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Valen Drakengard

2014-04-07T13:53:31Z

Braddock:

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===Basic Info===

'''Full Name''': Valen Drakengard 
'''Nicknames''': Val (to his sister only) Baby Dragon (to the guards of Edgehail) Boy (to his father) 
'''Titles''': Smithy/Training dummy of Edgehail 
'''Race/Clan''': Hyur/Midlander 
'''Gender''': Male Nameday: 21st Sun of the 5th Astral Moon 
'''Guardian Sign''': Halone, The Fury 
'''Age''': 25 
'''Hair''': Medium Length, comes to just above his shoulders, colour is a dark blue shaded with lighter blues. 
'''Skin''': Light, his face scarred 
'''Eyes''': Blue 

===History===
''Pick yourself up, boy. Come on, you're better then this.'' Valen's father stands over him, with folded arms and a scowling brow. ''Ive trained you to be the strongest, now get up!''
 
Born into a Royal family, in such that Valen's aunt is the Queen of Edgehail. He never played into it, the whole could-be-prince thing. Instead he took up the hammers of smithing as soon as he could raise his own arms. There is something in the forge that is like Valen, waiting to awaken. Its why he felt best when smithing his latest creation, be it some armor or a blade.
 
He also is quite learned, having access to the castle library was always a pleasure. A good book would fly away the hours.
 
His father was the Captain of the guard, as such, the guards would always make Valen fix their gear, then test it out on him. He wasn't well liked among his peers and was used like a training dummy. they called him Baby Dragon, making fun of his namesake.
His father then took to training him with a blade when he saw his son's natural defensive reactions with one. Yet he could never quite grasp the mechanics fully of being on the attack. He would be called soft many a time for this. Valen's father, Sirion, would continuously call him boy, somewhat disgraced by his son's lack of ferocity. However and only once did he praise Valen - He blocked his father's favourite and strongest move on the first try, clearly showing that Valen would always be a stronger defender then attacker.
 
He has seen many a death which soon wisened him to the ways of the world. And death on a scale such as were armies clash...is not a sight to behold, but one that changes many a soul. For one battle in particular, he invented a launcher of sorts, which threw magick-ed weaponry, be it an enchanted axe or hammer. Upon impact with the ground or enemy it would create shockwaves, making them lose their footing.
 
Now, magic is in the Drakengard blood but not something Valen ever took too. His brother however, became the High court Mage and his Sister a healer, but if in danger she would use battle magics.
 
Only once has magic escaped Valen's fingertips...
 
This was when he had met a commoner girl, though he did not see her like that. She thought him a prince at first, but wouldn't accept that and asked her to treat him like any other. He may not have had many, if any friends, but this girl was different.
 
They met whilst her family were making a request of the King and Queen. She feel in the mud and he cleaned her face with his smithy apron, which left black marks. They both laughed and started talking.
 
Before long they fell for each other, but fate is cruel as for one night some of the corrupt guardsmen attacked Valen and the girl, clearly under the influence of some heavy alcohol. One took a blade to the girl's throat, slitting it with one slice. Valen exploded, his eyes and hair lit up, but he blacked out. He awoke in the castle dungeon but was freed by his father. He was told that a witness saw a glowing red monster incinerated the guards, but no proof could be found, just the girl's lifeless corpse. The boy once innocent was no more.
 
After this Valen fell silent, he took to his hammer and crafted some of his finer works, that of steel and mithril. A sword he named Luna Blossom, after the girl, it was her name. This is the blade he uses and is never without it. It is, to this day, one of the strongest and sharpest blades he has forged.
 
Sopheria tried to cheer him up on many occasions, this is what sparked the start of their closer bond they now share as brother and sister. Farron's jealousy also started around this point, seeing as Valen got attention from all family members, King and Queen included. Sirion and Farron pretty much joined forces, in a sense that they didn't like Valen's direction nor the attention he was getting.
 
A year passed from this event and darkness once again grew horns. One night the lower quarter of Edgehail was set aflame, nightmares became real and the undead rose. Valen's mother was lost, killed by the necromancer that started it all. Farron gave chase, taking off into the night.
 
This night was the eventual downfall of the Drakengard family. Sirion lost his senses over the death of his wife, his anger grew to uncontrollable levels, he even struck out on his guardsmen, like he was possessed.
 
Farron returned changed, he started another attack, recreating the night of his mother's murder, but this time as the necromancer. He had been lost to the darker magicks. He even took his father and convinced him to join his cause. And so they both fled the capital, leaving just Valen and Sopheria to clean up the mess.
 
Though, before they could start, they were banished, too much damage had been caused and they were seen as a threat. Too much to keep around, they were chased out.
 
They travelled over the next years, doing what they could to survive. Taking odd jobs, seeing more and more of the worlds ability to destroy hearts and minds. They grew closer and pushed the world away. They saw many a battle in many forms.
Farron made an appearance and captured Sopheria. His mind further gone, but his magicks stronger still.
 
With nothing left to lose, Valen started his search for his sister...to this very day the search goes on.
The latest clue, Sopheria's bracelet, leads him to the city of Limsa Lominsa...

===Personality===
Valen is very quiet, but will speak when needs must. Polite up front but will sigh away from those he feels are being idiotic. Strong minded, smart and focused on his mission. Will follow any clue to its end. Anything bad said about Luna or Sopheria will anger him. He will not show anger otherwise.

===Family and other Affiliations===
Mother - Deceased 
Father - Sirion Drakengard 
Brother - Farron Drakengard 
Sister - Sopheria Drakengard 
Aunt - Claria Drakengard (Queen of Edgehail and sister to Sirion) 

Lost Love - Luna Blossom (named his sword after her)

===Misc===
''The enmity gathered by the living races envoke the planet's wrath.'' - Overheard by Valen whilst following a previous clue. A cult leader shouted this to his followers. The cult had the same symbol as Farron's necromancer clothing.

Framboise Zakuro

2014-03-07T22:16:26Z

Braddock: /* PC Rumors */

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== Character ==

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=== General ===

'''Name:''' Framboise Zakuro [fram-BWAH zah-koo-roh]

'''Nicknames:''' Fram, FramFram, Frammy, Frammypants, Egghead, Little Dove, Berry

'''Birthplace:''' Jadeite Thick, [[Gridania]]

'''Age:''' 22

'''Marital Status:''' Single

'''Sexuality''' Demi/Heterosexual

'''Class:''' White Mage/Scholar/Summoner/Black Mage/Alchemist/Botanist/Culinarian

=== Appearance ===

Framboise is the sort who favors blending in, although her pale complexion and vibrant hair doesn't lend itself to that very well. She always has either a very attentive look on her face, or a very bashful one. She's easily flustered, blushing on command when a taunt is aimed her way.

In spite of her tiny demeanor, she is tall and lithe, though soft and not very well-toned. Her tender frame is often cloaked by heavy robes and layers of fabric. She prefers to remain well hidden and aims to avoid catching the eye of others.

=== Behavior ===

Although easily excitable, Framboise is quite mild-mannered, especially for an "Adventurer." The best way to describe her is "bona-fide magic geek." She hails from a peculiarly large family of powerful black market string-pullers, though she does her best to distance herself as far from that association as possible. She's often regarded by her kin as the "black sheep" of the family, favoring nurturing and communal pursuits rather than indulging the cut-throat nature of her heritage. When presented with the opportunity to leave home to study the art of conjury, she was packed and on the road by morning. She continues to look for opportunities to learn new things, help those around her, and basically find any reason not to return home.

''+ Prim and Proper''

Black market doesn't necessarily mean living in shadows and filth. Keeping up appearances was absolutely necessary for conducting business, and etiquette was engrained into Fram at an early age. That way, when it was time to get nasty, you knew things got serious.

Sadly, Fram never learned the part about being nasty.

''+ Intense''

Sometimes all that propriety gets to be too much, and Fram gets carried away when talking about her interests and the things she's learned. In addition, when given a task, or when she sees something needing to be done, she proceeds without much consideration for the comfort of others.

''+ Gullible''

Typical of devout types, when they carry such extreme knowledge of a particular topic, they end up being grossly lacking in others. Fram is no exception. She might have a brilliant mind, but all that mental energy is spent on studying the various magic the Eorzean schools have to offer. So...Fram's not exactly the "worldly" type.

''+ Intelligent and Studious''

She's smart. She thinks a lot. She's inquisitive and curious. This pretty much speaks for itself, doesn't it?

''+ Bossy (sometimes)''

Sometimes, when she sees a job that needs to be done, she'll get right to work on it...and expect that others will join in with her. It's difficult for her to sit back and be silent when she knows how things *should* be done, so who wouldn't want a little guidance? ...sometimes it's not exactly welcome, however...

''+ Doting''

Fram is a nurturer by nature, and can't bear to stand by while she sees others uncomfortable, unhappy, or in need. It was this behavior that kept her from fitting in with her family, and also continues to be a constant source of distraction from her studies.

''+ Easily Flattered''

Being gullible doesn't help matters much...but a kind word or two will get you anywhere with Fram. She thrives on positive attention and is incapable of hiding her pleasure when praised for even the smallest things.

''+ Creature Comforts''

In a nutshell, Framboise is a wuss. If she had her way, she'd spend her life taking hot baths, drinking flavored teas, wearing comfy shoes and being lazy in bed. Adventuring is a means to an end for her, and though she loves exploring and learning new things, she could very much do without being subjected to the elements. (Some Conjurer she is, eh?)

== Combat ==

Framboise aims to master all the magic disciplines, recently having attained the title of Archmage (over what, that remains to be seen). Having only studied for a year, however, she has a ways to go...

WHM 50 SCH 50 SMN 50 THM 50

=== General ===

In addition to studying alchemy under [[Kalen Cook]], she also dabbles in the culinary arts under [[J'enn Daybreaker]]. She also fancies herself something of an herbalist. Recently she's been spending a great amount of time unearthing artifacts and other such baubles with [[Galen Aubrey]].

BOT 50 MIN 31 ALC 34 CUL 39

== Tendencies ==

::*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/YamatoNadeshiko Yamato Nadeshiko]
::*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MagicIsMental Magic is Mental]
::*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FriendToAllLivingThings Friend To All Living Things]
::*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheMedic The Medic]
::*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PrecociousCrush Precoucious Crush]
::*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove What Is This Thing You Call Love]
::*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LuminescentBlush Luminescent Blush]
::*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WhiteMagicianGirl White Magician Girl]
::*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ObliviousToLove Oblivious To Love]

=== Likes ===

::* Tea
::* Studying
::* Magic
::* Sunshine
::* Warm Weather
::* Hot Baths
::* Creature Comforts
::* Custard

=== Dislikes ===

::* Rain
::* Lightning (Fear)
::* Needless Violence
::* The Black Market
::* Being Manipulated (Poorly)

=== Hobbies/Talents ===

::* Fast Learner - She's only been studying magic for a little less than a year.
::* Herbalism - She makes her own oils, bath salts, and soaps.
::* Garlean - courtesy of [[Fitzwilliam Braddock]]
::* Diplomacy - she's often called upon to diffuse tense situations

=== Favorites ===

== Relationships ==

=== Family ===

[[Cassis Zakuro]] - her little sister (cousin)

[[Cerise Zakuro]] - her older sister

[[Poire Zakuro]] - her twin brother

[[Mikasu Mihgo]] - adopted sister

Citron Zakuro - her first love (uncle?)

Numerous brothers and sisters...want to join the Zakuro clan? [mailto:mippachan@gmail.com E-mail Fram!]

=== Friends and Allies ===

[[Fitzwilliam Braddock]]

[[Kalen Cook]]

[[Galen Aubrey]]

[[Kyndle Daybreaker]]

[[J'enn Daybreaker]]

[[Xifang Crimson]]

[[Iliette Guillestet]]

[[Silvan Whitepaw]]

[[Saachi Medvyed]]

=== Enemies ===

Grenade Zakuro - leader and figurehead of Clan Zakuro

== Rumors ==

=== Common Rumors ===

::* "Who ever heard of a mage afraid of lightning?!"
::* "If you want to throw her off, just wink at her. She'll turn so red she'll go blind."
::* "For a Miqo'te that never purrs, she sure made an absurd noise when offered pudding the other day."

=== Moderate Rumors ===

::* "You know that sister of hers? I hear they bathe together every night..."
::** "Oh, that's not ''all'' they do every night. Those Zakuro girls are freaks."

=== Rare Rumors ===

::* "Fram's supposedly some rich, powerful heiress! All those letters she sends out? She's handing out shit to people like it's candy. It's no wonder she's so well-liked."
::* "Be careful not to get on her bad side. There're a few merchants that point to her as a cause for their financial ruin. What she could've done, I dunno."

=== PC Rumors ===
''Please add your characters' rumors here! The more, the merrier!''

::* "Huh? You talking about Fram? I swear if you want to hurt her I will shove this lance up your *bleep*! Oh? Nothing like that..? Well... She tends to be a bit distant and a bit spaced, but you will never find a smarter Miqo'te in Eorzea... Well I never did anyway! *laughs*" - [[Iliette Guillestet]]

::* Overheard while in the marketplace: Random Drift member 1: I heard Fram is into subligars now. She's making a squad of followers, called the "Subligarmy". Random Drift member 2: Well, I better stock up on leather!

::*

== Annotations ==

This Template was created by [[Deirdre Ta'ea]]

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