen's aid when she was trying to save Gharen. Roen looks up to her for her wisdom and sharp-mind and takes her advice to heart, even if the Highlander seems jaded by her long history of warfare against the Garleans. Recently Brynhilde had warned her of her naivete, words that Roen is finding more poignant, given the string of betrayals she has suffered recently.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[C'kayah Tia]]''' - An enigmatic Seeker, Roen does not know much about him, other than two people who are dear to her both care for this miqo'te deeply. She knows his dealings and connections to be vast and perhaps not all of them legal, although she has never fully delved into them nor is she inclined to. Recently he has offered to help her in a personal matter which has earned him her trust and gratitude.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Coatleque Crofte]]''' - A steadfast Sultansworn, Roen has met this paladin under strained circumstances. But Ser Crofte made the effort to lend her some comfort each time, and ultimately made an offer to try and vindicate her from some of the burdens and accusations that loomed over Roen. Roen gave the Sultansworn evidence that could damn her and cost her life, but Crofte was able to use it to successfully exonerate Roen. Roen considers Crofte a trusted friend since.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Delial Grimsong]]''' - Roen met this Highlander woman while researching her mother's ancestry in Little Ala Mhigo. The Highlander woman endeared herself to Roen with her helpful and even flirtatious nature, but to Roen's dismay, she later discovered the woman's true motive: to use her to hunt down the Resistance, and to capture Gharen Wolfsong, for her employer [[Raelisanne Banurein]]. Eventually Roen and Delial had come to agree to a truce, in an effort to deal with Banurein, but due to recent actions of Delial's allies, it came to an abrupt end. After Delial killed Crimson Mountain, they have been neutral towards each other and oddly enough Delial has shown a protective attitude towards Roen.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Erik Mynhier]]''' - The Sultansworn who saved her adopted family two years ago, Roen found him when she first came to Ul'dah and he agreed quickly to become her first paladin mentor. Erik recently returned from being missing for months, and currently leads a special unit within the Immortal Flames.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Franz Renatus]]''' - Roen does not know what to make of this Highlander. He speaks in Ishgard at times, but has also spoken to her in Garlean. To her horror, she discovered that a kind Elezen who has helped her in the past has passed, and the Highlander somehow inherited the man's memories. But he also seems to know Roen from her homeland Garlemald. Her first reaction was that of wariness, but Franz (who borrowed the Elezen's name) seemed so lost. So she is giving him the benefit of the doubt.

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Gharen Wolfsong]]''' - A Highlander well trained in my fighting skills, Roen accidentally met him at the marketplace and eventually sought him out for lessons in battle. Their relationship grew from teacher and apprentice, to friends, to a familial bond when they discovered they were brothers and sisters. She helped him recover after rescuing him from a mysterious Garlean woman by the name of [[Raelisanne Banurein]] who captured him and tortured him for weeks. Recently the table had turned on the siblings as Roen was kidnapped and tormented by a Roe named Crimson Mountain, and after being rescued, Gharen has helped her recover from the ordeal.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Isandor Shadowhaven]]''' - A Duskwight noble who joined the Consortium soon after she did, his sharp-tongued demeanor and judgmental disposition made her uneasy at first. But discovering the hardships that his people endured and the circumstances that forced him to seek aid above ground, she has become sympathetic to his cause. She has recently learned however that he has only gotten close to her to spy for another woman [[Raelisanne Banunrein]] and no longer considers him trustworthy.

: <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Itarliht Syhrkoensyn]]''' - A fiercesome Roegadyn known as Crimson Mountain, Roen met him during her encounter with Delial. Despite a rocky start, they came to agree to a truce of spilling no blood between them. However, he broke this promise when he took part in attacking her and taking her captive against her will. In her captivity, she discovered that Crim has a violent temper and a dark and cruel side to him. He was killed after she was rescued.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Jajara Jara]]''' - A generous and cheerful Lalafell, Roen met this skilled Goldsmith through Gharen when she was seeking a gift for Erik. While they have only met a few times, Roen finds her presence bright and comforting. In their most recent encounter, Jajara shared an insight about Roen's feelings for her brother, which gave her much comfort and confidence in protecting her sibling. The two have further bonded after a girls-only fishing trip since on their way to Gharen's camp.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Kage Kiryuu]]''' - A brave and loyal lalafell gladiator that Natalie initially assigned to Roen as her first apprentice. Roen and he grew to consider each other like family when they underwent the Trials of Sultansworn together and swore their Oaths. He was recently transformed into a Miqo'te for reasons unknown. Roen has always held a soft spot in her heart for Kage, but recently she has realized that his unwavering and blind loyalty to Natalie would likely set them against each other someday.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Kiht Jakkya]]''' - Roen met this Keeper Hunter at the Grindstone tournament. While both were quiet-mannered, they began to appreciate each other's knowledge of battle, and soon each other's unobtrusive company. Roen sees something akin to herself in Kiht, a stranger in a new land, walking her path alone, trying to do what is right. Kiht has helped her track down a person in her time of need, and most recently has offered her protection as she hid in Limsa from the reaches of Ul'dah. Roen has come to see her friend in a new light, as a competent leader and warrior.

: <font style="color:#C24640;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Natalie Mcbeef]]''' - Roen met this relentless Sultansworn when she accidentally fell under her investigation into the Syndicate. Despite initially finding her cold and intimidating, their relationship grew to trust and deep friendship after Natalie took Roen as an apprentice. But that relationship has been shattered, first by Natalie's well intended efforts to keep Roen safe, which resulted in a horrific and violent kidnapping. Recently, just when Roen was trying to come to terms with her actions, Natalie executed a man that Roen had come to find endearing. This has set the paladin against her former mentor, and she believes their relationship will never be reconcilable.

: <font style="color:#000000;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Nero Lazarov]]''' - Roen sought this smuggler out while she was investigating [[Jameson Taeros]]. After a frank but secreted conversation, she discovered that Nero is not who he seems, and has altruistic motives for Ul'dah. Seeing that she and he share the same dream to help those in need, they have agreed to an alliance, one that has taken a turbulent course since its inception. She has admitted to herself that she does have some feelings for the man, but she has set it aside for a greater goal. Currently, however, Roen has been wracked with guilt for the part she perceives she has played in bringing much sorrow and loss to Nero.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Obsidian Hornet]]''' - A strong and fierce Roegadyn, Roen recently brought Hornet to Gharen after his rescue, knowing that they used to be lovers. Hornet's affection and loyalties to her brother being made plainly clear, Roen considers Hornet a friend, and a good ally to have at her side. She knows the woman has a violent past, but trusts that she has changed many things about herself in her recent journey of atonement. Roen now considers Hornet something like a sister, since Gharen has proposed to the woman and she has accepted.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Osric Melkire]]''' - Their acquaintance really began with a lie, when he duped her into meeting Gharen under the pretense that it was for Erik's sake. The two have had some rocky encounters since that meeting, but she's always seen him fight on the just side of things. She's also sought him out for some lessons in hand-to-hand combat. Despite his recent trials, she still trusts him and may call him friend someday.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Qaeli Varily]]''' - Roen sought this silver haired hyur woman out when Gharen disappeared, for her name was one of two he had listed as trusted allies. But in their joint effort to rescue Gharen, they have been at odds, Qaeli's wrath being quick, her tongue cold and cutting regarding Roen's idealism and methods. But Qaeli's fierce loyalty to her brother is something Roen cannot deny, so she has continued to keep Qaeli's company, at least until Gharen recovers. Qaeli has recently returned from months of absence without a word, and Roen suspects there is a dark tale to follow that. The Hyur also has agreed to train Roen at her brother's behest.

: <font style="color:#FA70BC;" size="3">♥</font>'''[[Siha Xinkei]]''' - A Keeper and a seer, Roen met Siha through Erik, who considered the Miqo'te woman his Oath Sister. It was Siha who saw a vision of a woman that was possibly Roen's ancestor. It was also Siha who saw a vision of the masked man that had hired the assassin sent after Roen. With Erik's illness and initially presumed death, both of the women found solace in each other through their shared grief and have become close. She considers Siha her Oath-sister, and while they have been absent in each other's lives for many moons now, their bond has never suffered.

: <font style="color:#9EC60B;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Verad Bellveil]]''' - An eccentric and bombastic Duskwight Elezen, Roen met this merchant of "dubious" goods in Limsa when she was wandering about aimlessly after her kidnapping ordeal. He played a vital role in drawing her out of her shell and restoring some of her idealism. She sees 'Mister Bellveil' as a trusted friend, and welcomes his wisdom and company whenever she feels lost or conflicted.

: <font style="color:#8f8377;" size="3">●</font>'''[[Xydane Vale]]''' - An aloof and mysterious Midlander, Roen met him through the Ala Mhigan Resistance when he was helping them locate a missing man. He helped rescue her adoptive father from a Castrum dungeon, and he did not judge her for her Garlean heritage. She sees him as man of good intentions, although his skills in killing and delivering violence did not go unnoticed. She has recently encountered him again in Limsa and suspects him of possibly trying to kill a Brass Blades captain because of something she told him.

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;"><center>Pictures and Artwork</center></div>==
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[[File:RoenHooded.jpg|300px|left|(Sketch by Brynn)]]
[[File:RoenSiha.png|500px|(Roen and Siha)]]
[[File:Sworns.png|500px|(Three Sultansworns)]]
[[File:Serious Fishing.png|500px|(Fishing!)]]
[[File:Garleans_BW1.jpg|500px|(Garleans)]]

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">History</div>==

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Roen is the sole daughter of a high ranking Garlean scientist officer. Her father, Dorien nan Luraes, was a quick-rising officer in the ranks of the Garlean military, and was one of the men assigned to help overthrow the Ala Mhigan government. In the midst of all the violence brought on by the incursion, Dorien came upon an Ala Mhigan babe... and in rare a moment of mercy, brought the infant home to his barren but loving wife, Melia Luraes. For the first many years of her life, Roen's life was a good one, raised by a doting mother and a proud father whose influence easily squashed any rumors that questioned Roen's true parentage. Dorien, who was also a brilliant engineer, was soon recruited by officers under Nael van Darnus after the destruction of the Bozja Citadel. Dorien became part of the science team to resume the study and research for Project Meteor.

Like his predecessors before him, Dorien too became obsessed with this potential power to control the moons, snatching it from the sky and bringing it down upon the planet. In his obsession, he began to neglect his daughter, and his wife. When Melia discovered the true nature of her husband's research, she became horrified by its violent and destructive nature. In her distress, she was recruited by a resistance faction who sought to undermine Nael van Darnus's ambitions.

Melia began to leak secrets to the resistance in hope of undoing Project Meteor and freeing her husband from its obsessive grasp. But eventually Melia was caught; she was tried and executed, much to Dorien's shock and despair. He threw himself back into his work, and in exchange for his devotion, the Garlean government kept his wife's treachery and execution away from the public eye. Roen never knew the truth; she was told Melia died in an accident. She was seven years old.

After her mother's death, Roen was raised alone in a large wealthy home, with only cold servants and domineering teachers for company. Her father seemed to have lost all affection for her in his grief. She grew to love riding, finding solace in her solitude, imagining adventures as she took to long rides in the woods surrounding their home. She also was quite the tomboy, climbing trees and practicing swordplay with the house guards who humored her. Due to lack of a motherly figure, she never took to dresses or concerned herself with looking beautiful. She was always polite and in perfect demeanor though, for those brief moments when her father would grace their home with his presence.

When Roen turned sixteen, in an attempt to win her absent father's love, she illegally joined with Nael van Darnus' forces in the Battle of Carteneau. She was foolish and idealistic and full of patriotism, all of which were shattered when she actually witnessed the bloodshed and violence on the battlefield. Roen fled from the battle…

...only to witness the horrifying truth of Project Meteor from a far.

Roen survived the Calamity. She was later found miles away, discovered by a traveling vendor while wandering the hills, dazed, delirious, and dehydrated. The vendor was a kind man; his name was Brenden Deneith. Brenden and his family took Roen in and nourished her back to health.

She stayed with the Deneith family in Western Thalanan for the next four years. In the autumn of the fourth year, another tragedy struck when bandits set upon the Deneith family during a sojourn to a nearby market. Roen and Brenden fought them off bravely, but Brenden was gravely hurt. He would eventually succumb to his injury; Roen could only watch helplessly as one of the few selfless men she had ever known begin to fail and die.

When the bandits returned again two days later however, a Sultansworn patrolling nearby saved the rest of the family. And, taking sympathy on them, he also returned the seemingly dead Brenden Deneith back to life---much to Roen's wonder and disbelief.

It was on this day Roen saw her path laid out before her: that of a Sultansworn. She would do for others what this paladin did for her family, but she also felt that she owed a debt to Eorzea, for her father's involvement in the Calamity. She set out to travel to Ul'dah to begin her training.

Upon her arrival in Ul'dah, Roen struggled to make ends meet, to find work so that she can send what gil she makes back to her adopted family, who has now settled upon a farm in Southern Thalanan. But with the children being too young as yet, and Brenden (she catches herself referring to him as "father" on occasion) being weakened since returned from near death, Roen feels responsible for supporting the family who had saved her life. And so she gained employment as a hired blade, taking whatever jobs she can. She looks upon the Sultansworn with something akin to hero worship, looking for any chance to begin her training. One of Roen's greatest fears is that she will never be worthy of it.

Unbeknownst to Roen, her father had been pardoned after the Battle of Carteneau, for he disavowed any knowledge of Project Meteor not being sanctioned by the Emperor. He was seen as a callous murderer by some, yet the Empire still valued his engineering skills. Dorien currently believes his daughter to have died with the Fall of Dalamud, but may discover soon that his only daughter is actually alive. Roen is the only link left to his dead wife, whom he still loves beyond the realm of death... and yet he hates her for her betrayal, and would likely go to extremes to bring his wayward daughter back under his control.</spoiler>

===<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">Recent Events</div>===

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When Roen first arrived in Ul'dah, she found employment with a company called the Gilded Mirage Consortium. She began to slowly warm up to some of them, and before long counted many of them as her friends. The wealthy owner supported her training first as a gladiator, then as a paladin. She was even allowed to travel via airship to Gridania for training at the Steelglen Fane.

Knowing that Garleans are not gifted with the ability to draw upon the aether, Roen was shocked to find that she was able to cast magic at all. This discovery was then followed by a revelation through Siha's vision that one of her ancestors had probably been a Highlander conjurer. This prompted Roen to start researching her mother's ancestry, since her father's proud Garlean ancestry was well-known.

But the investigation into her family's lineage was cut short when a man disguised as a beggar approached Roen and tried to kill her. After extensive questioning, the would-be assassin could only reveal that a masked man had hired him, using a cursed dagger to coerce him magically. The day after he was apprehended, Roen's attacker hung himself while incarcerated, and the trail has gone cold since.

Due to a string of misunderstandings, a Sultansworn named [[Natalie Mcbeef]], also started to suspect Roen of being involved with the Syndicate and interrogated her multiple times. While the misunderstanding was eventually cleared, the damage to her reputation had already been done; when her employer heard of the investigation, she was promptly dismissed from the Consortium.

This was also when Brenden Deneith, Roen's adoptive father, began to succumb to illness again. Due to being dismissed by her former employer and the rumor that she may be connected with the Syndicate, Roen could not find any employment. This was when she took on the job of a miner, despite the fact that it did not pay very well. In order to make the necessary gil to send back to her father, Roen began to neglect her training in lieu of breaking rocks all day.

Her prolonged absence unfortunately led to her dismissal from Ser Jenlyns, her free paladin trainer. But the Sultansworn who had previously investigated her took it upon herself to take Roen in as her apprentice in order that she may continue Roen's paladin training. It was through Natalie's guidance and trust in her that Roen finally passed her trials and was sworn in as one of Ul'Dah's elite protectors. Natalie and another Sultansworn named [[Kage Kiryuu]], have since come to learn of her Garlean heritage, and to her surprise, still accepted her as one of their own. Roen considers this small group of Sultansworns her family through duty and oath.

Roen has also found employment with a Free Company called Night Blades. She believes them to serve the people of Eorzea, although perhaps through unconventional means. She believes the leader, Ellion Goto, to have the right intentions at heart, even if his methods have proven to be ruthless at times.

Through recent events, Roen also discovered that a Highlander by the name of [[Gharen Wolfsong]] is her brother by blood, and that she was taken from her family when she was a baby and given to her Garlean parents who raised her. This knowledge came at the price of much suffering and pain, mostly dealt by a mysterious Garlean woman named [[Raelisanne Banurein]], who captured and tortured Gharen Wolfsong for weeks. Roen was forced to resort to kidnapping an innocent man to trade for her brother's life, also making an enemy of another Highlander named [[Delial Grimsong]], who works for Banurein. It was Delial who also had initially befriended Roen through deception, and used her to capture Gharen in the first place and kill another Resistance leader.

After rescuing Gharen from the Garleans and helping him recover, Roen discovered that she had been suspended from her duties as Sultansworn due to an investigation that was initiated by the Monetarists into a fire at the Nanawa Mines. It led two Immortal Flames to unearth evidence regarding a ceruleum core theft and what appeared to be a cover-up by her superior, Natalie. The three Sultansworns involved in the incident have all been given leave of duty, and to appease the Monetarists, their services were given over to the Brass Blades. Roen has been assigned to a unit under the command of Captain [[Anden Anduron]].

Due to Natalie being tasked to bring in Gharen to appease the Monetarists, Natalie arranged for Roen to be "kidnapped" by [[Askier Mergrey]] in order to keep her in the dark about the fate of her brother while she brought him in. Askier then asked his friend Crimson Mountain to help him, and the latter took to the task with obsessive fervor. He has turned out to be a cruel and violent captor, and Askier, growing more and more uncomfortable with Crim's torment of Roen, finally attempted an escape with the hostage in tow. It ended with Askier losing an arm, and Crimson Mountain taking both Roen and Askier on a ship and sailing for destination unknown.

In the meanwhile, Natalie convinced Gharen to surrender himself to the Monestarists for Roen's own safety and freedom. She explained that she was following the Monestarists orders because they had evidence that Roen was a Garlean. To gain amnesty for Roen, she agreed to bring Gharen in, knowing full well that he would likely be killed. He agreed to this term to save his sister, and both believed that Roen will be delivered by Askier back to Ul'dah safe and sound.

But when Natalie realized that the kidnapping had gone horribly wrong, she and Kage recruited the help of [[Osric Melkire]] to break Gharen out, and they all eventually faced down Crimson Mountain for the two captives he had tortured for a week on the seas. Delial agreed to sail away with Crimson Mountain in exchange for Roen and Askier's return, to which Crim complied. Once alone on the boat with the Roe, Delial delivered death onto him with a blade to his neck.

Natalie, seeing Roen's condition after her rescue, forced herself to cut all ties with the hyur, dismissing her from the Blades and calling her weak. She also hid away any regret as she spoke to Roen, nearly gloating about her own ruthlessness. That final betrayal shattered what remained of Roen's strength and resolve to hold herself together, and the hyur broke down. Gharen took it upon himself to take his sister way from Ul'dah, much to Natalie's silent relief.

Roen hid out with her brother in La Noscea, recovering both mentally and physically from her ordeal. She also began to train in earnest hand-to-hand combat. But then she discovered that she was wanted for desertion and charges of being a Garlean spy. Rather than risking the lives of loved ones who would stand to defend her against those who came to arrest her, Roen turned herself in. She held to her faith that truth would exonerate her and despite the warnings of many, believed that the Ul'dah justice system would find her innocent. Due to diligence on the part of Natalie, Kage and Coatleque, Roen was found innocent, and was even offered to be reinstated to the rank of the Sultansworn if she wished to return.

Roen currently has not committed to returning to the Order.

Since regaining her freedom, Roen turned her focus to [[Jameson Taeros]], a Monetarist noble who was instrumental in getting her disgraced from Sultansworns, and who also tried to have her brother killed. She suspects that he is not only working for the Syndicate, but also for [[Raelisanne Banurein]], a woman who shares a mysterious past with her Garlean father. In an effort to investigate and gather evidence on Taeros, Roen has met a smuggler by the name of [[Nero Lazarov]]. In getting to know the man, her eyes were opened to the sufferings of the poor and the sick in Ul'dah, and his crusade to oust the corruption of the Monetarists have recruited her to his cause.

The two have fought and argued more than exchanged pleasantries so far, but Roen cannot help be drawn to the man, for his relentless commitment to his cause and because she fears he is headed down a dark path to see it through. She would see him saved from it if she can help it.

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==<div style="padding:10px 15px; background: #0f0e1c;font-size:14px;color:#5F5F5F;">OOC Notes</div>==

This wiki page contains details about Roen's past, especially in the history section. Some of it may be discovered by those who actively seek it out, but much of it is not generally known. General and Behavior information are free for any observant character to play off of, and same goes with the Rumors. History is purely there for OOC knowledge and is to help create plot development with those I am involved in a storyline with. Same goes for Recent Events and Relationships. If you are interested in taking part, please let me know! And this page will be edited intermittently.

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